Kimpton Hotel Palomar, Phoenix
The Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix is a stylish, boutique retreat located in the heart of the vibrant CityScape development. Since opening in 2012, it has served as a cosmopolitan anchor for downtown Phoenix, blending refined luxury with a welcoming, laid-back personality that fits the Arizona spirit perfectly.
The hotel is celebrated for its chic, mid-century modern aesthetic, featuring curated local art and sophisticated furnishings. One of its standout features is the rooftop lounge and pool area, which offers stunning views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains. It’s a favorite spot for guests to unwind with a cocktail or soak up the sun after a day of exploring.
Beyond its sleek design, the property is a hub for social activity. It houses popular dining spots like the Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, known for its creative American fare. The hotel is also famously pet-friendly, continuing the Kimpton brand’s reputation for treating four-legged guests like VIPs.
Its location is a major win for travelers. You are just steps away from the Phoenix Convention Center, the Orpheum Theatre, and major sports venues like Chase Field and the Footprint Center. Whether you’re heading to the nearby Arizona Science Center or catching a show at the Symphony Hall, the hotel places you right in the center of the city’s cultural and entertainment scene.
Expert reviews
“Hip and unabashedly quirky, this boutique hotel has kicked up Phoenix’s urban street cred a few notches and offers a compelling reason to stay in Downtown Phoenix.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Phoenix.
What guests liked
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Rooftop bar
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 June 2025
It was great and we love our room and the view.
It was an excellent location and near our event.
10 June 2025
The hotel and it's location were unexpected bonuses to our weekend trip to the area for a concert.
Location, room, cleanliness, staff, food
Nothing
7 June 2025
Great stay, we will back for future ball games!
Great hotel and space close to Chase Field (ball games) and for walking around. Liked the in/out parking access also. Pool was great! The Blue Hound a great spot and delicious food. Easy to meet up with friends and go out from there.
The music at the pool/bar was way too loud at times.
31 May 2025
Amazing couples get away!
Great downtown location that wasn’t too busy! Lots of places to eat and see really close by! Beautiful rooftop pool with a bar and restaurant that was really fun!
I had paid for parking with my reservation but didn’t specify valet when we pulled up! The attendant sent us to the parking garage, and when we checked in we were told parking was included and to pull up out front! So we had to go get the car and go right back to valet where we started, and the attendant still tried to tell us we were wrong! He checked with the front desk and then happily parked our car!!
9 April 2025
Such a great stay!
Best hotel stay in a long time! This place is on their game, from check in to cleanliness, staff were all friendly and know what’s going on! The fruit infused water in the lobby was my fav! Best location for going to a concert at footprint center directly across the street! The rooftop pool/bar was a great addition to staying here! Even has a Resturant/bar inside for late night grabbing a drink or getting something to eat, I came for a girls overnight stay to see Kelsea ballerini and we enjoyed the cozy room and even had robes for us! Parking made easy directly next to the hotel you can choose valet or park yourself! Highly recommend staying here! 10/10
Loved everything
9 March 2025
Great people and location. Hotel costs a bit high for the actual room
People location
Nothing super special about a 500 room. Old countrish rooms.
26 December 2024
Nice hotel but very expensive
Everything was nice in the property.
In my opinion, just too expensive for what you got per night.
24 December 2024
I recommend to anyone looking to visit Phoenix for the first time
The location of the motel was ideal, was able to attend a Phoenix Suns NBA game which was literally across the road from the hotel. There was a number of shopping and quality restaurant options located nearby as well
Not a lot to dislike about the accommodation
17 December 2024
It was a nice hotel as far as the location went, convenient, but it could have been more modern.
The location was very convenient for our needs that night. There were plenty of restaurants that were walking distance to the hotel. We were able to walk to the theater where the show was as well.
Seemed like it was an older building, took a long time for the water to heat up. Only one drinking glass in the room, had to call the front desk for another one. There were no blankets in the room as well.
