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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Meeting facility

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 the area

Philadelphia

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG is centrally located in Philadelphia, a 3-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 12 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Liberty Bell Center and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Reading Terminal Market.

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe L'Aquila - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Konditori - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dizengoff - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

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 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 complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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.

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 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
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 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
  • Lending library access

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 71.05 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 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
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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1072 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The biggest problem was that we had no hot water the next morning. The room was surprisingly tiny, even for a center city hotel. There was no coffee maker in the room. We asked for late check out and they gave us an extra 30 minutes which wasn’t very helpful but otherwise the staff were great—friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff made the stay very enjoyable! They were always ready to help and friendly. Loved the evening social hour that allowed guests and even their pets to enjoy drinks and visit with each other. Our room was a great size for having a small dog. However it did need a very thorough dusting. Bathroom cleanliness was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, kind and helpful staff, calm and cozy atmosphere. Always choosing this hotel when I travel to Philly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff worked well together
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give this place a overall 10! The staff was wonderful, the amenities were very nice and the happy hour was top notch! Location is where all the action is and the hotel was safe and quiest. I felt very safe. parking was great my friend had a electric car and the staff was very helpful and patient for hellping her with charging!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Bridgeton

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room wasn’t what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA, ONTARIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly loved the hotel. The location was perfectly located and walkable to shops, city hall, love park and Christmas village. Rooms are nice, quiet and beds were comfy. We took advantage of the valet service (although it’s a bit pricey) but due to the convenience it was worth it. Truly had a great Philly experience and the hotel was part of it! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking. Attentive front desk. Wine and snacks by the fire was a bonus. And so close to great shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kolja, Sarasota

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It’s a hotel in a great location, a little dated and not spotless - but it has a great vibe. The beds are really comfy. Great restaurant on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, appetizers and popcorn all excellent delicious homefries, no complaints about the food! Amazing, friendly staff. Really enjoyed interacting with the restaurant staff, a fun group. Our housekeeper was also very nice and accommodating. Great location too and friendly fellow patrons, always a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel close to Rittenhouse Square. Friendly and attentive staff, spacious and comfortable rooms, nightly free happy hour by the fireplace, convivial bar with great drinks and, best of all, Pet Friendly!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Graciela

Travelled with partner
Check in was at 3. Our room was still not ready by 4:30 and we had an event at 5. We had to get ready in the lobby restrooms and were late to the event that we flew to Philadelphia for. The lights flickered on and off all night long and not even turning them off would get the flickering to stop. Overall not a good experience. Would not recommend to others and would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Erik

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Some of the electrical outlets did not work. The staff was very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Roneisha D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025