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Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel: Traveler Reviews

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505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654 (Near North Side)
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Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great Hotel. Even better location.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

This is our favorite hotel in Chicago. The rooms are beautiful and very modern. The sliding door on the bathroom doesn't make for much privacy, but wasn't an issue even on our family trip. The service is top notch. If you join their club you get free wifi and $10 worth of mini bar (a soda and a bag of chips worth). Great location right off a Red Line station for the subway. Also close enough to walk to the loop.

Room Tip: The king corner room with the soaking tub is a great value and the tub is wonderful after a day of w...
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  • Stayed January 2013, 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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GMPalChi, General Manager at Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
February 12, 2013
Dear flyerguy8:

Thank you so much for the recent review you posted. We are so honored to be your favorite hotel in Chicago. Please come back and visit soon. I couldn't agree more that the King Spa premiere rooms with the Fuji soaking tubs are worth the little bit extra expense.

All the best,

Nabil Moubayed
GM - Palomar Chicago
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Ottawa, Ontario,CANADA
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Happy times are here again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

3-night stay at the Palomar Chicago. The only word that comes to mind is Wellbeing. A sense of comfort, intimacy, friendliness, peace and quiet, distinction. The location, just across the Magnificent Mile shopping stretch is so practical. The food is great. Most of all, the personal care and attention from any and all of staff members. And if you are a pet lover as us, this is the place. This site is only three years old and kept as if it opened yesterday. You will feel home the minute you step in; and you may even want to try the Happy Hour treats every day, along with homemade warm drinks for the winter and all the amenities of an upper class hotel built for the new Century. Enough said: just go and try it for yourself.

Room Tip: Pet-dedicated rooms. No reasonable limitations on pet size and no extra fees for the pet stay. Pet...
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  • Stayed February 2013, 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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GMPalChi, General Manager at Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
February 7, 2013
Dear zeniatrips:

I want to thank you for such a kind review and endorsement of our hotel and the Kimpton brand. If a guest could encompass exactly what we are hoping to achieve you said it all. We are so happy that we could resonate so well with what you were looking for.

Now please come back soon, we want to do it all over again.

All the best,

Nabil Moubayed
GM - Palomar Chicago
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ireland
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“Ticked all the boxes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

Just returned from a five night stay in the Hotel Palomar. On arrival we met by Bobby and colleagues at front desk. The level of interest and attention to details within the first few moments of check in, we knew that this hotel was not going to disappoint. The rooms are really spotless and the hotel is in a perfect location ! Every morning we enjoyed the complimentary tea/coffee and the evening kicked off with complimentary wine and pizza in the hotel lobby. We met fellow guests and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Bobby went to great effort to secure us tickets for book of mormon which was a hot ticket in town and we secured a matinee performance which was brilliant. Again we asked for good restaurant recommendations on we were not disappointed. On departure the staff were more then kind helping to lift the suitcases of four very well able shoppers ! We would highly recommend this hotel and reach out to bobby before you arrive and arrange some restaurant restorations... he knows his stuff. PS the bar called Sable within hotel is great !

  • Stayed January 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMPalChi, General Manager at Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
February 7, 2013
Dear travelbug2009Ireland:

Thank you so much for the stellar review - and also for talking about Bobby, one of our concierges - he is truly our rising star, and was recognized as such at the Concierge Preferred awards ceremony last week. We couldn't be prouder.

We hope your travels bring you back to Chicago soon.

All the best,

Nabil Moubayed
GM - Palomar Chicago
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“Fantastic - I'm a loyal customer now!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

This is a wonderful boutique hotel with amazing customer service, comfort and lovely decor (plus fun animal print robes). The beds and bedding are luxuriously comfortable. You'll enjoy the complimentary morning coffee/tea in the lounge and happy hour in the evening. The location is very conveniently located if you plan on visiting the heart of Chicago. There's a fun bar on the first floor. The staff is extremely helpful if you have any questions and they are happy to make dinner reservations for you before your visit (try the Publican).

I will definitely look for Palmar hotels and the other Kimpton owned hotels on future trips.

  • Stayed January 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMPalChi, General Manager at Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
February 7, 2013
Dear NYCtraveler9999:

We are so glad you had a fun time with us and were able to experience a Kimpton Hotel. We always try to do things a bit differently but always while having fun and meeting your needs.

Thank you for becoming a loyal Kimptonite - we are so proud and won't let you down. The Kimpton Nation is out there and ready for you to explore.

All the best.

Nabil Moubayed
GM - Palomar Chicago
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“ALL FIVE STAR!!!!Trust the reviews!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Kimption does it again!! OK, I looked at so many hotels in Chicago before I booked. I have a preference for the Kimpton brand (They deliver...great stays in D.C, San Francisco-two properties there and NOW Chicago) So happy I booked again with them!!
Here is what you will get:
1.Comfortable cozy rooms and robes the rooms are large and beds comfortable.
2.Service: EVERYONE at this property was amazing, great recommendations etc if you sign up for their preferred customer program: an email before you arrive with any requests:newspaper delivery daily, reservations, and a guide to the city written by the hotel employees
3. Coffee in the am and wine at night-I am a coffee and wine snob and still loved both.
4. The lobby restaurant was always packed with a fun crowd and great drinks and food.
5. Heated pool did not even use it but looked great.

  • Stayed January 2013, 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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GMPalChi, General Manager at Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
February 1, 2013
Dear Runderful:

You make us blush with all of the wonderful comments that you bestowed upon us. We truly appreciate it and hope you will do us the honor of coming back and visiting soon.

All the best,

Nabil Moubayed
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Address: 505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > Near North Side
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Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #6 of 164 hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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