Number Sixteen
Tucked into a quiet residential street in South Kensington, Number Sixteen enchants returning guests with its bold Kit Kemp interiors, fresh floral arrangements scenting the lobby, pretty individually decorated bedrooms, effortlessly warm staff who leave cookies on your return and hail cabs at midnight, and a secluded hydrangea-filled garden where champagne lunches and breakfast in the Orangery feel a world away from the city outside.
How the cosy score works →Why it scores 7.2, from guest reviews
- Secluded garden with hydrangeas and Orangery described as 'secret garden' and 'oasis', with comfortable seating for tea and meals
- Distinctive, imaginative interior design by Kit Kemp with striking colours, patterns, fresh floral arrangements, and homely sitting rooms for unwinding
- Warm, joyful, effortless personal service with staff remembering names, leaving cookies, and making guests feel special rather than processed
- Townhouse character in quiet residential Kensington streets, described as feeling 'like a home than a hotel' with pretty bedrooms and crisp linens
Best for
A strong fit for a garden, design lovers and peace and quiet. Guests point to guests repeatedly praise the secluded, hydrangea-filled garden with an Orangery as a magical oasis for meals and relaxation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Number Sixteen located?
- Number Sixteen is situated in South Kensington, London, conveniently close to South Kensington station yet in a peaceful, quiet area away from the hustle of the city.
- How cosy is Number Sixteen?
- Number Sixteen has a cosy score of 7.2/10, offering a warm, intimate townhouse atmosphere with distinctive, imaginative design throughout the property.
- What do guests say about the service at Number Sixteen?
- Guests consistently praise the staff as exceptionally kind, accommodating and unbelievably friendly, from helping with late-night requests to arranging cabs and adding fresh flowers to rooms. The service is described as impeccable and above and beyond expectations.
- Does Number Sixteen have a garden?
- Yes, Number Sixteen features a beautiful, secluded garden with hydrangeas where guests can enjoy lunch, champagne and food in a peaceful retreat removed from London's noise.
- What is breakfast like at Number Sixteen?
- Guests who've chosen breakfast describe it as excellent, and the hotel also offers a restaurant where the food is praised as delicious, with attentive service from the team.
- Is Number Sixteen good for a special occasion?
- Absolutely, guests have celebrated milestone birthdays here and felt genuinely special, with staff going out of their way to make occasions memorable and the beautiful, thoughtfully designed rooms and spaces creating an oasis-like atmosphere.
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