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Chamounix Mansion & Carriage House vs Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is preferred by most writers compared to Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 14 sources like DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Chamounix Mansion & Carriage House
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Time Out
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3250 Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131-3710
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"This renovated 1802 Quaker farmhouse is the cheapest and most bucolic overnight in town."
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Time Out
"Hosts travelers in its antique-decorated space. There are a total of 80 beds in a dormitory setting. Chill out on the front porch or by the marble fireplace or use the facility’s free bikes."
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Due to its secluded location, having a car or some sort of transportation is ideal.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
" In its public areas, set with antiques, harp, oriental rugs and paintings, the place is more like a B&B than a hostel; the dorms themselves are basic. "
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
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Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
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117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $117 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Small touches make quiet overnights here stand out: Leopard-print bathrobes, Frette linens, evening turndowns, and a daily wine hour."
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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."
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DK Eyewitness
"A modernist renovation of a historical building has resulted in an eye-catching, stylish, and eco-friendly boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Terrifically located off Rittenhouse Square, The Palomar injects a dose of liveliness into Philadelphia’s stodgy hotel scene."
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Star Service
"This is a crisper, less frivolous version of Hotel Monaco, a tightly run ship that seems more at home in commercial ports."
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