A Chic Stay at Number Sixteen, South Kensington

Discreetly taking residence on a picture-perfect South Kensington street just minutes from the tube stop, staying at Number Sixteen feels as though you are entering a beloved home rather than an impersonal hotel, which is a welcome embrace for London boltholes. The owner and creative director, Kit Kemp, has injected their signature style throughout the venue with a classically English palette clashing eclectic patterns with antique-style furniture, giving an eccentric feel that feels cosy yet special. Many of the 41 rooms gaze over the leafy courtyard garden or the Victorian white stucco terraces of Sumner Place, and with famous hotspots like the V&A and Hyde Park within walking distance, Number Sixteen is the perfect terraced hideaway in the centre of the action.

The Orangery and Garden is a welcome addition to the hotel, flooded with natural light and peppered with idyllic touches like a carp pond and charming pavilion, this area will enchant you for a romantic occasion. Host your loved ones for an exquisite Afternoon Tea or Cocktail Reception to get the wedding mood started, or simply have a glass of wine to cheers to your special news. The Orangery and Garden also hold beautiful wedding ceremonies complemented by bountiful blooms, tasteful sculptures and characterful trees to act as witness to your true love, the perfect combination of city style and timeless beauty.

‘Every Room Tells a Story’ is the slogan of Number Sixteen, so whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway in beautiful Kensington or want to tie the knot in a chic city wedding, let this stylish and upmarket boutique beauty host the next chapter in your love story.