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Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing, an IHG Hotel vs Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia scores significantly higher than Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia ranks #4 in Philadelphia with approval from 14 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Star Service.

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing, an IHG Hotel
7 / 10
100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $108 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This budget-priced, high-rise hotel has no frills but is in a great location within walking distance of historic sites."
Star Service Star Service
"Located just off Race Street, this remains the only waterfront hotel in the area, a foreboding 22-story limestone tower that rises from the shore like a miniature Empire State Building." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penn's Landing is great for travelers who plan to spend much of their stay out and about in Philadelphia."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The rates are among the cheapest in town, there's free WiFi and complimentary breakfast, and the staff are (generally) notably helpful and friendly." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The reasonable price is the main attraction at this 10-story hotel." Full review
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
8 / 10
117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $117 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Small touches make quiet overnights here stand out: Leopard-print bathrobes, Frette linens, evening turndowns, and a daily wine hour." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Touches of purple enliven the bright guest rooms, which have stylish modern furnishings. But it's not all about looks—the hotel staff is über friendly and helpful." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A modernist renovation of a historical building has resulted in an eye-catching, stylish, and eco-friendly boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Terrifically located off Rittenhouse Square, The Palomar injects a dose of liveliness into Philadelphia’s stodgy hotel scene." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This is a crisper, less frivolous version of Hotel Monaco, a tightly run ship that seems more at home in commercial ports." Full review
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