Expert reviews
“The major chain hotels can be found within a mile of the Capitol, but a better option is the Hotel George, a Kimpton Hotel with a fun George Washington theme and animal- print robes. A stone’s throw from Union Station and the Capitol, it has the added bonus of a very decent restaurant, Bistro Bis, which also has a sexy bar.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Washington, D.C.
“You won’t forget whose town you’re in, with the George Washington motif throughout this fun and funky, recently renovated boutique hotel—including walls papered with his handwritten inaugural address and pop-art portraits in the lobby and halls.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Washington.
What guests liked
- Union Station
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This fine establishment is rated four-star for its high level of hospitality services and highly rated for its friendly staff. The hotel staff will make guests feel welcome the moment they step into the hotel premises as well as create a friendly atmosphere that makes them easily approachable whenever guests seek assistance. The hotel is situated on 15 E Street in the popular Northwest district of Washington where it offers nearness to several tourist attractions and landmarks.
The hotel is also the ideal departure spot for guests looking to enjoy the adventure of Washington.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar offers luxury accommodation options to visitors and travelers in the city such as Deluxe Suite, One Bedroom Suite with Spa Bath, Standard Room, Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Queen Room, and Presidential Suite.
The hotel is just around the corner from Union Station while the White House is about 3 km away from the hotel premises.
The hotel comes with an en-suite private bathroom which includes toilet paper, linen, towels, bath or shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer.
The hotel provides other services, facilities, and amenities such as concierge services, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, ATM/cash machine on-site, business center, airport shuttle, daily maid service and room service.
Enjoy the best of Washington in Kimpton George Hotel.
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Recent guest reviews
17 April 2025
Love the emphasis on George and all the pictures throughout
Just ok! All processed and unhealthy and I skipped but found the corner bakery a wonderful alternative
Breakfast
15 April 2025
Would stay here again!
Great staff, nice room, amazing location. Only downfall was that the restaurant there is currently unavailable. So that limited certain amenities on the property.
14 April 2025
Great location, good overall experience
Breakfast was good but I wish there are more savory options, like boiled eggs or non-pork breakfast sandwich (we are Muslims so we couldn't eat the sausage breakfast sandwich)
I was really hoping to have a microwave in the room. I used the one in the lobby which was a bit inconvenient, but I am glad it was an option.
14 April 2025
Perfect location, friendly staff, and great hotel...
Location was perfect. A short 10 minute walk to the US Capitol, and a 5 minute walk to Union Station. Restaurants are also nearby.
29 March 2025
The George is perfect for a visit to Capitol Hill.
The George is perfect for a visit to Capitol Hill.
21 March 2025
Very good
Atmosphere and look of the hotel
No restaurant and the breakfast time's closed early on days.
10 March 2025
Wonderful comfy hotel close to the Capitol with a great staff
This was the 2nd time we stayed here. This is a wonderful hotel, I'd guess a little smaller than others, but with excellent facilities and a great location to walk to the Capitol and restaurants. It's got a funky George Washington theme decorated throughout. Comfy beds, nice clean sheets, large soft pillows, hot water. Our room each time faced the entrance street and we found it to be quiet, as was the hotel overall. Parking is in a nice well lit public lot right across the street that is accessed on foot by going into the lobby for CSPAN and CNBC. Looking forward to a return trip
2 February 2025
Location, great staff, well kept property
Great friendly vibe, staff even set up a cinema in a conference room for my children!
Great hotel, will return!
4 November 2024
Conveniently located to the train station. Very comfortable. Rooms are nice sized
Room in comfy and nice sized
Snack shop would be nice
3 November 2024
Exceptional
I enjoyed breakfast and dinner at the property....both were delicious!
30 October 2024
Very good
Good value
24 October 2024
Central Location Steps from Capitol and Union Station
Great location close to the National Mall and walkable to more active and vibrant neighborhoods. The hotel room was super comfortable and the staff incredibly kind.
We had to switch rooms because the toilet in our first room wouldn’t flush.
21 October 2024
The staff and location were awesome, bathroom huge, bed very comfy.
The current restaurant will be closing soon. We had a good breakfast there but since it will be replaced any further review seems pointless.
The only change would be to replace some the hall carpeting and painting - all seemed a little dated.
19 October 2024
Great hotel in an excellent location
Literally a five minute walk from Union Station, cool hotel, friendly staff, close to the Smythsonian and central Washington monuments.
14 October 2024
Exceptional
The staff was polite and helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable,
Not impressed with the restaurant. Menu was limited and hours were not convenient.
9 October 2024
Had an excellent stay
The staff was great.
The breakfast at the restaurant was not great. We had to wait to be served, the portion, quality was not at level for what we were charged.
1 October 2024
Very good hotel in excellent location.
I stayed there for a week and would highly recommend it. Pleasant, helpful and friendly staff.--special thanks for providing me a room with a bath! Superb location close to Union Station and Capitol Hill. I would definitely stay there again.
22 September 2024
Nice stay and would go back -- with my own nightlight the next time.
The location, the great restaurant (which is closing soon), and the friendly staff. Very good reading lights all over the room. Lots of device plugs.
No hairdryer. No nightlight.
6 September 2024
Exceptional
Location was great and the staff was awesome
High price to stay there.
24 August 2024
We came for a Green Day concert my husband and I we had so much fun. The hotel was perfectly located and a great spot.
Eclectic and fun !!
Nothing
20 August 2024
Very good
The place punches above it weight. I thought the coconut water was a nice touch.
The Eggs Benedict for breakfast did not come with an English Muffin. It should.
4 August 2024
Fabulous
Staff lovely, location really good
AC fan was quite loud in the room
1 August 2024
Great, convenient stay!
