Photos: Room Number 1702, Spa King Suite

As you know, TripKick currently features the Los Angeles Area, however the Palomar is a newcomer to the LA hotel scene, and we’re excited to show you what it’s all about.

The Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel, is located in Westwood, just minutes from UCLA, Beverly Hills and beyond.  This central west side location allows guests easy access to some of LA’s best spots.  The Palomar boasts sophisticated LA style throughout, from lobby design to guest room appointments.  The Palmoar summoned the help of famed designer Cheryl Rowley, and she’s done a wonderful job of transforming this property into something refined yet fun.

The accommodations are well designed, albeit a bit small.  That being said, the overall room design and decor give the impression that the room is adequately sized.  Guest bathrooms are well appointed, and standard guest rooms feature shower/bathtub combinations, while King Spa Suites offer oversized bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs.  We recommend reserving a “Vista Guest Rooms” which on a clear day offers views of the Pacific Ocean and West Los Angeles.  Standard Guest rooms on the opposite side of the building overlook Wilshire Boulevard, and although adequately insulated from noise, provide a less desirable view.

All in all, The Palomar is a wonderful new addition to the Los Angeles Hotel Scene, and one we think you’ll enjoy for any occassion.

We want to give a BIG THANKS to the New York Times for noticing us.  They wrote a great article that appeared in the Sunday Travel Section and online, it touched on the very problem TripKick solves.

They note that TripKick is the only website that “offers room-by-room guides for hotels.”

Yup, we’re growing fast!  17 cities and counting, with Dallas and New Orleans coming this month.

Remember Travelers, we want to Hear from you.  Make sure to post your Room Reviews on the “Your Experience Tab” and if you have a great Travel Story that you want us to share be sure to Email Travel@tripkick.com.

Attraction:   The Getty Center

Melrose Ave.

Food:           Taste on Melrose Ave.

Newsroom Café on Robertson Blvd.

Thillist.com: Unbeatable Source to know what’s “IN” before everyone else.  Be sure check in with Thrillist before you travel to LA to find “the” new restaurant or the best place to buy the perfect T-Shirt.  They have other Cities that they cover, but like us, they are growing and they will be adding more cities in the near future.

Highlight the Answers to See Them:

1. How many times has Los Angeles hosted the Olympic Games?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

Answer: B. TWICE, the 1932 and 1984 Summer Games (The only city in the world to host it twice and the only 2 profitable Olympic Games in history)

2. True or False: None of the palm trees in Los Angeles are indigenous to the city.
Answer: True, Palm Trees in Los Angeles were planted to beautify the city in preparation for the 1932 Olympic Games.

3. Los Angeles is known for Entertainment, but guess what, that’s not the city’s #1 Industry - what is?

A) Aerospace

B) Agriculture

C) Fashion

D) Manufacturing

E) Tourism

Answer: D. Manufacturing, LA is the largest manufacturing center in the US.

4. How many major movie studios are located within Hollywood?

A) 1

B) 3

C) 4

D) None

Answer: A. Only Paramount Studios is located in Hollywood; the rest have moved to neighboring cities.

5. Fill in the Blank: Although LA is known for its beaches, Griffith Park is a huge tourist attraction and is the (Largest, 2nd Largest, 3rd Largest) city run park in the country.

Answer: Largest