Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

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Kimpton Hotels
9 (841 reviews)
117 South 17th Street , Philadelphia , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent customer service
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Long wait for breakfast
Dingy carpet

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
The rooms felt dated and needed a refresh; the carpet was dingy.
Service
9.86
Staff were genuinely lovely and provided excellent customer service.
Location
9.9
Located in a good area accessible to restaurants, shopping, and cafes.
Room Quality
7.85
The room furnishings and fixtures were outdated.
Amenities
9.88
The Presidential Suite had excellent amenities and complimentary snacks.
Value for Money
8.84
Considered solid for location, but the room quality felt like a 3-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Food quality was average; service at breakfast had long delays.
Overall Experience
9.36
A generally favorable experience with some comments on room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:11

Property Description

Luxurious Art Deco Interiors
Experience the elegance of Art Deco design at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, located steps away from Rittenhouse Square. Enjoy the stylish rooms with city views, flat-screen TVs, and deluxe minibars.

Exceptional Amenities
Indulge in the 24-hour concierge service, well-equipped fitness and business centers, and complimentary coffee and tea. Don't forget to unwind at the nightly wine reception from 17:00 – 18:00.

Convenient Location
Explore Walnut Street shopping just 110 meters away and visit historic Independence Hall 1.7 km from the hotel. Book now for a luxurious stay in the heart of Philadelphia at Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

Important information:

Kimpton Hotels considers 10 or more rooms a group. Kimpton Hotels reserves the right to cancel 10 or more rooms booked online. Please contact the hotel directly if you are booking 10 or more rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PHL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 68.40 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 841 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 9.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Fern • couple • us
7
Good if you need a convenient last minute spot in philly
Pros:

Convenient location, decent room.

Cons:

Weird to have a resort fee when you're a basic metropolitan hotel with no spa-like features whatsoever

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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almamV9152MP • Couples
10
Great stay at Kimpton Palomar
Pros:

We had a great time at Kimpton Philly . Special thanks to Ivina, Rebecca, Alicia & Dermot . I stayed here with my husband and we loved it!

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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N9874KIkristenl • Family
10
Great trip!
Pros:

Had a great day at Kempton Philadelphia. Great service from the front desk staff. Special accolades for. Onalisa, tracey and Dermot!

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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juliamR2172QC • Family
10
Wedding party
Pros:

Beautiful atmosphere and staff was so helpful! Special shoutout to Onalisa, Dermot, Tracey.

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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brandylL1473UB • Family
10
10/10 would recommend!!
Pros:

We only had one night one quick night in Philly and our stay here was fantastic! In particular the staff were exceptional. When we told the restaurant we only had a short time before our show, the accommodated us with great reccos and lightning fast service. On checkout we had an unexpected fantastic encounter with the staff. I have to shout out Onalisa, Tracey, Dermot, and Aaron in particular. Thanks for a great time!

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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537fredericks • Solo travel
10
Happening home away from home.
Pros:

Great room in a perfect location. Staff is superb. My home away from home in Philly!! Near restaurants and clubs. Very modern and happening!

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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leaguew2026 • Solo travel
10
Cancellation
Pros:

I went to cancel my reservation, the front desk personnel were great, especially Jenn Tracey, and Dermot. Welcoming work staff, good experience.

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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franktZ58JY • Solo travel
10
Great stay
Pros:

Stay was great, Jenn, Tracey and Dermot were a pleasure to deal with.

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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callied246 • Solo travel • New York City, New York
10
Yay!
Pros:

Lovely check-in experience. After a flight was nice to be welcomed with kindness and respect. Jenn, Tracey, Dermot, and Aaron shoutout to you!

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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EliB199 • Family
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Great check-in experience with Jenn, Dermot, Tracey and Aaron!

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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I4440VRdiegod • Solo travel
10
Great stay!!
Pros:

Jenn, Dermot and Tracey were all amazing during my stay!! My month stay was a breeze will definitely be back

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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jeremyhG2235GD • Solo travel
10
Great stay
Pros:

Nile made my stay so great! He was so nice and helpful, and made my stay very comfortable. He made sure I had everything I needed.

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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448annikac • Business
10
Really great stay!
Pros:

It was great! Fitzroy, Tracey, Dermot were great during check out. Check in and out easy and valet was always amazing. I will be back

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Alton • couple • us
8
The stay was relaxing even though I wasn’t able to set up the surprise and the weather was bad that night but not the ho
Pros:

The tub in the room and the over all look of the hotel

Cons:

Unable to get early access to set the room up for a special occasion, not very accommodating

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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matthewkK296WK • Solo travel
10
Amazing stay at Lhilly Palomar!
Pros:

Great stay with great staff. Thanks for running up and getting those glasses I left behind. Be sure to connect with Dernot, Aaron, Tracy and Nile... good people that helped throughout our stay!

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
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P4843WBkellyc • Family
10
Good Times
Pros:

The Palomar was an excellent property to stay. From the front desk personnel (Dermot & Tracey) to the restaurant staff, valet, room service and housekeeping. Our stay was awesome! We’ll be back. Thank you

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
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frankeI2066MT • Family
8
Great stay at The Palomar
Pros:

Incredible service from Dermot & Tracy. Excellent keep up the great work

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Z7324AEkellyn • Solo travel
10
Fantastic and Fun with Dermot in Philly
Pros:

Dermot and Tracy were excellent very accommodating and so helpful. Dermot is new and so friendly!!! He is anazing

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
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ianbU8636GW • Business
10
Great stay Kimpton Philly
Pros:

Great stay at Kimpton, excellent service from Naeema Onalisa Tracey

2026-01-21 • via Tripadvisor
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gevellemaries • Business
10
Amazing stay and service from Darmont, Tracy and Coco
Pros:

Everything was amazing from the food, hospitality and rooms. The complimentary bedroom slippers were a hit for me

2026-01-21 • via Tripadvisor