Location and Staff and the old hotel charm.
You could hear people in the hall ways fairly easily.
25 July 2024
We’ve had a great stay at Kimpton George Hotel! Would recommend it!
Great hotel. Great location.
Hotel restaurant is very expensive.
8 July 2024
It’s a great place to recover energy and the location is very close to Capitol
Cleanness, comforting
Nothing
1 July 2024
Very good
The facilities are ok. It was comfortable and clean. The room was large. I wish there had been a light on the table.between the beds and a place to charge my phone on the same table. (There was an outlet on the desk across the room.). We were not fans of the glass, barn door style of door for the bathroom. (Who thought it would be a good idea to make a full-length glass door for a bathroom? The glass was opaque, but still….) Where this place really shines is with their staff. Every single person provided exceptional service, well beyond what was expected. They were genuine and kind and really wanted to help. We would stay here again because of the staff (though the bathroom door would still be a”turn off”).
30 June 2024
Fabulous
The front desk staff were efficient. I like to mention Davine, who made our stay most welcoming, not only to the hotel, but to the whole city.
The hotel didn't have a roof deck from which to view the surrounding areas. But then it wasn't that tall anyway.
25 June 2024
extremely easy and well staffed
staff location size of roommand bathroom amenities
7 June 2024
Great!
Great location. Very good restaurant
"City view" descriptor is meaningless as it looks directly into taller building on the other side of the street.
23 April 2024
We had a great stay , we felt lucky to be so close to all of the museums and monuments. We felt very safe in the area an
The location is amazing . Staffers were incredibly helpful and friendly . The on site restaurant had great service and delicious food.
Our only hiccup was our suv was too big for the garage- the valet manager helped us find a suitable option nearby .
2 April 2024
The George is definitely on my list when I visit again!
The location was great. I loved the decor of the room, and was very clean. Since I was by myself, safety was a huge concern to me. This hotel made me feel safe and secure. :) I also received a text to make sure the room was to my satisfaction or if there was anything I needed. That is a great customer service tactic!
I can't think of anything that I didn't like. I had a great stay.
26 March 2024
Exceptional
The service of the staff. They were very kind and helpful.
There wasn’t anything that I disliked.
11 March 2024
They go above and beyond their expectations
Staff was friendly
Nothing
11 February 2024
Very enjoyable and relaxing.
The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect as it was super close to Union Station. The coffee available in the morning was quite nice and I loved how clean the room was. The staff were all very pleasant and the beds are super comfortable.
Nothing! All was great!
29 January 2024
Exceptional
Great location, a beautiful boutique hotel with a restaurant and happy hour in the lobby with wine 5:00 to 6:00 everyday. Coffee to go in the morning. Nice spacious room and a bathtub and a shower and a microwave and a fridge. We were really set up nicely.
As a tea drinker, it's always a little challenging to feel seen at hotels. Could have used some hot water and real big coffee mugs. But honestly that's the only thing I can think of!
13 January 2024
I will come back, boutique hotel find !
Presidential Suite is very comfortable, spacious, great value. Restaurant serves generous and very delicious plates, food is better than expected. All staff members were very attentive and polite.
No room service, restaurant closed on Sundays.
5 January 2024
Well located and easy to get to.
Close to the station and great friendly staff
Nothing.
5 January 2024
Great location near train station. quiet comfortable rooms.
Great location near the train station. Quiet conformable room. friendly staff.
We have stayed at this hotel many times over the years and it needs some fixups. It is getting worn. Also... The breakfast was very expensive for the quality.
29 December 2023
Stylish hotel that was comfortable and provided everything we needed.
Excellent location, comfortable room, very good restaurant. Free coffee in the lobby and wine happy hour were very much appreciated.
23 October 2023
Great stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. It was easy to walk to the Smithsonian museums which we love and a walk to the train station.
The restaurant is very good but not open on Sunday. I would have liked to have breakfast at the hotel.
12 September 2023
Very good
Easy access from Union Station
While we had a large double bed the mattress was very wiggly and any movement disturbed the other’s sleep.
11 September 2023
Fabulous hotel - rooms are lovely, staff goes above and beyond, convenient to attractions. We will be back!
Great location, superior staff, clean and comfortable rooms.
Wished the restaurant was open on Sunday
5 September 2023
Close, convenient and comfortable. Would recommend.
Location
No free breakfast
2 September 2023
Exceptional
Staff were fantastic Free morning coffee/breakfast snacks and afternoon glass of wine which was a lovely surprise. Perfect location for us, cpuld walk to everything we wanted to see.
21 August 2023
Very happy to stay there! Everything and everyone was amazing! Very nice stuff
Everything! Very clean! The bed is super comfy! The bedding is clean and smells fantastic! Room is pretty spacious ( we are family with 3 kids and a dog) , very clean restroom and shower! Everything in this hotel was very very good! Would love to stay there again!
The restaurant closes at 9pm in saturday and closed on sunday
1 August 2023
We enjoyed the convenience of the location and the perfect facilities.
Location was excellent.
31 July 2023
Exceptional
All the staff was nice. Liked that they provided bottles of water in the room. Just what we needed as far as location .
10 June 2023
Nice boutique hotel close to the Capitol
Smaller boutique hotel within walking distance of the Capitol and Mall. Friendly and helpful staff
Most rooms don’t have any kind of view since it’s a low rise surrounded by other buildings. The area around the hotel is full of government buildings so there’s little street activity and a good walk from most restaurants.
28 April 2023
wonderful
everything above
Hotel facilities
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Bicycle rental
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Food & Drink
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Miscellaneous
- - Face masks for guests available
18 April 2025
I would definitely recommend this rroom to a friend.