26 November 2024
It was an amazing stay dispite the lack of cleanliness on the cleaning crew part. It really is a nice hotel with a lot t
Location, amenities and social gatherings
Cleanliness
23 October 2024
Very pleasant. A great staff made up for other shortcomings.
Staff was top notch. Happy Hour a welcome break. Loved the bike loan feature--although, had I known of it, I would have brought my helmet. I think few experienced cyclists would ride in any setting (especially urban) without one. Put that out there!
Some shabby features in the room (chair and table well beyond their expiration date)--but this was discussed with you guest manager. Having to call down to the desk for a coffee pot? Really? That is a minor inconvenience, but when it shows up without all the internal components and ends up flooding hot water everywhere, that made it a real pain. Finally, when two people find but one robe in the room...well that's a conundrum. But calling down for another and learning there were none (or that one was the max--the explanation was in limited English)? If you can't give one to each guest, why bother at all?
9 October 2024
Super convenient and very affordable. The staff is wonderful and valet always attentive.
Everything is close by and it is a great spot to go out and walk around.
The parking was a little confusing since one of the streets is closed. Valet parking made up for it tho.
28 September 2024
Great getaway werkend to Phoenix
Close to baseball stadium and fun downtown vibe. Easy parking. Nice on-site bar. Pool and deck were amazing on rooftop.
All great.
23 September 2024
Perfect place for a staycation
Great location
6 September 2024
Loved the Hotel 1 of the nicest things it was very quiet.
It’s close to Chase stadium and abundant night life.
We paid for a suite with a view and the windows were extremely dirty. Kinda disappointed with that.
3 September 2024
Went for a concert which was just steps away. Perfect location!
Staff was friendly and helpful. Right across the street from concert venue.
Rooftop bar needs more food options
26 August 2024
Truly enjoyed the accommodations, staff and amenities.
Great location, great staff, easy check-in and out process. Clean, spacious room.
Price was a little high for our liking.
20 August 2024
great location to restaurants, bars and bowling
LOCATION WAS PREFECT, the pool was great.
Laking in simple amenities for more a one day stay, no fridge, coffeemaker, microwave or comfortable seating.
7 August 2024
Can’t Beat It. Location and Value is Thumbs Up!
The reception agent was very helpful and accommodating. We had a little issue locating our reservation but the agent persevered and in the end, all was fine. This could have been different as the property was booked and we would have potentially been on the street during a very busy weekend in PXO!
Our room was fine, a bit dated but comfortable. The bathroom was the best part! Nicely appointed and plenty of fluffy towels. Too, the refrigerator encased in a cabinet was a great touch!
At the end of our first day, the trip to the bar was a treat…great bartender who knew what an Affogato was!
The couch in our room could use some love as could the chairs around the table. Reupholstering could do the trick here.
10 July 2024
A little get away
Everything
There was a underwear in room
28 June 2024
We spent the afternoon at the rooftop pool. They had a bar and food service there. Luxurious! Get in here
The pool, the location, the staff, the sheets, the size of the room, the availability of on site parking, the bathroom set up! all were fabulous!
Nothing
13 June 2024
Fun night in the city
Everything was very close to the things we wanted to do.
Parking
12 June 2024
Other than the above we had a great stay!!
Very nice staff!! Good accommodations!!
Cockroach on outside deck!!
18 May 2024
We had a great time . The wonderful women at the front desk solved any problem and were the most pleasant. The mainten
It is in a fantastic location
Nothing
9 May 2024
Kimpton Palomar is our go to hotel in Downtown Phoenix.
Location is amazing, pool is the best in the area. Blue Hound staff were exceptional and friendly.
12 February 2024
Great location, lots of places near by.
Staff very kind and helpful.
Our tub was a little dirty
29 January 2024
Perfect location in the heart of Phoenix
In the heart of Phoenix, this hotel had a perfect location that is close to main event centers, bars and restaurants. Very expensive for the quality. Rooms ok but not “wow”. Front desk staff and valet service was superb.
Overall hotel a little blah-decor not great and room comfort could have been better.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Paid WiFi
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Fence around pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Face masks for guests available

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7 July 2025
We will definitely be back.