Media Buzz

Hotel Palomar – A One Of A Kind in Downtown Washington DC

At Hotel Palomar Washington DC, we think our hotel is worth talking about. We're pleased that others think so too.

"The 335-room hotel is all about luxury."
USA Today

"Buzz is building inside the Beltway with […] Kimpton's D.C. boutique hotel, the Hotel Palomar."
The New York Times Style Magazine

"The Hotel Palomar attracts sophisticated, creative types."
Travel + Leisure

"The art-themed Hotel Palomar off Dupont Circle is best for children for its lovely outdoor pool, a rarity in the District."
Town & Country Travel

"Hotel Palomar is a great choice for establishing temporary, home-like headquarters in D.C. […] Topping it off is warm, friendly service, a true appreciation of guests' business, a keen eye toward details and a commitment to eco-friendly practices."
Business Traveler

"The sleek new Hotel Palomar in Dupont Circle organizes nightly wine tastings and has eight Motion Rooms."
Shape Magazine

"The luxurious Dupont Circle hotel makes a great home base for visits to the museums, monuments, and restaurants. Or simply hide away in one of the spacious, modern guest rooms."
Brides Washington

"A chic Kimpton Hotels property in the bustling, vibrant Dupont circle neighborhood."
Cookie

"The Hotel Palomar is a chic and sophisticated boutique establishment."
The London Independent

"Artsy and sophisticated."
Southern Living

"Art enthusiasts can take their passion for all things visual and expressive to a whole new level at the year-old Hotel Palomar and its "Art in Motion"
Arrive Magazine

"The Best of… Hotels." Arrive's annual guide to the finest hotels includes the Hotel Palomar DC as the "best choice for cultural aesthetes," and features the artistic details of the hotel, the honor bar
Arrive, November 2008

"Washington, DC Hotels." Travel section of the website includes the Hotel Palomar DC in a roundup of the best hotels in the city. Story highlights Palomar's kid-friendly features like the toy chest and milk & cookies room service.
CookieMag.com, October 22, 2008

"Vintage Treasures." The Hotel Palomar in Washington DC is featured at the premiere hotel for antique lovers who travel to Washington, DC.
Latitudes (In-flight publication for American Eagle Airways), October 2008

"The Quickie: Get Away Close to Home." Encourages newlywed couples to take "mini moons" – a short, post-wedding getaway close to home. Lists the Hotel Palomar as the perfect "Cultural Jaunt," noting its great location for museums, monuments and restaurants.
Brides Washington, Fall/Winter 2008

"Capitol Improvements." Feature describes Hotel Palomar Washington DC's eco-friendly initiatives and mentions Kimpton newest properties in Virginia.
Plenty Magazine, April/May 2008

"Many hotels allow pets — and offer them perks." Feature on hotel pet-friendly hotel chains includes Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Washington DC and its "Reigning Cats and Dogs" package.
The Boston Globe, January 27, 2008

"C-Suite Check-In: Top hotel picks around the world." List of top hotel suites in the Travel section includes Hotel Palomar Washington DC.
Forbes Life Executive Woman, November 14, 2007

"T&L's Global Guide to Arts & Culture." The Style and Culture issue highlights where to find the arts all across the world including the Hotel Palomar Washington DC which offers a ballet package.
Travel + Leisure, October 2007

"Uncle Sam's star-spangled capital city." Travel section feature calls the US capital an overlooked destination and recommends staying at the Hotel Palomar Washington DC.
Sunday Telegraph, October 14, 2007
And there's more. Here's how the press talked about our 2006 opening:

Artsy Hotel Raises the Barre: "The Hotel Palomar hopes to tell its story to gallery-hopping guests… at nightly 'art of wine' tastings…"
The Washington Post, June 20, 2006

Kimpton says DC's the place to be and adds seventh property: "The hotel is designed to be quieter, more sophisticated…"
Travel Weekly, October 31, 2005

Hotel Palomar Debuts with 32M Redo: "Kimpton is infusing 32 million into 2121 P St.NW – adding more than 30 rooms and 4,000 square feet of meeting space."
Washington Business Journal, July 15, 2005

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