Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$153
$133 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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235 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
  • Place, Independence National Historical Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty Bell Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Plush Top Mattress, Walk in Shower, Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Queen Sofabed, Street View, Work Desk, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Street View, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Walk in Shower, Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, 50 Inch Hdtv, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2

Premium 1 Queen Bed And Sofabed Room Mini Fridge Coffee Tea Maker Safe Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Sofabed, Mini Fridge, Work Desk, Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Queen Sofabed, Street View, Mini Fridge, Work Desk

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Plush Top Mattress, Walk In Shower, Coffee And Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Communication Assistance, Street View, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Shower Only

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

With a stay at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania Convention Center and Liberty Bell Center. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Xfinity Mobile Arena and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rittenhouse Square.

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of the American Revolution - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Independence Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oh Brother Philly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection offers 36 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 44-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

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 self 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1856
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 34.65
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 28 per night (499 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 34.65 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)
Property Registration Number 215918

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Close to reasonably priced dinning option and historical landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, really really great location and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suqin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was helpful and friendly. Free cookies and warm cider was a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn, Saylorsburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was good except the parking they over charged me $50 was supposed to be $28 and never sent or gave me a receipt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Telelash

The hotel and room were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and cool historical building. In walking distance to list of the tourist spots and near many great small businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Independence Park Hotel was great. The hotel was clean, the room was clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I don't have a single criticism and would recommend it to anyone visiting the historic district.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
SO conveniently located, room was clean and staff was helpful and very friendly! Will stay here again when we visit Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff is very welcoming and helpful. Room was very well designed and clean. Offerings at breakfast were very good. We had a very restful and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well maintained and updated historic property in the heart of historic attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, though small rooms, but still plenty spacious for a space in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mouli, Dorchester

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice 1 night stay. Easy check-in/out process. Clean room. Great location. Would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025