Hotel Palomar, Philadelphia
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“These 1929 Art Deco offices in the upscale Rittenhouse neighborhood have been transformed into a cozily contemporary and LEED-certified eco-minded boutique hotel from Kimpton. The rooms are modern chic, most with great city views, though a bit small.”
“One of Philadelphia’s two hotels in the excellent Kimpton chain, the Palomar offers stylish rooms with a jokey elegance that includes leopard-spot bathrobes. Nice touches include yoga mats in all rooms and free bicycles.”
“The Palomar is the sister property to Hotel Monaco-both Kimpton properties and uber-hip hotels, though it’s the more subdued and less exciting of the two. Three brightly colored busts of Ben Franklin greet you in this Kimpton property’s chic lobby alongside a comfy fireside living room.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia seamlessly blends the dynamic spirit of the Center City area with the charm of a sophisticated city sanctuary. As you make yourself at home, this chic, Art Deco-styled boutique hotel offers a unique space to connect and relax.
The atmosphere is classy yet retains an element of fun (after all, we’re in Philly). The hotel’s interior exhibits a combination of modern design elements and smooth textures, punctuated by artistic features.
Take note of the trio of vividly colored Benjamin Franklin busts in the lounge, a playful nod to the city’s rich heritage. From the moment you enter, you’ll encounter these creative juxtapositions, spacious accommodation, outstanding amenities, and custom Kimpton service that ensure an unforgettable visit.
Our rooms offer city views, and each one is equipped with a 37” flat-screen TV, an iHome docking station, and a well-stocked mini-bar.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia boasts round-the-clock concierge service, a fitness center, and a business center. Complimentary coffee and tea are served daily, along with a free wine reception held every evening from 17:00 – 18:00.
Square 1862 is our restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 February 2024
Very good
I love this property it’s centrally located and the amenities are top notch.
The parking is pretty expensive.
19 February 2024
Pleasant
The room was beautiful and the staff were nice
I waited a whole hour after check in to be able to go to the room
12 February 2024
Best bath
Loved the restaurant, the bed, and an amazing soaking tub.
Sheets and towels had old stains. Had to replace.
3 February 2024
Enjoyed my stay. The food was very good in the restaurant. Room was too small for the price.
All good except the room was too small for the price
Room was too small for the price.
29 January 2024
Very good
The extra charge was not explained to me so I did not use it in the restaurant.
23 January 2024
Fabulous
Great location. Very good breakfast. Lovely staff.
23 December 2023
Great stay
Perfect location, lovely happy hour, attentive staff
18 December 2023
wonderful place to stay for a weekend away!
property was centrally located and the staff were exceptional! attention to detail was bar none. would absolutely stay again!!
17 December 2023
Great hotel and location
Everything was awesome about the hotel and we've stayed there before and will be back.
We had terrible service at the restaurant in the hotel when we ate lunch there. Will avoid the restaurant in the future.
29 November 2023
Very good
Very nice room--configured a little oddly as to the bathroom being a bit of a travel from the bedroom, but that was fine. Great location, kind staff and decent facilities. This is a hotel I have stayed in numerous times and am always satisfied.
The room was a little oddly configured and there was not enough light. The lams in the main room were all hand-turn on--no switches and they just didn't add enough light. There also could be a charging station by the bed--there was none.
20 November 2023
Very good
The room was spacious and clean, the bed comfortable and the shower products were great!
The staff was super friendly and very helpful!
There was no coffee maker in the room.
Of the 4 elevators that the hotel had only 2 were working at any given time, and the weekend was super busy with the marathon, so waiting for the elevator was a HUGE hassle.
3 November 2023
It's ok for one night but wouldn't stay for more for that price point
The bed was comfortable.
The hotel room wasn't very clean. Found smudge spots around the lamps, the carpet on the floor was dirty and the view from my window was to a building and the bathroom was outdated.
2 November 2023
Great bar and friendly staff!
Convenience on all levels - clean too!
24 October 2023
Would definitely stay here again but this time would not be slow to call down to the desk.
location was great. room was clean and neat.
people next to were smoking weed and our room stank on the second night.
24 October 2023
Good stay in Philly
Room was clean and beds were comfortable. The hotel property was close to downtown and well kept. A good stay.
9 October 2023
Very friendly and welcome environment
Perfect location
1 September 2023
Fabulous
I was confortable and happy
30 August 2023
Pleasant
AC was not working properly during the entire stay.
12 August 2023
Good location in a historic art deco building, but a bit worn and valet staff (some, not all) are rude.
I like the central location. Near shopping and restaurants.
No guidance on how they want things done. Valet was friendly when arriving, but when I left they acted like I was bothering them for asking for a cart to bring my things down or to retrieve my car. Maybe I undercutted their tip by doing things myself. It’s a four star hotel not five star, and nothing was explicit on how they wanted to do things. When I arrived, the trolley with my stuff was just set aside and I rolled it up to my room myself. When I was ready to check out, I was given a hard time about collecting a cart to bring all my bags down. Something about liability, which is a funny line to use toward a lawyer who has seen trolleys for patrons to use themselves in other hotels. I felt like I was patronized and belittled because I didn’t look the part of someone intelligent and who actually knows the law simply because I was wearing jeans and tshirt.
26 June 2023
Fabulous
AC unit never turned itself off while on automatic
2 June 2023
Very good
location was outstanding. staff was great
Dated property
31 May 2023
A comfortable stay at a beautiful boutique hotel!
Cute decor.
Infused water in the lobby.
Exceptionall staff.
Bathrooms were beautiful and clean.
Bedding is comfortable.
Our view was cute!
Valet was about $70, when we went to receive our vehicle, there was a 20+ min. wait due to parking being shared with another hotel.
Need better parking options!
Breakfast only had a small window of time, and so did happy hour.
Elevators are Painfully slow.
15 May 2023
nice
close to where we needed
Our room wasn’t clean enough. the towels were dirty and stained
28 March 2023
No matter what, we do love the staff and location of this hotel!
My hubs and I love the Kimpton and the king bed! We enjoy the jetted tub and the general ambiance of the hotel. The staff is always top notch!
I am not sure if Covid has taken a toll but was a little surprised of the condition of the room. Curtains are stained in the bathroom and the chain is broken. Drain plug was also broken and we had to pry it up to drain the tub. Sheers were ripped badly by the couch. Lights in the bathroom were badly decaying from moisture. Room 2202 needs some help.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Paid WiFi
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Bicycle rental
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
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