South Kensington · Firmdale
Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels
Number Sixteen is a discreet Firmdale townhouse in South Kensington where Kit Kemp’s modern‑English interiors meet high ceilings and abundant natural light. Standout features: a tree‑filled private garden and a sunlit orangery serving refined afternoon tea.
- Art or curated design collection Public rooms and the Orangery display personally selected artworks and Kit Kemp's signature design-led interiors; the hotel emphasises curated art and playful décor throughout its spaces.
- Historical building / heritage architecture Housed within a row of mid‑Victorian white stucco townhouses (classic London townhouse / Victorian terrace architecture) with period features retained across the property.
- Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Located in South Kensington (Sumner Place) a short walk from South Kensington Underground station and within easy walking distance of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Hyde Park.
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Rooms and suites
Queen Room
Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi · Free toiletries · Bathrobe
Superior Room
Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi · Free toiletries · Bathrobe
Deluxe King Room
301 feet² · Bath · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi
Luxury Room
194 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi · Free toiletries
Deluxe Room
226 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi · Free toiletries
Amenities
Wellness
- Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.) In-room massage and body treatments by Soholistic available to book (signature, deep tissue, reflexology, pregnancy massage, facials) with published service descriptions and prices; treatments can be delivered in the comfort of guest rooms.
Dining
- Casual restaurant / café The Orangery at Number Sixteen: light, conservatory-style restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in Kit Kemp's design-led setting overlooking the hotel's private garden.
- Afternoon tea service Traditional afternoon tea served daily in the Orangery and/or in the private garden (sample menus, tea blends and published pricing available on the hotel's afternoon tea menu).
- Bar / lounge Guest Drawing Room and Library include a stocked honesty bar/lounge area for drinks; public rooms and library function as social bar/lounge spaces.
- Private dining room The Orangery and private garden can be hired for weddings, private dinners, cocktail receptions and other private dining events (hotel provides hire/reservation details and event capacities).
Services
- 24-hour room service 24-hour room service is offered as part of the London Townhouse collection amenities and listed on the hotel's amenities pages.
- Meeting / event facilities Private event hire available (Orangery & Garden used for receptions, ceremonies and private dinners); hotel accepts private event enquiries and lists capacities for Orangery & Garden events.
- Dry cleaning / laundry service Laundry and dry cleaning services available for guests (listed among property services and guest amenities).
- Childcare / babysitting service Babysitting/childcare services and children's menus available (child-friendly amenities listed; in-room childcare may be available at a surcharge).
- Digital check-in / mobile key Contactless check-in and contactless/check-out options are listed as available for this property (contactless arrival/departure services advertised on major booking pages).
- Turndown service Turndown service is provided (listed among room and service amenities for the hotel).
- Pet services / pet-friendly amenities Service animals are permitted; other pets are allowed only with the hotel's prior written approval (hotel policy restricts general pet stays but accommodates assistance animals).
Good to know
- Check in
- From 15:00
- Check out
- Until 12:00
- Breakfast
- Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go
- Last refurbished
- 2007
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