Nightly rates from $208
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 17, 2012 Check-out: Jun 18, 2012

Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel

4 stars
117 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
50 reviews
Location Location Location

The hotel itself was great and the staff were helpful, available and friendly, and the rittenhouse... See full review

  • peterdude
  • Mar 26, 2012
Palomar

This hotel was really nice. Formerly an architect's building, it has real style. The lobby, the... See full review

  • AK123
  • Mar 25, 2012
Chic, eco-conscious and pet-friendly boutique hotel offers fun for all

Just two blocks from Rittenhouse Square, and the only Kimpton Hotel in Philadelphia, Hotel Palomar Philadelphia pampers guests with luxurious accommodations. The pet-friendly boutique hotel prides itself in providing eco-conscious features and unique amenities. On-site is Square 1682, one of the most popular new restaurants in the city, and a modern fitness center. All guest rooms are nonsmoking and feature white Frette triple sheeting bed linens and Art Deco flair.

 

Highlights
  • Pet-friendly Hotel Palomar Philadelphia accepts any number of pets without size restrictions and offers many special amenities for its animal guests
  • Hotel hosts a wine hour in the evenings and offers a complimentary coffee/tea bar in the lobby
  • Eco-conscious hotel provides organic food and beverages, in-room recycling and paperless check-in/out
  • In-room spa services available
  • Family-friendly services include connecting rooms, room safety kits, child-size robes and babysitting services

 

Rooms

Each of Hotel Palomar Philadelphia's 230 nonsmoking guest rooms and suites feature modern furnishings and are decorated in soft, neutral earth tones with splashes of bold accent colors. Room amenities include Frette Italian sheeting, high-speed Internet access (fees apply), and a 37-inch LCD high-definition television with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, lighted makeup/shaving mirror, designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Other convenient amenities include a mini-bar, iHome docking station with alarm clock and an in-room safe. A nightly turndown service and a complimentary morning newspaper are also provided. Some suites feature spa tubs.

 

Features

Hotel Palomar is the only LEED gold-certified hotel in Philadelphia, providing eco-conscious offerings such as in-room recycling bins, efficient lighting and low-flow toilets and showers. The hotel also utilizes paperless check-in/out and donates unused bath amenities to community programs. Also offered is discounted parking for hybrid vehicles.

 

Dining

Square 1682, the Hotel Palomar Philadelphia's restaurant, has a contemporary American menu designed for sampling and sharing and uses organic and sustainable ingredients. The two-story space hosts a bustling bar scene downstairs, while the upstairs houses cozy tables and private booths. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

 

Recreation

The 24-hour fitness center has new cardio equipment, all with individual LCD television screens. Guests also have use of balance balls, yoga mats and personal trainers.

 

Transportation
  • SEPTA Subway Suburban Station (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Greyhound Bus Terminal (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (8.7 mi/14 km)

 

Attractions
  • Rittenhouse Square (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Historic District (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (1.3 mi/2 km)
  • Professional Sports/Concert Venues (4 mi/6.4 km)

 

Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • Audio/Visual equipment
  • Multi-media and Audio/Visual support
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Multiple meeting rooms
  • Catering

Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms

Room Amenities
Description not provided
Presidential Suite with 1 King B
Presidential Suite with 1 King Bed 550 Sq. Ft. with separate living room.
Cityview King Deluxe Room with 1
Cityview King Deluxe Room with 1 Bed- 300 Sq. Ft.- LOccitane Bath Amenities
Cityview Queen Room with 1 Bed
Cityview Queen Room with 1 Bed- 260 Sq. Ft.- LOccitane bath amenities
Deluxe 1 Bedroom Suite
Deluxe 1 Bedroom Suite- separate living room- Fuji tub- 430 Sq. Ft.
King Deluxe Room with 1 King Bed
King Deluxe Room with 1 King Bed- 300 Sq. Ft.- LOccitane bath amenities
Queen Deluxe Room with 1 Bed
Queen Deluxe Room with 1 Bed- 235-285 Sq. Ft.- LOccitane bath amenities
Queen Queen Deluxe Room
Queen Queen Deluxe Room with 2 queen beds. 300-325 Sq. Ft- LOccitane amenities
Spa King Room with 1 King Bed
Spa King Room with 1 King Bed- 385 Sq. Ft- LOccitane bath amenities
Parlor Room
Parlor Room- 625 Sq. Ft. connecting to Presidential Suite. Booked on property

