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Rate based on Check-in: Feb 18, 2012 Check-out: Feb 19, 2012

Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

4 stars
2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
175 reviews
Not too shabby!

Genuinely courteous and friendly staff, excellent service in all respects. Free wine at its... See full review

  • Marcus B.
  • Jan 30, 2012
fantastic stay with pets without, to relax...

I have been traveling to DC for the past 10 yrs. This is the best the magnificent hotel I have ever... See full review

  • lydia1234
  • Jan 3, 2012
Dupont Circle boutique hotel with urban amenities and artistic touches
This luxury boutique hotel in Dupont Circle caters to guests from the moment they arrive in the modern lobby decorated with striking art. The décor is inspired by 1930s French Moderne designers and includes an array of modern art, exotic woods and warm tones accented with bursts of color. The Palomar embraces Kimpton's pet-friendly policies by offering special treats and services for dogs and cats. In-room spa services, yoga and Pilates exercise programs, and daily wine reception help guests relax after a day of sightseeing or meetings.
Highlights
  • Eco-friendly, boutique hotel in Dupont Circle
  • Evening wine reception
  • Fitness Center and pool
  • In-room spa services
  • High-speed Internet access
Rooms

This hotel has many perks for guests -- in-room spa services, in-room yoga and Pilates exercise programs, iPod docking station, DVD and CD player, plush bathrobes and pet-friendly services. The spacious rooms feature classy decor in soothing colors with spicy splashes of color, textures and patterns. Themed rooms include the spa room, with Italian marble bathrooms and a Fuji soaking tub for two, and motion rooms, with personal fitness equipment installed.

Features

Guest receive a complimentary New York Times and coffee or tea each morning and wine reception each evening. There is a fitness center and pool. A cultural concierge assists guests with reservations, tours and offers insider tips on the city. The hotel is pet friendly and eco friendly. High-speed Internet (fees apply) is available. Find in-room spa services as well as exercise programs. Guest have access to overnight valet parking (fees apply). The hotel is within walking distance to Dupont Circle, Georgetown, an array of restaurants, and Metro.

Transportation

Regan National Airport (17 minutes)

Dulles International Airport (45 minutes)

Dupont Circle Metro stop (4 minutes walking)

Attractions
  • The Phillips Collection (0.1 mi/ 0.16 km)
  • Dupont Circle (0.2 mi/ 0.32 km)
  • Georgetown (0.8 mi/ 1.29 km)
  • The White House (1 mi/ 1.6 km)
  • The National Mall (1.3 mi/ 2.09 km)
  • The National Zoo (1.5 mi/ 2.41 km)
  • The National Cathedral (1.8 mi/ 2.9 km)
  • United States Capitol (2.4 mi/ 3.86 km)
Business
  • 11 meeting rooms with dedicated meeting planners and catering services
  • 24-hour business center
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet for Kimpton InTouch members

Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms

Spa King Room
500 sq ft non-smoking oversized king room Fuji soaking tub 32 in flat panel TV DVD iHome
Presidential Suite
1130sq ft non-smoking king suite can connect with up to 3 bedrooms to create 4 bedroom suite
Spa Suite
720 sq ft non-smoking king suite Fuji soaking tub 32in flat panel TV DVD iHome clock
Superior Suite
570 sq ft non-smoking king suite separate living room area two 42 in flat panel TVs DVD iHome
Executive King
520 sq ft oversized king spacious work area IHome docking station 32in flat panel TV and DVD
King Deluxe Room
area 32 in flat panel TV DVD player iHome clock
Luxury King
500 sq ft non-smoking oversized king room, Fuji soaking tub, luxurious bath, iHome alarm clock
Motion Room
530 sq ft non smoking king exercise equipment spa jet tub 32 in flat panel TV DVD player
Queen Deluxe Room
285 sq ft non-smoking queen spacious work area 32 in flat panel TV DVD iHome docking station

Hotel Map

2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Area served
WAS-Washington
Nearby airports
DCA-Washington National Airport, (DCA), 6.00, NW, Mile; IAD-Washington Dulles International Airport, (IAD), 26.00, E, Mile; BWI-Baltimore/Washington International Airport, (BWI), 32.00, SW, Mile
Area description
City, Downtown

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Business center
  • City Center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Cordless Phone
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Family Plan
  • Fitness center
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • Valet Parking

Dining

Urbana
A downtown dining hotspot adjacent to Hotel Palomar Washington DC Urbana strikes the perfect note. It is as much a destination restaurant as a neighborhood hangout.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (175)

Ratings and reviews for Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Overall score

4.4 / 5
175 out of 175
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.3

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Marcus B.
Philadelphia
Jan 30, 2012

Not too shabby!

