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The Times Loves Hotel Palomar Westwood as Much as We Do

Where: 10740 Wilshire Boulevard [map], Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90024

July 21, 2008 at 4:45 PM | 1 Comment

When we checked out Hotel Palomar back in May we loved that Kimpton opted for a true opening with introductory rates, as opposed to a soft launch with rooms at full price. Turns out, we and The New York Times have this in common.

Such transparency makes it easier to endure the inevitable growing pains of a new hotel, the Times says, making any guest feel "appreciated and eager to return."

Like us, Times scribe Fred A. Bernstein loved Hotel Palomar's "jazzy décor" and its triumphant dishes at Boulevard 16. "Picture a W hotel, with lower prices and a sense of humor," Bernstein sums up. [Ed note: Oooh, burn!]

He also helpfully points out a few things we didn't know about Hotel Palomar: The hotel offers parking discounts for hybrid vehicles and free coffee and tea in the morning and wine, olives and nuts in the afternoon.

Just be sure to book a room by October if you want to secure the opening rate of $229.