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11th

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. coffee shop, restaurant, news stand.

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

2. On my most recent stay (new Year's Eve), I arrived in my room only to have a complimentary split of champagne waiting for me.

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

3. While I often stay at many of the more well-known hotels in center city, (Sofitel, Palomar, and the Double Tree) to name a few, The Independent has become my NEW FAVORITE.

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

4. You can tell the hotel is newly renovated so it's clean.

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

5. Some old reviews complained about noise from a club downstairs, but a new resaurant is under construction on the ground floor, so the club seems to be gone.

"The great reviews are deserved " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2011 Vote

6. When we returned from dinner there was a new radio in the room and it worked perfectly.

"Hidden Gem of a Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2011 Vote

7. We particularly enjoyed the new Jewish History Museum and The Magic Garden is a mosaic sensation.

"Central, comfortable, informative " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/14/2011 Vote

8. new to the city, front desk staff offered great recommendations for tours (don't miss Urban Adventures Society Hill Historic and South Phillly Food Tours) and galleries.

"Small, unique hotel serves breakfast in a basket, even wine & cheese! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2011 Vote

9. as well as the up and coming new cafes of midtown village.

"What a wonderful place.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/28/2010 Vote

10. The new room was nice tho a little dark.

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