Every Christmas Eve we stay in a suite at the Palomar for a little staycation. Arrogant Butcher is open Christmas Eve, right around the corner and a great choice for a special dinner. It is so nice to wake up to a beautiful view of the city from one of their high floor rooms.
As a member of the Kimpton Hotel family it pays to sign up for their Karma Rewards program only if you stay at hotels infrequently. Just for signing up you'll get Free WiFi and a Raid the Bar card which gives you up to $10 in free stuff from the in-room minibar. In addition, go on the Kimpton Facebook page and look for the "secret phrase" of the season. At Christmas it was "Feeling Toasty" which got us complimentary valet parking, saving us $32 bucks!! Add in the wine hour from 5-6 which gets you free wine in the lobby and you're all set.
The rooms are amazing, very sleek and modern. The beds are very comfortable. The sofa sectional could be a little more comfy, but what the heck. Overall we love The Palomar!
Now that you know all the secrets why would you stay anywhere else?