Planning a visit to downtown Phoenix? Summer 2012 saw the opening of a new player in the hotel scene, the stylish Palomar Phoenix, a 10-floor boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. The Hotel Palomar Phoenix is a Kimpton brand hotel, a boutique chain known for its sleek design, chic locales and hip clientele.

Now Phoenix gets a taste of the Kimpton magic with the arrival of the Palomar, which features 242 guest rooms including 16 studio suites, 12 deluxe studio suites, a 3,200-square-foot ballroom and over 15,000 square feet of meeting space.

The Palomar in downtown Phoenix provides a stylish refuge in the heart of the city — Photo courtesy of Hotel Palomar Phoenix - A Kimpton Hotel

Guest rooms are designed to be tasteful and chic, with rich neutral tones offering a calming refuge from the city. Gray beaded wallpaper, espresso brown seating, stainless steel fixtures and splashes of colorful decor provide a clean, minimalist appeal that invites guests to unwind. The one-bedroom suites include a separate sitting room, and each bathroom has a Fuji soak tub for deep relaxation.