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Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel

User score 4.0 out of 5 See all reviews
12 Fourth Street,San Francisco, CA 94103
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD

The Hotel Palomar is a sophisticated artful retreat in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Hidden five floors above the city hustle and bustle and just steps away from ever-busy SOMA district, this Kimpton hotel is like a great painting waiting to be discovered by the discerning traveler. The style of this San Francisco luxury hotel is modern but not trendy, with playful touches throughout. The decor invites closer inspection that reveals artful details, such as the lobby's stunning parquet floors reminiscent of the geometric drawings of M.C. Escher. The atmosphere recalls Paris of the 1930s, where artists and intellectuals chatted at sidewalk cafes in an imaginative city full of creative energy, just like modern day San Francisco.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD


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*rate found for check-in Jan 6, check-out Jan 8

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Hotel address: 12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA  94103  

 
 

Area served

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94103, USA

Area airports

Only 1M to EMB airport!

Description

City, Downtown - Near SOMA, Financial District and Union Square

Amenities

  • Cellular Telephone Rental
  • Cordless Phone
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Exercise Gym
  • International Direct Dial
  • Air Conditioned
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Secretarial Service
  • Fitness room
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Conference Suite
  • Porters
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Multilingual
  • Video Tapes
  • Doorman
  • Video Game Player
  • Grab Bars in Bathroom
  • Email Service
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Free Newspaper
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Tape Recorder
  • Parlor
  • Data port Available
  • Ironing Board
  • Restaurant
  • City Center
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Turndown Service
  • Wireless internet
  • Overhead Projector
  • Phone Service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet Parking
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Indoor Parking
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Public Address System
  • Conference Facilities
  • Video Checkout
  • Doctor on Call
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Computer Rental
  • Brailled Elevators
  • Lounge
  • Wake-up Service
  • Elevators
  • Knock Light (Hearing Impaired)
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Courtesy Car
  • Pets OK
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Maid Service
  • Executive Desk
  • Truck Parking
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Heated Guest Rooms
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Express Check In
  • Health Club
  • Business center
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Internet Access
  • FAX
  • Copy Service
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • White Board
  • Phone with speaker
  • Children's Activities
  • Concierge Desk
  • Ice Machine
  • Tour Desk
  • Theater Desk
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Security
  • Express Checkout
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Room service
  • Blackboard
  • Projector
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • High Speed Internet

Dining

The Fifth Floor Restaurant & Lounge

Paying tribute to the remarkable similarities between the BayArea and Southwestern France. From visual connection between the two regions, ocean blues, wine reds, and neutral sandy tones provide the backdrop for the Fifth Floors newly renovated interior.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Executive King

Executive king room

350 square feet with L'Occitane bath products, iHome, frette linens and lounge chair

Luxury King

Luxury king room with one king bed

350 square feet room with large bath, L'Occitane products,

iHome, a deep fuji tub and frette linens

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with one king bed and a sofa bed

625 square feet with sitting room, L'Occitane products, iHome, a deep fuji tub and frette linens

Hotel policies

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Jan 6, check-out Jan 8

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(10 reviews)

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3 out of 5

Quick tip

Polamar Hotel, SF

Robbbie Nov 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Pleasant, friendly. great location ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Business

Dining tip, In Hotel

Stay away from the hotel dinning, very expensive, moderate quality, poor service.


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Score

3 out of 5

Quick tip

We hoped for a little more....

