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Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel

4.5 of 5
1047 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel
Ranked #28 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 150 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(5)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Gaslamp district(4)
  • Would definitely stay(3)
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Somerset
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I've stayed in a Kimpton before. Stylish public areas and functional rooms as before. Good location for the Gaslamp area. Superb breakfast, and the restaurant staff were generally really good and helpful. Pool area quite small and busy would be my only negative observation, other than that no real gripes and a perfectly good stay.

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traverse city michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at Hotel Palomar during a recent business trip for a conference to San Diego. The moment one walks through the large swinging rectangular front door to the hotel, one feels like one is walking into a relaxing Kimpton world from the busy street outside. I enjoy walking in the morning and the hotel is less than a mile... More

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Mark Van Cooney, General Manager at Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Ellen49690, I really appreciate the great feedback regarding your stay. We love our wine hour and the live music. Thank you for the comments about the hotel, staff and Saltbox restaurant. Please come back and see us. Sincerely, Mark Van Cooney More

Huntington Beach, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I researched this hotel, and those findings along with a previous experience at a Kimpton in Alexandria encouraged me to book this hotel in San Diego for an anniversary trip. Supposedly steps away from the Gaslamp District, it seemed wonderful. I booked a suite and upgraded to overlook the pool with a balcony. At check in we were informed that... More

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Mark Van Cooney, General Manager at Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Sandandsun2012, I am very sorry you were unable to use the pool. We had an event that day with all proceeds going towards charity. Please let me know if you are returning to the San Diego area. I would be happy to assist you with a return trip. Warm regards, Mark Van Cooney More

Beverly Hills, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

Asked for foam pillows, and I received no pillow cases, and one had old blood stains on it.

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Mark Van Cooney, General Manager at Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Mscocolove, I am so sorry about this incident. I am sorry we ruined your trip. Please contact me personally at the hotel. I would like to discuss your stay with you. Sincerely, Mark Van Cooney More

Smithtown, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We used Trip Advisor (TA) to plan our 5-night vacation to San Diego and learned about the Palomar Hotel. This was my first visit to San Diego and my first experience at a Kimpton property. Our travel was in late April. The hotel gets high marks for all the basics that I look for: clean; well kept; friendly staff; makes... More

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Mark Van Cooney, General Manager at Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Dear MJM2Go, Thanks for declaring us a winner! I am so happy you enjoyed the Palomar and all the best Kimpton has to offer. Please let us know when you are returning. Warm regards, Mark Van Cooney More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

After travelling down the Pacific Coast Highway on our road-trip honeymoon, Hotel Palomar in San Diego was our final stop. The team there certainly ensured we ended our trip on a high! Upon early check-in (we hadn't told them we would be early and offered to just drop off our bags), we were delighted to learn they had upgraded us... More

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Mark Van Cooney, General Manager at Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Dear bekah78, Thank you for choosing our hotel for the end to your honeymoon! I am thrilled you had an incredible stay. Hopefully you can return soon. Sincerely, Mark Van Cooney More

Nashville, Tennessee
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My husband spent five days there. Was very pleased with service, location, and amenities. He said it wasn't quite as fun and friendly as Washington, DC, but was still terrific. He plans to stay there again when he travels to SD for business

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San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I live in Pacific Beach and sometimes get a hotel downtown when going out on the weekends. It was my birthday and I decided to get a room. San Diego has plenty of nice hotels but Hotel Palomar really delivers. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped. Valet service is fast and friendly. Front desk and guest services are friendly,... More

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Southeast Wastington
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We escaped for the weekend and the Palomar SD was a great place. The hotel decor is awesome and staff wonderful. Kimpton is our first choice in any city and places like the Palomar are why! The Palomar is located within walking distance to the Gas Lamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Harbor, Little Italy and more.

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Diamond Bar, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

My wife and I were down in San Diego for our "babymoon". I booked the Palomar San Diego without knowing much about the hotel. I can say with certainty that it was an absolutely amazing experience -- one of the best we have ever had. The hotel is beautiful -- the decor is hip, and the rooms are massive. What... More

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Mark Van Cooney, General Manager at Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Dear MontyPal, I am glad you had an incredible "babymoon" and had a wonderful experience with Johnson. Thanks for the great comments. Johnson is an asset to our hotel. We look forward to your return. Warm regards, Mark Van Cooney More

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Address: 1047 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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