Number Sixteen

Mon mari et moi avons passe un merveilleux week-end a Londres au Number 16. L’hotel est pittoresque et elegant. La decoration tres anglaise nous a permis de nous sentir comme chez nous. Les chambres etaient magnifiquement decorees et tres romantiques…et il y avait d’incroyables salles de bains tout en marbre ! Le personnel etait vraiment tres gentil et prevenant. Le petit dejeuner etait delicieux et tres varie. L’emplacement du Number 16 est imbattable. Il est a quelques pas de l’arret de metro South Kensington, on peut donc aller facilement partout dans la ville. Mais a-t-on besoin de sortir de South Kensington, avec tous ses restaurants extraordinaires et ses musees !!

J'y retournerais les yeux fermes et je le recommande a tous mes amis et a ma famille.

My husband and I have stayed at this gorgeous hotel twice recently, and we only have good things to say about it. The Kit Kemp interiors are absolutely stunning; the marble bathrooms are large and well appointed with lovely supplies; breakfasts in the garden/conservatory are a real treat; and the location is second to none - a short walk to Harvey Nics/Harrods etc. The beds are huge, staff are extremely helpful (they recommended fabulous local restaurants etc). Do beware of bringing a car to the hotel, as parking in South Ken is a bit of a nightmare, as to be expected.

Number Sixteen is always our choice when staying in London.

I am truly' in love' witn Number 16! Since leaving Chelsea 7 years ago for the Mediterranean blue skies of the Cote d'Azur, this will always remain my chosen 'spoiling' hotel overnight stop-off point in London. On my most recent stay, immediately after Christmas 2007, I felt that I was a very special guest in someone's private home, The welcome and efficiency of the staff are second to none - courteous, slick, and very professional. The rooms are divine, with very 'cool' marble bathrooms, fluffy white bath robes, and my favourite Miller Harris toiletries (the terre de bois body lotion is unforgettable), If you are at Number 16 for just one night, ask for Room 12, have a leisurely warm bath/shower, head off into Chelsea for a cosy dinner (PJ'S would be my own personal recommendation), and then return to the comfort of your hotel 'oasis' for a pre-sleep drink from the honesty bar ........... and, in the morning, you can wake up to the most wonderful room-service breakfast, (Pink grapefruit juice to die for!). For me South Kensington is like a small corner of France, and I cannot wait for my next visit to Number 16. A la prochaine!