Peter Piper Sep 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The location of this particular hotel was excellent... across the street from BART and MUNI, within walking distance to many ... of the most interesting sites that San Francisco has to offer. the service was terrific, from check-in, to doorman, to concierge, everyone was absolutely the best. Our room was quite large and that was a plus. The bathroom was enormous but had only one sink. Can't understand why there was no exhaust fan. ON another note.. the concierge explained that morning coffee could only be coffee and tea... no croissants, no cereal, nothing.. just coffee. He explained that it had something to do with the hotel restaurant. since the restaurant and the hotel run separately from each other, neither was willing or could offer a breakfast buffet (you know, like they do at a Red Roof Inn)? I only know that we got up and had to walk to Mel's Diner for something to eat. If we had wanted room service from the hotel restaurant, that could have been arranged by placing an order on our door before 2a.m. It's not important, really, but it's an inconvenience.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

This hotel is within walking distance of so many things: great shopping, Chinatown, a beautiful garden complex (Yerba Buena park), the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the SFMOMA. Take a few steps in any direction and you'll find transportation to take you anywhere you'd like to go in the city, and inexpensively. We loved that aspect of the hotel.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Beautiful boutique hotel

World traveler Aug 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We chose this hotel for its great location, the quality of the rooms, and the friendliness of their staff. They really take ... care of you here! The double room we stayed in was on the 7th floor with a view of Market St. It was surprisingly quiet! There's plenty of room in the closet, a spacious bathroom, and the flat screen TV and DVD player worked fine. We had an excellent stay and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Friends

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

The location is unbeatable. We took BART from the airport and the Hotel is right on the doorstep of the Market St. station. The F-line street car has a stop along the street in front of the hotel and the cable car turnaround is very close too. Taxis were in abundance around the area.


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Quick tips from our users

Dining tip, In Hotel

Stay away from the hotel dinning, very expensive, moderate quality, poor service.

--Robbbie, Phoenix, AZ Nov 15, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

This hotel is within walking distance of so many things: great shopping, Chinatown, a beautiful garden complex (Yerba Buena park), the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the SFMOMA. Take a few steps in any direction and you'll find transportation to take you anywhere you'd like to go in the city, and inexpensively. We loved that aspect of the hotel.

--Peter Piper, Cleveland, Ohio Sep 30, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

The location is unbeatable. We took BART from the airport and the Hotel is right on the doorstep of the Market St. station. The F-line street car has a stop along the street in front of the hotel and the cable car turnaround is very close too. Taxis were in abundance around the area.

--World traveler, Minneapolis, MN Aug 28, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(10 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

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Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.

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Score

3 out of 5

Quick tip

Polamar Hotel, SF

Robbbie Nov 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Pleasant, friendly. great location ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Business

Dining tip, In Hotel

Stay away from the hotel dinning, very expensive, moderate quality, poor service.


Expand full review

Score

3 out of 5

Quick tip

We hoped for a little more....

Peter Piper Sep 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The location of this particular hotel was excellent... across the street from BART and MUNI, within walking distance to many ... of the most interesting sites that San Francisco has to offer. the service was terrific, from check-in, to doorman, to concierge, everyone was absolutely the best. Our room was quite large and that was a plus. The bathroom was enormous but had only one sink. Can't understand why there was no exhaust fan. ON another note.. the concierge explained that morning coffee could only be coffee and tea... no croissants, no cereal, nothing.. just coffee. He explained that it had something to do with the hotel restaurant. since the restaurant and the hotel run separately from each other, neither was willing or could offer a breakfast buffet (you know, like they do at a Red Roof Inn)? I only know that we got up and had to walk to Mel's Diner for something to eat. If we had wanted room service from the hotel restaurant, that could have been arranged by placing an order on our door before 2a.m. It's not important, really, but it's an inconvenience.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

This hotel is within walking distance of so many things: great shopping, Chinatown, a beautiful garden complex (Yerba Buena park), the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the SFMOMA. Take a few steps in any direction and you'll find transportation to take you anywhere you'd like to go in the city, and inexpensively. We loved that aspect of the hotel.


