Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia vs The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia ranks significantly higher than The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia scores 92 with approval from 14 reviews like Frommer's, Jetsetter and Time Out.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
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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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The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
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3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain."
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Gayot
"Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat
3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's
"Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City."
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