The Kimpton Palomar is our "go-to" hotel for downtown Phoenix. Being an IHG Member with a Diamond Elite status, they have always provided me the perks that go along with it, including being upgrade to a suite (when available), welcome treats, as well as a "raid-the-bar" credit, breakfast or points. They also have two restaurants on the property: Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails (book a month in advance for that one - see our video review under our dining section below) and Eden - their rooftop, outdoor restaurant. Both are great options, though Eden has beautiful views of the pool and of the Phoenix landscape! Finally, they are VERY dog-friendly with free treats and water in the lobby (you also get a polaroid picture of them), as well as bedding and other amenities. TIP: Valet your car - they park it in the secure garage that they share with the apartment complex next door. My suite overview can be found on my YouTube Channel. read more

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I want to give the Kimpton its own review; separate from the Blue Hound and the Eden, because the hotel itself absolutely deserves it. I arrived at noon on a Friday after driving in from Las Vegas, and Dylan at the front desk set the tone immediately. Before I could even ask, he let me know there were no suite upgrades available but offered me a King Premium and got me checked in on the spot. As a solo traveler who had just made that drive, being able to walk straight to a room and crash was everything. He took a few minutes to catch me up on what had changed since my last stay; the breakfast situation being the highlight of that conversation, which turned out to be... relevant. The next morning, after a rough experience at breakfast, I mentioned something at the front desk and Donna, the front-end manager, stepped in immediately, not defensively, but genuinely wanting to understand what happened and make it right. That kind of accountability is rare. Saturday night brought a similar hiccup at the bar, and Sayan handled it the same way: professionally, without hesitation. The room was exactly what I've come to expect from Kimpton, clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. But the real story here is the staff outside the restaurant. Dylan, Donna, Sayan, these are hospitality professionals who actually care, and it shows. The hotel itself earns every star. read more

This hotel is located in downtown Phoenix. I attended an affair here. I can't speak for the rooms. I can however tell you that staff are great here. They are personable, helpful and kind. The room and area we used were spacious with tables and chairs to accommodate the crowd. Servers were busy with food replacement. Drink servers kept on top of those needing a beverage. The restaurant will validate for 2 free hours of parking. Parking is conveniently located to the hotel. If you prefer, there is also a parking lot across the street. read more

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I greatly enjoyed the friendly attitude and exceptional service of Jose at the pool bar! The music was very laid back and despite the families enjoying the pool. The music was just right, excellent service, and great drink. A very enjoyable stay! read more

Kimpton Palomar Hotel Phoenix Cityscape - Jose tending to other guests as I relaxed in the shade next to a speaker enjoying the afternoon! - Hotels Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

You can't beat the hospitality here - it's more than just a stay; it's an experience. Paired with a prime downtown Phoenix location, it's hard to top. read more

I've stayed here several times since it opened, and this most recent visit absolutely reminded me why I keep coming back. I was celebrating a milestone birthday and hoped for a special experience -- and this stay exceeded every expectation. After booking, I reached out through the "talk to us" email and immediately connected with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants team member Donna. She matched my excitement right away and genuinely cared about making my birthday celebration memorable. Her thoughtful touches, warm communication, and generosity turned a great stay into a truly exceptional one. That level of personal hospitality is rare and deeply appreciated. The suites here are fantastic -- spacious, updated, and incredibly comfortable. I've previously stayed in the Presidential Suite and this time enjoyed the Arena Suite. The floor-to-ceiling windows are stunning, with beautiful mountain views plus amazing sunrises and sunsets. The decor feels modern yet inviting, with cozy nooks perfect for relaxing. The soaking tubs are always a highlight for me, and the double bathrooms make the space feel extra luxurious. Loved this suite. The location is another huge plus -- convenient to the airport, downtown, arenas, events, and major highways. Parking is refreshingly easy for the city, with both valet and self-park options. Conrad at valet was especially kind and professional, and Jessica at the front desk was friendly, welcoming, and informative -- both made a great impression. Amenities here really elevate the stay too. The outdoor pool is a great place to relax, and having the poolside bar Eden makes it feel like a mini getaway without leaving the hotel. Having Bluehound inside the hotel is another bonus -- great cocktails, good food, and a lively atmosphere (I'd just love to see a few more vegan options). The only small drawback is that the windows could definitely use better soundproofing. Being in a lively downtown area means you may hear nightlife, sirens, or general city noise. It didn't ruin my stay at all, but improved windows would easily make this place flawless. Overall, this visit was truly five-star from start to finish. When this property is at its best, it's exceptional -- and this stay absolutely was. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

