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Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel near Pennsylvania Convention Center

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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

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)

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 (Shower Only)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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

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

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

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Philadelphia

Center City stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Center City hotel, you'll find Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Independence Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • 2nd St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old City Beer Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Menagerie Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪National Mechanics - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Victorian hotel near Pennsylvania Convention Center
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A health club, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1856
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property Registration Number 215918

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. 698 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location near independence hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendants, housekeeping staff, wait staff for breakfast were all polite, helpful, kind and friendly. Any question we had was answered quickly. We loved staying at the Independence Park Hotel and would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place. Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Colleyville

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

10/10 Excellent

dominique

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

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location in old town. Parking is easy and nearby. Breakfast is great. Smaller rooms, but very modern. Would do this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit

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

Brilliant Staff

Debbie and Gwen from hospitality were brilliant in courtesy and care of our room during our stay. The front desk staff were all informed, efficient and kind. The atrium staff handling the breakfast was so kind and on the spot for keeping tables clean and prepared for all the hotel guests. So, overall, the people at this hotel really make the experience a step above the others we stayed at in the area of Old City. Some of the building features are old, being a historic hotel, but no seeming fan presence in the room bathroom was easy to overlook with everything else being seemless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

martha

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I almost always stay at the independence park hotel. It's my home away from home and i love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge A

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqualine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel near historic Philly, easily walkable. Doesn’t have parking on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Great place to stay in Philadelphia. Parked our car for our stay and was able to walk to all the historical sites. Plenty of bus options if you would like to go to the center of town close to City Hall. Very clean and courteous staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Excelley
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a few issues with the front desk- you advertise cookies, and he did open a tin, and put them out, but at the cost, they definitely could have been better. Also the people working there, couldn’t answer any questions. They should be better versed in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a great experience. It is really a boutique hotel, with top service. The room was so comfortable and clean. It’s an historic site, but has been nicely renovated. And the breakfast was great. I would def stay here again. . The surrounding area makes it great to access some important landmarks in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

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

10/10 Excellent

camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hadas

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was too small. Kids couldn't sleep and complained it was too hot and not comfortable, Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kpelyn, Charlotte

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay very amazing staffs wonderful hotel Thank you so much to La’Rene she was so patient & understanding with me even though there was a miscommunication or understanding before my arrival for early check in but she handle it very well made sure I was taken care off and she did. Such a wonderful lady and very understanding. She made my stay lovable I will be returning again truly loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Worst hotel( I will say Motel)

1.Room sizes are very small ( 7 x 10ft). The space was less than any standard den size room. Barely fit the queen bed. It’s look like a confined space. 2. Hotel doesn’t have own car parking space and the nearest public car parking is 5 minutes away ( walk) from hotel. 3. The Breakfast served in old cheap reusables plastic plates ( with visible scratches ) in a tiny lobby area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very quiet, nicely restored property. Included breakfast had real plates and silverware. Loved the very high ceilings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025