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The Independent Hotel

3 stars
1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5 14 reviews
Great hip spot in the middle of it all?

Vibrant clean and bright! Great spot with super helpful staff! We were here for a weekend and this... See full review

  • Bradrn
  • Mar 25, 2013
Wonderful experience!!

I really had a wonderful experience! The hotel has a cool vibe with wooden floors, lofted ceilings... See full review

  • RehabDoc
  • Dec 20, 2011
Historic Philadelphia hotel with free Wi-Fi
Standing in Philadelphia's Midtown Village and the performing arts district, the Independent Hotel provides guests with a world of comfort, personality, and style. An impressive lobby greets guests with a glittering crystal chandelier and 30-foot hand-painted mural. Elegance and sophistication are the defining elements found in the spacious rooms. The Independent Hotel décor invites guests to relax and unwind, while the surrounding area beckons with numerous dining options, entertainment and retail venues to enjoy.
3 Reasons To Stay:
  • Located in downtown Philadelphia in the heart of Midtown Village and the performing arts district
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Full-service business center with computers, printer, scanner, fax machine; meeting area; and free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel
Independent Hotel rooms
The room interiors of the Independent Hotel reflect its exterior architectural style that is reminiscent of historical Philadelphia and the colors give them a distinct personality and inviting warmth. The bathrooms are equally stylish and decorated with tin ceiling tiles. Many rooms at the Independent Hotel come with fireplaces, while others feature cathedral ceilings, exposed brick walls, French windows and loft bedrooms. Kitchenettes have microwaves and refrigerators. Hardwood floors are decorated with area rugs made from New Zealand wool.
Things to Do:
  • Academy of Music (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Avenue of the Arts (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Convention Center (1 mi/1.6 km)

The Independent Hotel Rooms

Standard
Description not provided
Standard
Queen Room - Hardwood floors with New Zealand Wool area rugs. Custom window treatments and Robert Allen custom bedding. The finest mattresses available. HDTV. Microwave oven and refrigerator.
Standard
Double Queen Room - Features hardwood floors with New Zealand Wool area rugs. Custom window treatments. Robert Allen custom bedding and the finest mattresses available. Serta Congressional. HDTV. Microwave and refrigerator.
Standard
Handicap Accessible - queen room features hardwood floors with New Zealand Wool area rugs. Window treatments. Robert Allen custom bedding. HDTV. Microwave oven and refrigerator.
Standard
Description not provided
Suite
Queen Loft Suite - Full size Murphy bed. Sitting and dining area with a fireplace. One and a half baths. Hardwood floors with New Zealand Wool area rugs. HDTV. Microwave and refrigerator.
Suite
King Suite - Hardwood floors with New Zealand Wool area rugs. Custom window treatments Robert Allen custom bedding. HDTV. Microwave oven and refrigerator. Also completed with a sitting area along with a working fireplace.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
24 hour security
Activities
Health club
Exercise gym
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Meal plan - continental
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Express checkout
Concierge desk
Laundry/Valet services
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Car rental desk
Copy service
Computer rental
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Accessible rooms
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Phone with speaker
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Heated guest rooms
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Outlet adapters
Turndown service
Cribs available
Fire place
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Shower
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

39.9479 -75.1618
Nearby airports
Philadelphia Intl Airport, (PHL), 9.00, MI, NE; Northeast Philadelphia Airport, (PNE), 14.00, MI, SW; Manchester Airport, (MHT), 1.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 0.2 mi
  • Walnut Street Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Masonic Temple: 0.4 mi
  • Rittenhouse Square: 0.5 mi
  • Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Libery Bell Center: 0.6 mi
  • Independence Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library: 0.7 mi
  • National Museum of American Jewish History: 0.7 mi
  • Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0.7 mi
  • National Constitution Center: 0.8 mi
  • Christ Church: 0.8 mi
  • Independence National Historical Park: 0.8 mi
  • Mutter Museum: 0.9 mi
  • The Franklin Institute: 0.9 mi
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 0.2 mi
  • Walnut Street Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Masonic Temple: 0.4 mi
  • Rittenhouse Square: 0.5 mi
  • Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Libery Bell Center: 0.6 mi
  • Independence Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library: 0.7 mi
  • National Museum of American Jewish History: 0.7 mi
  • Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0.7 mi
  • National Constitution Center: 0.8 mi
  • Christ Church: 0.8 mi
  • Independence National Historical Park: 0.8 mi
  • Mutter Museum: 0.9 mi
  • The Franklin Institute: 0.9 mi
  • Arden Theatre Company: 1 mi
  • The Barnes Foundation: 1 mi
  • Fireman's Hall: 1.1 mi
  • Rodin Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Eastern State Penitentiary: 1.5 mi
  • Penn Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art: 1.6 mi
  • University of Pennsylvania: 1.6 mi
  • Philadelphia Zoo: 2.6 mi
  • Citizens Bank Park: 2.9 mi
  • Veterans Stadium: 3.3 mi
  • Lincoln Financial Field: 3.3 mi
  • Please Touch Museum: 3.3 mi
  • Wells Fargo Center: 3.3 mi
  • Philadelphia Cruise Terminal: 4.4 mi
  • Morris Arboretum: 10.5 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (14)

Ratings and reviews for The Independent Hotel

Overall score

3.9 / 5
About the scores
14 out of 14
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Independent Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
DC
Jul 4, 2010

Excellent intimate upscale comfortable

Small boutique hotel in a great location. Well trained and motivated staff are friendly, informative and helpful. Decor is much nicer than my home, yet still comfortable. Maybe the price is slightly higher that a few other hotels in the area, but certainly not the most expensive. I think it's a bargain, for the service and comfort. Snacky breakfast delivered outside your door in the morning. My room would have been really great for a couple looking for romance!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Great fun nightclubs, bars and dining places within one or two blocks. Helpful hint, the 2010 Gayborhood guide shows this hotel on the wrong side of the street. GPS finds it easily. Hotel lets you park in front for a half hour while you check in & unload. Then park at the place the hotel recommends. It's very cheap for Philadelphia and has 'in & out' privileges.

Review of The Independent Hotel

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

jgskier
Cleveland. Oh
Jun 13, 2010

Independent Hotel Philadelphia, Pa

I have traveled for business and pleasure for over thirty years. I rank this hotel as one of the worst in which I have stayed. There have been worse, but I knew that checking in. This hotel billed itself as something special and we were hoping for that. Instead, the hotel is extremely noisy. The rooms, while nicely decorated lacked functional items such as night stands. The continental breakfast was below that of a economy hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of The Independent Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
Business
Shreveport, LA
May 27, 2010

Great Hotel

staff very friendly and helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Independent Hotel

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Anonymous
New York, NY
Sep 8, 2009

My fav new hotel in Philly!

This hotel was a really pleasant surprise. I had read some great reviews here and even then, it exceeded my expectations. The Independent is in a great location - close to restaurants, nightlife and shopping. The entrance is interesting - you walk through the door and have to take an elevator up to lobby. The good thing is after 10pm, you need a key to get into the entrance. The staff at the front desk were great - really friendly and helpful. They also have these wine and cheese receptions in the lobby for those who are interested. The rooms were amazing - spacious, modern, clean. Great bathrooms, with a double shower head, lots of towels and also spacious. I've been telling all my friends about it. Highly recommended!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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