My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hotel Palomar the night of July 4th since we were in DC for the holiday fireworks. I had stayed at a previous Kimpton Hotel in DC last year (Hotel Helix), so I wanted to try Hotel Palomar and it was near an area that would allow us to sightsee.

We checked in on Friday afternoon and were greeted at the front desk by name. I appreciated that personal touch. We headed up to our King room on the 4th floor, with a nice view of the hotel pool. Our room had a bit of an entryway and great lighting throughout. We had a nice 'reclining' chair, and a big screen tv and desk across from the giant bed. The mattress & bedclothes were wonderfully comfy and plush.

We love that almost every light fixture was on a dimmer switch - even those in the bathroom. This was a great touch that helped us to relax after a long day of walking & sightseeing.

We did attend the wine reception in the hotel lobby, which was very enjoyable. The vibe in the hotel was very friendly and sociable, but be aware that if the hotel is busy, there are not enough seats/standing room for everyone in the lobby. We ended up sitting on some of the steps by the doors just to fit. It wasn't uncomfortable - only a little full. Get there early if you want to sit on a chair or love seat.

The staff was very friendly overall, although there was one instance when we were not acknowledged very quickly at the front desk since staff were talking to each other about their own weekend plans. This did not deter from my overall opinion, however, since other staff made up for this disinterest.

Even after we checked out, we were able to leave our bags at the bell desk until we wanted them, and that is a much appreciated amenity in this city!

We also highly recommend the crepe restaurant across the street - Crepes a go-go! They have sweet & savory crepes, coffee, drinks & gelato. They stay open late and their counter staff was friendly also.

A great stay and a great holiday!

We stayed at the hotel over the July 4th weekend and couldn't ask for anything better. From the valet staff to the concierge, people were very friendly and willing to help out in any way they could. Our room was beautifully decorated with a very modern boutique feel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay at this hotel in the heart of Dupont Circle again on our next visit to our country's capital!

Stayed there for 4 nights while my husband was on a business trip. We had our room changed 3 times. The first, they put us in a real dark dungeon, on the bottom floor in a handicap room accessible room. It was so dark I fell over a chair while the bellman was there. The second room was on the conference level and you could here people coming in and out of the conference rooms, talking.... it was nuts. The 3rd room was fine. It had a veiw of the parking lot, btu I got the piece and quite I neede. The happy hour was great every day at 5.00. It gave us something to look forward to after a long day of being a tourista. Great location. Lots of places to eat and get food delivered. We ate at the hotel restaurant twice. Once for dinner, and then b'fast. B'fast was a waste of money. But t he dinner was actually nice. You would think you were in L.A. the staff there are a bit of a snob...a lot of them.

We loved the Palomar. We booked a room on Hotwire for our family and weren't sure just how kid friendly this place would be. When we checked in, they came around the desk and opened a box full of goodies and let the kids pick something out. Then they gave us a coupon to call room service and have cookies and milk sent up from room service. The kids loved the hotel. The lobby was always full of energy and great tunes. (Don't miss the wine and beer every night in the lobby.) The room was very clean and spacious. I actually felt like I could go barefoot on the plush carpet. The decor was great and the beds were very comfy. We actually extended our stay for an extra night.

The location was excellent. There are excellent restaurants right across the street for breakfast or dinner, the metro was just a short walk and it was in a great neighborhood. I never felt uncomfortable. We were able to find parking within a block or two each day.

Staying here was the cherry on top of a great vacation!