Nice place for stay-cation in LA, but watch the overnight parking fee.
I love the Kimpton properties, a fan of every single one i visit. I love the fact that they love pets (so much so they hi-light them with a sign at the door announcing their visit!), have a wine reception every night at 5pm (most I have visited honor a cocktail for non-wine drinkers, this property however does not), and give the InTouch members a 10 bucks raid the mini bar voucher (the red velvet choc bars are to die for!). The Westwood Palomar didnt get 5 stars from me on this trip for a couple of reasons...the first being that they wouldnt give a cocktail voucher for this non-wine drinking person (they have a bar that has cocktail service). In other cities such as Portland and San Fran I have been offered these vouchers and accepted gratefully. The second I have a huge issue with is the 35.00 overnight parking fee. The price has gone up since I was last there and the response from Matt the desk agent gave was that it was in keeping with the area's other rates. My reply was "Be an example. Don't be a follower." I took a set amount of cash with me for the evening and by paying this crazy parking fee I didnt get to enjoy the restaurant. They're parking is on-site in the basement. There should be no reason for an increase. Even parking off-site over night in San Fran was cheaper! Come on Kimpton. Your chain is better than this. Other than those 2 issues i do recommend this hotel. It's very clean and modern, the art exhibit they house is awesome and it's pet friendly.