For style-savvy travellers looking to experience Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square retail scene, Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Philadelphia now offers the inside scoop on shopping, with the launch of its 'Shop Like a Local' Guide, available on the hotel's website. 

To provide the insider's perspective on the best hyper-local shopping, Hotel Palomar tapped local lifestyle expert Ian Michael Crumm. Crumm is a successful blogger deemed “Philly's sweetest fashionista” by Philadelphia magazine and a contributing columnist to Racked Philly, EDGE, Philly.com and the Details network. The looks featured in the Guide were styled by Crumm and shot on-site at the Palomar, utilising the hotel's sophisticated lines and chic interior as the perfect style inspiration and fashionable setting. 

“Travellers choose Kimpton hotels across the country for our local know-how and our emphasis on giving top-notch recommendations for experiencing true local flavour. The first edition of our 'Shop Like A Local' Guide takes that concept and puts a fashion-forward spin on it. We take it one step further than simply recommending where to go; we've identified the must-have items at each of these retailers.  And, the best part, all of these shops and storefronts are within a ten mile radius of the hotel, making each retail destination an easy go-to for leisure shopping or stocking up on necessities.” said James Adamson, General Manager of Hotel Palomar Philadelphia.

Hotel Palomar's 'Shop Like a Local' Guide features 12 categories that recommend hyper-local independent boutiques and retailers for guests to shop men's and women's accessories and beauty services and products. For guests looking for high-fashion designs right off the runway, Crumm suggests Joan Shepp as the 'Most Coveted Designer Attire for Guys and Gals'  for a number of labels such as Vivian Westwood and 3.1 Phillip Lim. For those looking for 'Premiere Jewels', LAGOS's flagship store, located at the corner of 18th and Walnut Streets, sparkles with diamonds and jewels of all shapes and sizes. Finally for the 'Sexiest Spot for Something More Comfortable,' Hope Chest, is a romantic's best friend offering sexy styles in silk and lace.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

To view the full 'Shop Like A Local' Guide, visit http://www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com/philadelphia-hotel/local-shopping.html. To learn more about Hotel Palomar or show off recent purchases, follow Hotel Palomar on Twitter and Instagram at @KimptoninPHL #PalomarPhilly.

Images: Left to Right: LAGOS for “Premier Jewels to Match Your Sparkling Personality,” Joan Shepp for “Most Coveted Designer Attire for Guys and Gals,” and Hope Chest for “Sexiest Spot for 'Something More Comfortable'” (Photos by Chris Fascenelli).

ABOUT HOTEL PALOMAR PHILADELPHIA

Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, part of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, is rated one of the top five trendiest hotels in the country by TripAdvisor. Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is one of two LEED Gold Certified hotels in Philadelphia; the other being Kimpton's Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. Located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, the Palomar serves as a unique luxury boutique with 230 guestrooms and suites, 6,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space, a superb restaurant and onsite fitness center. Hotel Palomar is located at 117 S. 17th Street. For more information, please visit www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com and “Like” Hotel Palomar Philadelphia on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HotelPalomar.Philadelphia.

ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants in the United States and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to America. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travellers feel genuinely cared for while away from home through thoughtful perks and amenities, distinctive design that tells a story and inspires a sense of fun at each hotel and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local. Kimpton also leads the hospitality industry in eco-friendly practices that span all hotels and restaurants, and is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a Fortune magazine “Best Place to Work” four times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates 60 hotels and nearly 70 restaurants, bars and lounges in 26 cities. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com and www.KimptonRestaurants.com.

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