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Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - A Kimpton Hotel

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117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA

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Tie the Knot at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

Now that you’ve made a promise to each other, we at Hotel Palomar want to make our own promise to give you the wedding event of your dreams. Petite Style Ballroom Accommodates: 100 Guests for a Plated Reception 150 Guests for a Cocktail Style Reception only Start with a whimsical outdoor garden ceremony defined by a sculpture fountain located just steps away in the John F. Collins Park or exchange vows in front of 100 of your closest friends and family members in our stunning, recently redesigned spaces. Our 24th and 25th floor venues, most with breathtaking views will (quite literally) elevate any wedding-related celebration, from intimate engagement parties to the post-wedding brunch and everything in between. And the venue is just the beginning—our team can’t wait to help you plan, personalize and perfect the details of your special day.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 100
Settings
Ballroom, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning

Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - A Kimpton Hotel Reviews

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Reviewed On 3/17/2022 by Teresa S
My daughter was recently married in Philadelphia and over 85% of the guest were from out of town. I worked with the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia to secure a block of rooms as well as banquet facilities for both a Welcome Reception and a ...
Farewell Brunch for over 9 months. I am a very demanding customer, but Erin and Savannah always treated me with respect. They were quick to respond to my multiple emails and phone calls over those months and always quickly corrected any discrepancies that may have occurred. Guest stays and activities spanned 4 days. The entire hotel staff from the doorman to the wait staff were very accommodating, polite, and cheerful. We provided welcome bags for our guests, and they were efficiently delivered to each guest’s room. The presidential suite was perfect for the bridal party events throughout the weekend. I can’t say enough to relay how every staff member at the hotel made everyone’s stay pleasant and enjoyable. The wedding venue was at the horticultural center, so I contracted party buses to transport the guest. The coordination to get large buses on 17th street loaded and unloaded seemed effortless. Also, the hotel is centrally located to tourist spots and great restaurants so it was a perfect spot for the guest during their down time. I would highly recommend this hotel not only for wedding booking for also for short stays in town.
Reviewed On 4/26/2022 by Erika M
First let me say, the staff was amazing!! I received multiple calls from my guests wanting to know where we got the staff from because they were so amazing. Special thanks to Erin who helped us organize and plan everything, she responded to que...
stions quickly and gave sound advice when needed. Our event came out more perfect than i could have ever imagined…a night i will never forget
Reviewed On 11/06/2021 by Kristin L
Erin was so helpful and accommodating to my family and friends. She was my right hand woman helping me reduce the stress of planning a wedding. Venue was beautiful and perfect for our wedding.
Reviewed On 3/12/2020 by Rachel B
My husband and I just had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar on 2-29-20. After nearly giving up on having the wedding of our dreams due to our smaller budget and particular venue accommodation requirements, my mom s...
tumbled upon the Palomar through this site! We reached out via email, and Erin, our lovely coordinator, got back to us almost immediately. When we expressed our budget and concerns, Erin really listened, and then offered and explained to us the wedding packages the Palomar offers. They have several packages that offer “all inclusive” features such as 2-3 course meals, coffee and tea stations, open bar and sodas, and other necessary items (chairs, tables, linens, flatware and barware). These packages were exactly what we were looking for to stick around our budget, and to top everything off, the fee per person includes service fees/gratuity. Erin was totally transparent with every conversation we had, which is SO refreshing in the wedding industry – there were no hidden costs which was very much appreciated. She was there to answer all of my questions (I probably had sent her about a hundred emails) and accommodated us when needed. Not only was Erin fantastic, but so was the entire staff and crew that took care of us on our actual wedding night! They were nothing short of professional and kind, offering some of the best customer service I’ve ever seen. They were quick and polite, making the night so much fun for us and our guests. My husband and I utilized two floors for our wedding – the 25th floor for our ceremony and reception, and the 24th floor for cocktail hour. They staff did an incredible job setting up and decorating the spaces for us, making it even more beautiful than I had originally envisioned. While we were all enjoying cocktail hour on the 24th floor, they quickly flipped the ceremony space with our reception setup/décor, which turned out amazing! I really can’t praise them enough. As far as the space itself goes, it is the perfect blend of Rittenhouse bougie with eclectic art deco style. The ballroom on the 25th floor (indoor ceremony and reception space) has been recently remodeled, and features soft gray tones with amazing chandeliers that line the center of the room. You also get an incredible (almost 360 degrees) view of center city with all the super cool skyscrapers and lights. It’s so elegant but also really modern and fun, offering crazy nighttime views! The 24th floor is equally as cool, but with a more funky vibe. It definitely has that art deco, eclectic feel that much of the hotel has. We were able to use all three rooms on this floor that was perfect for us to mix and mingle with our guests before heading upstairs for dinner and dancing. I could write a lot more, but all-in-all, the Kimpton Hotel Palomar is a beautiful venue with amazing accommodations and offerings. You really can’t go wrong by booking through them. 10/10 would recommend this hotel!!!
