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Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
12 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (SoMa)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Fantastic hotel. Great rooms with super comfortable beds, very personable, friendly and accommodating staff. Great location and so easy to get to public transportation -- literally no more than 50 yards from the front door of the hotel. Buy a Muni 3 or 7 day pass and you can ride unlimited times for the cable car, street car, bus or... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Overall - the hotel was fantastic. Great service, room service, and very comfortable rooms. I stayed there for 5 nights and enjoyed every moment of it. I booked at the Palomar due to the location of the conference I was attending for two days. I extended my trip so that I could do some sight seeing as well. Although the... More

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Greetings Catmc1066 from San Francisco! Thank you for the high recommendation! I have to agree with you, this city has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing and activities, and I want to thank you for choosing to stay with us during your work/play visit. We are definitely looking forward to seeing you the next conference or leisurely vacation,... More

San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

It is always nice to go to a hotel where the staff is interested in you having a great trip and introducing you to their city. Not only did I get great recommendations on where to eat locally, but also I got great directions on how to actually GET there! The dog downstairs made me think of home and the... More

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hello Joyce! A wonderful experience is what we are all about! This city is incredible and has so much to offer it can be overwhelming a tad confusing at times! But our staff not only wants you to enjoy your stay here in the hotel, we want you to love this city as much as we do! We are looking... More

Cardiff, Wales
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I enjoyed staying at the Palomar as the staff were very pleasant and the rooms a good size for a city centre hotel. As a first time tourist, quite a few of the things I wanted to see and do were located at the other end of town and, although it is walkable it takes quite a while and I... More

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Greetings Becpd from the Palomar San Francisco! I am delighted to hear that you were a first time tourist to San Francisco, this is a great city. Sounds like you enjoyed yourself. It is pretty hard to beat the wine hour at the end of a long day, isn’t it? We do like to keep the lighting low, it just... More

Sacramento, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Brought the family along on a business trip. Well-located for my financial district meeting and close to Yerba Buena Gardens and other activities. Took BART/streetcar and did not bring a car. Great location. Staff was helpful. Room was excellent. Would stay again.

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Dallas, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is strong on what a traveler needs: location, clean, comfortable room/bed and friendly, efficient staff for a reasonable price. We arrived at SFO and used BART to within feet of the hotel entrance. For a couple of car trips to the Peninsula and Marin we used Zipcar that was located in the hotel basement and made reservations using... More

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hello jjrkch from San Francisco. Hey, thanks ever so much for the great review, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Our location as you mentioned in your review, simply cannot be beat. Especially if you are taking BART to and from SFO, it couldn’t get any more convenient. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed yourself, which is our... More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

I bounced around a lot looking for the right location for a reasonable rate. I got lots of input from friends, but we wanted to stay in a nice hotel without spending a fortune and without being next to a really bad part of town. We scored big time by finding the Palomar!! I had a great experience, great service,... More

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Weston Fl
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We stayed at this hotel for GreenBuild in November 2012. It is in a wonderful location to walk to the convention center as well as Union Square AMD lots of restaurants. The staff was very accommodating and went out of their way to handle our shipping needs ad were great for arranging a special limo trip to Napa.

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Greetings WestonCouple from the Palomar San Francisco. Sounds like a special trip for your group, Napa! Of course I love the location of our hotel here in San Francisco, but it also makes the perfect destination for trips either up north to Napa, or down south to Carmel or Santa Cruz. We are smack in the middle. I am happy... More

Boulder
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I had a couple of nights of business travel in San Francisco and was looking for something different than generic Hiltons or Hyatts. The Palomar was both close to where I was working and fit the bill for different. The staff was friendly and efficient and the hotel all I could have hoped for.

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Hello RBPhilip- Thanks so much for choosing us, with so many hotels downtown, I am pleased that you chose to give us a shot! From your review, it sounds like met and possibly exceeded your expectations. We will certainly be here next year, I hope to see you walk through that door again. Safe travels, Chris. More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The Palomar Hotel in SF is located centrally in the city, close to Union Square and next to the SF Center Mall, two blocks from the Moscone Center, so very convenient. The hotel is clean and the rooms are spacious with good taste. the windows are double panel to avoid street noise and they work great. Service is good and... More

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ChrisSmithGM, General Manager at Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Hello MV_Trotamundos from San Francisco! Thanks for the review, and the recommendation. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. One thing I absolutely love about our hotel, and you mentioned it; is how quiet it really is once you are inside. Especially when you are in the Fifth Floor Lounge, either eating dinner or enjoying our wine hour-... More

 
 
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  • Fifth floor(18)
  • Wine reception(14)
  • Room service(11)
  • Nice touch(9)
  • Very friendly(9)
  • Free internet(7)
  • Free wine(7)
  • Good size(6)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Ferry Building(5)

Additional Information about Hotel Palomar San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel

Address: 12 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco > SoMa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
#7 Business Hotels in San Francisco
#9 Family Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Named one of the world's top 500 hotels by Travel + Leisure, the centrally located Hotel Palomar San Francisco offers a sophisticated urban sanctuary. This luxury boutique hotel occupies a beautiful historic building five floors above the bustling city streets. Showcasing the acclaimed Fifth Floor restaurant, the hotel is within easy walking distance of Union Square, Moscone Center, the Financial District, the thriving SOMA district and the best of San Francisco's theaters, shops and galleries. ... more   less 
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