Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 star property
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room (Essential)

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

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

Premium Room

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

Presidential Suite

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

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Single)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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About this property

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre 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 on-site.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre 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, such as 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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 12 minutes on foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre 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 metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in 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.

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 71.05 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • Stereo

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 cots (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
  • Lending library access

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 71.05 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 fire extinguisher and 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 aged 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

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1058 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a fun hotel. Quirky, local features, comfy and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, the room was excellent, super clean, ( loved loved loved the jetted bathtub). I will definitely stay here again.. I am now an IHG member too:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness
The sheets had blood all over them. Was so disgusting. I always stay here and never had a problem u til now
Blood on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a gem of a stay at the Kimpton Palomar when visiting Philly for a long weekend. The deep jetted hot tub is especially a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival, our room wasn’t ready at the scheduled check-in time. The receptionist said the hotel was fully booked and our room would be delayed. We were told we’d receive a text when it was ready, but no text ever came. We finally got into our room about two and a half hours after our scheduled check-in. When we did enter the room, it wasn’t what you’d expect from a 4-star property. The window treatments were ripped, and the bathroom paint was flaking. Disappointing, but not the biggest issue. Around 1:00 AM we were woken up by extremely loud music, and our room reeked of marijuana. We immediately called the front desk. After waiting over an hour, nothing changed and the disturbance continued. With no resolution in sight, we checked out around 2:30 AM. From start to finish this stay was unacceptable. I would not stay here again and strongly recommend others think twice before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. Great location in the city. The HVAC system in the room was very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cem

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff, charming fireplace in the lobby, great restaurant attached, great location, amazing price! Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent. Spotless room. Service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
That check in was easy but not happy no complementary water inside the rooms. I was expecting more for the price I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Westport

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nati

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hengameh, newyork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, super friendly staff, and a very nice location. I had the king bedroom with the jetted hot tub, which was amazing. The room was very clean. My only complaint is that the furniture in both the room and the restaurant is very outdated!! I would have expected more from a luxury hotel. Also, the breakfast at the restaurant was terrible. I asked for toasted bread (you can see in the pictures), but it wasn’t toasted. The side potatoes were also extremely salty and not edible. Other than that, everything else was great. I loved my stay and I love Philadelphia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cute spot. Centrally located. Friendly and helpful staff. Seemed like a safe area for downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025