Reviewed On 4/24/2019 by Bianca M
We had our hotel block here and stayed in their presidential suite the whole weekend also. The rooms rates were not bad considering we were in Rittenhouse and the rooms were fantastic. The staff is super friendly and provided everything we need...
ed plus more. They had extra stools and mirrors for us the morning of and since we filled up most of our block they added in mimosas and beers for the wedding party as well as 10% off our brunch we had the next day at Square 1682.
Reviewed On 1/16/2017 by Meghan R
I just had my elopement ceremony here over the weekend and it was absolutely perfect. We had 30 family and friends come to the ceremony and then had a small reception after. It was all part of a package that they offered and they took care of e...
very detail. Amanda, who was helped us with the entire process and she was so helpful and nice throughout it all. It was a wonderful and I would recommend highly this venue.
Reviewed On 1/13/2016 by Don K
Stunning Hotel - cool design and art. Centrally located in Philadelphia. However, the SERVICE and working with the Director Catering was fantastic. They looked after our every need, wonderful personalized service and great attention to detail. ...
We also stayed at the hotel with a number of our guests - everyone loved it and we were all well looked after.
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Knottie89416169
Fabulous venue for our wedding! Unique boutique hotel and perfect for a wedding reception for 80 people. The service is excellent, food amazing and overall a perfect venue! Highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Tom W
We booked out wedding here for October 2015 for around 40 guests. The planner (Erin Ketterer) was so helpful and attentive. She would follow up with emails and phone calls very quickly. We booked our wedding in the Cret and Wright rooms. We als...
o had use of the library for photos. Food tasting was very helpful to sample the dishes, and the dishes were super tasty. We were able to make suggestions about things we didn't really love and they changed them for us. It was a great event space, and the use of their event space lights was a great money saver.
Reviewed On 1/01/2014 by Brett K
My husband and I (we are a gay couple) got married in Center City, and Hotel Palomar was so easy to work with for our hotel block for our out of town guests. Kevin, the sales person who coordinated everything, was excellent and responded to all...
e-mails very rapidly! Our guests loved the hotel, its boutique feel, and the staff's very attentive attention to details. My husband and I spent our wedding night in one of the hotel suites, which was gorgeous. The hotel restaurant, Square 1682, was also very accommodating. Joan from Square 1682 was so helpful and easy to work with for our wedding weekend. She helped us organize a brunch in the restaurant the day after the wedding and she reserved space for us in the bar for late-night after the wedding. All in all, Hotel Palomar is a beautiful hotel with a really great staff that treated us very well!
Reviewed On 1/15/2013 by Nicole H
The Palomar was a great spot for us and our guests. their service is attentive, everyone LOVED the wine hour and the fact that they are pet friendly was huge for us and our animal loving guests. We had a suite so I could get ready there and we ...
could have guests over for brunch which worked out perfectly. The bathroom was HUGE, great for getting ready in and also for my new husband and I to enjoy some time in the giant spa jacuzzi when everyone left. The bedroom also had a big full length mirror which was essential. The only downside was that I paid $2/room to have gift bags delivered and they didn't do it until I had called numerous times. They ended up bringing them after people checked in as opposed to them being there waiting.
Reviewed On 8/19/2011 by Ariana Z
A really wonderful venue. Staff were extremely helpful and worked with us. Jim and Jessica were especially accommodating. Would definitely recommend to other couples.
Reviewed On 6/07/2011 by Cristin A

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117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA(609) 774-1648
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Known for her attention to detail, focus on design as well as resourcefulness, clients rely on Erin Schwamb for their own unique vision. Her process starts with getting to know each client and his or her personal aesthetic to create authentic and custom experiences. She listens to understand who you are and what matters to you most. Erin leaves no stone unturned, no detail untended to and no possibility unexplored. With over 20 years’ experience she has heard it all, and since no question is too small, we’ve decided to flip the table and ask her a few questions about herself.

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