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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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About us

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia offers Elevated Events and Curated Experiences in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Situated in what was once known as the Architects Building, our Art Deco tower was originally the home to the American Institute of Architects. True to its history, our hotel reflects the structural blueprint from years past and original architectural detailing, enhanced by the dynamic interaction of eye catching hues, luxurious custom furnishings, and timeless sophistication. One of a kind, the Hotel Palomar stands as a paradigm of superior sustainable design and genuine warm hospitality. Here, your group will enjoy a personalized services and individual attention from the moment of arrival, which will make doing business feel a lot more like pleasure. With exquisitely redesigned meeting spaces (renovation completed March 2019), we take meetings and events to new heights—literally and figuratively. In addition to a trio of handsome meeting rooms on our second floor, much of our 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space can be found on the 24th and 25th floors featuring exceptional views of the city. On our top floor, our largest space, the Burnham Ballroom, can accommodate up to 120 guests theater style or 200 guests reception style.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandKimpton Hotels
Built2009
Renovated2019
Total meeting space7,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms230
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
LEED Gold Certified February 2023 U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotel Rankings, Silver February 2022 U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotels in Pennsylvania, 2022 November 2020 Stella Awards – Silver Medal Winner, Best Boutique Property, Northeast, 2020 January 2020 U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotels in Pennsylvania, 2020 January 2019 U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotels in Pennsylvania, 2019 February 2019 2019 AAA Four Diamond Award Recipient October 2018 Conde Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Hotels in NY State & Mid-Atlantic February 2018 2018 AAA Four Diamond Award Recipient January 2018 U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotels in Pennsylvania, 2018 October 2017 Conde Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Hotels in NY State & Mid-Atlantic February 2017 2017 AAA Four Diamond Award Recipient January 2017 U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotels in Pennsylvania, 2017

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (2)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 4 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 5/6/2024 Expires: 5/1/2026
Sustainability Certifications
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Sustainability level: Gold

Certification body: U.S. Green Building Council

Issued: 7/19/2010 Expires: 12/31/2099

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 7, 2025 - Apr 6, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
May 01 - Jun 30Sep 06 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Nov 21 - Dec 16Dec 31 - Dec 31Mar 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Jul 01 - Sep 05Dec 17 - Dec 30Feb 01 - Feb 29Jan 01 - Jan 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,536 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,750 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

24th Floor (Full Floor/3 Separate Spaces Combined)
Cret Room
Burnham Ballroom
Wright Room
Calder Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
230
Single (1 bed)
181
Double (2 beds)
49
Suites
17
Tax rate
15.5%
Occupancy rate
0.75%

Location

Getting Here

20 minutes/8 miles from Philadelphia International Airport.
Distance from airport 8.5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
( $68.40/day )
Street parking

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Affiliated Organizations (2)

IHG - Caribbean
Discover unparalleled meeting experiences and incredible stays with the IHG Luxury and Lifestyle Collection.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation sliding scale for most contracts apply. 24-hour cancellation for individual reservations.

Additional details

Keep Hospitality Human: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHLP_dyovI8 5 Reasons to Meet at Kimpton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYPflUtgtj0#action=share

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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/about-us/kimpton-cares/environment
Does Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Where possible we buy items in bulk. Bathroom amenities are large format. We encourage the utilization of washable glassware, flatware and dishware when possible. Recycling bins located in all guestrooms and offices in hotel.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Ecolab and Diversey along with recommendations from CDC and WHO. We are also adhering to CDC, Pennsylvania State guidelines, and Philadelphia County guidelines
Does Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All common areas and shared equipment are disinfected at frequent intervals based on usage. Range every 0-2 hours.
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