Genuinely courteous and friendly staff, excellent service in all respects. Free wine at its friendly bar for happy hour. The hotel has a good restaurant, Urbana, and there is a plethora of nearby restaurants representing a wide range of prices and cuisines on P Street and nearby Dupont Circle. The hotel is attractive, the rooms are attractive, the exercise room is great with state of the art equipment. The bathrobes were unique and my wife wanted to take hers home. The only shortcoming was running out of hot water when I wanted to shower after exercising. The Palomar is now my go-to hotel in DC.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
lydia1234
ohio
Jan 3, 2012

fantastic stay with pets without, to relax...

I have been traveling to DC for the past 10 yrs. This is the best the magnificent hotel I have ever stayed in. I love the service, the room, the restaurant, great employees even the employees that park your car. Very convienient. I am very impressed with mgmt to hire the best. Employees and for employees to perform in this way. Loved it..I

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

You do not have to drive far to find the best restaurants

Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
JCCMZ
Sacramento, CA, USA
Nov 22, 2011

Excellent staff and accommodations

This is our second stay. We arrived late and they put us on the second floor because they were sold out. They said we could move the next day but the room was quiet, spacious and comfortable. If this is what they consider not a good room then they have high standards.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

We had a great dinner at Georgia Brown.

Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Snow Traveller
NYC
Nov 1, 2011

No Tea/Coffee Making Service!?

My sister and I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights, and we liked the experience overall. Excellent amenities, clean, huge space (literary a HUGE space!), conveniently located, nice staff, and really great restaurant inside as well. BUT, both my sister and I were really surprised that we had to pay to watch any TV shows (I have never stayed at a hotel that none of the shows were free - even much cheaper and "less stars" hotels), and the saddest thing was that there was no tea/coffee making facility in the room. Again, this came as a surprise since any hotels I've stayed in the past always had this and was able to enjoy the freedom of being able to have tea/coffee anytime I wanted without ordering room service. At this level of hotel, I wish that this was available though they did have complementary coffee service in the lounge area of the hotel. These two points disappointed us and lessen our satisfaction. BUT again, overall experience was really really great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
fionag1
Boston, MA, USA
Oct 25, 2011

Another amazing Kimpton hotel!

The room was amazing and the staff were very friendly as always!! Pretty good location. 20 minute walk to the major museums.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Crepes a go go right across the road! Awesome selection!

Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Mrs H
Austin, TX, USA
Oct 4, 2011

Good location, 2 negative issues

This hotel is located in Dupont Circle which is an awesome location. 2 Negative issues: 1 - They over sold the hotel room that we were placed on the conference room with pull out sofa bed for the first night. 2 - We booked the room for 3 nights but somehow their system said we only booked 2 nights. We showed the booking confirmation via Orbitz and we were hassled by the staff a bit which was very unconformable. If those 2 issues did not exist, we would stay this hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Awesome breakfast, lunch, and early dinner at Le Pain Quotidien!

Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Kurt100
Chicago, IL, USA
Sep 20, 2011

Very good stay

Bicycles for free, wine tasting for free, a very polite, attentive and helpful staff. The only critical point was the isolation to the neighboring room. We got some information from the phone calls.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
aviva
Algonquin, Il
Sep 18, 2011

Palomar Dupont Circle

Had an enjoyable stay. As it got more crowded during the week you could tell the soundproofing could be better. Great location, staff was very nice. Room was large and clean. Elevators were small but efficient. Should offer free wifi.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Try Kramerbooks for a good breakfast.

Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Janiqua
Stony Brook, NY
Aug 23, 2011

Charming boutique hotel in great location

I booked the Palomar Hotel based on its classy address, proximity to the Metro and the online reviews, and it still exceeded our expectations. The room was warm and colorful, with interesting artwork and furniture. The bedding was cool and smooth...I checked the label and it was Frette! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. There are many excellent restaurants nearby, such as Pesce and Vento. We had come to DC to take in the usual sights after a long hiatus. It was so easy to get around, and such a pleasure to come "home" to our lovely room. We plan to return soon to see the rest of fantastic Washington, and will definitely book the Palomar again. We might even bring our dog!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Be sure to eat at one of famed Spanish chef Jose Andres' beautifully decorated restaurants, easily accessible by Metro. We especially loved the tapas at Jaleo. When you're touring the museums on the Mall, have lunch in the Sculpture Garden of the Smithsonian Museum of Art. The bulding looks like the wrought iron Paris Metro and the sculptures, like the giant brush eraser, are whimsical. Go see the new Sant Ocean Hall in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History next door. Very cool rotating Planet Earth.

Review of Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Aug 21, 2011

The hotel was amazing. I am VERY

The hotel was amazing. I am VERY picky about cleanliness and I was really pleased. The room was enormous, the staff was wonderful and the location could not have been better. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant (Urbana) all three nights .... it was that good!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
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