Kimpton Hotel Palomar Washington DC

Dupont Circle and Embassy Row, Washington DC

Executive King Room
Urbana
King Deluxe Room
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Executive King Room
Urbana
King Deluxe Room
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Urbana

The hotel

An award-winning luxury boutique hotel, the Palomar combines high-end art house design with sophistication and impeccable service. The dramatic two-story lobby sets the scene, complemented by bold artwork and marble flooring throughout. Guest rooms are some of the most spacious in Washington DC with a warm, inviting palate of colours and a wealth of modern amenities. For those intent on staying perfectly honed, there’s a well-equipped health centre on the second floor as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool complete with sundeck for relaxing in-between laps. In-room spa treatments* may also tempt you with massage and beauty rituals tailored to meet your needs. Every morning, complimentary tea and coffee is served in the living room, the perfect start to a perfect day. Come sundown, head back to the living room for a complimentary glass of wine and the chance to mingle with fellow guests. Adjacent to the hotel is Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar, a hip downtown dining spot offering a contemporary approach to dishes from Italy, Spain and France. It’s a wonderful place to while away a relaxing evening or head to nearby Dupont Circle for a much wider choice of eateries plus some great bars and cafes.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Within 1-block of Dupont Circle, Embassy Row and the Philips Gallery. Access to Washington Metro is less than 2-blocks away and the Smithsonian Museum is within 2-miles.

Hotel information

335 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, DVD player, Atelier Bloem bath amenities, iHome docking station, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar*, safety deposit box, bathrobes, hairdryer and iron and board. Queen Deluxe Rooms have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Executive King Rooms are larger, open-plan rooms at 500 sq ft, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Executive 2 Queen Rooms are as above but with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Spa King Rooms are 500 sq ft and feature a Fuji soaking tub and glass shower in the bathroom, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Urbana (restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch). Complimentary tea/coffee served each morning in the living room. Outdoor lap pool with sundeck and food and beverage service* (seasonal). 24-hour fitness centre. In-room spa services*. 24-hour room service*. Concierge. Valet parking $49 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfect stay in DC

Dec 9, 2019 mikehenryjr Carlsbad, California

I am a loyal Kimpton customer and this is the second time I have stayed at the Palomar DC. This place is great and very close to all the attractions DC has to offer. We were greeted by the valet who was very quick to help us with our bags. At checkin Andre welcomed us and was very helpful. Our room was very clean and the perfect place to relax… Read more
I am a loyal Kimpton customer and this is the second time I have stayed at the Palomar DC. This place is great and very close to all the attractions DC has to offer. We were greeted by the valet who was very quick to help us with our bags. At checkin Andre welcomed us and was very helpful. Our room was very clean and the perfect place to relax after a long day of walking around DC. There was hot chocolate in the lobby in the morning which is a nice touch. The wine hour was packed and the guys kept the line short so everyone got their wine or spiked cider. Make sure you get a bite at Urbana in the lobby. The food and service was a 10. I have met the GM Abe and Front Office Manager Rick at other Kimpton properties and it is nice to see familiar faces. They are both the best and are the reason why we keep coming back to Kimpton hotels. The properties are nice but it is the amazing people that keep us coming back. Thanks again to Rick and Abe for making another memorable stay. Read less
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Dec 6, 2019 cuse518 Clifton Park, New York

All the staff are friendly and welcoming. This is our 3rd stay at the Palomar. We love staying in Dupont Circle for you can walk to many places and the Metro is just a short distance away. Check out all the food choices in the area.
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Nov 30, 2019 Koochooloo koocholoo

Let me start by saying that we stay at Kimpton’s quite often. Also, the front desk staff at this location were great. I would have given it more stars, if it wasn’t for this one incident. The rooms were also nice and large. The hotel offers free coffee in the mornings until 9am at the restaurant. We walked in at approximately 8:58 and asked the… Read more
Let me start by saying that we stay at Kimpton’s quite often. Also, the front desk staff at this location were great. I would have given it more stars, if it wasn’t for this one incident. The rooms were also nice and large. The hotel offers free coffee in the mornings until 9am at the restaurant. We walked in at approximately 8:58 and asked the waiter at their restaurant if we could have some. He looked at someone behind the bar and the person said no. He said it was 9 am. My husband told him that it still wasn’t 9, but he refused to budge. I paid for one coffee, because my husband refused to pay for his. We went to front desk. We explained the situation and requested to ask for the Restaurant Manager. The very nice woman came back with a cup of coffee to make things right, but that wasn’t the issue. We insisted on speaking with the Manager. The same person who said no walked out to us with an all knowing smile, which set us on the wrong path. Now it was a matter of principal! We didn’t mind paying the resort fee “which by the way includes the complimentary coffee and wine”. We didn’t mind the expensive valet fee, but you expect a higher standard of service. Long story short the “Manager” didn’t apologize and didn’t even offer the money back. Read less
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Nov 25, 2019 naturegirlcitygirl cambridge

Get ready to be treated NICE! Food is great, service great and rooms are great! Coming here for 13 years for a reason! The nicest folks around. Love the location, the ambiance and service. Become a member and they will give you lots of goodies.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Always a good stay

Nov 24, 2019 T M Charlottesvill

I have reviewed this hotel before and it continues to be a great place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are a generous size and the decor is spirited and fun. The location is fantastic, an easy walk to museums, monuments and many great restaurants.