Stayed for 2 nights here. got in late and was greeted by big smiles. was disappointed we missed 'wine hour' between 5 - 6 so the lovely front desk woman gave us free vouchers to get a glass of wine from the restaurant. very nice of her. she also gave us vouchers for a free cocktail in the restaurant. i whispered the august 'secret word' and she said 'ahhh, you said the word! i will have a treat sent up to your room'. we never got a treat the 2 days we were there - i figured maybe the vouchers for the 2 free cocktails was the 'treat' but she did say 'will send to your room' which she never did. i asked another front desk person 'was there supposed to be a treat?' and he said she must have forgotten so he posted a $25 credit to my room to be used at the hotel resturant and gave me another 2 cocktail vouchers which was very nice. kind of strange she forgot but they were great about it - just too bad i had to ask about it - but no big deal. i don't think the 'secret word' promo is on beyond summer anyway but check them on facebook or twitter and that is where they post the secret word and other promos.
PARKING - we drove. The hotel charges $40 valet till 6 pm the next day (with in/out). there is a lot across from the hotel on 1616 sansom street (i think this is where the valet brings it anyway..). the rate there is $38 for 24 hours (so if you enter at 10 pm you will be good till 10 pm the next day - not just 6 pm). that is their regular rate - parking there is funny - they charge an 'evening rate' (from 6 pm to 6 am) but then their 'day rate' is really expensive! but if you use this coupon you can just get a straight '3, 6, 12, or 24 hour rate for anytime' and it works out to $28 for a 24 hour period. here is the coupon: … <url>
there is no in/out as with valet but philly is very walkable - no need for a car! we just left ours parked at the lot and used the coupon. the only place we had to drive to was the phillies game :-) also - parking is free on the street between 10 pm and 8 am - so if you are an early riser that is a good option (we did that one night). otherwise it is $2.50/hour on the street between 8 am and 10 pm. The palomar business centre (where you can print the coupon if you are there) charges for use of the computer and printing (unless it is a boarding pass - then it's free printing) but i asked the woman at the front desk if she would print the one page coupon for me and she did it happily so that was really nice.
RESTAURANT: the restaurant is awesome. we had breakfast and late night tapas/wine (and our free cocktails!) there. loved it!
LOCATION: amazing! we really did walk everywhere. the reading terminal is really awesome - make sure to go there hungry.
KIDS - if you have kids make sure and let them know they can call down for milk and cookies to be delivered to your room. we didn't bring our kids this time but that is an option for them.
ROOM - we like light and high ceilings. apparently there is one floor - 18th floor - that is the 'high floor' with higher ceilings. ask for a room on that floor - it's really nice. we got a corner room with 3 windows and the higher floor (just a queen bed but a lovely room - we loved it - and it was the 'cheapest' room - i just posted a note on my reservation asking for high ceilings and light and they gave me that room - it was amazing! would have paid extra for it for sure! also, make sure and check their "AAA" or "promotion" rates on their website. they really do have some good deals for what you get.
IN TOUCH MEMBERS - make sure and sign up for their free 'kimpton in touch loyalty' program. it is free to sign up and you get free wifi AND a $10 credit to put towards the mini bar. and wifi was good!
PETS - there were lots of ppl with dogs there. if you don't like dogs you may not like that. but i thought it was lovely. makes it feel really warm and welcoming! if you do have a dog they have a bown of water at the front of the building and they write your dog's name on it (ie - 'welcome chip, riley and oscar') that was cute! they also have doggie treats.
HAPPY HOUR - it is great. every afternoon between 5 and 6. free red or white wine, sangria, or soda (as much as you want in that time - not limited to one glass per person). and people walking around offering hot snacks and there is a big bowl of popcorn for you to help yourself - sooooo good!!!!.
GYM - my partner used it and really liked it. they had towels, headphones and water.
enjoy! you won't be disappointed! just check all the options on the website (AAA, packages, best availabe) and find a good rate! and check on facebook/twitter to see if there are any additional promos. but a GREAT location! we are also loews members and were thinking of going there but saw the loews location (near convention centre - dead at night) and was soooo happy we chose palomar!!! plus the service really can't be beat! we are hooked on kimpton!
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