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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia effortlessly fuses the spirit of our vibrant Center City neighborhood with the allure of a refined urban retreat. As you settle in, connect and unwind in our stylish, Art Deco-inspired boutique hotel, you’ll find the ambience is sophisticated, but not without a sense of humor (this is Philly, after all). A mix of sleek textures and contemporary design details can be found alongside interesting artistic flourishes—note the three brightly colored busts of Benjamin Franklin in our living room—that act as a winking homage to the city’s storied history. As soon as you step inside our doors, you’ll discover these clever contrasts together with spacious guest rooms, exceptional amenities and personalized Kimpton service that make for an unforgettable stay.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
117 S 17th St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103
Nearest Airport: PHL
I have stayed in my share of properties over the past 25 years and the Kimpton Palomar truly wowed us! The management and the staff all truly love what they do and serve their patrons at a high level. Everyone is so friendly and inviting and no detail went unnoticed. Even the elevators smell nice! The restaurant on site is really high quality, though we only ate breakfast there. The gym was very adequate and in great condition. The location is premo as well. IHG did a great job combining a historical building with modern day charm. One of the attendants was telling me about how the building used to be an Architect office many years ago. Evidence of that history remains. I will be staying here exclusively when I come back to Philly for work and family. You will not regret it if you come to see them!
Jonathan H
We had breakfast in the restaurant and not only was it delicious but our server Nile was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and food. The chicken sausage is the best. He started our morning with such a delightful experience. He also found vanilla creamer for my coffee. Thank you. Hazel Joe and Susan
445hazelr
I really enjoyed stayiong here. I debated for weeks between the Kimpton Palomar, Sofitel or Hyatt Centric. In the end I chose the Kimpton Palomar because I wanted something a little more unique, cute and classy and less corporate (also was the least exepensive of the 3). The Kimpton Palomar was all that and more. There is a warmth when you enter the hotel and immediate frendliness with great customer service. The lobby is very pretty and there is plenty of seating to just chill out after a long day. The team here does aim to please and are very accomodating and kind. I enjoyed chatting with the door men who are alway there to assist and greet you each day. The daily coffee in the lobby was great. Breakfast at the Square 1682 was wonderful. Order the Super Yogurt Power Bowl, absolutely delicious and filling. I parked a block away for $37 per night. The room is small but was perfect for a single traveler pretty typical size for metro areas. I did not have a view so be sure to make a aspecial request. The rooms are so quiet and no noise from the street, I slept like a baby. The location cannot be beat. You can walk everywhere, with many restaurants and shops near by. This is a safe bet when in Philly! Bonus points for this hotel - Amazing 70s and 80s tunes in the elevator each day... always made me smile.
REDONDOGIRL - Redondo Beach, California
Loved every minute at the Kimpton Palomar Philly! The room was modern and cozy, the location perfect—but it was the incredible staff that made it unforgettable. Huge thanks to Q, Liezel, and Ru Ru for going above and beyond. Can’t wait to come back!
markkani
The staff is second to none. Kind, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. The building and the rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Everything feels luxurious . We enjoyed our breakfast in the restaurant and Niles was very helpful.
Kristi C
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