Expand full review

Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Beautiful boutique hotel

World traveler Aug 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We chose this hotel for its great location, the quality of the rooms, and the friendliness of their staff. They really take ... care of you here! The double room we stayed in was on the 7th floor with a view of Market St. It was surprisingly quiet! There's plenty of room in the closet, a spacious bathroom, and the flat screen TV and DVD player worked fine. We had an excellent stay and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Friends

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

The location is unbeatable. We took BART from the airport and the Hotel is right on the doorstep of the Market St. station. The F-line street car has a stop along the street in front of the hotel and the cable car turnaround is very close too. Taxis were in abundance around the area.


Expand full review

Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Perfect for the occasion

cocov10 Jun 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Staff was amazing. They were attentive and knowledgable. Very willing to help and extremely nice. I would visit this hotel ... again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Single

Shopping tip, Short Walk

SO close.


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Score

4 out of 5

Awesome hotel and staff

jax_dad1 Jun 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very cool hotel in great area. Staff was outstanding. Valet at $45 night was unexpected but did have in/out. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Good but not without flaw

City Surfer May 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good location, room and friendly staffs. However I did not get my reserved double room until the next day; it caused some ... inconvenience to my schedule.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Friends


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Nice Location and hotel

Couple from Sunny San Diego May 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Palomar is right in the heart of Market street and just blocks of fancy shopping and restaurants. Westfield Mall is next door ... and quite nice. We love the free wine reception and friendly staff. Hotel restaurant was nice but EXPENSIVE, especially for breakfast. There are tons of bistros, cafes, and local restaurants like "mel's diner", one block away, where you can get breakfast.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Take the city tour. You get to see all San Francisco. The hotel staff can arrange the tour for you.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great Location

Jean Sep 21, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The location was wonderful. We could walk to most locations. The Hotel resturant was the best ever. The staff was very ... nice...not the best at giving directions, but we did find some great lunch spots in the process.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Your right next to shopping, fine dining and a healthy walk to the pier.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent for business & family weekends

Michael Jun 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The service was outstanding at every level whether the valet, the maids, and the front desk attendants. The kindness feels ... genuine. Great place!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Market St. has many shops to keep you occupied if the weather in SF gets rainy. Otherwise, it's a trolley ride from the ferry terminal that has wonderful culinary shops and restaurants, also farmer's markets on Saturdays.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Very hip and relaxed -- and a great location

Elsie Jan 6, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We were happy to return tot he Palomar Hotel in San Fran. Despite the horrible weather we had, the city needed rain and the ... staff and amenities were very good. I hope to go back in the summer!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Business

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Easy access to shops, restaurants, the trolley and Chinatown.


Expand full review


Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

Sort tips by: most recent | distance from hotel

Dining tip, In Hotel

Stay away from the hotel dinning, very expensive, moderate quality, poor service.

--Robbbie, Phoenix, AZ Nov 15, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

This hotel is within walking distance of so many things: great shopping, Chinatown, a beautiful garden complex (Yerba Buena park), the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the SFMOMA. Take a few steps in any direction and you'll find transportation to take you anywhere you'd like to go in the city, and inexpensively. We loved that aspect of the hotel.

--Peter Piper, Cleveland, Ohio Sep 30, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

The location is unbeatable. We took BART from the airport and the Hotel is right on the doorstep of the Market St. station. The F-line street car has a stop along the street in front of the hotel and the cable car turnaround is very close too. Taxis were in abundance around the area.

--World traveler, Minneapolis, MN Aug 28, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

SO close.

--cocov10, Chicago, IL Jun 26, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Take the city tour. You get to see all San Francisco. The hotel staff can arrange the tour for you.

--Couple from Sunny San Diego, Sam Diego May 25, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Your right next to shopping, fine dining and a healthy walk to the pier.

--Jean, St.George Sep 21, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Market St. has many shops to keep you occupied if the weather in SF gets rainy. Otherwise, it's a trolley ride from the ferry terminal that has wonderful culinary shops and restaurants, also farmer's markets on Saturdays.

--Michael, Chicago, IL Jun 15, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Easy access to shops, restaurants, the trolley and Chinatown.

--Elsie, Miami, FL Jan 6, 2008

Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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