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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 star property

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A hotel entrance with a large sign reading "HOTEL PALOMAR".
A conference room with tables, chairs, and a chandelier.
A hallway with a patterned floor, two red sofas, and a chandelier.
A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $234
$201 nightly
$234 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Terminal Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Room (Essential)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 257 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, a side table, a lamp, a chair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Communications)

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Communications)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 235 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 235 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a chandelier.

Presidential Suite

  • 1175 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Accessible Tub)

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Single)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Single)

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, a side table, a lamp, a chair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG is centrally located in Philadelphia, a 3-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 12 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Liberty Bell Center and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Reading Terminal Market.

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 5 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 19 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe L'Aquila - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Rooster - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 230 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Square 1682, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Philadelphia? This hotel has 6000 square feet (557 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Square 1682 - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 71.05 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Square 1682

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 25 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 32.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Lending library access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 71.05 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 702891

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Philadelphia
Palomar Philadelphia
Philadelphia Palomar

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 818 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1197 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mirjam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. A very pleasant experience - near many great restaurants and shopping. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Marios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

JASON

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at Kimpton before and booked here from past good experiences with Kimpton.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Algernae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great location. Good happr hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service clean 5 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Pierina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and clean and the amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here last Fall which is why I chose this again. Great staff and very quiet rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design, lobby, rooms and restaurant are excellent. It's a great place to hang, rest, and eat. It's centrally located in the heart of Philly and great nightlife and restaurants. This is our 3rd stay. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renato

Beautiful hotel right in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood. Walkable to great restaurants and coffee. Loved the 5 pm happy hour and my kids loved the popcorn. Our room was clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the restaurant had good, reasonably priced options, the room was comfortable, the location central to so many things! And, very important for this girls' weekend, lots of counter space for our products and hair styling tools.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautifully kept. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable and the staff was pleasant. The location is great -- nearby restaurants, walkable to many locations you would want to visit. I try to stay there whenever I have a business trip to Philadelphia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect hotel for an overnight stay. It was in a great location and the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet once the street noise died down. Request an inside room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in Philadelphia. Pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so kind and everything was amazing! Highly recommend the restaurant on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean. Restaurant has a great menu. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was great and the room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent menu in dining room and attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern room and hotel. Bar and Restaurant were amazing. Front desk staff 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff and valets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026