The Independent, Philadelphia, Smell

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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. Close to everything, lovely staff, hallways that smelled of fresh flowers.

"Wonderful Stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2012 Vote

2. Because the first floor space borders a bar? the entry kinda smells like beer which is not cute.

"Interesting Hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2010 Vote

3. The other issue was the smell in the halls, really musty.

"The Independent is a gem in the heart of downtown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/28/2010 Vote

4. -whoever delivered the breakfast basket was wearing WAY too much cologne which resulted in our room smelling very strongly like a guy we don't know.

"there are definite pros and definite cons here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/14/2009 Vote

5. Toiletries were provided, and smelled nice.

"Cute boutique hotel with good location in Philadelphia " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/31/2009 Vote