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Area served
PHL- Philadelphia
Nearby airports
PHL-Philadelphia International Airport, (PHL), 9.00, MI, W; PNE-Northeast Philadelphia Airport, (PNE), 17.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Downtown

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bathroom Telephone
  • Business center
  • CD Player
  • City View
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cordless Phone
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Free Newspaper
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone Service
  • Phone with speaker
  • Public Address System
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control

Dining

Square 1682
Square 1682 is two remarkable floors of contemporary design and chic urban ecology artfully combined with delectable New American cuisine.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 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 (50)

Ratings and reviews for Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel

Overall score

4.5 / 5
50 out of 50
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Hotel staff:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

98% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
peterdude
portland maine
Mar 26, 2012

Location Location Location

The hotel itself was great and the staff were helpful, available and friendly, and the rittenhouse square location was perfect...BUT it was about 20% more than I would expect to pay for a room of that caliber.

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

Reviewer score

5
AK123
Business
Boston, MA
Mar 25, 2012

Palomar

This hotel was really nice. Formerly an architect's building, it has real style. The lobby, the elevators, and the room especially. I got an upgrade for free and found the room to be just comfortable yet snazzy. In the mornings, a complimentary coffee and cannolli breakfast. Would have been nice to have some fruit as a non-decadent option, but oh well. Also, a free wine tasting in the evenings. Staff was very pleasant. I would definitely go back and will look for Kimpton hotels in general.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
drl8
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Feb 13, 2012

Best Hotel in Philadelphia

Outstanding service, clean and fresh energy throughout hotel.

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

Reviewer score

4
PhillyPhanz
New York City
Jan 17, 2012

Nice facility, small rooms

I enjoyed my stay at the Philadelphia Kimpton altho I was a little disappointed with the decor of the room, which counts for a lot at a 'design hotel.' The boutique styling was skin deep: perfectly standard, dreary wall covering with bright accent strips and an awkward layout that has the bathroom door positioned at the foot of the bed, thus unavoidably visible whenever you're in the room. The public spaces were attractive, however, and I love the wine and popcorn social hour in the lobby every evening. A nice place, but I'd spring for a better room next time.

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

Reviewer score

4
NYCanuck
New York, NY, USA
Jan 4, 2012

Great Boutique Hotel

Very nice design, the staff was most accommodating. The room was uncomfortable small - two people could not pass each other in the room. There is no spa so you have to have massages in your room but our room was too small to accommodate a table. Food was excellent and very good value. I would definitely go back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Restaurant is excellent.

Review of Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
steve27t
south florida
Aug 16, 2011

4 days in Phili

Checked in Friday morning at 9:30 am. We booked the king spa room which was spacious, modern and inviting. We were on 4th for at front of hotel and switched rooms after 1st night because it was a little noisy from the street. The rooms and bathrooms are excellent. Restaurant for breakfast had excellent food and reasonable prices, we did not try it for dinner. All the staff from front desk to doorman were top class. Great location close to city hall and Rittenhouse Sq. Great value, we would definately stay here again.

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

Try Armada for great Spanish food.

Review of Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
lilpaperheart
St Paul, MN, USA
Aug 14, 2011

Gorgeous Hotel!

Wonderful hotel! The bed was incredibly comfortable.

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

Reviewer score

4
rob
Fairfax VA
May 16, 2011

Great hotel with many amenties

We were in for only a short stay, but we really enjoy the Palomar. It is located in the heart of the city where you can walk to everything. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and nicely appointed. We have stayed here before and came back becasue we knew the quality was there. They also have a nice wine reception in the evening to start your night!

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

Reviewer score

5
Cosmolady
Pennsylvania
May 8, 2011

Friendliest staff ever!

We make many trips to Philadelphia; we enjoy staying at different hotels. I think the service at the Palomar was the best customer service at any hotel we have ever experienced in our travels...everyone from manager to parking attendant gave a cheery "hello" and asked about our day and, I think, they really meant it! Bravo for enlising such people-minded employees! They made our stay at the hotel very pleasurable!

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

Reviewer score

5
New York Teacher Traveller
New York, NY
Feb 23, 2011

Excellent hotel in great location

Beginning with the check-in, my experience at the Kimpton hotel was amazing. I was only in Philadelphia for a short vacation, but the location was ideal. Ample restaurants, shopping, and mass transportation are nearby. The room itself was spacious for one person and very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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