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Number Sixteen
5-star hotel9.0ExceptionalOpened 2000Renovated 2014
16 Sumner Place, South Kensington, London SW7 3EG, United Kingdom
A colorful Victorian townhouse hotel in South Kensington featuring a rare private garden oasis designed by Kit Kemp.
Member privileges
About privileges- Daily breakfast for two
- $100 hotel credit
- Room upgrade
- Early check-in, late check-out
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Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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Curated Offers & Privileges
About the hotel
Quiet glamour with a secret garden atmosphere
Curated For
- Couples
- Design Lovers
- Leisure Travelers
The Shot List
- 01The Private Garden with Pagoda and Koi Pond
- 02The Orangery Conservatory
- 03Drawing Room with Moth Painting
What We Love
- Exquisite Kit Kemp interior design
- Quiet residential location near museums
- Hidden garden ideal for afternoon tea
Worth knowing
- No on-site gym or spa facilities
- Entry-level rooms are very small (8 sqm)
- Basement rooms lack light and views
Facilities
- Pool
- No Pool
- Gym
- None (Access to Ham Yard Hotel)
- Spa
- Soholistic (In-room only)
- Metro
- South Kensington Station
In the room
- Mattress
- Hypnos (Firmdale Custom)
- Hair dryer
- Professional Full-size
- Toiletries
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso (On Request for Base Rooms)
Dining & Social
The Orangery & Garden
Michelin One Key (Hotel)Modern British / Afternoon Tea
Signature: Afternoon Tea with 'Tall Trees' blend, Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Location
- South Kensington Station
- Heathrow Airport24.0 km
- South Kensington StationTransport150 m
- Tesco ExpressConvenience Store200 m
- Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)Culture450 m
- HarrodsShopping1.0 km
Good to know
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 12:00
- Children
- Cots provided free of charge; kids menu available.
- Hotel loyalty programme
- Recognition via Amex FHR/Virtuoso (Upgrades, Breakfast).
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