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The Independence

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Western Oregon University

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Photo gallery for The Independence

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a car parked in front, and a sign reading "The Independence A Trace Hotel".
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bicycle.
An outdoor patio with seating, string lights, and a fire feature.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR, 97351
  • Place, Independence Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Heritage Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe King with Shower only)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.

Deluxe Room (Deluxe King with Shower only)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Willamette King Executive Suite - Riv)

A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Willamette King Executive Suite - Riv)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Deluxe King with River view balcony -)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, a window with a view, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Deluxe King with River view balcony -)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (ADA Deluxe King with balcony-shower o)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, a window with a view, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Room (ADA Deluxe King with balcony-shower o)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower only)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, River View (Master Suite with Riverview Balcony a)

A balcony with a view of a lake, surrounded by trees, and featuring two chairs.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, River View (Master Suite with Riverview Balcony a)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Osprey Executive King Suite with Rive)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, a window with a view, and artwork on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Osprey Executive King Suite with Rive)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Osprey ADA Exec King Suite with River)

A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Osprey ADA Exec King Suite with River)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Deluxe 2 Queen - Riverview with Showe)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Deluxe 2 Queen - Riverview with Showe)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Eola-Amity King Suite Riverview wrap )

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, a window with a view, and artwork on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Eola-Amity King Suite Riverview wrap )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower Only)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall art pieces and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower Only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View (Van Duzer King Suite - with Parkview )

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, a window with a view, and artwork on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View (Van Duzer King Suite - with Parkview )

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen with Tub/Shower combo)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen with Tub/Shower combo)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Corner Jr. Suite with 2 Queen Beds)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV. There are large windows with a view of trees.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Corner Jr. Suite with 2 Queen Beds)

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

About the area

Independence

On river.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Western Oregon University and 9 miles (15 km) of Eola Hills Wine Cellars. Salem Hospital and Left Coast Cellars are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Independence Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Independence Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mountain Fir Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Inspriation Garden - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 22 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonny’s Coffee And Plants - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Independence

3-star hotel near Western Oregon University
The Independence offers its guests a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Independence. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Independence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Independence offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Independence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Independence Hotel
The Independence Independence
The Independence Hotel Independence

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Independence to the airport?

The Independence is 11.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Independence?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Independence on Oct 28, 2026 start from CA $216, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Independence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Independence.

Does The Independence offer free breakfast?

The Independence offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Independence?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Independence?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Independence?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Independence have a pool?

The Independence does not have a pool.

Does The Independence have a restaurant?

The Independence is home to Territory, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does The Independence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Independence to downtown Independence?

The Independence is 0.2 mi away from Independence.

The Independence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 840 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great neighborhood and close to food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a great time when I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was VERY clean, food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and an amazing time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel right on the river
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a great location for exploring and walking around the historic district and river. Restaurant on site was excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great town. Fantastic location right on the Willamette River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Clean room, friendly staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a perfect location along the river and walking distance into town. The hotel was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect getaway, with friendly and helpful staff and a beautiful river view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is great. We really enjoy staying at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place i will stay in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property and the staff was very professional and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at The Independence!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta staff, clean room, great breakfast, good walking path.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome location, friendly staff, great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, hotel and surrounding area was wonderful and safe! Breakfast is also really yummy. Overall wonderful stay and I will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful with a view of the river. Check in was fast and easy! Continental breakfast was so good with freshly made Belgium waffles, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit etc!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Great home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room in a great location. The only downside was the rooftop bar was closed for a private event.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026