Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

N/A

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Yes, We chiefly buy recycled paper, recycled glass and sustainable wood products. When necessary to obtain plastic supplies, we only purchase recycled ones. We only offer certain items upon request to eliminate waste.

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

No

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

Yes

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Fitness centers is open with distancing. All rooms are quipped with yoga mats and 24-hour yoga programming is available on-demand. Partnering with FitBod for cell/tablet QR activated in-room, work outs focused on body weight strength training.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Yes, Surfaces are both cleaned then disinfected in intervals.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

No

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, All are cleaned in accordance with CDC guidelines at the highest permissible water setting for items.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Yes, Occupancy limits follow all current Philadelphia County guidelines.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.