Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel - San Francisco

12 4th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103 United States
Hotel Info: 866-539-0037
Guest rating 4.7 / 5
96% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.9)
Location. A sanctuary lofted atop a historic San Francisco, Calif., building, the Hotel Palomar places guests within one block of Market Street, the Yerba Buena Gardens and the Sony Metreon. One of the city's most conveniently positioned properties, this 2005 Conde Nast Traveler Gold award-winning hotel stands two blocks from the Museum of Modern Art and the Moscone Convention Center. The Powell Street Cable Car Station is also two blocks away. Hotel Features. Plush velvet furnishings, animal-print...
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Guest review summary

  • 4.7 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 96% Recommended
  • 274 Reviews
  • 4.6  Hotel Service
  • 4.7  Room Comfort
  • 4.7  Hotel Condition
  • 4.8  Room Cleanliness

Average rating by Guest Trip Type

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (274) 4.7
Business (54) 4.8
Romance (71) 4.5
Family (20) 4.8
With Friends (46) 4.4
All Others (83) 4.8

Overview

Location. A sanctuary lofted atop a historic San Francisco, Calif., building, the Hotel Palomar places guests within one block of Market Street, the Yerba Buena Gardens and the Sony Metreon. One of the city's most conveniently positioned properties, this 2005 Conde Nast Traveler Gold award-winning hotel stands two blocks from the Museum of Modern Art and the Moscone Convention Center. The Powell Street Cable Car Station is also two blocks away.
Hotel Features. Plush velvet furnishings, animal-print carpets and fine art introduce guests to the acclaimed Hotel Palomar. Serving French cuisine at its finest, the Fifth Floor restaurant offers dishes such as Fennel Crusted Venison and Tasmanian Ocean Trout with pairings from a fine selection of 1,400 wines worldwide. A chef's wine tasting menu is also available. Complimentary business offerings at this hotel include transportation to and from the Financial District, one-half mile away, and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel's public spaces. Revitalizing spa and massage treatments may be scheduled in the guestrooms.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Palomar's 195 guestrooms provide premium bedding with down comforters and pillows, polished glass-and-wood armoires, animal-print rugs and plush lounge chairs. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available in all rooms for a fee. Select rooms provide DVD players and CD players . Bathrooms are stocked with L'Occitane products and terry-cloth bathrobes. Upon request, the hotel delivers "companion goldfish" during the stay.

Expert Tip. Hotel Palomar brought back the Flights and Bites program, featuring tips on food preparation and wine pairings in a classroom setting. Classes are held in the Lounge on Five each month. Subjects that cater to popular interests include sensory evaluation, entertaining with wine, and the joy of bubbly.

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Amenities

Services

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet) $42/Dau Hybrids $10
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Spa services on site
  • Tour assistance
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Technology helpdesk

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway beds
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Television
  • Turndown service
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Wireless Internet access

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of rooms: 9;
  • Number of suites: 195;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Umbrella
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets accepted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Know before you go

Guests departing prior to their scheduled departure date may be subject to an early departure fee.

Awards

The hotel received the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List award in 2005 and 2003.

Dining

The hotel hosts a complimentary wine reception each evening.

Fifth Floor - In a whimsically modernist room accented by plush maroon drapes, Frette Italian linens, dark-wood paneling, and a playful zebra-patterned carpet, this elegant French restaurant offers a 700-label wine list, a chef’s tasting menu, and à la carte favorites such as Alaskan Halibut “En Cocotte,” Four Story Hill Veal Rib-eye, and unique vegetarian creations. Breakfast daily; dinner Monday through Saturday. Tables in bar area serve full dinner menu.

Recreation

The Palomar's fitness room has a treadmill, an exercise bike, free weights, and a weight machine. Guests can use a nearby fitness center with a swimming pool and a range of cardio and weight machines (surcharge). On-site spa services, including massages, nail care, and facials, can be arranged through the concierge. The hotel has two specialty in-room television stations—a meditation channel and a yoga channel—and yoga mats, blocks, and straps are available for complimentary in-room use.

The hotel is one block from Yerba Buena Gardens, which has a children’s playground, an indoor ice-skating rink, and an antique carousel. Several public golf courses in San Francisco are nearby, including the Presidio Golf Club (four miles from the hotel) and the Lincoln Park Golf Course (six miles). Bike rentals can be arranged. The Embarcadero, one mile from the hotel, is popular with joggers. Many visitors to San Francisco walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, five miles from the hotel. Parking is available at both ends of the bridge.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Area map

Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel Union Square - Convention Center

A short guide to Union Square - Convention Center

Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Market Street - 300 yards
  • Union Square - 300 yards
  • Lotta's Fountain - 400 yards
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 400 yards
  • Moscone Convention Center - 400 yards
  • Zeum - 400 yards
  • Theatre District - 500 yards
  • American Conservatory Theater - 500 yards
  • Cartoon Art Museum - 500 yards
  • Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts - 500 yards

