Number Sixteen, LondonNumber Sixteen in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 107 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $400 a night (cached, not a live quote).Number Sixteen is a five-star boutique hotel set within mid-Victorian terrace buildings in South Kensington. The property contains 41 individually decorated rooms that combine contemporary English decor with traditional elements. Guests have access to a private garden, a library, and an honesty bar. The location is suitable for business travellers and tourists, as it sits within walking distance of Harrods and the Natural History Museum. On-site facilities include 24-hour room service, valet parking, and air conditioning. While the hotel offers a quiet atmosphere, the limited number of rooms means the space is relatively small.What stands out

Private garden access

Walking distance to major museums

Individually decorated rooms

24-hour room service

Watch out for

Small number of rooms

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