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Best Western Independence Park Hotel: Traveler Reviews

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4 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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#13 of 84 hotels in Philadelphia
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 36
  • Address: 235 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Traditional Inn with old world charm & ambience, housed in a Victorian building dating from 1856. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Allowed No Restaurant Room Service No Swimming Pool
Check Rates: $228 Avg. Price
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“Loved the location”

Best Western Independence Park Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Saint Louis, Missouri
Jun 18, 2008

We only had 1 1/2 days to visit Philadlephia and wanted a hotel near the downtown historic area. The location was great with easy access to the nearby sites, restaurants and the visitors center. It was very handy to be able to walk to everything with several great restaurants around.

Our room was fairly cramped with a King bed, perhaps choosing 2 double beds might have been a bigger room. Although the high ceilings and the large bathroom helped. We were hardly in the room other than to sleep.

The make-your-own waffles for breakfast is kind of fun. There was also a selection of pastries and breads along with various drink options. If you're into having a hearty breakfast, you may be disappointed, but it was perfect for my wife and I.

The staff was fantastic and offered plenty of advice on what to see and do.

If you have a car, parking is in a garage down the street and off 2nd street. At the time parking was $17 per day.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Locataion and staff
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
morgey's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 09, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com
“loved the Best Western Independence Park”

Best Western Independence Park Hotel

5 of 5 stars
glasgow scotland
Jun 1, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

would not hesitate staying here again. Staff most pleasant and helpful. Location perfect for everything. Agree with all the good things mentioned in previous reviews. This place is not a secret anymore!!!!! can also recommend La Scala italian restaurant about 10 mins walk away on Chestnut st at 7th st. Food wonderful very reasonably priced and lovely staff. Tell them Susan and Eddy sent you!!!!!!!! Overall a great holiday.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — very comfortable in every way
    • Disliked — nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
selliott's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 22, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com
“Mavelous Hotel Experience!”

Best Western Independence Park Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 25, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Thanks to all the TripAdvisor.com positive reviews, we stayed at the Best Western Independence Park Hotel!

Everything you guys said was oh so true! Great service, spacious & clean room (Hey! I need lots of room for so many cosmetics--so the roominess ROCKED!))

Perfect location in Historic Philadelphia! While I was going to conference meetings, my husband had a blast touring all of the historic landmarks. He's still telling me Ben Franklin stories!

Also perfect location for all sorts of restaurants and taverns within walking distance.

Nice breakfast, as well as tea & splendid cookies in the afternoon.

This hotel was a bit pricier than the conference hotels (closer to the Convention Center), but honestly, the historic charm and great service was worth it!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Fantastic room--clean & roomy!
    • Disliked — Just a tad too pricey on two of the four nights.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RebelTraveler07's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 07, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com
“great location”

Best Western Independence Park Hotel

4 of 5 stars
kansas city
Jan 2, 2008

My family and I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. The rooms
are average and they could be cleaner (couldn't every hotel
bathroom be cleaner?) but, the room was big enough,
clean enough and the staff more than made up anything else.
The front desk staff was very helpful. The location is within
walking distance of almost everything, and we have an 8yr
old - we walked everywhere. I would stay here again.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
theflyingmom's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Traveled with: Family with young children
Member since: July 21, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $228 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com
“This is a Great Place”

Best Western Independence Park Hotel

Oct 26, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

I loved this place. From the time I called to make my reservation, I couldn't wait to stay in this Hotel. When I called it was a little after midnight and I spoked with Latanya. She was very helpful on how I could get tickets to see the liberty bell. She also made me a dinner reservation at Buddakan ( after I tryed to make them myself and couldn't get one) she did. The food was great. When I checked in I was greeted by Chris and was wonderful. Give me many things to do and see. And I too did everything he said to do.
With the two of them working at this hotel I would come back again if I'm in town just because they're the most helpful people in a city that you know about. But don't really know where and what too do.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MsSmithMaryland's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 26, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $228 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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