Always a popular destination for family travelers, Philadelphia is rich in culture, history, sports, food and more. But where to stay with the family?
Amongst the many upscale and boutique hotels in the city is Kimpton Hotel Palomar. I booked Kimpton Hotel Palomar due to its location in the heart of Center City — just off Samson Street, which is full of great restaurants, and a few blocks from City Hall. I parked around the corner; there are many options, and the hotel is also close to public transportation.
I admired the lobby renovations that took place not too long ago, making this a hidden gem with a real Philadelphia feel. The doorman greeted me and held my bags, as I arrived in the morning before check- in. When I returned in the afternoon, check-in was swift with a friendly front desk team offering water and help with questions.
I had a lovely King Bedroom Studio Suite, which featured a separate bedroom and sitting area with a convenient work station, a sofa and comfortable chair, and a large, flat-screen TV.
© Kimpton Hotel Palomar
The bedroom held a king-sized bed with two end tables and yet another sitting area with a comfortable chair. The bed and bedding were comfortable, and I appreciated the restful sleep.
The spacious bathroom featured a marble top on a single sunken sink and a large, walk-in, tiled shower with a glass front and door.
Make sure you take the opportunity to visit Square 1682, so named to honor William Penn, the founding father of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Penn created Rittenhouse Square and four other plazas in Philadelphia to encourage open space in Center City. Chef Patrick Czerniak, executive chef, Square 1682, has created “approachable cuisine in an upbeat ambiance” — for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also suggest checking out happy hour at the bar, a local favorite Tuesday–Saturday, 5–7 p.m.
The hotel makes bikes available; provides yoga mats in every room; and offers something all hotels should have: the “forgot it, we got it” program, which offers everything you might have forgotten or lost, such as mobile phone chargers, lip balm, coffeemaker, curling iron, deodorant and much more.
117 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
tel 215 563 5006
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