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Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Ranked #1 of 84 hotels in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 510 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(20)
  • Room service(18)
  • Wine reception(14)
  • Center city(14)
  • Pet friendly(12)
  • Few blocks(9)
  • Next morning(6)
  • Street noise(5)
  • Queen beds(5)
  • Wine hour(4)
Traveller rating
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ITA_And_RE_a
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Top Contributor
122 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

very clean despite being dog-friendly; hip decor and bar; only downsides were slow valet service and slow elevators; great restaurants all around neighborhood Area recommendations More than enough shops within walking distance to supply all your needs. Appleby's, Rite Aid, Wine and Sprits, pizza, cabs, buses, horse and carriage. H&M.... The list goes on. Great area if you want to... More

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vacationmom103
vacationmom103
Contributor
13 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

Sometimes you just need a night in the city...we chose the Palomar, for two reasons. One, the brand, I love Kimpton and two, the location. An excellent choice, we had a double queen room on the 17th floor. Of course the room was over-the-top cool, I just love this brand!!! All the details and modern convenience, comfort, luxury, FUN. We... More

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kathymc
Maryland
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Wonderful hotel in the center of Philadelphia. We travel a lot and have never been treated so well, it's worth the extra money. Staff has a great attitude and make you feel very comfortable. Grant and Talisa welcomed us and were great with all my questions. Went for my birthday and were upgrated to a king room with chocolate strawberries... More

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gojetFrederick_MD
Frederick, MD
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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
1
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I just spent two excellent days at the Palomar. I've stayed at other Kimpton hotelss and have always enjoyed the experience. The Palomar takes that experience to a new level. The staff is uber accommodating. No request is too great or too small. The ambience is lovely and the rooms are large and comfortable. The beds are so cozy and... More

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travelmutt1
PA
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here for business and had standard king room which was very nice and love the decor. Had opportunity for extra $40/ night to upgrade to spa room. Definitely recommend if u like pampering. Huge glass shower with massive soaking bathtub as well. Window to the outside in shower/ tub area so tons of natural light. Nice to bathe and... More

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E2N3
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Very nice hotel with gracious staff. However street noise was a problem for my wife who is a light sleeper. Noise from adjacent room was pretty loud and distinquishable which took away from the feeling of privacy. More

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Kate3671
Montclair, NJ
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11 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Wish I could give them 6 stars. We've stayed here twice for weekend getaways, traveling with our dogs on both visits. The staff truly couldn't be nicer--and not just the front desk staff, I mean *everyone* we've encountered. We saw lots of familiar faces on our 2nd visit, and some of the hotel staff remembered us too (or at least... More

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SeanFlanigan, Manager at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Kate3671, WOW!! We gladly accept the 6 stars :) thank you so much for the wonderful comments! It is fantastic to see that you will be coming back. Just dont make it too long before next time! Best, Sean Flanigan VP of a 6 Star Hotel More

julieAskimagine
Memphis, Tennessee
Contributor
11 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel's atmosphere is much better than your average hotel, both because of the physical surroundings (chic but not over the top) and the people (incredibly customer-service oriented, and very down-to-earth in how they relate to customers). Rooms are also stylish. They are comfortable and very clean. Definitely a cut above your average luxury hotel - this feels more like... More

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SeanFlanigan, Manager at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Julieaskimagine, Its great to see that you enjoyed your visit with us! Thank you for the very nice comments. Come back soon! Best, Sean Flanigan Hotel Manager More

ZMPOLDGUY
Euless, Texas
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Check-in was quick, personnel very friendly and welcoming, so far so good. Reserved a corner room, king bed, high floor. Small room, clean, modern, bathroom also very clean with nice amenities. Evening wine reception in the lobby, nice touch. Breakfast in the second floor restaurant was very good and reasonably priced. Beware of the tight space between the bed frame... More

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SeanFlanigan, Manager at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear ZMPOLDGUY, Ouch! I am sorry to hear that you banged your shins on the bed frames. Thank you for the feedback about the corners, myself and the Chief Engineer will take a look to find the best solution. Even if its to have a pair of shin guards for you next time around. Please feel free to contact me... More

SCaron42
Summit, NJ
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Thanks to Trip Advisor we gave the Palomar a try this trip to Philly. It was wonderful in every way. Nick at the front desk started our weekend off right by his lovely demeanor (all hotel check-ins should be this nice) and friendly service. We had a king suite, which was a perfect size for the 2 of us for... More

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SeanFlanigan, Manager at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear SCaron42, It is fantastic to see that Palomar is your new favorite hotel in the City of Brotherly Love!! Thanks for giving us a shot and I am happy we will be seeing you again in the future. Don’t be stranger! Cheers, Sean Flanigan Hotel Manager More

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