Number Sixteen

41-room Firmdale property in South Kensington — four Victorian townhouses with a private garden terrace.

Number Sixteen occupies four Victorian townhouses on Sumner Place in South Kensington, converted into a 41-room hotel with Kit Kemp's signature layered-textile design language. The property was last renovated in 2015 and runs Firmdale's drawing-room format: complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, an

Key Features

• Individually designed rooms
• Garden terrace
• Complimentary breakfast
• Proximity to cultural attractions
• On-site bar and restaurant
• High-speed WiFi

Dining

• On-site bar and restaurant offering gourmet dining

Signature Experience

Afternoon tea on the garden terrace — a private outdoor room in central London that feels structurally impossible until you're sitting in it.

Accolades

One AA Rosette Award

Vibe: Victorian-Townhouse, Kit-Kemp-Design, Garden-Terrace, Drawing-Room

Featured In Our Collections

Number Sixteen is featured in 5 of our curated collections:

When to Visit London

Best time: Late November to early December is ideal for ultra-luxury travel, showcasing festive charm with fewer crowds.

Demand: Seasonal demand peaks during the summer months, particularly July and August.

Pricing: Ultra-luxury property pricing typically peaks from June to September due to high demand.

Insider tip: Consider booking exclusive experiences such as private tours or bespoke dining events during off-peak months.

Avoid: Avoid visiting London during the Christmas and New Year holidays due to overwhelming crowds and inflated prices.

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