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Number Sixteen

16 Sumner Place, London SW7 3EG, England (Knightsbridge / South Kensington)
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Number Sixteen
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Palo Alto, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

One of Kit Kemp's beautifully furnished hotels in London with an outdoor garden off the small breakfast room. This is a real retreat from the outside world but still close to everything. South Kensington tube is just round the corner and there are plenty of restaurants within 5 minutes walk. Helpful staff and lovely public areas. Definitely one of my... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We would highly recommend afternoon tea at Number Sixteen to all those not into fancy names but are seeking the quality of fine food, excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere. We had walked passed Number Sixteen on a previous visit to London and thought how lovely it looked, unfortunately when booking this trip to London Number Sixteen was fully booked.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

If you scroll down far enough you are likely to find a number of our reviews of Number Sixteen - a boutique hotel converted out of a row of townhouses. Decoration is superb and this treasure does not have the feel of a hotel - more a guesthouse. Some of the rooms are small so you need to know what... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is a cute little hotel in a trendy neighborhood. The food was good, though not really stellar. The rooms are nicely decorated, though my husband didn't much like the chairs. He prefers cushy chairs with arms for relaxing at the end of the day, and our room definitely didn't have that kind of chair. It was still a lovely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Stayed here for a week with my 19-year old son on his spring break. I was once a hotel housekeeper, and I've also had the good fortune to stay in some of the very best hotels in the world, and I was so impressed here. The room was a good size and elegantly decorated, the bathroom was deluxe with very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

like another reviewer I stayed in a basement room big mistake this was one of the worst night sleep I have experienced constant noise from the corridor above my first stay at this hotel there are better options I might try again but would select a different room Cant comment on the breakfast as I only had tea & yogurt... More

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Cumbria
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Because I only stayed one night I feel it would be unfair to give a poor review, however I was not really too impressed, I thought the downstairs area's were a little, well maybe I should just say well used, the room I was given was fine, an upgrade at check in, which was nice, my concern was that it... More

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Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Number sixteen is defenitely one of the best Boutique hotels in London. A very quiet neighbourhood - easy to reach by the tube. Easy waking distance from the central streets. Brilliant decor, Brillant rooms, brilliant food - a perfect place for Tea - they also have a garden. Loved our stay at this brillant ! we will be back again... More

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London
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We (a group of 7 women) went for afternoon tea at Number Sixteen. The decor of the hotel was cozy and our table was in the conservatory which was lovely and bright. We all got the Number Sixteen Tea and the sandwiches, scones and cakes were all really nice. I did however find a bit of hard plastic in one... More

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New York City, New York
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18 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We stay in a wonderful relaxing room , the deluxe room. He had some neat touch and amazing service,a decent location and easy to tube,shops and restaurant . We love the little drawing room and garden at the rear of the properties, great memories will be back.

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Additional Information about Number Sixteen

Address: 16 Sumner Place, London SW7 3EG, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Knightsbridge / South Kensington
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#24 Romantic Hotels in London
#142 Business Hotels in London
#386 Family Hotels in London
Price Range: $$$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Number Sixteen forms part of a row of gleaming white stucco mid Victorian townhouses. It originally opened in the 1980’s and instantly became popular with discerning travellers looking for an alternative to the larger Park Lane hotels. Now several years on, the hotel has a Firmdale point of view. Kit Kemp redesigned the hotel in her signature, fresh modern English style. ... more   less 
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