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Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

2.5 star property
Relax in comfort near historic landmarks like Independence Hall. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before exploring.

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In the heart of Philadelphia, Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection offers a warm atmosphere with full breakfast and manager's reception. Relax by the lobby fireplace or stay active at the health club – guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Plush Top Mattress, Walk in Shower, Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Queen Sofabed, Street View, Work Desk, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Street View, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Walk in Shower, Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Center City, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park, while Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Franklin Institute are cultural highlights. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Adventure Aquarium are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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235 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park
    Independence National Historical Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Independence Hall
    Independence Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center
    Liberty Bell Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market
    Reading Terminal Market
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Museum of the American Revolution
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sonny's Famous Steaks
    1 min walk
  • Buddakan
    3 min walk
  • Khyber Pass Pub
    2 min walk
  • Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks
    2 min walk
  • Han Dynasty
    2 min walk

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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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 28 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 34.65 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell Center. Reading Terminal Market and Adventure Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km). 2nd St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 5th St. Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet. Near historic landmarks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute little historic hotel across the street from the American Revolution Museum. Very close to all the historic sites. The bed was extremely comfortable.. we slept the night thru! Shower was nice and warm and very nice. Room temp perfect! Breakfast was ok, but they did have waffles and whipped cream!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Withing walking distance to all the national park attractions & excellent restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, helpful and patient. The room was very small but clean and nicely decorated, and was clean as well. The parking is around another block.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a nice hotel and wonderful location. The staff was very helpful in recommending local places to eat. The breakfast buffet couldn't have been any better than it was. They had everything anyone could possibly want with many options. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very walkable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, breakfast was also nice. Safe place to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Nice staff, good breakfast, and an amazing location. Very walkable area will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was very good, staff was helpful and room was clean. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, responsive welcoming staff and easy walking distance to the majority of historical sites. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic - so many great things (museums, restaurants, cafes, bars, historical sites) that were less than a 10-minute walk away. Hotel was cute, room was comfortable, and the hot chocolate station in the lobby was an unexpected delight
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Stayed here to be walking distance to a wedding. Room was clean, staff was friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming, polite staff, spotlessly clean rooms, great breakfast for US standards, perfect bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R. Heintz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location perfect. Rooms were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service. Location was amazing for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great area. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026