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Kimpton Hotel Palomar PhiladelphiavsThe Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia ranks significantly higher than The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia scores 92 with approval from 14 reviews like Frommer's, Jetsetter and Time Out.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
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117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Small touches make quiet overnights here stand out: Leopard-print bathrobes, Frette linens, evening turndowns, and a daily wine hour." Full review
Fodor's "Touches of purple enliven the bright guest rooms, which have stylish modern furnishings. But it's not all about looks—the hotel staff is über friendly and helpful." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A modernist renovation of a historical building has resulted in an eye-catching, stylish, and eco-friendly boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler "Terrifically located off Rittenhouse Square, The Palomar injects a dose of liveliness into Philadelphia’s stodgy hotel scene." Full review
Star Service "This is a crisper, less frivolous version of Hotel Monaco, a tightly run ship that seems more at home in commercial ports." Full review
Gayot "At Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, don't hesitate to bring the whole crew."
Zagat3.7
""Attention to detail" is the hallmark of this "well-appointed" Kimpton in a restored 1929 art deco building with an atmosphere that comes off as the "definition of modern chic"."
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a 1929 Art Deco landmark known as the Architects Building, the Hotel Palomar has some of the coolest digs in Philly." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"t scores for a sophisticated look, plush comforts in the 230 bedrooms, the buzzy Square 1682 bar/restaurant and its location near classy Rittenhouse Square." Full review
Jetsetter "Eco-conscious, art-oriented boutique hotel with a popular New American restaurant just off Rittenhouse Square." Full review
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel Frommer's
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Afar Magazine
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot "Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's "Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic "Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review
