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Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

2.5 star property

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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235 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
  • Independence Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Liberty Bell Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Hotel in Center City
Along with a health club, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and self parking. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection offers 36 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 44-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. This Victorian hotel also offers a health club, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 28 per night); reservations required
  • Self parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1856
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 28 per night (499 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Property Registration Number 215918

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Best Western Independence
Best Western Independence Park
Best Western Independence Park Hotel
Best Western Plus Independence
Best Western Plus Independence Park
Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel
Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel Philadelphia
Best Western Plus Independence Park Philadelphia
Independence Park Hotel
Philadelphia Best Western
Best Western Philadelphia

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cons: Took an hour and 30 minutes before I was able to get keys to my room, the parking pass they gave me did not work. Pros: the room was clean and comfy, the breakfast had good options, the area around it is very nice and convenient. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

We stayed two weeknights for part of a family sight-seeing trip. The hotel is in a great location for walking to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and some other historic spots—it is right across the street from the Museum of the American Revolution. The area felt safe and the building is just gorgeous. We didn’t love the parking situation in a garage a block and a half away. Our room was on the smaller side, but the crazy high ceilings made it feel much bigger. The beds were comfortable and the space was very clean. The water pressure was bad, but I guess that’s to be expected in an old building. The kids loved the free hot chocolate and cookies in the evenings and the liberty bell waffles in the mornings. The breakfast was otherwise pretty standard. Not a huge variety, but enough. Overall we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all historic sites!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Alton Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful team.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get around and check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Worst

Was given the wrong room based on what i booked online. Then when i spoke the front desk was then downgraded to a worse room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rober

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The PEOPLE are as awesome as the room!

We were met with AWESOME people from the call on the way in, to checking in with Craig and being seen by custodial Debbie. TOP NOTCH! The staff at breakfast was a trip, they had me laughing the whole time! We will DEFINTELY stay there again.... Oh, and the location is perfect too for the Old City..... But the PEOPLE will bring us back! Room was perfect too....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay with a Perfect Location!

Great Stay with a Perfect Location! We had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is unbeatable—within walking distance to nearly all of the national park, which made exploring super easy. Plus, there are plenty of great restaurants right on the street, so we never had to go far for a good meal. Breakfast being included was a huge bonus, and our kids especially loved the cookies and hot cocoa in the evenings! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our stay even more enjoyable. Our room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable for our family of four. We stayed in a king-size room with a sofa bed, and it provided plenty of space for everyone. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel in Old City

My anniversary is on Valentine's Day, which, this year was a long weekend with President's Day on Monday. The location of this hotel was perfect for a winter weekend trip to Philadelphia -- we loved being across from the American Revolutionary Museum, cookie hour, hot chocolate and warm inviting atmosphere at Independence Park Hotel. Great breakfast buffet with friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel close to all of the sights. Stag was friendly. Would repeat if in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff beginning with Craig provided a warm welcome. The other team members were always ready to engage in conversation and were helpful. The location is great and made it easy to walk and explore the Old City.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

It's my home away from home. I usually go there for business, but it is also perfect for finding a place where you watch the Eagles on a big screen with a crowd of well behaved fans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service and Great Location!

The staff was very courteous, hospitable and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy load in area to check in to property in front of the hotel and easy directions to reaching adjacent parking garage. It is a one time $28 parking fee but it is in and out privileges and worth it vs. finding parking on your own if you have a car. Quiet and comfy bed, a very charming Old City hotel in Philly. Exactly what we wanted! Walkable to everything and much cleaner and exciting vs. Center City.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very nice and convenient to I95. Parking 1 block away. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for Philadelphia. Parking was more affordable than many hotels but was 2 blocks away and did not like walking alone from garage at night. Room was small and bed was smaller than expected. But overall room was nice. Staff was incredibly nice. They have complimentary happy hour with yummy cookies. Weird thing is that if you are not out of your room by 12:15 pm, they charge you for the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesomw Stay

Excellent location with all major historical sites within a few blocks. Comfortable bed and breakfasr was sterling!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, and a fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025