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The Independence

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR, 97351
  • Place, Western Oregon University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Hospital
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Willamette Valley Vineyards
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King with Shower only)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King with Shower only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Willamette King Executive Suite - Riv)

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Deluxe King with River view balcony -)

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Deluxe King with River view balcony -)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (ADA Deluxe King with balcony-shower o)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (ADA Deluxe King with balcony-shower o)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, River View (Master Suite with Riverview Balcony a)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Osprey Executive King Suite with Rive)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Osprey Executive King Suite with Rive)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Osprey ADA Exec King Suite with River)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Deluxe 2 Queen - Riverview with Showe)

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Deluxe 2 Queen - Riverview with Showe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Eola-Amity King Suite Riverview wrap )

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Eola-Amity King Suite Riverview wrap )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower Only)

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View (Van Duzer King Suite - with Parkview )

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View (Van Duzer King Suite - with Parkview )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen with Tub/Shower combo)

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen with Tub/Shower combo)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Corner Jr. Suite with 2 Queen Beds)

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Corner Jr. Suite with 2 Queen Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Independence

Located in Independence, The Independence is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Western Oregon University and Eola Hills Wine Cellars. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Salem Hospital and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Left Coast Cellars.

What's nearby

  • Western Oregon University - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Oregon State Capitol - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Salem Hospital - 22 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards - 26 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 20 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Independence

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
The Independence offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Independence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
At The Independence, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Territory - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Territory

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Independence Hotel
The Independence Independence
The Independence Hotel Independence

The Independence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1011 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wills

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

Hotel Independence

This Hotel is amazing. From the front desk to the restaurant within the Hotel. I applaud the owner of this Hotel 10-fold. The area surrounding the Hotel is very quiet and nice. We ate at a restaurant around the corner which was very good as well. We went down to the river and put our feet in the water. I will be coming back soon. Our best stay of our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in town for a reunion. I have stayed there several times. I was raised in Monmouth but left after high school long ago. Something needs to be done (negotiated between both taxes and demolition) on that skeleton building - it's hideous and been there way too long. There are plenty of people there and additionally, those who come back like me occasionally, that would contribute to correcting, including me. But then, things need to be done all over the state. And that is why I initially moved out of Oregon and that is why I would never move back. That hotel should be full every night! The employees are over worked and no doubt, underpaid. Aside from the location of the hotel, the employees are the biggest asset.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Laguna Niguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so pleasantly surprised by the room and friendly staff. This is really the only hotel in this tiny town and it was a “staycation” to come see a concert in the park. It’s been a very long time that hotel staff both mentioned and recognized my VIP Expedia status. The young man who checked us in was clearly trained well and provided GREAT customer service. We were given a bottle of wine as VIP member and the room we were given was great! Liked our stay and will be back. Not sure why the hotel has such a low star rating. I will warn you, the hotel restaurant and bar will close early or unannounced if they don’t have any business, so plan ahead for that. They might not be open as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite local hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My favorite

The Independence is my favorite. They know me now since my daughter started college at WOU until she graduated. It has been a great place away from. Home when visiting my daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, loved the facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Beautiful hotel

Clean room. Uniquely designed Beautiful view from balcony of Willamette River. Nice walking path along river. Restaurant excellent for dinner. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect motel!

Darling town. Perfect motel stay. Clean. Spacious! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor customer service from check in, to breakfast staff, to even post-check out when so called about a left-behind item.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne

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

Highly recommend.

Great location. Restaurant was very good. Staff is very accommodating. River view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Amenities
Our room had a great view of the river, and the park. It was so handy to have access to events in and around the riverfront, the park, shopping, and was walkable to everything in Independence. Such a cute town. The service was top notch and the amenities were wonderful - hot tub, room, access, parking. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

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

I love INDEPENDENCE 🇺🇸

Stellar stay!!! Loved the comfort in this hotel. Booked a corner suite, for extra space... loved all the windows, kitchen, bathroom, and beds were so comfy. Will definitely stay here again! Oh, and don't forget the cookies in the lobby, YUM! And the osprey's on the roof. Plus the live web cam.. so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very helpful! Fresh lemon/lime ice water and cookies was a nice treat after checking in. They were conveniently located near elevators on our way to the room. Grounds and river views are gorgeous and peaceful. Paved walking trail along the river proved to be a relaxing stroll after our evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfortable and on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wajiha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so welcoming, friendly and kind! They were so helpful to us with any questions we had while here. The hotel is right off the river, walking trail and in walking distance to the quaint little town with shopping and dining options. The hotel facilities are wonderful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025