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Solid pet friendly hotel in a central location, no pet fees. However, no pet relief area. There is a dog park 2 blocks down (about 8 minute walk) with grass. Also some gravel areas nearby but just be careful of broken glass and dog poop. The city streets aren't the cleanest. Hotel was clean and quiet. Self park is $30 ish with in and out privileges. Note that if you ask for late check out, you'll end up paying extra because they don't give you extra time for self parking. read more

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My go to hotel if I am ever traveling to PHX Arena for a WNBa game. Cannot beat location. Central to everything downtown and right across the arena. The staff is always friendly and efficient. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Options to eat/drink at the hotel with good food and beverages. They also have a happy hour with a complimentary beverage. Pool is decent size and half of it gets in the shade if it's too hot. There are some cabana style seats that are first come first serve. We did need parking one time and decided to self park. I don't think we found the easiest way to get to the garage, but that's on us. We ended up walking around the corner instead of asking for directions. read more

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What a beautiful lobby and bar they have. I came to this hotel because I had a yelp event at the Blue Hound. This hotel is in a great location! I love that it's close to great restaurants, the light rail and mortgage matchup center! I'd love to stay here sometime after a game or concert! read more

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I recently attended PMI Global Summit and the Palomor Kimpton was one of the preferred hotels. Excellant downtown Phoenix Location across from where the Suns play and walking distance to the Convention. Center. Restaurant and bar on site as well as many others nearby. ~ 15 min from airport Great service, friendly staff and extremly clean. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will consider other Kimptons in the future read more

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We booked our hotel stay here with Amex hotel collections which allowed us to really enjoy the perks of the hotel. We spent a 4 day staycation here and enjoyed our stay. The rooms are spacious and the bathroom was so nice!! We got to enjoy the pool and the gym (complimentary passes to EOS). The best part about the hotel is their location was perfect. The Sun's arena is literally foot steps away. You literally don't have to worry about food because there's so many good food and bar options within walking distance. I'd definitely recommend this hotel. read more

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We had a little staycation here and were very impressed. The guys at the front desk were really nice and gave us a free room upgrade and $30 dinner credit because our room wasn't quite ready when we showed up for check in. All of the staff was nice and accommodating. We really enjoyed the pool area and the giant bathtub in the suite. read more

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Dylan the front desk person was fantastic, I was tired from traveling and he was patient with my requests. I didnt know where to park initially so circled the block and its down cityscape and get the ticket and trade it with Dylan to get a car tag. The Blue Hound restaurant was nice one of the guys reminded me of Diplo. The gym across the courtyard is on 2 and easy to use with the pass and has snacks for sale. Theres shops and a breakfast place out there too. The pool and cabinas are on the 3rd floor. The room itself was nice and clean. read more

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We had a FANTASTIC time and couldn't have asked for a more convenient location!! With a less than 5 minute walk to Phx Arena it was perfect for our show, we couldn't have parked closer! The team at the Palomar went above and beyond to make our staycation so relaxing and memorable! Dylan and Angelica at the front desk were so wonderful! We used the password we found out about through TikTok when checking in and Dylan surprised us with a wonderful welcome package to enjoy in our beautiful suite! The room was lovely!! Clean and well decorated, with a HUGE in shower bathtub we took advantage of the next morning. The room was perfect! The staff even accommodated our request to be located near our friends staying there the same evening with an advance call to the Kimpton a few weeks before our stay. Although we didn't use the pool the other amenities were so convenient. I love that they offer bicycles for exploring the area, fruit infused water stations and a coffee setup in the morning that offered iced coffee and a variety of creamer options including oat milk. Hands down the best customer service experience we've received at a hotel, the onsite staff as well as the customer service person I spoke with a few weeks prior to our stay were top notch and provided an experience worth every dollar spent! We can't wait to come back! Thanks team! read more

Best pet amenities and policies ever -- we always try to stay at a Kimpton if there's one on our route. They even give you an info card for dog friendly restaurants and activities + best paths for a walk. If you forget something, chances are they gottt you! Huge list of items you can get from the front desk if you're in a pinch. We were in a Deluxe King room which had a great, spacious couch for our big fella. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable (as with all their properties we've visited) and the rooms are always clean + well stocked + always have fun little amenity or decor touches. Love you, Kimpton! read more

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Stayed one night at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix for an event downtown, and it was a fantastic experience! From the moment we walked in, the hotel had an amazing scent that set a welcoming tone. Our king room on the north end had great views of downtown Phoenix, making the stay even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was Eden, the rooftop bar on the 3rd floor--stunning city views, delicious cocktails, and a great atmosphere. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails at the bar downstairs also had fantastic drinks and a great vibe. A unique perk of this hotel is the free happy hour from 5-6 PM with complimentary flatbread and wine--such a nice touch! Plus, the location is perfect, within walking distance of some of the best spots Phoenix has to offer. Would definitely stay here again! read more

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Great hotel!! Morden, clean, reasonably priced, & convenient. No need to look at any other hotel when I'm looking to stay in Phoenix. read more

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Paid for day passes to the pool. The bar service at the pool is practically none existent. Horrible bar staff! Had to ask for a server multiple times but still nobody came. Had to ask a manager, who told his staff we needed a server and showed them who we were so they knew. Still never got a server. We even tried to stop a waitress so ask if she could take our order to which she replied, "I'm off right now but I'll have someone come get your order". She then proceed to still serve and work for 30 minutes and still nobody came to serve us. I would understand if the pool was busy but it was NOT. I'm very disappointed as I had seen some great reviews but the reality of this place fell very short. Unfortunately, my first experience was bad enough to make me never want to come back. read more

Love this hotel! It is located at a prime downtown location with so much accessibility to restaurants, supermarkets, transportation, and the nearby convention center. The check-in and check-out process went seamlessly. I genuinely appreciate the front desk representative who went over all the details of my benefits for the stay. He made sure everything was accurate. The room was very nice as well. Clean, well stocked, and everything worked. The room appeared modern and the view can't be beat. I would have liked to had tried the dinner at the hotel restaurant but they had a private events going on and looked super busy. I was able to get breakfast there and it was solid. Overall, great experience. I'll certainly keep the Kimpton Palomar in mind next time I visit Phoenix. read more

Well, I stay here every year on my way to Santa Fe opera. The rooms are super nice and the staff for the most part are fantastic and helpful. Both Dillan and Daniel made my stay especially nice with great suggestions and kind service! IHG should be proud to have these two l! Yay read more

Kimpton Palomar Hotel Phoenix Cityscape - Lovely bathroom in the king suite. Lovely rooms. - Hotels Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Beautiful hotel- great location. Upstairs pool bar service was abysmal. Purchased a day room and wanted to enjoy the bar area. Was ignored at the bar for over 15 min as everyone around me was served - upon tracking a server down, I asked if I should order from the bar and he curtly said "yup". Finally got bartender's attention, ordered an overpriced salad $20+ $16 to add grilled salmon. Salmon was delicious- salad swimming limply in dressing. Side of fries and sorbet only appeared after server was nudged. She kindly removed them from my bill but the experience was v disappointing for a high end hotel. Pool and bar had great vibes but staff cared more about folding napkins and talking to each other than providing great service. read more

The hotel was beautiful but this particular Kimpton had a few misses, but also quite a few good things too. The lobby and 2nd floor area where they served coffee and evening wine/cocktails was excellent. There were plenty of options for eating/drinking close by too. It was also convenient to the arena and Chase Field where I caught a baseball game. The pillows were the absolute WORST pillows I have ever had at any hotel, and I've stayed in some dumps! It was terrible. Stacking 2 kind of helped but I had to switch pillows multiple times throughout the night and didn't get a good nights sleep. I've been at Super 8 hotels with better pillows! For Shame, Kimpton! The electrical outlets by the bed (in the lamp) were convenient, but they were loose AF. Trying to keep my charger plugged in was difficult. I ended up charging most of my stuff at the desk area (which worked fine), but sucked for alarm time (who wants to walk across the room to snooze the alarm). Also, my mini bar wasn't full when I checked. It was unlocked. I took pics and the front desk just texted me to ask how the room was. I let them know and sent the pics. I told them I'd let them know what I took to eat/drink. The staff handled that situation wonderfully so I didn't have to pay for the missing items, however, I shouldn't have had to worry about it to begin with. Also, the one item I would have wanted (Peanut M&Ms) was missing. Grrrrrr. The staff is what kept this from being a 1 (maybe 2) star review. They were super friendly and accommodating during the stay. There wasn't much they could do about the plugs, but the rest was handled great. I forgot to ask for new pillows, so that's more on me. read more

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This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are big and spacious. The location is perfect. If you are attending any downtown events, there's lots of restaurants around it and within the premises. I really like that they give you a pass to EOS fitness center. The pool area is nice as well and the staff from Chechin housekeeping bartenders were all great. I would definitely stay again here. read more

The Kimpton has become my go to place when I'm in the Cityscape area. The rooms are comfortable and the facilities and staff are always nice. Sometimes it's a little pricey for what you get, but you can't beat the convenience of their location! read more

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Kimpton Palomar Hotel was hands down one of the nicest affordable hotels I have stayed in the Phoenix Downtown area and it is within walking distance from all major sports arenas and restaurants. Another cool thing is that they offer free bike rental for those who want to explore downtown and the surrounding area. I'm definitely going to stay here again the next time I am in Phoenix! read more

Stylish hotel with a great downtown location and friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable, but some areas feel dated and the noise from the city can be noticeable. Good for a short stay, but not exceptional for the price. read more

I have never stayed here but the Phoenix Mercury always uses the ballroom at this hotel for our X-Factor annual "kickoff the season" party. The hotel is spotless, the staff is accommodating and the elevators are cool. The audio and visual displays are a bit challenging but they always work...LOL!! I believe the food is catered it is always good although the variety is a bit average. If I ever plan on having a staycation destination this hotel will be on my short list. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!! read more

I enjoyed my stay there. The hotel was stylish and clean. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The location was great!

We had a great time at this hotel! Staff was wonderful - so friendly and very accommodating. The room was great - I loved the shower/bath and the bed was comfortable. The rooftop pool is a nice area to relax at. They have a lot of great amenities that the front desk took the time to tell us about in case we didn't know what was available to us. read more

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My stay at the Kempton and downtown Phoenix for two nights has been phenomenal. Everyone is so friendly, working care, and I cannot get over all of the awesome amenities that this hotel has to offer. The rooms are clean, the hallways, the rooms next door and the floor above was quiet during our stay. I can't tell you how many bad nights sleep I've had at hotels because of noisy neighbors.. I was thrilled to sleep well while staying at the Kimpton! If you want a little bit of fresh greenery in your room, they will bring a plant to your room for you, they have yoga mats, and every single room And will come let you borrow a yoga DVD so you can do yoga in your room privately. They have bikes that you can borrow so you can go explore the city, there's a social hour at night, offering free wine and alcohol with small bites, and even a coffee and tea social hour in the morning. Over the years, I have stayed at nearly all of the hotels in downtown Phoenix, and I must say this has been the best experience that I've had. We will be staying here going forward for our downtown Phoenix staycations. read more

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I enjoy the Kimpton brand of IHG hotels so was looking forward to it when I found out we were staying here for a corporate trip. This location is centrally located to a lot of eateries and shops within walking distance and only a 10-15 minute Uber drive from the Phoenix airport! There is a CVS within 5 minutes if you want to get snacks, water, etc. without paying an arm and a leg at the hotel. The hotel itself is nice and modern looking, and they offer rotating things on the 2nd floor - coffee and tea in the morning, and wine & hors d'oeuvres at 5pm. The room was clean and spacious, and the shower pressure felt awesome. They don't have a gym in the hotel itself, but all guests have full access to EOS gym which is right outside their double doors on the 2nd floor and right next to the hotel (you don't even have to cross the street). This is a full on gym better than any hotel gym. I didn't get a chance to use it, but all you need to do is bring your key card and sign in on a paper log to get access to the gym. Great boutique hotel in the heart of Phoenix! read more

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This hotel so worth every star. Hospitality was to the nines. I received daily text to ask if I had any questions or needed anything. Daily infused water stations on 1 & 2 floor. Daily social hour...I was very happy they had soda for non alcoholic options. Daily was a coffee bar so I could grab a drink on my way out. The pool and DJ were excellent, loved the Saturday Dj. My view was a parking lot but the proximity to the baseball field or basketball games and amazing restaurants was perfect. I used the fitness center and it was easy and amazing. Would absolutely recommend and stay here again. Love the hospitality. read more

Kimpton Palomar Hotel Phoenix Cityscape - The pool...love the vibes - Hotels Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

How have I never left a review for one of my favorite hotels downtown? I have stayed at this hotel for the past seven years on my birthday and I have not left a review? I always have a great time. The service is incredible. Customer service is incredible. Everyone is on top of their game! I feel like the atmosphere is great for the downtown vibe. I have stayed at several hotels surrounding this one specifically, and none of them compare to Kimpton! The main reason we stay here every Christmas is because around my birthday on December 13 I like to be right next to the Christmas tree overlooking CityScape from my hotel room at the Kimpton! I am pretty sure I have left a review quite a couple reviews but they're not showing up under their account so maybe they're old or they got renewed I am not sure but I know I have left reviews for this great hotel. So today I guess I will do a photo dump of every year we've come here. I think I still have them all because it's so much fun and it's my favorite hotel for Christmas because I can see the Christmas tree from my hotel room every night and I love it it's my favorite for my birthday month.! read more

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I love this hotel and everything that goes along with it. The local restaurants, the atmosphere, and the rooftop bar/lounge. The servers are attentive, the drinks are great, and the food is good enough for what you need with a stiff cocktail. All in all, this is a beautiful location to bring out of town guests or go for a date night. Try it out at night. Shoot at the bar. People watch. It's quite nice. See you there! read more

I love this spot very cozy Food is amazing seating is good too Great atmosphere you will not be disappointed read more

Very comfortable stay! Their social hour and coffee bar are great. RJ at the front went above and beyond for us. We will certainly be back. read more

I cannot say enough nice things about this hotel. It was literally right across the street from the concert we were going to, so you couldn't beat the convenience. It is surrounded by plenty of restaurants and bars which is great. The room and hotel itself is clean and super nice especially for how reasonably priced it is. We took advantage of the rooftop pool, although it is small, it is a vibe! The hotel also had complimentary wine tasting and bikes to ride around! Next time im in AZ, I will definitely stay here again! read more

Kind of pedestrian. For the money I think there were more interesting hotels I could have stayed at. But I didn't know that until I got to Phoenix. (Even though I had tried to research on Yelp and other sites before I booked.) The staff were great. read more

