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Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
2121 P Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20037 (Dupont Circle)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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PIttsburgh
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Dog friendly hotel and overall great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

The hotel does many things nice and neat. The following is a list we think important:

1. Dogs are welcome without extra charge whatsoever.

2. The staff is very nice and helpful.

3. There are enough outlets for computers and usb devices.

4. The wifi is fast enough and does not disconnect you once a while.

5. The cleaning staff does not take away used towels as long as you hang them. Many hotels tell you to hang the towels if you want to continue to use them. But they invariable take them away! This is the very first hotel that keeps its words.

6. The in-room safe is the largest we've ever seen to fit several computers easily.

7. The location is excellent. Dupont Circle is in general a good location but this hotel on P Street is relatively quite with a dozen restaurants on the same block and many more in 5 minutes of walk.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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hotelmanager_9, General Manager at Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
December 31, 2012
Dear zdtb,
Thank you so much for the great feedback. We are happy to read that you really enjoyed your getaway with us. We hope to see you again very soon. Happy New Year, Stephane
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Los Angeles
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

This hotel, located near Dupont Circle, was a nice choice for my stay in DC. There are many restaurants next to the restaurant, Starbucks and Le Pain Quotidien are down the street. The Mall and Georgetown are 15-20 minute walks away; however, a cab is probably necessary to get you to most places. The room was very spacey and modern but with some character. They offer free coffee/tea in the mornings and wine in the early evenings. The staff were friendly. My only complaint is that the maids didn't bother to clean the rooms one day (towels and toiletries were not replenished). Great stay overall.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Washington, D.C.
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“"May I offer you a glass of wine while I check you in?"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

That was a good start to my Christmas Eve mini-break! I was already in a good mood because I found a parking space on the street right outside of the hotel. That's almost unheard of in DC. The hotel was beautiful. I had an east facing executive king room; not the best view but I liked waking to the sun. The bed was so comfortable, I had a hard time getting out of it on Christmas morning. I would have liked more pressure in the shower, but that was such a small issue, it's almost not even worth mentioning. There was plenty of room to work, a nice comfortable lounge chair, and a spacious closet with robes, umbrella and socks (just in case you forgot something).The staff was friendly and helpful. I wish I had been able to stay for more than one night.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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hotelmanager_9, General Manager at Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
December 28, 2012
Dear Locemup,
Thank you so much for spending the holiday with us. So happy to read you loved the hotel. We cannot wait to welcome you again soon. Happy New Year! Stephane
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24 reviews 24 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Great Location. Great Value. Large Room.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2012

Stayed at the hotel for five nights right before Christmas. Everything was perfect. From the easy check-in to the large room to the evening wine reception. It was great to see so many dogs at the hotel (although we left ours at home).

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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December 28, 2012
Dear foureyes18,
Thank you so much for your great review! See you again soon and please bring your dog the next time. Happy New Year. Stephane
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Will return here when we are back in DC”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2012 via mobile

My wife, our daughter and I stayed at this lovely hotel for our one night in DC. The most memorable thing, and there were many, was the size of the room. It was HUGE. Stayed in a corner room on the 7th floor. Layout was great. Beds very comfortable. Staff extremely friendly.

Location was really great. Lots of restaurants choices close by. Hotel is easy to get to and is located near all of the consulates. Took a walk through the area. It was so beautiful. Subway was close. We didn't use it this time as we had a car. It was Saturday night so we got to do free street parking and saved on parking charges.

The only drawback was some thoughtless guests who were there with dogs and felt it was ok to leave them unattended. The hotel did take care of this after I called to let them know the dogs were barking. Perhaps their dog policy should be updated so that this does not happen again. Other than that, it was great and we will definitely be back.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
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hotelmanager_9, General Manager at Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
December 28, 2012
Dear In2exploring,
Thank you so much for your great feedback. So happy to read you enjoyed interacting with the staff and had a good time visiting DC. We cannot wait to welcome you back. Let us know when you are planning to be in town and we will make sure you are assigned a quieter room. Best wishes, Stephane
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Also Known As:
Kimpton Washington Dc
Address: 2121 P Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC > Dupont Circle
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Family Hotels in Washington DC
#5 Business Hotels in Washington DC
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Timeless sophistication meets contemporary style at the Hotel Palomar Washington DC. This luxury boutique hotel provides flawless service and exquisite amenities in engagingly innovative surroundings. Located within Washington’s historic Dupont Circle, this Kimpton Hotel and its lively Urbana restaurant are a short walk to Georgetown and the city’s largest concentration of private art galleries, museums, theaters, shops and restaurants. ... more   less 
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