1.0 - 3.0 mi

  • San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC) - 1.5 miles

3.0+ mi

  • Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC) - 8.7 miles
  • Oakland Convention Center Heliport (JCE) - 11 miles
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 12 miles
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 12 miles
  • Concord Buchanan Field (CCR) - 24 miles
  • Novato Gnoss Field (NOT) - 26 miles
  • Napa Valley Airport (APC) - 31 miles
  • Livermore Municipal (LVK) - 33 miles
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 39 miles

Reviews

Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2010.01.16
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Avoid the Palomar"

Reviewed by Toreya of Atlanta on Jan 16, 2010

The condition of the room did not warrant the exorbitant rate. Rather than quaint and boutique it was more old "Marriott". So dissatisfied, checked out early and while at the front desk heard the clerk offer another guest a one night extension for less than half of what we were charged.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.12.09
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 9, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.12.07
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 7, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.20
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 20, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.20
Recommended Trip type: Family "rooms need improvement."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 20, 2009

the rooms need an update... location is incredible. service is quite good.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.20
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 20, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 12, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 12, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.09
Recommended Trip type: Business "Outstanding boutique hotel"

Reviewed by Cannon of Chicago on Nov 9, 2009

We liked everything about this hotel except the workout facilities (too small and completely packed early in the morning). Staff was helpful and friendly and recognized us each time we returned. Beds and pillows were outstanding. Room was large and comfortable. No charge for wifi! Fifth Floor restaurant was superb. We definitely plan to return.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.09
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Great Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 9, 2009

nice huge room especially for San Francisco. The price was great and we will stay there again.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.04
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Great room for the money"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 4, 2009

Extremely convenient location to shopping, trolley, restaurants, etc.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.04
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "BEWARE OF PARKING FEE"

Reviewed by Richard of El Paso on Nov 4, 2009

Called in advance to ensure that the parking fee was reasonable. Was told that while there was a valet fee, there was free self-parking. So, I booked my reservation. When I got there, was surprised to find out that whether or not I used the self-parking or the valet, it was $45.00 dollars a night. A little pricey to say the least.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.04
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Excellent service"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 4, 2009

This was my first stay at a Kimpton property. The decor was cool and the room was large for a SF hotel room. The people at the front desk made us feel right at home as soon as we walked in. Requests for items we ordered to our room were brought so fast that we weren't even ready to open the door. I don't think I have ever seen such prompt service. The bar was nice and the bartenders were very cool to talk to. Valet brought the wrong car around at the end of the stay but overall this place was great!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.04
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 4, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.03
Recommended Trip type: Business "Great hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 3, 2009

Great hotel, service and location. Small room, huge bathroom. Clean and absolutely recommendable.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.03
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Great Room"

Reviewed by Christina of San Jose on Nov 3, 2009

This was a nice hotel, clean and conveniently located. Valet parking is expensive (I can not add the amount) but it may be worth looking into other parking if your trying to save money. Great shopping location.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.03
Recommended Trip type: Business "A great boutique hotel"

Reviewed by Adam of Denver on Nov 3, 2009

I travel 30 weeks a year for business staying in major cities. This is an excellent hotel in the Kimpton chain - the room was spacious, services were timely and convenient. If you need to be in the area (or even if you don't mind cabbing it to other parts of the city) this is a great choice. The neighborhood has many good nearby restaurants and the hotel sits amid many high-end retail stores (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, etc. - you know the neighborhood is good when the Four Seasons is a block away). Highly recommended for business travelers.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.02
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great Hotel and will be back!"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 2, 2009

I was putting together a one night get away for my fiance and I. We both work and are very busy so I said let me find a hotel in the city and we could meet there after work. The room was very quiet (we asked for a inside room rather than street side). Internet worked perfectly for taking care of a little business. It was a couple block walk to Union square for dinner and shopping. Very nice hotel! There is one negative though. Prking was on the pricy side and because we met there we had two cars and was twice the fee... It won't stop us from comming back we will just plan better for the parking issue. The bottom line is the fiance was hapy so I was happy!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.11.02
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 2, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.10.31
Recommended Trip type: All Others "GOOD STAY"

Reviewed by CHUCK of SUN CITY WEST on Oct 31, 2009

WE HAD A NICE STAY AT HOTEL PALOMAR. VERY BUSY AREA CONVIENT TO SHOPPING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. CAUGHT CABLE CAR VERY NEAR HOTEL AND RODE ALL THE WAY TO WATER FRONT. COOL! HOTELS TOWELS WERE SMALL AND VERY THIN OTHERWISE VERY COMFORTABLE.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.10.20
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 20, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.10.19
Recommended Trip type: All Others "great all-around experience"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 19, 2009

The staff was warm and accommodating. The wine reception and coffee in the morning was a plus, and the location was convenient to all that we were doing.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.10.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 12, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.10.10
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 10, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.10.02
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Great room for your money"

Reviewed by Liv of San Francisco on Oct 2, 2009

Great room for your money, but front desk needs improvements. I ask the gentleman that worked the front desk to please bring an extra cot three times, I felt like he was ignoring me on purpose. I had to be transferred to manager just to ask for a simple request. I only stayed 2 nights, but hotels service wasn't the greatest. I would rate it a 2.5 or 3 and rate the room a 4. (Room was very nice...definitely check out their Fifth Floor Lounge!)

