Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a health club

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Exterior
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
235 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 1.6 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Hotel near Liberty Bell Center
Close to Independence Hall and Reading Terminal Market, Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection provides free full breakfast, a free manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a health club.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a ballroom
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 44-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

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 is available for a fee (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

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 at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection?

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (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 11:00 AM. 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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Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,clean, good price, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near plenty of restaurants and bars
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very quiet, nicely restored property. Included breakfast had real plates and silverware. Loved the very high ceilings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, in addition to being conveniently located, provided a terrific night's sleep on a superb mattress, copious pillows and sound-proof windows. There are numerous interesting restaurants and historic sights within a 5-10 minute walk of the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel and the staff. Everyone is very accommodating. Can't wait for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect choice for spring break with teens - near all historic sites and walkable to loads of food options. We lucked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all historic sites!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Value!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, and a fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service and Great Location!

The staff was very courteous, hospitable and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cons: Took an hour and 30 minutes before I was able to get keys to my room, the parking pass they gave me did not work. Pros: the room was clean and comfy, the breakfast had good options, the area around it is very nice and convenient. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful team.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel close to all of the sights. Stag was friendly. Would repeat if in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesomw Stay

Excellent location with all major historical sites within a few blocks. Comfortable bed and breakfasr was sterling!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, would recommend to anyone visiting Philadelphia . Location of hotel was perfect - walkable to all Historic sites/ museums as well as easy access to I-95 and I-30/I-676. Secure Parking is offsite 5 minute walk. Excellent Staff- friendly and attentive to requests. Room- very clean. Daily Breakfast-included variety of drinks, pastries, breads, fruits, cereal,yogurt with toppings , waffle maker, and main entre was consistent daily. Great Breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice. They offered free breakfast and other complimentary snacks/drinks. The front desk people were very nice and helpful. The property was very convenient in location. Close to a lot of food and close enough to other things to do downtown. I felt safe enough in the area to walk at night to my destinations. The only problem I had was people being noisy around 4am. No idea if it was housekeeping or other guests. It sounded like someone was either using a hair dryer or a vacuum. But if it was a guest I can’t blame the hotel because that’s out of their control. I would stay again. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very nice and convenient to I95. Parking 1 block away. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

It's my home away from home. I usually go there for business, but it is also perfect for finding a place where you watch the Eagles on a big screen with a crowd of well behaved fans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel in Old City

My anniversary is on Valentine's Day, which, this year was a long weekend with President's Day on Monday. The location of this hotel was perfect for a winter weekend trip to Philadelphia -- we loved being across from the American Revolutionary Museum, cookie hour, hot chocolate and warm inviting atmosphere at Independence Park Hotel. Great breakfast buffet with friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff beginning with Craig provided a warm welcome. The other team members were always ready to engage in conversation and were helpful. The location is great and made it easy to walk and explore the Old City.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a wonderful place to stay. Super nice staff and rooms. Walking distance to so much and bed was super comfy. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great parking option and convenient location. Very kind front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024