The Independent, Philadelphia, Downtown

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The Independent	Average Price: $202 Check Rates

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1234 Locust Street

Philadelphia, 19103 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 3 of 57
Average review rating: 4.38

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (17) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (244)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Located at Locust and 13th just a few block from City Hall it is great for walking the downtown area.

"Great Hotel in Downtown Philadelphia " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2012 Vote

2. The location can't be beat: central to all interesting areas of downtown Philly, but quiet.

"Great little hotel in a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2009 Vote

3. It occupies a convenient, excellent location, within walking distance to just about everything downtown and a subway stop right outside.

"Attention to Detail Could Make a Difference " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2008 Vote

4. Remember this hotel is downtown which means there is 'action' on the street well into the night.

"Excellent value. Fantastic service. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

5. and free breakfast, all in the middle of historical downtown Philadelphia.

"Beautiful boutique hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/11/2011 Vote

6. Very close to all the historical attractions in downtown Philadelphia.

"Great Hotel in Philly! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/20/2011 Vote

7. I arrived at the Independent Hotel in downtown Philadelphia in evening.

"Pass on the Chain Hotels and Stay Here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/18/2010 Vote

8. The independent is not RIGHT downtown (it's actually in the art district) but everything is still within walking distance.

"Better than expected! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/8/2009 Vote

9. The hotel was located in the center of everything downtown.

"Prime Location and Attentive Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2009 Vote

10. For a $4-$6 cab fare, you can go to any of the main downtown attractions (Independence hall, south street, etc.).

"Expectations exceeded, will stay again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/25/2008 Vote