Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego

San Diego, USA

Pool Bar
Lobby Lounge
Deluxe King
Deluxe Guestroom with Two Double Beds
Lobby Lounge
Pool Lounge
Skyline King Room
Premier One Bedroom Suite
Pool Bar
Lobby Lounge
Deluxe King
Deluxe Guestroom with Two Double Beds
Lobby Lounge
Pool Lounge
Skyline King Room
Premier One Bedroom Suite

The hotel

We love the chill out spaces at this chic hotel. Firstly there’s the Palomar’s lobby living room where you’ll find the evening drinks reception and morning hot drinks. You should also try the soulful Mexican street food at Curadero, the hotel’s flagship restaurant — the cocktails are good here too. At the outdoor rooftop pool and lounge there’s more cocktails, plus a pool menu and great views of downtown. Talking of downtown, if you want to stroll out, you’re near the shop and restaurants of the Victorian Gaslamp District and an easy walk to the waterfront.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Near the Gaslamp district, a hub of dining, drinking and entertainment spots, and within a walk of the Financial District. It is also surrounded by theatres, galleries, museums, and live music venues, and is 2 blocks from Westfield Horton Plaza, a 5 tier open-air shopping mall.

Hotel information

211 rooms. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, WiFi*, alarm clock, honour bar* (with gourmet and organic treats, restocked on request), glass rainforest shower, yoga mat, hairdryer, iron and board and bathrobes. Fridges* and microwaves on request*. Deluxe Rooms have 1 queen-size or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms with Two Double Beds have large windows, and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Premier Rooms with One King Bed have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Skyline View Rooms with One Queen or King Bed are on floors 16-20, and have large windows, partial San Diego or pool deck view, and 1 queen-size or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Skyline Corner Studio Balcony Rooms with King Bed have a corner location giving wider views of San Diego, a balcony, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Curadero (vibrant Mexican street food and cocktails, daily breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour). Level Four Pool Deck and Lounge (summertime bar serving light bites, cocktails, and music). Arriba Room (hang-out lounge above Curadero, with vintage arcade games, foosball and pool tables) Evening wine hour. Morning coffee and tea service. Heated rooftop infinity pool. 24-hour fitness centre. In-room spa services*. Kimpton-bespoke bikes (first come, first served). WiFi*. ‘Forgot It? We’ve Got It’ service (essential travel items, from chargers to straighteners). 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Valet parking $53 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change. Discounts for hybrid cars).

*Denotes local charge

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (876)
  • Very good (479)
  • Average (208)
  • Poor (77)
  • Terrible (47)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Place in downtown San Diego

Sep 27, 2020 Y7479UMstevep Marquette, Michigan

We are on our Honeymoon , and enjoyed our time (3 nights ) at this wonderful hotel ....Happy Hour everyday 5-6 pm with good wines ( my wife enjoyed this !) Staff was very friendly and helpful... Especially Meredith... very lovely , helpful and great recommendations .... This hotel is right in the mix of downtown...don’t miss staying at this place… Read more
We are on our Honeymoon , and enjoyed our time (3 nights ) at this wonderful hotel ....Happy Hour everyday 5-6 pm with good wines ( my wife enjoyed this !) Staff was very friendly and helpful... Especially Meredith... very lovely , helpful and great recommendations .... This hotel is right in the mix of downtown...don’t miss staying at this place !!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating CLEAN, SAFE, KIND

Sep 12, 2020 TheletterQ San Diego, California

We decided to get away for the weekend and spend a night at Kimpton Palomar. From the moment we checked in, the staff was kind, professional and accommodating. George and Astrid working at the Front Desk made us to feel comfortable and safe and were more than gracious. We stayed in a Skyline King room which seemed to be recently remodeled and it… Read more
We decided to get away for the weekend and spend a night at Kimpton Palomar. From the moment we checked in, the staff was kind, professional and accommodating. George and Astrid working at the Front Desk made us to feel comfortable and safe and were more than gracious. We stayed in a Skyline King room which seemed to be recently remodeled and it felt clean and safe. There are hand sanitizer stations all throughout the hotel as well as safety glass at the front desk. We even saw a staff member wiping down the credit card pin-pad after each check in. The pool was awesome and provided a relaxing afternoon. The hotel is just steps away from all the restaurants in downtown. Thanks Palomar for an amazing stay. We will be back soon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kimpton Style, Central Location, Great Service

Aug 25, 2020 trevorthorpetravels Santa Barbara, California

Huge shoutout to George and the rest of the staff at Kimpton Palomar San Diego for the excellent service throughout my stay last weekend. Definitely made me want to come back for another visit soon! I received a much-appreciated upgrade as an IHG Platinum member (Room 1105 is has spectacular views!). Also really enjoyed the pool area and the… Read more
Huge shoutout to George and the rest of the staff at Kimpton Palomar San Diego for the excellent service throughout my stay last weekend. Definitely made me want to come back for another visit soon! I received a much-appreciated upgrade as an IHG Platinum member (Room 1105 is has spectacular views!). Also really enjoyed the pool area and the proximity to everything in the Gaslamp District. As a rebuttal to some of the negative reviews I read prior to my stay: 1. If you don't want to see any homeless people, don't stay in the downtown area of any major US city. 2. If you don't want to pay $40-50 for parking, don't stay in the downtown area of any major US city. Also, I found a parking lot 3 blocks away that was much cheaper than the one across the street. I'll be returning to Kimpton San Diego for sure...already looking forward to my next stay! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unsecure, homeless magnet, theft, just avoid this place like the plague would be my advice.

Jul 31, 2020 Greg T

Bag got stolen from my room, just vanished, they have no security, no cameras, pretend they do a door audit that somehow says it was your key with no actual real follow up. Their staff is lazy, inattentive. Even without the theft and terrible service, the small TV and lack of amenities was glaring. The area the hotel is in is run down, full of… Read more
Bag got stolen from my room, just vanished, they have no security, no cameras, pretend they do a door audit that somehow says it was your key with no actual real follow up. Their staff is lazy, inattentive. Even without the theft and terrible service, the small TV and lack of amenities was glaring. The area the hotel is in is run down, full of homeless people that hang out right in front of the building. Heck, the day I checked out, I got to play step over the feces. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great time during covid

Jul 22, 2020 Vita E San Diego, California

Had another nice stay at the Palomar. Really appreciated the Covid-distancing taking place at check in. Had a lovely room. The only things I miss are the self serve coffee in the morning and the fact that curadero wasn't open. I'll be back soon when things get back to normal. Thanks!