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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 star property

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Meeting facility
Point of interest
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Reading Terminal Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Single)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Essential)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Premium Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Communications)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG is centrally located in Philadelphia, a 4-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 12 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Reading Terminal Market and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Liberty Bell Center.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 5 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 19 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 230 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Square 1682, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Philadelphia? This hotel has 6000 square feet (557 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Square 1682 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 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 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

  • 6,000 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
  • Lift (102 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited 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 at the property
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

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number 702891

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay

Akira and Molly were especially helpful, loved the pillows and popcorn! Room could have been cleaner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving and checking in, I was told I couldn’t you the credit card I had in hand. They made me use a debit card or else I wouldn’t be able to check in. When arriving in my room, the toilet was not clean and the rub had brown stains that I cleaned off. When I went to use the blow dryer. The back of it caught onto my hair and a chunk of my hair ripped off! Also, when leaving my room, before 2pm which was my VIP check out, I noticed I forgot my charger and tried getting back in but they had deactivated my room key! I had to go all the way downstairs to show my ID again and her a new card. When I told front desk she was very empathetic and went to speak to her manager. The manager did not come out! The manager told her to tell me that they were NOTHING they can do and if I wanted to fill out an incident report I can. I don’t believe I’ll be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this hotel!

This was my 2nd time staying at this hotel and it might always be my go to when I visit Philly! 2nd time was even better than the first! The staff is so friendly and helpful and the property is immaculately clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ariana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are very dark and the furinture is dated. It doesnt feel comparable to other 4 star hotels I've stayed in. They also hosted a wedding while I was there so elevator lines were terrible for the guests. Staff is very nice and helfpul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Palomar is an excellent Kimpton hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, bigger than expected room and an outstanding location just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

meryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is well located but our room was tiny We had pre paid breakfast and we specifically asked if breakfast reservations were needed on a Monday. We were told no. PS when we arrived for breakfast there was an hour wait. That wasn’t acceptable The hotel was clean and we were reimbursed for breakfast when we had to go elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Center City hotel. Great location, friendly staff, well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cocktail hour was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breawna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alletta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lilia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025