Kimpton Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills

10740 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Los Angeles County, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Overview

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills is an upscale, contemporary 4-star hotel on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles (10740 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024). It’s positioned in Westwood/Beverly Hills-adjacent Los Angeles County and is commonly chosen for UCLA-area stays. The property is known for a chic, colorful design approach and a full-service hotel setup (dining, recreation, and work-oriented facilities).

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are contemporary with hip, colorful decor and include flat-screen TVs, work desks, minibars, and iPod docks. Wi‑Fi is available. Suites add separate living rooms and are noted for panoramic Los Angeles views, and in-room spa services are offered for an additional fee.

Dining & Drinks

On-site dining centers on a vibrant restaurant serving a seasonal menu alongside cocktails. Guests also mention options spanning breakfast and dinner service, plus bar service and a coffee shop. The hotel also hosts evening wine receptions.

Amenities & Recreation

Recreation includes an outdoor heated pool with a patio and fireplace, plus a fitness center. The hotel offers loaner bikes and provides event space alongside a business center. Pets are welcome, which is a defining feature for many guests.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is about a 7-minute walk from the Hammer Museum (587 m away) and is also within reach of major LA attractions including The Getty (3,809 m), LACMA (7,216 m), and Santa Monica State Beach (7,923 m) and Santa Monica Pier (8,080 m). For classic Hollywood sightseeing, it’s within driving distance of the Hollywood Walk of Fame (10,948 m), TCL Chinese Theatre (10,026 m), Hollywood Bowl (10,742 m), Universal Studios Hollywood (11,533 m), and Griffith Observatory (14,183 m).

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want a stylish, full-service base near UCLA and Westwood, with walkable access to the Hammer Museum and straightforward drives to Santa Monica and major LA museums. It also works well for guests who value on-site dining, a heated outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Pet owners may especially appreciate the pet-welcoming policy, while guests with severe animal allergies should confirm their options before booking.

Travel tips

Plan for driving or rideshare for most attractions beyond Westwood; while the Hammer Museum is walkable, destinations like Santa Monica Pier and LACMA are several miles away. Some guests report limited walkable shops/restaurants immediately around the hotel, so consider planning meals on-site (restaurant/bar/coffee shop) or heading to nearby hubs. If you have animal allergies, contact the hotel in advance to discuss room placement and what can (and cannot) be guaranteed due to the pet policy.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the hotel as a strong UCLA/Westwood-area base, with positive mentions of the overall stay experience and convenience for trips tied to UCLA. On-site food and drink are a recurring theme, including restaurant meals, bar service, and coffee options. Some feedback points to drawbacks around the immediate surroundings feeling less walkable for shops and restaurants. A notable negative theme involves the pet-friendly policy and concerns from at least one guest with severe animal allergies, alongside complaints about staff response and parking cost discrepancies.

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