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Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.
A modern hotel lobby with a central staircase, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden balusters, and a chandelier.
A historic building with large windows and a classic architectural style, featuring a sign for a restaurant and a barber shop.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$136 nightly
The current price is $156 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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235 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
  • Place, Independence National Historical Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty Bell Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, flanked by nightstands with lamps and a digital clock.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a lamp.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

A stay at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Philadelphia, within a 10-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pennsylvania Convention Center and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rittenhouse Square.

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of the American Revolution - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Independence Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Liberty Bell - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • 2nd St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oh Brother Philly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old City Beer Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection offers 36 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 44-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 28 per night); reservations required
  • Self parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1856
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 34.65
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 28 per night (499 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 34.65 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Property Registration Number 215918

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Best Western Independence
Best Western Independence Park
Best Western Independence Park Hotel
Best Western Plus Independence
Best Western Plus Independence Park
Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel
Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel Philadelphia
Best Western Plus Independence Park Philadelphia
Independence Park Hotel
Philadelphia Best Western
Best Western Philadelphia

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 748 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean and updated rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old hotel in a great location, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not ask for better locatiin, comfort and kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at the hotel, and both times were great! The staff was wonderful and the area the hotel is located in, right in the heart of Old City, is just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice, helpful, and very friendly. The hotel was really clean and the beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming building, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all if the historic sites. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historical building that was near everything in walking distance. Staff especially helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Clean hotel and rooms, breakfast was good! Amazing location minutes/walkable to all historic sites
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! The staff was super nice and friendly. The room was clean, modern and updated for a historic building. The atmosphere of the hotel was great in the lobby. Breakfast was very good! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great location, friendly staff, and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the Historic District.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a great location, a good breakfast and parking near by. You can walk to many places and there are great restaurants near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel located directly across from the Museum of the American revolution and a short walk to the historic square. Easy checking and complementary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is near the historical places we wanted to see. It is itself a registered national historic place. The staff were friendly and the room was clean. The buffet breakfast was good. It has an assigned free parking. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay when visiting historic Philadelphia. It's walking distance from everything! Friendly service and very helpful when roads are closed. We truly enjoyed our stay - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to many spots. Not noisy, low traffic. Free breakfast. Thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained hotel, the breakfast is pretty decent, staff is nice. Good location of you're looking to see the old city area of Philly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfasts, great location close to so many activities, friendly staff, easy parking arrangements, great value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026