1/5

Each hotel image sequence, including the selection and arrangement of its images, © 2026 PressBeyond. All rights reserved

PressBeyond Logo

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

Philadelphia • Center City West • OPTIMIZE

avg. $201 / night

Includes $11 / night in cash back

Cash back is redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out

IHG® One Rewards property

Exclusive PressBeyond Benefits

Get to where you see yourself

Ultra-clean, global, hand-picked hotel curation & imagery designed to help you visualize enticing environments and the elevated social experiences they create

Cash back

5% cash back on all completed stays (redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out)

Credit card points

Credit and debit card charges are processed directly by the hotel (i.e. not PressBeyond), meaning that any travel-specific credit card points or incentives that you normally get as a cardholder for direct hotel bookings are preserved

Hotel loyalty points

Points accrual and status eligibility with major hotel loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, and others

Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

Extend your stay

Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Location

Loading map...

At a glance

A preserved Art Deco tower in Center City with a brass-detailed lobby and contemporary interiors by Cheryl Rowley.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts visiting Philadelphia's Rittenhouse corridor

Highlights:

  • Mid-century Art Deco tower with preserved chamfered corner
  • Lobby by Cheryl Rowley with brass compass inlay and marble fireplace
  • Guestrooms with chevron velvet headboards and original steel-framed windows
Art-Deco-modernclubby

PB hotel design editorial

At the corner of 17th and Sansom in Philadelphia's Center City, a warm-toned brick tower dating from the mid-twentieth century carries the kind of Art Deco-inflected commercial architecture that the city's Rittenhouse Square corridor does particularly well — solid, ornamental at the entry, restrained above. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, which took over the building as part of the brand's expansion into the mid-Atlantic market, works with that inherited geometry rather than against it, preserving the chamfered corner and the grid of steel-framed windows while threading a thoroughly contemporary interior through the 230-room, 23-floor structure. The lobby, designed by Cheryl Rowley, sets the tone with a curved velvet sectional edged in brass, cobalt tufted armchairs flanking a white marble fireplace, and dark-stained hardwood floors inlaid with a brass compass motif — the whole room carrying the atmosphere of a well-appointed private club rather than a hotel receiving hall. Gold mosaic tile panels punctuate the columns, picking up the warmth of the building's exterior brick at a different scale. Guestrooms continue the graphic energy through chevron-patterned headboards in mocha velvet and navy-and-gold Greek key bed runners, mirrored side tables catching the light from the original steel-framed windows. The Square 1682 restaurant on the ground floor shifts registers with lacquered red kitchen panels, a dark granite bar, and geometric diamond-pattern wallcovering — a deliberately louder room that holds its own against the lobby's more considered restraint.

Travel notes

No travel notes provided yet.

About

Our Art Deco classic digs with a modern twist in the middle of Center City prove the perfect launching pad for exploring our Rittenhouse Square neighborhood and beyond. With easy access to a thriving culinary and arts scene, a tranquil urban park and multiple means of public transit, we can't think of a better place to call your Philly home. Inside our beautifully converted, 1920s building, you'll be quietly seduced by our luxurious amenities and air of intrigue. We can't wait to let you in on the secret.

Amenities

Internet

Kids Activities

Shuttle Bus Service

Suites

Room service

Free Internet

Wheelchair Access

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia Reviews

3,368 reviews

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

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

"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."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 04, 2026

"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!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 03, 2026

"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!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 02, 2026

"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."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 29, 2026

Guest photos

Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo

+73

Reviews and certain descriptive content powered by

Policies