Number Sixteen vs The Ampersand Hotel
Both Number Sixteen and The Ampersand Hotel are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Number Sixteen is the choice of most writers compared to The Ampersand Hotel. Number Sixteen ranks #37 in London with positive reviews from 11 sources like Frommer's, Gayot and Zagat.
Number Sixteen
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16 Sumner Place, London SW7 3EG
From $224 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"Enticingly refurbished 19C townhouses in smart area."
Concierge
"This exquisite little hotel would not normally qualify for the "Budget" designation, but it's a relative term in London at the best of times, and as budget splurges go, this is tops."
Fodor's
"Guest rooms at this lovely luxury guesthouse... look like they come from the pages of Architectural Digest, and the delightful garden is an added bonus."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With uplifting splashes of colour, choice art and a sophisticated-but-fun design ethos, ravishing Number Sixteen is four properties in one and a lovely (and rather labyrinthine) place to stay."
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Time Out
"This may be Kit Kemp’s most affordable hotel but there’s no slacking in style – witness the fresh flowers and origami-ed birdbook decorations in the comfy drawing room."
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The Ampersand Hotel
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10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
From $285 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The hotel follows a scientific beat in its design ethos, incorporating themes from botany, astronomy and music that are reflective of the numerous museums in this part of town."
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Gayot
"At the Ampersand Hotel, guests will find 111 thoughtfully decorated boutique rooms and suites in several varieties and styles."
Zagat
"The eclectic decor in this modern Kensington boutique hotel melds luxury with eccentric chic, with room themes inspired by local landmarks such as the Natural History Museum."
Fodor's
"A sense of style emanates from every surface of this sumptuous hotel in the heart of Kensington."
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Lonely Planet
"Housed in the old Norfolk Hotel building, a light, fresh and bubbly feel fills the new Ampersand."
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