I have stayed at several hotels in the area including the Hyatt and the Intercontinental which are also nice places, but decided it would be better if I stayed with one property and made it my hotel of choice.    I chose the Kimpton not only because of the location, but also because they offer some very good internet specials from time to time if you are a member of the Kimpton “in touch” repeat guest program.

The Kimpton Palomar is a nice break from the normal “brass and glass”         4-star hotel.  The design could probably be described as an art deco style.  You have the feeling of staying in a small, high end European hotel.

Entrance to Kimpton Palomar Hotel in Los Angeles

 The staff is very friendly and helpful.  Each morning, there is a very nice coffee bar set up in the lobby.  There is also an ample supply of newspapers.  It is nice to sit in the small lobby, read the newspaper and have your cup of coffee. 

Kimpton Palomar Los Angeles Hotel Lobby

The hallway to the rooms at the Kimpton Palomar-Los Angeles

Inside of a double room at the Kimpton Palomar hotel, Los Angeles

 The rooms have a modern or art deco style.  Takes a little getting used to the first time you walk into one of their rooms.  But, it is a nice diversion from the “standard” hotel room.

The furniture in the room has a modern look to it. 

The modern furniture inside the rooms at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel

the entrance hallway to the elevators in the Kimpton Palomar Los Angeles

This is the hallway that leads from the restaurant to the main lobby in the Kimpton Palomar

If you want more than coffee, there is a great restaurant in the hotel.  Breakfast prices are decent and I like the varied menu.  Try the 3 cheese omelet or the yogurt/granola dish.  They also offer a good selection of organic teas.

So, if you want to stay at a place that is just a little different, but with an elegant flair, I highly recommend the Kimpton Palomar hotel on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles.   Kimpton has a number of other hotels in large cities across the U.S.  You can check out their web site here or just type in www.kimptonhotel.com

Steve Barrymore ssb11@prodigy.net

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