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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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arrival (3) desk (2) friendly (2) hotel (5) informative (2) lobby (2) need (2) reception (4) room (4) staff (8) tremendous (2) walking (3) warm (2) well (2)

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1. As you walk in, there is nothing welcoming you as a guest to the hotel upstairs.

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

2. The staff were gracious and welcoming.

"Perfect hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

3. Instead of the customary welcome you get at most hotels, she seemed to be just some random person hanging out there in a polo and sloppy sweater, and did little more than say, 'Hey' as we walked past.

"A cool look, but the shower was gross and the area seemed sketchy. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/7/2011 Vote

4. The staff are very accomodating and welcoming.

"Surprise... a great place to say in downtown Philly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote

5. The staff was friendly and welcoming whenever we came back to the hotel with candy for our daughter.

"Friendly staff. Great location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2011 Vote

6. The staff was very responsive to our needs and very welcoming.

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

7. The reception desk and staff did a tremendous job of making us feel welcome and special.

"Perfect romantic overnight " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2011 Vote

8. The staff welcomed us warmly and gave us all the useful information on restaurants, places to see and things to do.

"Great place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2011 Vote

9. When we arrived, the girl at the front desk was not very welcoming.

"Great location but ?. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/27/2011 Vote

10. Thank you to The Independent for making us feel so welcome.

"Best hotel stay I've ever had. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/11/2011 Vote