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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 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
(3 reviews)
  • 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 the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

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
  • ‪National Mechanics - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Menagerie Coffee - ‬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.

Languages

English

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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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection to the airport?

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection is 11.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection on Aug 28, 2025 start from $131.19, 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 Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection.

Does Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection offer free breakfast?

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (4-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 28 per night.

Does Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection have a pool?

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection does not have a pool.

Does Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection to downtown Philadelphia?

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection is 1.1 mi away from Philadelphia.

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 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

camille

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My home away from home. Every one on the staff is friendly and helpful. Always a great place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vladimir, Austin

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, in addition to being conveniently located, provided a terrific night's sleep on a superb mattress, copious pillows and sound-proof windows. There are numerous interesting restaurants and historic sights within a 5-10 minute walk of the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice. They offered free breakfast and other complimentary snacks/drinks. The front desk people were very nice and helpful. The property was very convenient in location. Close to a lot of food and close enough to other things to do downtown. I felt safe enough in the area to walk at night to my destinations. The only problem I had was people being noisy around 4am. No idea if it was housekeeping or other guests. It sounded like someone was either using a hair dryer or a vacuum. But if it was a guest I can’t blame the hotel because that’s out of their control. I would stay again. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Pittsburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,clean, good price, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near plenty of restaurants and bars
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect choice for spring break with teens - near all historic sites and walkable to loads of food options. We lucked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Spring Lake Heights

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

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel and the staff. Everyone is very accommodating. Can't wait for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

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

Clean, comfortable, and historic!

This is a well maintained historic hotel in the heart of Old City, directly across the street from the Museum of the American Revolution and steps away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Lots of great restaurants are within walking distance too. However centrally located, our room was quiet-no noise from the street below. The hallways are narrow, as is typical of older hotels, but the room felt surprisingly spacious and some great period details made the decor memorable. Breakfast is served in the atrium downstairs. Standard fair but plenty of it and a friendly wait staff. Cookies served in the lobby every afternoon, along with the coffee and tea that are always available, provided a nice homey touch! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location for charming hotel.

The hotel was as described on the website. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable, quiet and had everything we needed. Breakfast offerings were good and plentiful. The hotel’s location was great and we walked to everything. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Value!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, would recommend to anyone visiting Philadelphia . Location of hotel was perfect - walkable to all Historic sites/ museums as well as easy access to I-95 and I-30/I-676. Secure Parking is offsite 5 minute walk. Excellent Staff- friendly and attentive to requests. Room- very clean. Daily Breakfast-included variety of drinks, pastries, breads, fruits, cereal,yogurt with toppings , waffle maker, and main entre was consistent daily. Great Breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Historic Philly

Beautiful old historic building. Lovely staff. Room was small but comfortable enough. Location was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiancheng

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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