11-23-22/11-26-22 In my experience I favor Kimpton hotels lately. They are a chain but smaller and part boutique. It is a winning combination. We successfully stayed at one on Savannah so we booked here. The rate was incredibly low. The reasoning must be as it is in Downtown but Thanksgiving so no one in town for a game or business. The only confusion was where to get in or park unfortunately the directions got us into a parking garage that had us walking a bit with suitcases in the cold. I truly rather valet. Once inside the front desk was wonderful. Even texted to ask if we needed anything which is a nice touch. I should have investigated further as the next morning we searched a coffee shop in Downtown when we could have just stayed here. You live and learn. The complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby was terrific and special. My husband has a morning ritual so it is many cups until we get going. Therefore gave me time to go to the market in walking distance for those last minute items for Thanksgiving dinner. When we got back that night we valeted the rest of our stay. The room was modern in decor and very comfortable. I would gladly stay here next time we come to Phoenix to see my In Law's. read more

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A hotel can be so difficult to rate when it comes to how different aspects meld into the final product? Are the amenities correct for the needs of the hotel? Is it a boutique, casual, or business hotel? Are the rooms meant to be for romance or for travel? The Kimpton has done a great job of balancing things in a way where no matter what kind of traveler you are you can enjoy the many amenities and traits it has to offer. So I thought let's break down the hotel based on what's great, the challenges you face staying here, and the ugly. Challenges Let's start off with this because when traveling you want all the hard parts to be taken care of first. Most of this is outside the Kimpton's control. Currently downtown Phoenix is going through massive construction meaning lots of roads are closed, being worked on, or both. The noise can be alarming at times in the lower levels and if you're a light sleeper. Luckily most rooms are great at dampening the sounds but it can be an issue. Though lots of great restaurants are around the area if you are looking for something more casual or even fast food you're going to need to travel miles away from where you're staying to hit a McDonald's. If you have a car this isn't an issue but if you don't it definitely becomes one, especially with how expensive ride sharing is now with gas prices. Speaking of cars, it can be confusing on knowing where to park. The building itself is shared with a CityScape property of private apartments. I believe the higher levels past the 10th floor are all apartments. Because of this it can be confusing where to park. Luckily the parking structure entrance is right after the street side entrance of the hotel on Jefferson. When you park you just want to make sure you get the ticket from the dispenser and when you check in the front desk will give you a sticker that'll validate your parking so you can go in and out without costing you. Great Amenities When you walk into the property you feel like you're in an upscale hotel. The furniture is bright and modern, the decor sleek and shiny. The second floor makes up an active lobby area where unique chandeliers, open booths for groups to sit, the in house restaurant (Blue Hound Kitchen) is located here, and tea & fruit infused water is open for the taking. Sometimes there is also a pop-up art studio with goods and wares for sale on this floor. On the third floor is a great pool that is only 4 ft deep at the middle but long and wide for many people to relax. It's definitely more a pool to socialize and enjoy the views of the downtown area than any exercise. What I found to be a gem of a combo was utilizing the free gym pass to Eos Fitness (located in the building across the hotel on the second floor area) and relaxing in the pool after a vigorous workout. Stylish Rooms I found the rooms to be a mix between contemporary modern and stylized throwback. The bed side tables are a dark wood with golden hued lamps with branches as the body. The table on the side hangs short of the ceiling and illuminates with a warm yellow glow. Leather wraps around the giant king size bed along with the large lounge sofa just in front of the cityscape views coming from the window. The shower is modern although strange that it doesn't have a door to enclose the space. The sink is wide and porcelain white. Plus there is a small fridge located underneath the large 55" TV above the dresser. It's a room you can do work in but also relax. Overall I would say whether coming in for a short stay for business or a longer one for a getaway this hotel has a styling that is impressive and takes you away from the noise of the city around it. Both comfortable and slightly posh it leaves an impression that'll stay with you long after you leave. Maximize the amenities given here, enjoy the room, and if you have a car, escape away from the blistering heat of the downtown area when out and about. read more

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