Phoenix, ArizonaDowntown Phoenix
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
Southwestern modernist tower
Downtown Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGSouthwestern modernist tower
The hotel brings sleek desert modernism to central Phoenix, with an open-air pool terrace overlooking the downtown skyline.
“The handsome wood-sided walls and posh details made me feel like I had walked into my imaginary rich uncle’s salon.”
What it’s good at
Listed
CityScape towers frame views toward the South Mountains in revitalized downtown Phoenix.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The interior style is surprisingly chic, an authentically Southwestern sort of modernism that conveys a strong sense of place without ever lapsing into desert kitsch.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The downtown location places dining and nightlife directly outside, built across the footprint of historic Patriots Square Park.
The rooms
Warm clay textures and leather accents fill the rooms, and large windows look toward the South Mountains.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool on the third floor is lined with draped cabanas, fringed umbrellas, and pastel chaises.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Floor-to-ceiling windows look onto downtown streets, and the kitchen serves New American plates alongside craft cocktails.
Eden Rooftop Bar
Terrazzo tables and fire pits overlook the skyline, with Mediterranean dishes and craft cocktails served out on the terrace.
At the table
The lobby serves morning coffee and hosted evening wine pours, and tables on the terrace host open-air dining.
How it began
Excavations for the tower uncovered subterranean bank vaults, 1940s bowling lanes, and foundations from the 1887 Hotel Luhrs.
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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.