Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels in London, England

Number Sixteen offers 41 individually styled rooms, each designed by Creative Director Kit Kemp. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, while some include French windows that open onto a small balcony. Guests have access to 24-hour room service and a concierge desk for arranging tickets or local recommendations.

The Orangery serves breakfast, afternoon tea, and light meals in a conservatory overlooking the private garden. Afternoon tea is available all day and is served on quirky china, with options for special diet menus and kids' meals. Guests can also order breakfast in their room or enjoy a drink at the bar, which offers wine, champagne, and packed lunches to go.

The hotel's private tree-filled garden provides a quiet outdoor space for dining or relaxing, with a koi pond and outdoor furniture. Inside, the Drawing Room and Library offer comfortable seating for reading, conversations, or using the honesty bar for drinks and snacks. These communal areas are designed to feel like a home, with individually chosen fabrics and artworks throughout.

The hotel provides practical services including daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, laundry, ironing service, and trouser press. For business or special events, guests can use the fax/photocopying service and the team can arrange currency exchange and luggage storage. Families with children can request babysitting or child services, and the hotel also offers special diet menus for dietary needs.

Number Sixteen sits on a quiet street in South Kensington, a 3-minute walk from the South Kensington Underground station on the Piccadilly, Circle, and District lines. The Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Science Museum are within a 10-minute walk. The neighbourhood is filled with shops, pubs, and restaurants, and Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall are also close by.

Rooms: 41 individually styled rooms by Kit Kemp

Dining: The Orangery conservatory with afternoon tea on quirky china

Garden: Private tree-filled garden with koi pond

Services: 24-hour room service, concierge, babysitting

Location: 3 min walk to South Kensington tube, near 3 major museums

Ideal for: Boutique hotel lovers, culture seekers, romantic getaways