Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

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BW Premier Collection
9.2 (1046 reviews)
235 Chestnut Street , Philadelphia , US
+1 215-922-4443

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy atmosphere
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value
Cons:
Small room size
Average breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.38
Rooms were clean and well-kept, no major complaints regarding this aspect.
Service
9.85
Friendly staff and efficient service were consistently highlighted across multiple reviews.
Location
9.89
Centrally located with easy access to major attractions, highly praised by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms were described as small but comfortable, with appealing historical charm.
Amenities
9.37
Amenities such as hot chocolate offerings and cozy lobby strongly appreciated.
Value for Money
8.33
Generally good value, though some reviews mentioned the room felt small for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Breakfast quality received mixed feedback; appreciated but with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stays and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:24

Property Description

Historic Charm and Prime Location
Built in 1856, the Independence Park Hotel, Premier Collection, is a historic gem nestled in Philadelphia's Historic District. Just steps away from iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, guests can immerse themselves in the city's rich history.

Delightful Amenities
Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast to start your day, indulge in free afternoon tea and snacks, and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The in-room MP3 compatible radios and cable TV ensure entertainment at your fingertips.

Exclusive Events and Nearby Attractions
Unwind at the free wine and cheese reception on Wednesday evenings. Explore the nearby Benjamin Franklin Court and National Constitution Center, all within walking distance from the hotel.

Book your stay at the Independence Park Hotel, Premier Collection, and experience the perfect blend of history and hospitality.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and a credit card upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note, the overnight parking fee includes unlimited entrance and exit.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PHL

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1046 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.38
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Darya • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • couple • ca
9
Great stay
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and amazing staff

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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WTemp • couple • us
10
Perfect location to enjoy the history and culinary side of Philadelphia.
Pros:

Wonderful property in a fantastic location. Just 25 minuets from the Airport and we were in the heart of so much to see and do. The hotel greeted us warmly and got us checked in early! Fantastic service all around. Walking distance to amazing dining options and so many museums. The room (507) was extremely quite. Bedding was comfortable and the bathroom well appointed. Plenty of closet space and storage for our 4 night visit. Housekeeping did a nice job daily. The bathroom was large and water pressure was great. The room may have been a little small by some standards but for a historic hotel in a historic area the room was comfortable and exceeded the value in my opinion. Breakfast daily was good and a great way to kick start the day. Would happily stay here again.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Luis • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • us
10
Good value.
Pros:

Clean. Good breakfast. Great location. Reasonable parking charges.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
A wonderful 4 day stay.
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly professional staff.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • couple • at
7
Gutes Hotel für einen Kurztrip
Pros:

Das Hotel hatte eine gute Lage, nicht weit von der Independence Hall, das Zimmer war etwas klein aber sauber. Es gab eine Karte mit der man sich in eine nicht weit entfernte Parkgarage stellen konnte was sehr praktisch war.

Cons:

Beim Personal fehlte es uns etwas an Herzlichkeit, nur der Herr beim Auschecken war super nett! Das Frühstück war ok, amerikanische Verhältnisse eben.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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McCabe • couple • us
8
It was adequate for a 1 night stay for a concert.
Pros:

I liked the price. The breakfast was a nice bonus

Cons:

Didn't like to walk to the parking garage. I'm glad it wasn't raining.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
S
scott • couple • us
8
Great value and perfect location
Pros:

Location was great and clean

Cons:

Bed too soft

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary Beth • couple • us
9
We really enjoyed our stay there.
Pros:

The upgraded room was very quiet and pleasant. We enjoyed the breakfast and
the wine and cheese night. The location was excellent.

Cons:

Not much. The elevator needed vacuuming?
Our check-in clerk didn't seem overwhelmingly
enthusiastic. But mostly, everyone was kind
and friendly.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
K
Kernell • couple • us
10
We had a wonderful time and the hotel and breakfast was great
Pros:

Very quaint and quiet

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Renato • couple • br
10
Ótima estadia em prédio histórico.
Pros:

Melhor localizado impossível. Quarto grande, cama confortável. Prédio histórico mas o quarto é moderno. Valeu a pena.

Cons:

Café da manhã simples, típico americano. Sem sabor. No entanto, ter café é raro, então não necessariamente é uma desvantagem. Depende do objetivo de cada um. Se é economizar no café, cumpre.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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nicole • family_with_children • us
9
It was awesome!!
Pros:

The hotel was cute and clean and fit perfectly well in the historic neighborhood. The lady who checked us in and out was very helpful and very nice. And it was in walking distance of so many things. The free breakfast was great too!

Cons:

I would have liked there to be a restaurant and bar in the hotel. And a fitness center inside the hotel.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • family_with_children • us
10
We had an amazing stay
Pros:

It was beautiful clean and so convenient to everything.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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colleentF1311UZ • Family
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

It was such a beautiful clean hotel in the middle of everywhere you need to be in wallkimg distance.

2026-08-15 • via Tripadvisor
B
Burns • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
4
Struttura centrale, pulita ma andrebbe rivista la questione umidità. Non è piacevole dormire con l’umidità addosso
Pros:

La centralità è la cortesia dello staff

Cons:

Stanze umide. La prima stanza che ci avevano dato aveva macchie di muffa sul soffitto ed un odore molto forte di muffa, la seconda non aveva la muffa ma era talmente umida che i vestiti appoggiati sulle sedie erano bagnati e comunque aveva un odore non piacevole al punto che ho dovuto mettere dei profumini sotto l’aria condizionata. Questo sicuramente ha influito sul nostro pernotto. Se si aprissero le finestre ci sarebbe un riciclo d’aria e la situazione sarebbe forse migliore.
Abbiamo pagato più di 300€ e non credo sia corretto

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Emir • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee