Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia Reviews

We stayed at the Hotel Palomar for our wedding in November and can’t recommend it enough!

We booked our hotel block here for our guests. We had to add more rooms a few times throughout the year and they always were able to accommodate the changes for us!

Both my husband and I got ready at the hotel - I was in the Tyng Room and he was in the Presidential Suite. Both rooms were amazing and great for photographs! We ordered food and drinks for breakfast/lunch and everything was delivered promptly and was so delicious! They made sure we had everything we needed throughout the whole process.

We also hosted our after party at the hotel bar after the reception. We had a blast and felt taken care of the whole night.

We received so many compliments from our guests on how nice the hotel was for everyone. We really can’t recommend the Hotel Palomar enough and are so excited to return to celebrate our First Anniversary next year!

I recently had the pleasure of hosting my wedding at The Krimpton Hotel Palomar and I cannot express enough how thrilled I am with the entire experience. From start to finish, the team at the Krimpton Palomar went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was nothing short of perfect.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning.
Hats off to the Chef the food is absolutely fantastic.

We had the most amazing wedding experience at the Hotel Palomar. Erin was amazing. She answered every single question we had and did an amazing job perfecting every detail of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The service and food were top tier. Jenna, Lauren, and the entire staff at the Hotel Palomar were exceptional and made sure we were stress free the entire day. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue that met our every need!

Our 80 guest wedding was initially difficult to find a venue because most locations either wanted a 125+ minimum or were too small for our guest count on a Saturday. We were very happy to find the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia offered the perfect location and size for our 80ish guest wedding. Erin, the event manager, was fantastic. She was on top of all the details, communicative, knowledgeable, and proactive. She also had a nice list of vendors to help with other aspects of the wedding day. You couldn't be in better hands and she will do everything possible to make sure your wedding goes as planned. We did not hire a wedding coordinator and while we still had to find individual vendors, Erin made the venue side run so smoothly, none was needed. We also appreciated that she is upfront and detailed in what the hotel can and can't do plus what is allowed in the space. She avoided the bad habit many have of trying to oversell and then underdeliver. The food was delicious and every guest commented on how wonderfully everything tasted and many said it was the best food they had ever had at an event. The menu was recently revamped by Chef Ronde and Chef Moe. This occurred after we signed our contract and we were initially concerned it would be a problem. Not only was the new menu a nice improvement, the hotel made it clear they would honor the old menu items if we choose since that was what we originally agreed to. We were both impressed that there wasn't a big drop-off between the quality at the tasting versus the actual wedding. Savannah, who manages room blocks, was extremely helpful and was able to make some complicated but needed reservation adjustments with ease. The location was well appointed, clean, and filled with friendly and helpful staff. We were particularly impressed with Erin's assistant manager Jenna, who kept the wedding on track once it started, and Jason, who single handedly kept the most important person (the bride) comfortable and very happy getting ready on the big day. We highly recommend opting for the custom couples drink(s). The head bartender Alex was great when working with us on creating custom cocktails. It was tremendous fun work with him hands on during our mixology session. The location in Center City is very convenient for site seeing and near numerous restaurants/shops. Negatives included parking, some of the room sizes, and the wait times for elevators. The hotel is located on a small and very congested road with limited curb space. Parking is offsite only and this makes for a very difficult loading area. Also you should tell your guests to arrive early as there are only so many valets to take the cars to the lot. The building was converted to a hotel as it was previously home to regional office of the American Architectural Association. This means a limited elevator bank and some guest rooms that are on the small side. These were minor issues for us but take it into account so you aren't surprised.

We had our wedding at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in March 2023 and I cannot imagine ever having our wedding anywhere else. This venue offers all inclusive wedding packages which made everything so much easier for us. The prices were really reasonable compared to many other venues of similar quality.
Everything was absolutely perfect and seamless. Our coordinator Erin Schwab was there with us every step of the way. Couldn’t have done it without her. The service staff were wonderful and attentive. With their help to orchestrate the flow of the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, I had no care in the world on the day of and that speaks a lot for being the bride.
The food and open bar were awesome! I had plenty of compliments about our wedding and the venue even now. I highly recommend this venue for weddings for the overall quality and service.

The Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia was one of our chosen guest hotels. The rooms were not huge, but they are up- to- date and nicely furnished and we were proud to host our guests there; as an added bonus they serve wine in the lobby 5–6 pm each day. The front desk service was exceptional and very responsive. The doormen and valets were also great ( request your car early, they do get very busy at times!) I worked with Erin to create the perfect customized post-wedding breakfast for our guests, and it was served in their gorgeous 25th floor setting.( The 24th floor is spectacular, also). Again, the service was flawless for the catering. Hint: We were allowed to bring our flowers from the wedding to decorate the tables: security let us in the night before, and that added a lot to the ambience.

My husband and I can’t find all the ways to describe the incredible experience working with Philadelphia Kimpton Hotel Palomar. We used Hotel Palomar for our hotel wedding block, rehearsal dinner, after party, and post wedding brunch. Erin Schwab, Kelly Gibson, and Savannah Schultz all played pivotal roles with hotel block sales, catering, and event space bookings. They answered what felt like hundreds of questions throughout the whole process. It made for one of the best hospitality experiences. Hotel Palomar was amazingly accommodating to my husband and I from check in to check out. The front desk crew including, Mollie Cohen, bell staff, and valets did a dynamite job welcoming us and our bridal party and helping out all of guests. They made sure everyone involved with our wedding received a gift bag we put together and had all the information for wedding shuttle services, after party, and brunch. All the staff were extremely professional and pleasant to work with. My husband and I hosted an after party at the attached restaurant, Square 1682. The after party was epic with wall to wall guests and delicious food. The post wedding brunch the next morning was just as awesome with the fabulous breakfast buffet and beautiful views of the city from the atop the hotel. Added bonus: daily wine hour! Not to mention, Hotel Palomar is pet friendly! We HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Philadelphia Kimpton Hotel Palomar for accommodations for all occasions.

Although I am currently based in the UK, I'm originally from Pennsylvania. When we decided to hold our wedding in Philadelphia, I spent many months researching venues, and eventually became discouraged because it seemed that having a wedding in the city was going to end up being out of budget for us. I'd originally dismissed hotel venues because I don't like stuffy, formal ballrooms and with a smaller guest list, I didn't think we'd have enough guests to fill one anyway. When I saw photos of the ballroom at the Palomar, I was impressed by the modern design. It's not at all 'stuffy' or traditional-looking, and as a bonus holds a maximum of around 100 people for dinner. The hotel itself is also a beautiful building located right in Center City. Not only is it extremely affordable for the location, but all the pricing is inclusive of taxes, gratuities and fees, so you know up front what you're paying - a refreshing change from most wedding venues. Erin, the catering director, was with us every step of the way and could not have been more accommodating or helpful. Through 18 months or so of emails and questions, she was never impatient or unkind, and always responded within a day or so, even when she undoubtedly was busy with many other events. Due to a combination of the pandemic and being in another country, we were unable to tour the venue in person before signing the contract. No matter - Erin offered us a virtual tour and invited my aunt and uncle to tour in our place in-person. When we could only do the food tasting during a flying visit to the city last November, she made sure it would fit around our schedule despite tastings not usually being offered at the time we were available. She was not just a venue contact but a source of support and an all-around coordinator who made us feel she truly wanted our day to be perfect. On the day of our wedding, I met Erin in person, along with the banquet manager, Jenna. They were both as friendly as I'd imagined and were on hand for anything we needed. I never felt that I had to worry about anything as it was all ticking away behind the scenes. I never felt stressed or overwhelmed on the day because they literally took care of everything for me. I must also mention Jason (I believe this was his name, apologies if I've got it wrong!) who was my server in the bridal get-ready room. His job was to serve the breakfast I'd ordered, but he went above and beyond his duties. He sat with me whenever I was alone and made sure I wasn't nervous, made sure I was eating, offered to run out and get anything I needed - in fact, he did run out to buy my husband-to-be cologne when he realised he'd forgotten his, and would not accept payment when he delivered it to him. I couldn't believe someone who was essentially a stranger could be so kind and attentive to us. In fact, all of the staff were unbelievably friendly and helpful. In terms of the reception, the food - from the cocktail hour canapes to the dinner - was amazing, and we had so many compliments on everything, from the meals to the signature cocktails. I truly cannot fault any part of our experience and all of our guests have said the same. The Palomar could charge triple for the service they provide, but for the cost, it is an unbelievable value and an incredible experience. We had the best day of our lives to date and it is largely down to the dedicated service of everyone at the Palomar.

My husband and I are so happy we chose to have our wedding at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar. We decided to scale down our wedding and have a ceremony with only our closet family and friends due to COVID (46 guests). However, I did not want to sacrifice on elegance and quality. We visited several venues and were shocked at the exorbitant cost or minimum head count requirements (given COVID) for many venues. But when I saw pictures of the Kimpton Palomar and saw how reasonable their wedding packages were, I knew we had found our place. This feeling was confirmed once we saw how beautiful the hotel is in person and met with Erin, their Director of Catering. Erin was always friendly, super responsive and patient with all of my questions, open to all of my ideas, and provided guidance/recommendations. I also appreciated her honesty when she felt something would not work. She promised that she would ensure that everything would run as smoothly as possible on our wedding day, and she delivered. She worked behind the scenes with the rest of the hotel staff to ensure everyone knew who we were upon arrival, all of our guest rooms were prepared, and the bellman staff had enough hands on deck to assist with our luggage and wedding materials. On the day of our wedding, we were running late from our photoshoot and were set to arrive back at the hotel while our guests were arriving. I was stressed about being late and walking through the lobby where guests could see me prior to the ceremony. Erin jumped into action and coordinated with the hotel staff and my wedding planner to quietly escort me back into the hotel through the service entrance. She met me at a hidden door with a calming smile and assured me that everything would be ok as she whisked me back to the beautiful presidential suite to freshen up prior to the ceremony. The set up and décor for both the cocktail hour and reception were complete according to my requests. With the exception of the entrée chicken being slightly dry, all of the food at the cocktail hour and reception were excellent and tasty. The bartender was outstanding. He was super friendly with all of my guests, made specialty drinks that everyone loved based on his conversations with them, and ensured that me and my husband always had a drink in our hands – even if he had to personally bring it to us. We received many compliments from our guests regarding the venue, food, and bartender, with some stating that it was the nicest wedding they had ever attended. I cannot say enough good things about the Kimpton Hotel Palomar. If you are looking for a beautiful venue for a smaller wedding at a reasonable price, I highly recommend this hotel.

It is difficult to summarize our entire wedding experience in just a few short notes, but we can confidently state we had such a phenomenal weekend celebrating our love at the Hotel Palomar! We had looked at dozens of venues in the city and once we met with Erin at the Palomar we were certain this was the location and venue to exceed all of our expectations. And the Palomar certainly delivered! We loved the intimate atmosphere of the Burnham Ballroom especially that it was located on the 25th floor. Most venues we looked at had lower level ballrooms and this space really embraced the urban wedding vibe. The AIA room was also perfect for pictures! The arrangement that the hotel had with Philly to utilize the John F. Collins Park for our ceremony could not have been more perfect! The location to the hotel and park was perfect and resonated so nicely with our guests and family! It is a little hidden gem in the city just steps away from the hotel lobby! As we got closer to our big day, Erin remained in close contact and was able to quickly and swiftly address any of our last-minute concerns or questions. Erin was always so resourceful and willing to go out of her way to accommodate any and all requests we sent her way. We truly felt like the hotel made us a priority including our beloved guests. We found the Palomar pricing to be very reasonable especially in comparison to the other venues near and within the Philly area. We were able to include a post wedding brunch Sunday morning, which was great for our out of town guests that stayed overnight prior to their departures. The food and beverages including the wedding cake from Velvet Sky Bakery were always stellar along with the service! We encourage anyone considering an urban wedding to check out what the Palomar has to offer. They really made our wedding day so memorable and special.

First let me say, the staff was amazing!! I received multiple calls from my guests wanting to know where we got the staff from because they were so amazing. Special thanks to Erin who helped us organize and plan everything, she responded to questions quickly and gave sound advice when needed. Our event came out more perfect than i could have ever imagined…a night i will never forget

There is only one word to describe our experience at the Palomar…perfect. I have not one single complaint regarding our wedding. Erin was amazing she listened to our needs and came up with ideas and solutions to meet them. She emailed and communicated the whole time advising us on every step of the process. We decided we were going to get married in 62 days and Erin got right to work. The menu was amazing and the food was delicious! The package was amazing and every professional was just as amazing the florist, the DJ, the officiant, the cake was just amazing. Our guess loved the food, which for a wedding is hard but the food was amazing, the bartender made our entire night from creating custom drinks to keeping the alcohol flowing, the cake was so good, the DJ was spot on mixing just the right music and keeping the vibe going the whole night. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. I wish I could get married every year. Erin and her team at the Palomar took all the headache out the process. It was a one stop wedding shop. All we did was show up with a Photographer. Erin and her team took care of all the rest. Planning a wedding is tough and during a pandemic even worst but somehow Erin and her amazing team did it and in 62 days! Most importantly as a LGBTQ couple Erin made us feel welcomed and accepted she treated us with respect and every person and vendor also treated us with the up most respect. I couldn’t of asked for anything else.

My husband and I have always enjoyed visiting Philadelphia. Even prior to staying at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, we decided to host our wedding and reception in their ballroom after getting engaged in 2019, due to the scenery and location alone. We started working with Erin Schwamb upon booking for the wedding, and cannot say enough good things about her and the establishment.

We had originally planned on getting married in December of 2020 but due to the pandemic, as one might expect, we pushed our wedding date out to December of 2021. From the beginning of the process, through the reorganization and renegotiation of the contract and until the very end, Erin was incredibly helpful, supportive and friendly. The hotel was clear in their timeline, kept communication open during the delay and their staff was always very helpful.

As we live out of town, we had to work through phone, email and zoom calls with Erin. She also worked very well with our wedding planner and all of our vendors to ensure that the day went off without a hitch. Our friends and family all came in from various locations and thought the hotel was beautiful and comfortable; all enjoyed their stay.

My husband and I will definitely visit Philly again as it is one of our favorite cities, and when we do we will be sure to stay with this establishment again. I would highly recommend working with Erin Schwamb at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar if looking for an event space in the beautiful Rittenhouse Square area!

This venue is an ideal location, size, and provides a lovely atmosphere for a small intimate wedding. We had a 40 person wedding weekend at Hotel Palomar in late August where we hosted a Friday night cocktail hour and dinner in the Tyng room for a Welcome Party, followed by the wedding/reception in the ballroom next day, and ended with a brunch on Sunday. All events came out wonderfully and our guests couldn't have asked for more. Erin Schwamb is a joy to work with during the planning phase and day-of coordinating of events. We planned this wedding weekend in 4 months. Her professionalism, knowledge, flexibility and great communication make planning seamless. She goes above and beyond for her brides. The close relationship with vendors and packages are also attractive for brides who may not have a lot of time to shop around. I was very happy with all vendors chosen through the hotel - DJ, officiant, musician, florist. The food was excellent for all of our events. What really shined through also was the banquet staff led by Jenna. The service was exceptional. I have been to a lot of weddings and this team is superior. The team is professional, accommodating, detail oriented and my guests were certainly taken care of. Everyone had great things to say after the weekend was over. I was extremely pleased with how the weekend went. Would highly recommend having your wedding here. It's a great value for what you get.

We just had our 55 person wedding here this past weekend. We already knew the food was amazing, but our guests raved about its quality and also the level of service experienced while celebrating with us. Erin (catering manager) and her team went above and beyond to make our event memorable and as stress-free as possible. 100% would book here again!

If you want to have an intimate wedding, this is the place. My experience from beginning to end was absolutely amazing. Erin, the coordinator made sure everything came together for our special day. The hotel staff was extremely professional and made sure our stay was comfortable. My husband & I had such an inviting experience.

Erin Schwamb and the Hotel Palomar staff were a delight to work with. Erin helped my fiancé and I curate a beautiful day for our wedding on May 22, 2021. The hotel is stunning with its decadent decor and we especially loved that the Palomar offers wedding packages. The wedding package included everything we needed. I personally loved that I did not have to seek out additional vendors. I would absolutely recommend having your wedding at the Hotel Palomar, you will not be disappointed!

I absolutely loved having my wedding reception at the Palomar. I was a Covid bride with a small group, and Erin did an incredible job making me feel like my event was as big and important as any other bride. The way she displayed my decor was so beautiful, and the food and service was amazing. I also loved having our first look photos on the library!

ThNk you so so much to Erin and team for making our day so special!

We worked with Lauren Fitzpatrick and she was wonderful. She was very responsive to our requests and was very helpful with planning our wedding. The staff at the wedding was friendly and helpful. The ballroom was beautiful and fit our wedding group of 80 perfectly.

Having my wedding at Kimpton Hotel Palomar was the best decision I have made. All the staff taking care of us was wonderful. Erin, our event planner made the whole experience even better than what I had imagined. I had a small wedding but the experience that Erin created for us did not make the wedding feel small at all. I was thankful to have had my wedding at Hotel Palomar and so thankful for Erin.

From the first inquiry to the end of our wedding weekend stay, the staff at Hotel Palomar was accommodating, kind, and helpful. This boutique hotel simultaneously feels like home and like a luxurious indulgence! It is clean, well decorated, and unique! We celebrated our wedding ceremony this past weekend at Hotel Palomar and worked with Gary and Kito. They were a wonderful team, making sure our day went off without a hitch- and kept me out of my groom's sight! Our ceremony was intimate and charming, certainly due in part to the space. The ballroom is so pretty, and really can be transformed to fit any theme/ color scheme. Our vendors also worked directly with the hotel staff (usually Gary) and their communication was easy and productive.

We also worked with David and Jessica for our room block. While only briefly working with Jessica, David was harassed with our many silly questions and was very helpful and responsive.

We are already planning to stay at Hotel Palomar to celebrate every anniversary, we even considered staying this coming weekend! Wonderful place, wonderful people... if you're looking for a little something extra in the heart of center city, this is the place! We received so many compliments and we can't wait to go back!!

Entire experience was seamless. Booking my event was fun and no detail was missed. Up until the day of my wedding I had constant communication with Lauren and I knew I was in good hands.
Day of my wedding the team was FANTASTIC and everything went flawlessly. Ballroom is gorgeous, the set up elegant, the service and food was top notch. My guests still talk about how gorgeous the hotel is and how good the food was.
I did not have to worry about a thing as Lauren and the banquet team were on top of everything.
Thank you for making my wedding so incredibly special and helping to create memories we will never forget

We were beyond happy with our choice of venue. The woman we worked with was incredible. When there were things I was forgetting she was right there to keep me on track. The venue was BEAUTIFUL, the food was incredible and the service was far beyond what we expected.

We're already fans of Kimpton boutique hotels for their location, unique style, and extra amenities...but this venue was perfect for our small wedding of 60. We were really happy with the location and ballroom decor: the chandeliers and color scheme set a lovely scene.

We were very happy to find a venue for everything, so that our out-of-town guests wouldn't have to worry about driving in the city or parking. Our guests were thrilled by the location and the FOOD! We also had a small morning-after brunch, at which the staff conveniently set up our leftover flowers and decor.

The front desk reception was very kind and helpful to our family staying in the hotel, and the serving staff took great care of us during the entire wedding. My dear cousin specifically complimented the older bartender for knowing and preparing her drink order as she came up to the bar.

Finally, Amanda was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process! My husband and I met with Amanda several times and each time she was extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. By the date of our wedding, it felt like she knew us and our preferences...she had our drinks and appetizers set up in our room so that we could enjoy a few minutes of quiet before joining cocktail hour. She took care of so many details so that we could relax, enjoy our evening, and spend time with our guests.