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Reviews of Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels 5 stars

16 Sumner Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3EG, United Kingdom

#118 of 1,083 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 193 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Short but enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location near subway station and museums. Food not as good as I remembered. Service friendly and polite.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    Most comfortable beds ever and amazing breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent property. Location is fab.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    8.0
    Always enjoy our short stays there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unusually Breakfast service was very slow on our last visit

    Room and Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extra bed was very uncomfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and wonderful breakfast. Just a terrific hotel and lovely experience. Cannot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor was beautiful and very unique. The location in Kensington was terrific, very near a tube station and a short walk to the Victoria and Albert Museum.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    8.0
    I would rather have one night’s stay here than two nights in a lesser hotel. A delightful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the hotel might like to consider groups of staff gathering and talking/ joking in the lounge where the drinks are made. It conveys the impression of over staffing and poor professionalism.

    Stylish and efficient. Splendid Reception staff and service, very helpful and permitted drop off of luggage in the morning. Exciting and inspiring decor.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    10
    Friendly and caring staff. The hotel is stunningly beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Exceptional care taken to provide every comfort

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    8.0
    A little disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly for this price point the service was lacking. Most hotels would change out dirty glasses every day. Also the restaurant was seriously over priced.

    It's beautifully decorated and the bed is really comfortable. Excellent location.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    A real gem of a deluxe hotel providing calm and a really good night's sleep, beautifully designed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Outstanding hotel in every way. Cosy, incredibly clean, quiet and so pretty.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    9.0
    An Oasis of charm in South Kensington
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The tub/ shower combo was a little slippery and hazardous for us seniors.

    It is a charming hotel dressed in the designer’s signature colorful and quirky palette that creates a cheery environment. Breakfast is delicious, the location is wonderful, and the garden is a peaceful oasis.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Expensive, small room and service needs to be more engaging. More out going. Happy. More inviting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No counter space. Really sucks. Make up on the floor.

    The garden

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We didn't make use of the honesty bar or breakfast

    Very comfortable beds and helpful staff. The decor at the hotel is fabulous and its very unassuming place to stay in a great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Relaxing, refined with exceptional decor & food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steps to my room which I found difficult

    The decor The garden

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom , difficult to get into the shower

    The hotel is beautiful, breakfast is fantastic!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    8.0
    Short break in home from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some building work going on which was bit noisy but cannot be helped I’m sure. Did not spoil our stay

    Lovely environment. So quiet and relaxing. Great to be able to sit in garden

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Favourite hotel to stay in London. Stylish, comfortable, quiet luxury in the best location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing at all. But if we were to have to say something, the bath was a little slippery!

    The room decor and comfort, the staff, the breakfast and location - all perfect. Number Sixteen is a wonderfully discrete hotel in a central location, 2 minutes walk from the tube but on a quiet street with all amenities needed, close by. The staff were superlative and the room was fantastic. We really appreciated Kit Kemp's classic styling with the most comfortable of beds, and an airy and bright room on the ground floor without a sound from the street outside. The garden at the rear is stunning and the most beautiful refuge from the busyness of London. Breakfast was topnotch and a joy sitting watching the carp splash about in the water feature. We'll be back!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    8.0
    A Nice Compact Boutique Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms sizes are adequate and very nicely furnished but not massive. It is London and it is much better than many I’ve stayed in so I was happy. If you have mobility issues do tell them. We had a beautiful marble bathroom with double sink but it was down 2 quite steep steps. I could envisage it being an issue for people my parents age. I’m 60’s and it was fine for me but a surprise. They said they try not to give these to people who have mobility issues.

    It’s a nice hotel in an excellent location near the Museums (V&A, Natural History), Albert Hall, Kensington House, etc. it’s on the Circle/District/Piccadilly lines with good connection to Heathrow/Central London and even Wimbledon. It has really nice staff who went the extra mile and was nice and quiet. The staff were on hand and made us tea when we wanted it. The bar is a honesty bar. The lounges had nice sofas. They did supply a gluten free (coeliac) breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Loved it will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower in bath . No. Offer in rooms

    Interiors food

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    I am a returning guest and will return again. Thank you for a lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting in and out of the bath/shower can be a little slippery.

    Lovely, friendly staff. Beautifully appointed and immaculately clean rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    always great to stay w this company
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the price

    just love the decor, the smell and the Firmdale style.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Always love to stay in number sixteen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of rooms could be a bit bigger

    The location staff garden and the interior

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great except from the bed, which was comfortable but VERY small....

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I almost am hesitant to write a review because I don't want to disclose how amazing this gem is!!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location and a wonderful hotel to spend time while visiting London
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel offers a perfect location for exploring London and offers a delightful stay with its excellent facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

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