Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels – A Favorite for Families in London

Number Sixteen is a Victorian property with 41 individually styled rooms by Creative Director Kit Kemp. Each room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod docking station, and a minibar. Some rooms open onto a small balcony through French windows.

The Orangery is the on-site dining venue, offering a distinctive menu including a diverse breakfast with local ingredients and all-day afternoon tea on quirky china. Guests can take afternoon tea in the garden, conservatory, drawing room, or library. The hotel also has an honesty bar for drinks and snacks, plus a private tree-filled garden with a koi pond.

The hotel sits on a quiet street in South Kensington, a 3-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station. Guests can reach the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Science Museum within a 10-minute walk. The area offers easy Underground links via the Piccadilly, Circle, and District lines to many parts of London.

The hotel offers 24-hour room service, a concierge service, and currency exchange at the front desk. Laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press services are available upon request. Babysitting or child care services are offered, and the hotel provides packed lunches for guests on the go.

Number Sixteen is a pet-friendly hotel, with staff providing a dog bed and treats upon arrival for canine guests. The hotel can accommodate special events and gatherings, with bespoke services available. The intimate size of the property and the private garden make it a suitable setting for celebrations.

Design: 41 individually styled rooms by Kit Kemp

Dining: The Orangery with a distinctive menu and all-day afternoon tea

Green space: private tree-filled garden with a koi pond

Location: 3-minute walk from South Kensington tube station

Service: 24-hour room service and concierge

Pet policy: dog beds and treats provided on arrival