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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 star property
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Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar

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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
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Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Single)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Presidential Suite

  • 109 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room (Essential)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. A manager's reception is free. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rittenhouse Square. Features include a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 12 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center
  • Pets welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 6000 square feet (557 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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.

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 69.83 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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot

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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 69.83 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 702891
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Reviews

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael, PALM CITY

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property perfect location and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were accommodating, friendly and ensured we all had a great stay. Loved the valet staff they were on the spot and always so friendly. Food was great at the restaurant as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Nyack

Nice fresh rooms. Friendly attentive staff. Good food in restaurant. Prefer over Sofitel next door and Weston nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kinsey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yayra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family booked three rooms for 2, 3 and 4 people - everyone was comfortable. The rooms were clean, the bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. And the location was great! We walked everywhere and there were restaurants, shops, and sights close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service , excellent staff everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. And, it turns out they were able to deliver a microwave to our room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. The front desk provided helpful hints for dining and even provided band aids for blisters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was always wonderful and the front door was always opened for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aswathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, Boca Raton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From checking in and to the restaurant the staff were beyond curteous. Check in was quick, and they had a phone charger to lend. Last minute seating was arranged at the restaurant and staff were very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terrence

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn, Manhattan Beach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the coffee table in the morning!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025