Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels in London, England

Number Sixteen has a private tree-filled garden where guests can dine or take afternoon tea. The hotel provides 24-hour room service and a concierge desk for restaurant bookings and local advice. Guests have access to a Drawing Room and Library with an honesty bar for drinks and snacks.

Each of the 41 rooms is individually styled by Creative Director Kit Kemp, using bold colours and luxurious fabrics. All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a minibar with an iPod docking station. Some rooms open onto small balconies through French windows.

Breakfast is served in The Orangery or the garden, with a menu using local ingredients. Afternoon tea is available throughout the day on quirky china in the conservatory, drawing room, or garden. The hotel also offers a restaurant with special diet menus, kids' meals, and a wine and champagne list.

South Kensington Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away, with Piccadilly, Circle, and District lines connecting to Heathrow and central London. The Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Science Museum are within a 10-minute walk. The area is surrounded by bars, shops, and restaurants.

The hotel provides concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage for guests. Babysitting and child services are available on request. Special events and gatherings can be arranged with the hotel's bespoke service team.

Rooms: 41 individually styled rooms by Kit Kemp

Dining: The Orangery and all-day afternoon tea

Garden: Private tree-filled garden with pond and carp

Location: 3-minute walk to South Kensington Tube and three major museums

Services: 24-hour room service, concierge, and special event arrangements