Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is a Kimpton boutique hotel occupying a 1929 Art Deco building at 17th and Sansom Streets in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Center City. The hotel sits approximately half a block from Rittenhouse Square park itself—a 4.5-acre public green with formal fountain, dog run, and seasonal outdoor dining along the perimeter. The park and its surrounding blocks represent one of Philadelphia's densest concentrations of independent restaurants, wine bars, and specialty retailers. The 30th Street Amtrak and SEPTA station is a 15-minute walk west; Broad Street and the convention center are roughly 10 minutes east on foot.
The 230 rooms and suites are finished in a bold graphic palette with patterned textiles, custom artwork, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light. Corner Suites wrap around the building's angular Art Deco corners and capture diagonal views toward the park treetops. Square 1682, the ground-floor restaurant, serves contemporary American cuisine with a farm-to-table orientation and operates a weekend brunch with outdoor seating when weather allows. A complimentary hosted evening wine hour runs Monday through Friday from 5 to 6 pm in the lobby—a Kimpton signature. The fitness center is available around the clock. Loaner bicycles are available for exploring the Schuylkill River Trail and Fairmount Park, both a short ride away. The hotel maintains a pet-friendly policy with no weight restriction, and service animals are accommodated without fee.
Room types
- Deluxe King
- Deluxe Queen/Queen
- Corner Suite
- Penthouse Suite
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness Center
- Pet-Friendly
- Bicycle Rentals
- Concierge
Location
117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
39.9502, -75.1695 View on map
Highlights
- Half-block walk to Rittenhouse Square park, one of Philadelphia's most livable urban green spaces
- 1929 Art Deco building with corner suites offering diagonal park-facing views
- Complimentary hosted evening wine hour Monday through Friday
- Square 1682 restaurant with farm-to-table American cuisine and weekend brunch
- Loaner bicycles for Schuylkill River Trail and Fairmount Park access
Tips for visiting
- Corner Suites on higher floors offer the best Rittenhouse Square views and are worth requesting at booking.
- The evening wine hour from 5 to 6 pm is a practical option for pre-dinner drinks without bar cost.
- Rittenhouse Square's Saturday farmers' market operates spring through fall — the hotel's location makes it easy to visit on foot.
- Request a quiet room away from Sansom Street if noise sensitivity is a concern, as the street-level bar scene runs late on weekends.