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Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel - San Francisco

Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel
Guest Ratings 8.8
SAN FRANCISCO, US
12 4th St

SAN FRANCISCO US 94103
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Guest Ratings 8.8

Description


Location. A sanctuary lofted atop a historic San Francisco, Calif., building, the Hotel Palomar places guests within one block of Market Street, the Yerba Buena Gardens and the Sony Metreon. One of the city's most conveniently positioned properties, this 2005 Conde Nast Traveler Gold award-winning hotel stands two blocks from the Museum of Modern Art and the Moscone Convention Center. The Powell Street Cable Car Station is also two blocks away.
Hotel Features. Plush velvet furnishings, animal-print carpets and fine art introduce guests to the acclaimed Hotel Palomar. Serving French cuisine at its finest, the Fifth Floor restaurant offers dishes such as Fennel Crusted Venison and Tasmanian Ocean Trout with pairings from a fine selection of 1,400 wines worldwide. A chef's wine tasting menu is also available. Complimentary business offerings at this hotel include transportation to and from the Financial District, one-half mile away, and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel's public spaces. Revitalizing spa and massage treatments may be scheduled in the guestrooms.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Palomar's 198 guestrooms provide premium bedding with down comforters and pillows, polished glass-and-wood armoires, animal-print rugs and plush lounge chairs. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available in all rooms for a fee. Select rooms provide DVD players and CD players . Bathrooms are stocked with L'Occitane products and terry-cloth bathrobes. Upon request, the hotel delivers "companion goldfish" during the stay.

Expert Tip. Hotel Palomar brought back the Flights and Bites program, featuring tips on food preparation and wine pairings in a classroom setting. Classes are held in the Lounge on Five each month. Subjects that cater to popular interests include sensory evaluation, entertaining with wine, and the joy of bubbly.

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness equipment
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Medical assistance available
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of rooms: 9
  • Number of suites: 198
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa services on site
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Pets accepted

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • CD player
  • Child care (in room, surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup mirror
  • Massage - available in room
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway beds
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Television
  • Turndown service
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

Things to do

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site



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Activities & Points of interest

Market Street: 0.5 block
Yerba Buena Gardens: 1 block
Sony Metreon: 1 block
Zeum: 1 block
Museum of Modern Art: 2 blocks
Moscone Convention Center: 2 blocks
Union Square: 2 blocks
Powell Street Cable Car Station: 2 blocks
AT&T Park: 0.5 mile

Directions

From San Francisco International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 miles.

Take US-101 North toward San Francisco.
Bear right on I-80 toward the Bay Bridge.
Take the 7th Street exit.
Turn left onto 7th Street.
Turn right onto Market Street.
Turn right onto 4th Street.
The hotel is located on right.

Guest reviews for this property: Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel

8.8 out of 10
Based on 46 rating
This hotel is recommended by 41 travellers
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) rating system
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Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 18/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Great Hotel, Great City

This hotel was a joy to stay at. For a business trip, the rooms were good sized, functional and clean. Wireless service quality was excellent and free - something we need as business travellers. The 5th floor breakfast/dinner areas was very good for meetings. The gym was small but functional. The staff were curteous, helpful and happy. The location was central to the convention centre, shopping and restaurants. San Francisco is a beautiful, vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

Recommended by John from Melbourne

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 07/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great Location

Definitely one of the best locations in San Francisco. Ideal for Union Square and easy access to all the public transport. Very comfortable hotel and very accomodating staff.

Recommended by Roisin from London

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 20/10/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

will defiantly go back.

City Centre hotel - made the perfect holiday. Rooms pleasant and clean. Staff attentive, friendly and a pleasure to deal with - they helped make the holiday. Would defiantly recommend this hotel although it is probably not suited for children but this is down to the inner city location. A+

Recommended by Gordon from N.Ireland

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 01/10/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Not a place to stay for a honeymoon.

Were told we would have a room with a garden view, it was the view of a roof. Not value for money, as the they charge for items that are complimentary in hotels of the same standard and price, e.g. they charged for internet access when there is free wireless. We found the reception very cold/impersonal and too businesslike (remember not everyone is there for a business trip!!). The complimentary tea and coffeee finished an hour earlier than in the brochure and when I rang the recption to ask about this, I was questioned. Staff need to read the brochure.

Recommended by sarah from uk

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 01/10/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

I wish I could go back tomorrow!!

San Francisco is already an amazing place to be, but staying in a hotel as centrally located and as comfortable as the Palomar makes the trip complete. The beds were very comfortable. The flat screen tv was a nice touch. We had a great view of Market Street. The location was impecable. Market Street is full of shops. The MOMA is walking distance, as well as AT&T Park. If you are going somewhere else in the city, the tram is just up the street, and S.F.'s public transit is phenomenal. The restaurant at the Palomar has great drinks and food, and the employees were always very courteous and helpful.

Recommended by Chris from Los Angeles, CA

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 27/09/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Highly recommended

WE enjoyed staying at the hotel. It is central and convenient.

Recommended by Lap from Adelaide

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 17/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great Location

The big plus to this hotel compared to others is the location. Although getting a cab was a nightmare at any time of day and annoyingly the front desk were keener to provide you a limo at 5x the cab rate. The room was very comfortable, although the towels were small and a little substandard for a premium room. It was sometimes noisy as we were at the front of the hotel from buskers playing on market street, but I'm sure other rooms at the rear/side would be less noisy. The bed was too soft for my wife and I but thats just personal preference. Finally, other than one South African the front desk were pretty clueless about local eateries, so do your own research

Recommended by tim from Philadelphia

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 04/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Frequent Visitor

I often travel to SF on business and this is my hotel of choice. I've been forced to stay in other local hotels due to vacancy and always wish I was back at the Palomar.

Recommended by Mark from Seattle, WA

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 04/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Digital TV average

The room and service was excellent. Location is good. I was a bit surprised by the quality of the picture (not good) on the digital TV.

Recommended by Roland from Honolulu, HI

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 29/08/2008
Hotel Service
6.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
4.0

Not too impressed!

Good that hotel is very central to Union Square. Disappointed that there was no tea/coffee making facilities in rooms. For the whole of my stay - 7 days the ice machine did not work. TV also was not available for 24 hours. For the price of the hotel its the little things that make a pleasant stay and these were lacking.

Recommended by Tessa from London

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