Los Angeles, CaliforniaWestwood Village
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills
Cinematic boutique tower
Westwood Village Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGCinematic boutique tower
The 19-story tower channels indie film backlots, pairing raw soundstage rigging and welded steel with relaxed Westside social spaces.
What it’s good at
Notable
Soundstage-inspired interiors center on a circular fireplace modeled after a camera lens.
Listed
A sunlit sixth-floor gym with Peloton bikes accompanies an enclosed courtyard swimming pool.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Inside, the lobby captivates with its indie film-inspired design, featuring a bold mix of wool and leather couches, smoked glass, and polished steel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Hammer Museum and Westwood Village shops are a short walk away, with the UCLA campus just to the north.
The rooms
Rooms take on a film noir aesthetic with black-and-white murals by Eddy De Leon and movie-screen drapery.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The ground-level pool sits in an enclosed courtyard, bordered by privacy mirrors and lounge chairs beside an outdoor fireplace.
The gym
The sixth-floor fitness center looks out over Westwood through floor-to-ceiling windows, stocked with cardio machines and free weights.
Double Take Bar & Lounge
The bar pours cocktails inspired by cult Los Angeles films, served across a concrete counter beside deep lounge seating.
At the table
The dining room serves California comfort dishes from breakfast to dinner beside corrugated metal walls under industrial lighting.
How it began
The tower was built in 1972 as a Holiday Inn, decades before Dawson Design Associates gave it an indie soundstage makeover.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.