Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Property class: 2.5

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Queen sofabed)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, 50 Inch Hdtv, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed,Non-Smoking,Premium Room,Sofabed,Mini Fridge,Safe,Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Sofabed, Mini Fridge, Work Desk, Coffee and Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Queen Sofabed, Street View, Mini Fridge, Work Desk

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Plush Top Mattress, Walk In Shower, Coffee And Tea Maker

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Communication Assistance, Street View, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Shower Only

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room with Sofabed - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liberty Bell Center and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Philadelphia Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Museum of the American Revolution - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Constitution Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Han Dynasty - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬1 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; 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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre 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 cot
  • 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: 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

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

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. 722 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical property. Good breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room stayed spotless every day. The staff greeted and engaged with me in a very friendly manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and plan to stay again when we are back in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Eugene

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

10/10 Excellent

Soliris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, full breakfast, quiet, safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always welcoming and friendly! We stay here every time we come to Philly! Great place around major attractions and close to the Linc. Hotel is very clean and cozy. Go Birds!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly. The room was a bit small and the light wasn't working in the entry so it was dark. The location was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff, room very clean and quiet. The full breakfast is a nice bonus. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property was amazing! Always willing to help and guide you in the right direction. Our room was perfect and it was always left clean when we returned. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this hotel during our 2 night stay. Convenient location just a few blocks from Independence Mall. Room was clean. Breakfast was great. Staff was very friendly. It was raining and they let us use their large umbrellas to bring in our luggage. Would stay again if visiting Philly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Close to reasonably priced dinning option and historical landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025