Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

Hotels
Kimpton Hotels
9 (943 reviews)
117 South 17th Street , Philadelphia , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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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Outdated rooms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The room furnishings and fixtures were outdated.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 943 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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Richard couple us
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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christinerP9418LK Family
10
Kimpton
Pros:

Sanya-Kay was our server during our stay and she was awe. Always a smile to greet and excellent service.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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KayinArlington Couples Arlington, Virginia
8
Kimpton Hotel Palomar
Pros:

We stayed on a night when there happened to be a World Cup game going on in Philadelphia, so a lot of hotels were completely booked. This hotel has a good location, and service -- from the valets to the front desk to the restaurant -- was excellent. My only criticism is that we paid extra for a room with a view and there just isn't much of a view. We had a corner room on the 14th floor, Room 1411. It's a tiny room with three windows. As you can see from the photo, one window has a view of a brick wall, the corner window didn't show much and neither did the third window (because all the buildings are so tall in this neighborhood). Also, the third window was hard to look out because the desk blocked it. I would stay here again if I was splurging, but I definitely would not pay for a view. We had breakfast in the hotel restaurant, and it was good. $21 for an omelette with potatoes; toast was an extra $6.

2026-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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Ahmet couple us
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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B1652DKmiguels Couples
10
Awesome 4th of July Stay!!
Pros:

The hotel treated us so well and we were so happy we booked it last minute for July 4th weekend. Our room was clean and on a high floor. The bed was away from our door and the restroom which we loved. Being from New York and everything being so crammed, this was a nice change! Akira was super friendly at check-in and even upgraded our room. Ashley in the overnight gave us a late checkout and Paddy made sure our exit was smooth. They held our bags for the evening too. Awesome stay and would highly recommend. AC was strong which helped a lot in 100 degree weather. Lobby is clean and had fun Franklin busts decked out in FIFA gear for the World Cup! Stay here!

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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adtpny Couples
8
Return visitors
Pros:

We have stayed a number of times at the Palomar. The location is terrific - very close to Rittenhouse Square and easily walkable to so many wonderful shops, restaurants and neighborhoods to explore.
Though the property could use an update, it's the staff that continues to impress. Thank you to front desk folks Akira and Mark (You'll easily recognize him - he looks like broadway theater actor Billy Porter!) Tanya and Cindy have been at the restaurant every time we come to Phili. They are warm and welcoming.

If you are looking for a more boutique style hotel, the Palomar is your place!

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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delphi927 Couples New York City, New York
10
Wonderful hotel - comfortable rooms and friendly staff
Pros:

My husband and I recently stayed at the Kimpton Palomar Philly for 6 nights, and overall, it was an extremely enjoyable stay. Irina at the front desk was friendly and welcoming, and Nick was equally pleasant, and a huge help with getting all of our bags upstairs while my husband parked our car. We were blown away by the generous room upgrade, and we absolutely loved our suite with jetted tub. The bed was comfortable, the AC worked great, and the mini fridge kept our drinks super cold. Complimentary wine hour with popcorn in the lobby was also a nice perk - my husband isn’t even a truffle fan, yet he said the popcorn was some of the best he’s ever eaten! Proximity to Rittenhouse Square (def the nicest part of the city) was excellent, and there are loads of restaurant options in the area.
There were a few hiccups in our room - the tv signal was pretty bad, and the WiFi wasn’t great, but the positives far outweighed the negative, and we’d highly recommend the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia to anyone looking for an excellent hotel in Philly.

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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Paul solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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610sunnyj Couples
10
Stars of the Night Shift: Ashley & Fitzroy!
Pros:

We had a very late arrival after delayed flights and a long day of travel. We walked up to the front desk around 2:00 AM, expecting a quiet, routine check-in. Instead, we were met by Ashley and Fitzroy, who provided some of the best customer service we've ever experienced!

Here is why they deserve a massive shoutout:

Incredibly Upbeat & Friendly: Their high energy and genuine warmth completely revived our tired spirits.

Fast & Efficient: They were impressively quick, handling the paperwork flawlessly so we could get to our room without delay.

True Hospitality: They made us feel genuinely welcome and valued from the second we walked through the door.
Management, take note—Ashley and Fitzroy are absolute rockstars and a phenomenal asset to your team!

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Ivan solo_traveller ec
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tatiana solo_traveller us
6
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Juan solo_traveller ec
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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A5255ZDseane Friends getaway
10
Great
Pros:

Wow really great time very clean. Very cold water.

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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Denise couple us
6
Great location however based on room not being ready for price we paid and parking price not being reflected accurately
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room wasn’t ready until 1 hour after check in and parking pricing was deceiving

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Adam_L12 solo_traveller ca
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great hotel at a perfect location, feels underrated vs similar hotel in the area. The room is incredible spacious and the hotel gives off a really nice vibe.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Omari couple us
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple us
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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ERIKA family_with_children jp
9
Pros:

キンプトン系列を初めて利用したのは、フィラデルフィアのキンプトンモナコで、そのときにハッピーアワーやモーニングコーヒー、素敵なインテリアなど、独特のサービスに感動しました。
今回はパロマに宿泊したのですが、同様のサービスがあり、嬉しかったです!
日本の新宿にあるキンプトンもお気に入りで、キンプトンはどこに泊まっても安心だと今回確信しました。
犬好きなら他の宿泊客のフレンドリーなワンちゃんたちに癒されるとゆう特典付き。
モナコは観光に、パロマはお買い物にぴったりの立地です。

日本からのお客さんはアメリカのホテルにケトルがあるかいつも心配されると思うのですが、こちらはコーヒーメーカーでお湯が沸かせたのも良かったです!
スタッフもみんなフレンドリーでした!

Cons:

バスタブの栓の閉め方がわかりづらかったです。

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sara family_with_children us
10
Was not familiar with the property when I booked it but will definitely choose it again!
Pros:

The room was large, well appointed and comfortable. The staff was very friendly, helpful and responsive. The hospitality credit was a really nice surprise and encouraged us to use the amenities at the hotel. The location was terrific. I was very pleased overall.

Cons:

Was not able to get an extra blanket.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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david couple es
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Room was quite small and basic

2026-05-13 via Nuitee