Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, Philadelphia, Slow

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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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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The WiFi was very slow - maybe they should consider putting in repeaters on the higher floors because I could barely get any email attachments.

"A slightly odd Kimpton " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2012 Vote

2. The not so good:- The breakfast service and food delivery was very slow and a $3.

"Lovely stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

3. Bar had a private party on the day we arrived so service was ridiculously slow , such that we left without ordering and were ignored by the staff.

"Great stay in Philly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2012 Vote

4. My discomfort was made worse by elevators that were very slow in the morning.

"Very Nice, But a Few Words of Caution " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2012 Vote

5. very clean despite being dog-friendly; hip decor and bar; only downsides were slow valet service and slow elevators; great restaurants all around neighborhoodArea recommendationsMore than enough shops within walking distance to supply all your needs.

"nice stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/10/2012 Vote

6. Believe me the lifts in the UK are slow.

"A fantastic place to stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2012 Vote

7. Tried the restaurant, and walked out, slow service, tables too close together and loud ( had to practically yell to talk to each other.

"Friendly people but small room - nothing special " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2011 Vote

8. If you order room service, especially breakfast, make sure to leave extra time if you have an appointment since they seem a little slow.

"We'll be back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/11/2011 Vote

9. The only small complaints we have is that the numbers on the phone were so small as to be unreadable, and the maid service was slow one day- we usually walk the dog while they clean, and I had to be outside int the cold for a couple of hours.

"Art deco masterpiece refitted to modern use, and pet friendly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2011 Vote

10. The elevators were slow, had to take the stairwell a number of times.

"Poor Service & food " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2010 Vote