The Ritz-Carlton, PhiladelphiavsKimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia is preferred by most writers compared to Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia comes in at #3 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 16 publications like Fodor's, Zagat and Time Out.
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia Show All Reviews
10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The central location makes this a business traveler's dream, so don't be surprised to witness some expense-account posturing in the Vault cigar lounge."
Fodor's
"You'll feel like you're checking into the Pantheon when you enter this neoclassical hotel set in a century-old bank building." Full review
Jetsetter
"Old World class with a thoroughly modern spa, bistro and bar on Philly’s main drag." Full review
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Be sure to spend some magical time exploring Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a dream world of colorful mosaics, tunnels and grottos that house a community art center.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Ritz is housed in a stunning 1904 bank building designed after the Pantheon, and its grand rotunda lobby delivers serious "wow" factor." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This exquisite, five-diamond luxury hotel sits directly across from City Hall in the former Girard/Mellon Bank Building."
Star Service
"This hotel captures first place when it comes to high-octane commercial hospitality." Full review
Gayot
"Visitors are inevitably stunned by the architectural splendor found both inside and out of the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia."
BlackBook
"The rooms, service and ambiance are of course unmatched, and even stopping by for a post-dinner desert at the cathedral-like lobby bar will make you feel more well-heeled than you should."
Zagat
4.0
"A "ton of ornate marble" and the "unique" lobby bar beneath a 140-ft. tile dome set the stage for "historic" "luxury" at this former beaux arts bank across from City Hall."
Lonely Planet
"This Ritz possesses one of the most lavish lobbies in North America, modelled after the Pantheon." Full review
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia Show All Reviews
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."
Zagat
3.7
""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 Telegraph
9.0
"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