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Best Western Independence Park Hotel

235 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Best Western Independence Park Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 99 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $116
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Highly Recommended
Based on 99 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Philly for a vacation." source Orbitz

    "He provided reliable referrals for meals, helped me to sort out transportation (even printed out rail/subway maps and schedules), and overall provided superior hospitable service that was far better than any other hotel experience I have had." source Travelocity

    "It’s not new and the rooms are a bit small, but wow - it’s a great place to stay." source Expedia

    "Will stay there again." source Travelocity

    "But, overall, a very pleasant experience." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Our 1st room (on 3rd floor) was clean,but had a very out dated mattress and very old mis-matched furniture about ready to fall apart." source Hotels.com

    "I took my son to Philly a couple weeks ago and stayed here- yes it is in an older building and the room was smallish, but it is very clean and well maintained." source Expedia

    "The entire hotel was rather dark and dingy, but clean." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The hotel is within easy walking distance of all historical sights, restaurants and shopping." source Hotels.com

    "It was a nice room located close to everything." source Priceline

    "It's a mid-sized hotel in the center of the historic district--you absolutely can't beat the location." source Travelocity

    "It is in walking distance to everything in the area." source Expedia

    "This hotel is in a beautiful area of Philadelphia." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Excellent stay - seemed a little pricey though at least free internet and a good breakfast was included in the price." source Priceline

    "well worth the price." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Small, but comfortable room." source Hotels.com

More information on Best Western Independence Park Hotel

Situated near all major attractions, this historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hotel offers boutique style rooms and personalized customer service for an affordable price. Located within walking distance of many of Philadelphia's historic attractions is the Best Western Independence Park Hotel, a historic hotel. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this southern Pennsylvania hotel features 36 well-appointed boutique guest rooms, each offering cable satellite television and wireless high-speed Internet access. Start the day off with a complimentary European style continental breakfast, featuring "Create your own Waffles" before taking advantage of the array of other hotel amenities such as a business center, glass atrium and meeting/banquet facilities accommodating up to 60 guests. The Best Western Independence Park Hotel is a 100% non-smoking hotel. Less than one mile from the hotel, guests can visit historic attractions such as Betsy Ross' House, the Liberty Bell and the Lights of Liberty Museum. Enjoy shopping at nearby Independence Mall or the South Philadelphia Market. Families visiting the area will enjoy spending the day at the New Jersey State Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo or Fairmount Park, less than 3 miles away. Love sports? Catch a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, a 76ers game at the Wachovia Center or an Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field, all five miles from the hotel. Corporate Travelers will also appreciate being less than one mile from the Department of Justice, USDA, Department of Labor and Homeland Security offices. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Independence Park Hotel is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Make a reservation today and save!

Check-in Time:

3:00 P.M.

Check-out Time:

12:00 P.M.

Total Rooms:

36 rooms.36

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

1 KING BED,NSMK,PARLOR,SOFABD,CD MP3 CLK,DESK,CONT:* 1 Queen Bed* No Smoking* High Speed Internet Access* Victorian Style* Desk* Continental Breakfast1 KING BED,NSMK,JETTED TUB,SOFABD,CD MP3 CLK,HISPD:* 2 Queen Beds* No Smoking* High Speed Internet Access* Victorian Style* Desk* Continental Breakfast1 KING BED,NSM,HISPD,CHAIR W/ OTMAN,CD MP3 CLK,DES:* 1 King Bed* No Smoking* High Speed Internet Access* Chair With Ottoman* Cd Mp3 Clock* Desk* Continental Breakfast

Price

$119-$199 double. Rates include breakfast and afternoon tea. Children 12 and under stay free in parent's room; 15% AAA discount, M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

OR

Cancellation Policy

-24, In case of no show or late cancellation, 1 night (room and tax) will be charged on your credit card.

Directions

AFrom: The south. Take Interstate 95 North, get off at Exit 22. toward Callowhill Street. Make a left onto 4th Street. Follow to Chestnut Street. Make a left onto Chestnut Street. The Best Western Independence Park Inn will be 1A1/2 blocks on your left. AFrom: The east. Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike Route 76 East to Turnpike Exit 326. After toll stay on Route 76 towards Philadelphia. Follow to Route 676 East. Take 8th Street Exit. Go right onto 8th Street. Follow to Chestnut Street. Turn left on Chestnut Street. The Best Western Independence Park Inn will be 5.5 blocks on your left. AFrom: The west. Follow New Jersey Turnpike south to Interchange 4, sign will read Camden/Philadelphia. Follow the signs for Philadelphia and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Once on the bridge stay in the far right lane. Get off at the exit for 6th St. This will automatically place you on 6th St. Follow 6th St. approximately 4 traffic lights to Chestnut St. Make a left onto Chestnut St. We are 3.5 blocks on your left.

Area

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Parking

Parking $13 at nearby enclosed garage

Pets

Pets accepted

Attractions

Phl 0 Mi NCoast Guard 2 Mi SConstitution Center 0 Mi NwConvention Center 0 Mi WFederal Reserve Bank 0 Mi WFirst Union Center / Stadiums 2 Mi SGlaxo Smith Kline 2 Mi WHospitals Jefferson,pa,wills E1 Mi WIndependence Hall 0 Mi WKimmell Center 1 Mi WLiberty Bell 0 Mi WNational Park Service Nps 0 Mi WPenns Landing 0 Mi EPhiladelphia Art Museum 3 Mi WRohm Hass 0 Mi WTheater District 1 Mi W Boeing Corp 5 Mi SDepartment Of Defense 0 Mi WDepartment Of Justice 0 Mi WDepartment Of Labor 0 Mi WFirst Union/Wachovia Bank 1 Mi WGsa 0 Mi WHarcourt Publishing 0 Mi WHealth And Human Services 0 Mi WHomeland Security Dhs 1 Mi SOsha 0 Mi WPeco 2 Mi NReed Elseveir 0 Mi WThird Circuit Court 0 Mi WUsda 0 Mi WUnited States Postal Service 0 Mi W

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