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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Rittenhouse Square
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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym
  • Restaurant

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117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Popular LocationRittenhouse Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania Convention Center12 min walk
  • Popular LocationLiberty Bell Center3 min drive
  • AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)16 min drive

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Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Single)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 301.4 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 257 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 236.8 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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LCD TV, iPod dock, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Essential)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Comm, Mobility)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Located in Center City, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center. This 230-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • Reading Terminal Market - 13 min walk
  • University of Pennsylvania - 17 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 5 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 20 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL): 16-min drive, 8.9 mi/14.4 km<br /> Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia): 28-min drive, 14.8 mi/23.9 km<br /> Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field): 37-min drive, 20.5 mi/32.9 km<br /> Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN): 43-min drive, 33.7 mi/54.2 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). </p>

Restaurants

  • S J Liberty Place Food - 3 min walk
  • Gran Caffe L'Aquila - 2 min walk
  • Capital One 360 Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Cava - 2 min walk
  • The Happy Rooster - 2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Rittenhouse Square
At Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 68.40 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles.
LCD TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Beds are dressed in Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include iPod docks, minibars, and free newspapers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 68.40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Square 1682

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,499 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 25 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 32.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 68.40 per night (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 702891

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Philadelphia
Palomar Philadelphia
Philadelphia Palomar

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel on Jun 23, 2024 start from $157.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see within easy reach of Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Center City within a 10-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and City Hall. You'll also find Reading Terminal Market and Fairmount Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 68.40 per night with in/out privileges. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel serves breakfast (local cuisine) for a surcharge each morning at Square 1682.

Will Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

The closest major airport to Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), which is 8.9 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), which is located 14.8 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel.

Does Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel.

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool Kimpton hotel. Great service, especially the restaurant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was so awsome the jaccuzie the room was super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charged a 3rd overnight for parking for 2 nights. Was not credited the $20 amenity fee on my room charge. Wrote to them last week about it w/copy of checkout receipt and have yet to hear back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was fine. I have 2 things to sort out on the bill, and that's 2 too many: parking (overcharged) and $20/day amenity credit (one missing).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the cocktail hour in the evening and coffee in the am
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Facelift
We haven’t stayed here for a while. The facility is a bit run down. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024