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Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel: Traveler Reviews

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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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Jacksonville, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Awesome room!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We really enjoyed our stay at the Palomar. The staff and manager are friendly and very accommodating. Every night they have a little happy hour. They serve wine, flat bread crackers, and a variety of olives. The room is large and well appointed. The hotel is located in a great area (Dupont Circle) where there are many good restaurants. It is a bit of a walk to the Mall area where the Smithsonian is located. We walked a couple of times and took the Metro a couple of times. If you want to walk to the White House, it will take you about 30-40 minutes depending on how fast you walk. If you want to go to Georgetown, there is a bus stop at Dupont. We have already decided that when we go to Washington again, we will stay at the Palomar!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 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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Portland, Oregon
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I've always had great stays with Kimpton Hotels. The Palomar was on par with the hotels in Seattle, Portland and Philly that I've stayed at. Great location. Tons of good places to eat around. It was an easy walk for me and my husband to all the monuments and museums (we're probably willing to walk a little further than most people).

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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“Very nice hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013 via mobile

This was our first time in DC and a our travel agent recommended the hotel to us. The room was spacious and comfortable, the staff were friendly and the extra touches were well received. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend this hotel. I have not given five stars as the room was noisy. We were next to the elevator and I could hear it throughout the night. Also on our last night there was a party in the room next to us and it took security over two hours to stop the noise. I know this was down to fellow guests and not the hotel, but I just wish they would have stepped in a bit earlier than they did. Other than that it really was good fun and the staff are a credit to the establishment.

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Elegant and friendly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

I've visited DC many times and stayed in various hotels. The Palomar is by far my favorite. The room was large and beautiful and we also enjoyed a complimentary bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. T free happy hour every evening between 5-6 is also plus. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the location, just a few blocks from the DuPont Circle metro,is very convenient. This is my new favorite place to stay in DC.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Miami
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing Hotel, Staff and City”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

This was my first time STAYING in DC but it was definitely not the last. I went with a friend who was celebrating her birthday and the Palomar truly out-did themselves. Gave us a beautiful room with a high floor, as well a bottle of champagne with chocolate strawberries waiting for us in the room upon checkin!

The staff was amazing, shout outs to Gordon for checkin, Joy for her amazing smile and attitude on the overnight and Phil the concierge for dealing with my slightly annoying requests. ;)

Urbana was awesome too, can't beat happy hour prices! All around an amazing stay and for sure will be coming back, so expect us! :)

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 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
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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
#6 Luxury 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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