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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Location
Recent guest reviews
14 August 2025
Great location at walking distance from all popular places
The location was comfortable, in the walking distance from all popular attractions. The view, room and bathroom were amazing. The staff were very friendly. We had complement breakfast from the hotel and free wine before dinner. The stay was great.
Nothing
13 August 2025
Exceptional
Awesome
Everything good
12 August 2025
It was a wonderful staycation. I got the opportunity to revisit areas in DC.
The proximity to tourist sites and the walk ability. The size of the hotel is great. The bed was very comfortable.
Despite the wonderful renovations there are parts that are showing their age. The breakfast could improve.
27 July 2025
Fabulous
Convenient location
Better breakfast choices
16 July 2025
Fabulous
great staff, very helpful. nice touch with afternoon drinks at the lobby. loved our stay at the city
i'd love for the room to be bigger
9 July 2025
Great location for Union Station.
Good location handy for the Rail Station.
Very poor continental breakfast in the lobby ! Lack of restaurant.
8 July 2025
Overall, the service provided by the hotel was satisfactory.
The hotel offers excellent value for money considering its prime location, cleanliness, and helpful staff. Additionally, the room included many useful amenities such as iron, ironing board, and other helpful tools.
It would have been nice to have a view of the Capitol building from my room.
30 June 2025
Exceptional
Location
27 June 2025
Fabulous
Very well located, very neat and clean
25 June 2025
Would stay here again :)
Staff was very friendly and helpful. It was a short walk from Union Station and it was pretty quiet when we stayed. The bed and pillows were pretty comfortable. It was perfect for our family!
24 June 2025
Exceptional
Great hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the Capitol. Clean, comfortable, and the staff was extremely nice
The dining room was being renovated, so breakfast was served in the lobby. It was far from nutritious, and we ended up eating at the local Café.
24 June 2025
This is a great, elegant, convenient place for families and couples to stay! Highly recommend!
This is our second time staying at this hotel and we absolutely love it. From the fruit water in the lobby (yum!) to the fun decor, this is a great place for families and for couples. Our room was beautiful and comfortable. Also I am so grateful to everyone at the front desk. They texted to see if I was okay and my visit was going well. Even more importantly, everyone at the front desk was extremely accommodating to help me with my diabetic daughter’s supplies. I think it was Marcel who literally ran down with my freezer packs to their freezer and put our insulin in the fridge before our train departed from Washington DC. I pray my daughter goes to school in DC so we can visit even more often!!!!!!
I love this place! There’s not much I didn’t like!!!
28 May 2025
Wasn't bad but wouldn't necessarily recommend, complimentary breakfast leaves much to be desired
Creative decor
The cleanliness wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Room had an odor
27 May 2025
Very good hotel close to attractions and Union station.
Very handy for Union Station as we travelled from New York by train. Also close to many of the attractions. Many of the city tours start and end at Union station. Staff were very helpful.
8 May 2025
Pleasant
No restaurant or bar. They did provide coffee and a small breakfast offering in the morning however there is nothing available at all after that
28 April 2025
Great location; Irish dinner around the corner was fantastic
Comfortable bed, great location for capital.
Some paint details around halls/elevators were a bit sloppy.
21 April 2025
Excellent Stay and Location, Minor Breakfast Issues
The stay was splendid, and the hotel is very well located. We spent two nights at the Kimpton George Hotel in Washington, D.C. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the bathroom was spectacular. The service was top-notch.
The only aspect that I believe could be improved is the breakfast area. The breakfast itself was somewhat limited, and there were not enough tables to sit comfortably. There are some sofas, but there is nowhere to place your coffee, making the space for having your morning coffee quite uncomfortable
19 April 2025
Very good
Very convenient location.
You cannot call that a breakfast. Pièces of art around the hotel are a shame. Please do better. Sure there is local affordable talented artists.
18 April 2025
I would definitely recommend this rroom to a friend.
The front desk staff were exceptional. Everyone was so helpful. 5 minute walk to the Capital and Union Station. The room and hotel were clean.
The beds left a bit to be desired.
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!
2 January 2025
acceptable
none??
breakfast
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
Pleasant
Location, friendly front desk
Wifi quality, bathroom doors
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
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
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available

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26 August 2025
This hotel was perfect for what we were doing. It was within walking distance to the capital the mall and the national m