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "good hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 23, 2009

Do you want to stay in good hotel with reasonable price downtown. Palomar is your choice. I forgot my cell phone in the lobby they called my they hve found it and will ship it to me.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 23, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 23, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 23, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 23, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.22
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 22, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.13
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great Getaway hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 13, 2009

Everything was outstnading from the check in to the check out. The early evening wine reception was very good and much appreciated. Also took place in a nice little setting. We went to the SF Giants afternoon baseball game and we were able to walk. Otherwise the number 30 bus stops right at the hotel's doorstep and takes you within 2 blocks of the ball park. Shopping is right around the corner with some of SF's finest department stores and Union Suare within an easy 2 block walk.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.11
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Convenient"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 11, 2009

Service was friendly and helpful, hotel is located right in the middle of everything on Market Street but was still very quiet.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.09.03
Recommended Trip type: Business "Excellent with one exception"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 3, 2009

All around top notch hotel, especially in cleanliness, service, and decor. Impressive art throughout the building. However, my standards are high for air quality, and this hotel did not measure up. Faint tobacco smoke odor in my room was enough to trigger a mild, temporary sore throat. Ventilation system may not have been upgraded with the last remodel or the room may still be impregnated with smoke odor from years of pre-smoking-ban exposure.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.24
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 24, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.24
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 24, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.22
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Couldn't have been better!"

Reviewed by Barbara of Boston on Aug 22, 2009

We got an amazing deal through hotels.com and thus spent three luxurious nights at the Hotel Palomar. I was upgraded to a king bed instead of two doubles, which was very nice. The room was spacious and very quiet (facing the courtyard). The bed was SO comfortable, I almost considered giving up a day of sightseeing to spend all day in bed! The staff were all very, very nice and professional. I ate breakfast once in the restaurant and while not cheap, was very good. The best blackberries I've ever had. The location can't be beat. It's essentially right on Market St., blocks from SFMOMA and many other attractions. There's also a great Walgreen's right around the corner and the Westfield shopping center is just down the street. Public transportation is right outside. I'm definitely staying here again on my next trip to SF.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.19
Recommended Trip type: Family "Some mistakes for a perfectly located hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 19, 2009

Great location, nice and clean room but for the price small mistakes like billing error (charged for parking when didn't even have a car), not providing a new room service breakfast menu after using one, not having free amenities as indicated in hotel brochure (toothpaste, toothbrush) detract from a a full 5 star experience. It's still recommendable but I would also look at other hotels in the same price range for fun.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.19
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 19, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.12
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 12, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.12
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 12, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.10
Recommended Trip type: Business "Suited our needs perfectly."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 10, 2009

The Kimpton was exactly what we wanted in a hotel in SF - a good, clean room with the basic services, coffee and newspaper in the morning, etc. There was even a wine reception in the early evening, although the quality of the wine could have been better. Other than that, they took good care of us and we would go back.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.09
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 9, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.07
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 7, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.08.05
Recommended Trip type: Business "Palomar - great location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 5, 2009

The Palomar is around the corner from SF-Moma, 20-minute walk to Chinatown or Embarcadero. Clean spacious rooms, good service. Wine hour every day (but no snacks?)

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.07.29
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 29, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.07.23
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Awesome Experience!"

Reviewed by Scott of St. Louis on Jul 23, 2009

From check in to check out this hotel exceeded our expectations. The employees are extremely helpful, have great attitudes and make for a wonderful experience. The room was well decorated, the bed/bedding was extremely comfortable and the location is prime (BART and F-trolley located steps from the front door)! We will definitely be back.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.07.20
Recommended Trip type: Business "Outstanding hotel"

Reviewed by Sonia of Beaverton on Jul 20, 2009

I wasn't sure what to expect, but was very pleasantly surprised. Rooms were very nice and the hotel staff was very friendly. Location is also great. I'll stay there again.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.07.18
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 18, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel 2009.07.16
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Excellent Location"

Reviewed by SHUUU of Annapolis on Jul 16, 2009

Service was great, Room was as advertised. Right on Market street a 15-20 minute walk to AT&T Park, easy access to cable cars to ChinaTown, Lombard St, & Fisherman's Wharf, and right near Street cars to & from the Wharf. BART station on same block for easy transport to both the SF & Oakland airports. Excellent deal!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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