Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, Philadelphia, Poor

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Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel	Average Price: $275 Check Rates

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117 South 17th Street

Philadelphia, 19103 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 18
Average review rating: 4.36

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (12) , Travelocity (2) , TripAdvisor (506)

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Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
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1. It may be unfair to give such a poor review to such a wonderful hotel, but this was the absolute WORST night's sleep I had ever had at a hotel.

"Worst nights sleep ever " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

2. The first night we left the fan on in our room, and the HVAC vent was directed on my husband's head, which resulted in a very poor night's sleep.

"Ideal location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

3. poor: room not dusted third day and needed it.

"Good service, sometimes? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

4. the only negative aspect of my stay, and why i gave sleep quality a poor rating, was due to the hvac system in the room.

"different than other kimpton hotels i've stayed at " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2012 Vote

5. Had room service one night and did take a very long time and food was poor quality which would be our only criticism.

"Wonderful Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/16/2011 Vote

6. She made a poor situation into a very good one and my family and I will be back.

"Excellent! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/28/2011 Vote

7. Strengths:Good location next to Rittenhouse Square and close to major city attractions and good restaurantsNew, clean hotel with very comfortable bedsHelpful, courteous staffGreat happy hour with free wine and truflle popcormWeaknesses:Room was very small with some poor ventilationWater pressure in shower lowShould offer free use of hotel computer and internet in business center.

"Good value with some drawbacks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2011 Vote

8. very modern hotel- but had a bad experienceno service in room for the duration of the stay - stayed 2 nightsrequested an extra rooom - when we approached reservations were told no room - hotel overbooked - very inapporpriate, considering we had pre-booked when we checked in the previous day- young manager was not effective in handling us - poor people skillsyoung lady acted as though she had had not made initial bookingsent to another destination around corner and they were not even notified of our arrivalparties had to split locations for the night after having a wonderful experience at the Penn RelaysTried to compemnsate by giving us the free room/ voucher for the future but this still has put a poor taste in our mouthsWe were ready to recommend hotel highlly to fellow Bermudians who are so well travelledBrush up on the managemenyt skills so that you do no lose potential visitorsMost disgusted - after initially looking forward to a pleasant stay.

"disappointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2010 Vote

9. Then, busy check out again was capped by terribly poor (& dangerous) directions given to us by the concierge for a well-known destination.

"Overrated-crowded-inept! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2010 Vote