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Out of 177

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. We had a very easy walk (1-2 blocks west to Broad St) to get to the subway station, which got us to our concert and back with no issues.

"The Independent was amazing! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/19/2012 Vote

2. Did I report these issues to management? Not during my stay but in a follow-up Guest Survey.

"It was Okay, but Willing to Give 2nd Chance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

3. I had multiple issues with my room including:*Hairs on the bed that weren't mine.

"It was Okay, but Willing to Give 2nd Chance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

4. We arrived early and the staff had no issues checking us in, and helping find parking for out of state visitors.

"Weekend Get Away " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

5. Parking is a bit of an issue, there is a lot across the street that charges $25/day but there is another located about a block away down a sidestreet that is supposedly less (we did not find it until the next day when we were out exploring) - at that point we were talking about a savings of about $7, so we just decided to leave our car in the lot across from the hotel.

"Nice Hotel in a Major City " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2011 Vote

6. They were able to move us and upgrade us to a bigger room so it wasn't so bad except the following day the bathroom lights was having mechanical issue.

"Nice boutique hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/10/2011 Vote

7. We did enjoy our stay, and I think the issues we had with our room were unique to our room, and not exemplary of the entire hotel.

"The squeaky wheel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

8. And, if you do have issues at check in with your room being noted as 'out of service', take my advice and ask for a different room.

"The squeaky wheel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

9. Another issue was that the shower drained VERY slowly; after two minutes of use, you were standing in 4 inches for water.

"The squeaky wheel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

10. We had not needed the phone prior to then, and so it was not a big issue, but again, not what I would expect.

"The squeaky wheel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote