Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Virgin rating

Lobby Fire Place and Sitting Area
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King Room
Double Take Restaurant
Pool Terrace
Lobby Bar
Lobby Fire Place and Sitting Area
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King Room
Double Take Restaurant
Pool Terrace
Lobby Bar

The hotel

With an A-list address in Westwood, bordering Beverly Hills, the Palomar’s a microcosm of all that’s great in LA: the laid-back poolside living; the celeb-worthy design details; the new trend of sustainable cooking. Here you don’t just visit LA, you live it. Its sense of style infuses every space, but nowhere more so than at the pool, where an al fresco lounge features comfy cushioned seating and a fireplace. Double Take serves up unfussy, market-inspired snacks, salads and entrées that shine with Southern California ingredients. Bookending each day, the complimentary morning refreshments and evening wine hour remind you this is the land of indulgence; while the free 24-hour gym’s wall of windows looks out onto Wilshire Boulevard, so you don’t miss any sightseeing.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In the cool Westwood neighbourhood of LA, just a few blocks from UCLA, the hotel’s a 10-minute walk from a selection of museums and galleries, including MOCA and The Getty Center. Close to Beverly Hills, it’s only a short drive from its world-renowned restaurants and shopping strips, including Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Center. You’re also just a few miles’ drive from Santa Monica, with its beach and more casual dining scene. Transfer time from Los Angeles Airport: 20 minutes to 1 hour (depending on time of day).

Hotel information

267 rooms. All have 50” flat-screen LCD TV with cable, WiFi*, honour bar* (with gourmet and organic snacks), yoga mat, pillow menu, hairdryer, bathrobes, and umbrella. Deluxe Guestrooms have 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Premier Guestrooms have views of Wilshire Boulevard, chaise-lounge style window seats, and 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Skyline View Guestrooms have sweeping views of LA, chaise-lounge style window seats, and 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Double Take (serving Californian comfort food, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks). Bodega (grab-and-go drinks and snacks, open 24-hours). Evening wine hour (hosted, 5:00pm-6:00pm, live music on selected evenings). Heated outdoor swimming pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Games room. Kimpton PUBLIC bicycles. WiFi access (included in resort fee). ‘Forgot It? We’ve Got It’ service (for essential travel items from mobile chargers to hair straighteners). 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Same day laundry/dry-cleaning services*. Electric car charging stations. Self-parking $47 plus tax, and Valet parking $67 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $32 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: Daily $15 credit Voucher towards Self-Parking or lobby’s Grab & Go - Premium Faster Speed WiFi - PressReader Digital access to hundreds of Newspapers & Magazines - Digital Tablets loaned via front desk - One LYFT drop off per day within 2-mile radius of hotel, arranged by front desk - Complimentary EV Charging Cellphone - UV Sanitizer Case available upon request via front desk - Beach Kits loaned via front desk. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.  

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (989)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing location, staff and amenities

Oct 1, 2023 MnMFanatic Kenilworth, New Jersey

Arrival- Ed was so friendly and welcoming! Took care of my bags, asked if it was my first time (and it was) so he told me all about the hotel, area, and where to find my ice! LOL. Check in- Emily and Cornelia were amazing! Always checking in on me to make sure I had everything for my stay. I even got a beautiful plant and my beloved coffee maker… Read more
Arrival- Ed was so friendly and welcoming! Took care of my bags, asked if it was my first time (and it was) so he told me all about the hotel, area, and where to find my ice! LOL. Check in- Emily and Cornelia were amazing! Always checking in on me to make sure I had everything for my stay. I even got a beautiful plant and my beloved coffee maker delivered to my room. Also helped with things to do in the area. I had to ship back the “swag” I got from the conference I attended and Cornelia found me a box and let me borrow packing tape to take care of shipping it back. Breakfast- My favorite meal especially at a hotel!!!! It was a bit expensive but well worth it. Alejandro at breakfast was super friendly, lots of attention to details, courteous and always with a big smile! Overall a great stay and will definitely recommend this hotel and come back again! Trip typeBusiness · Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating So disappointing

Sep 18, 2023 Bettina K Doylestown, Pennsylvania

I was excited when I booked the Palomar. There is one in Phila and it is delightful. But this hotel is not even a step sister. We were here for 6 nights and the first three days, we had to go to the front desk to have the room keys recoded - not fun when you are on the 19th floor. My biggest issue is with House Keeping. It is hopeless. I had to… Read more
I was excited when I booked the Palomar. There is one in Phila and it is delightful. But this hotel is not even a step sister. We were here for 6 nights and the first three days, we had to go to the front desk to have the room keys recoded - not fun when you are on the 19th floor. My biggest issue is with House Keeping. It is hopeless. I had to ask to have the little four pack of cotton balls replenished, never got a new tiny bottle of body lotion and never had the table in the room dusted off, The furniture is chipped and looks like it is gathering of old Aunt Mary's dressers. We had two safes but one did not work. Palomar is not an inexpensive booking and I feel I wasted my money. Never returning. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Would have loved to stay

Aug 30, 2023 john m

We were not able to stay. Our son contracted Covid and was in quarantine. We did purchase a non refundable room. However, the general manager refused our request for a refund. Heartless organization. We were and have been frequent guests at Kimptons. After this experience - never again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Changed my mind

Aug 14, 2023 T R

Stayed last few days of July into early August. We had a one bedroom suite, facing Wilshire on the 19th floor. It was spotless, seems to have been refreshed recently, plenty of space and a great sized bathroom. Two weeks prior I had stayed and had a king room on the 9th floor that I also reviewed and was not really thrilled. This later stay… Read more
Stayed last few days of July into early August. We had a one bedroom suite, facing Wilshire on the 19th floor. It was spotless, seems to have been refreshed recently, plenty of space and a great sized bathroom. Two weeks prior I had stayed and had a king room on the 9th floor that I also reviewed and was not really thrilled. This later stay changed my perception and can say I will definitely stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Calm but buzzy hotel

Aug 5, 2023 Angela M

Lovely clean hotel with friendly capable staff. That pesky resort fee struck again but this time it included a happy hour of wine, a reduction in car parking fee and a nice hire of beach towels and games. I guess it’s probably more of a business hotel but great for a family vacation as well