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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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. There were beautiful hard wood floors, lovely area rug.

"Lovely and Convenient " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. There was a tv on both floors as well as a small fridge, microwave and keurig coffee machine (with several kcups for both coffee AND tea, which is hardly ever available elsewhere) on the bottom floor.

"Perfect and affordable for our family of 6! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

3. hardly any channels would come through.

"Delightfully Unexpected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2012 Vote

4. They offer a few 5-star amenities that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

"Best kept secret in Philadelphia " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2012 Vote

5. 2 blocks from the hard Rock Cafe (small, decent food, very friendly) and close to Independence Park.

"Only stayed one night, but we will be back for more.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2011 Vote

6. The location is hard to beat, making it easy to walk to lots of things to do in Philly.

"Absolutely adorable! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/10/2011 Vote

7. it was so quiet it was hard to believe we were in the city.

"Hidden Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/1/2011 Vote

8. They were nice enough, but the basics of the building is making it hard.

"It coulda been a contenda! avoid in hot weather, avoid the 2nd floor. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2010 Vote

9. We had a rather large group, all loved the place and said they would return; pretty hard to accomplish.

"Unique Boutique Hotel - Great Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2010 Vote

10. He turned out to be knowledgeable and helpful, however he had a hard time keeping his eyes off the television across the lobby during the check in process.

"Needs a little more attention to detail, but the price was appropriate. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/16/2009 Vote