Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

235 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States (USA) near junction 340b on I-76 (~4.7mi)
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2.5 Star property
39.948833-75.145454
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4.5/5

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  • Free complimentary breakfast
  • Airport shuttle provided
  • Gym is available on property
  • 41 rooms in property
  • 5 floors in hotel
  • 2 suites in hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10

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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

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Local attractions

Stay with us and walk to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Elfreth's Alley, National Constitution Center, Penns Landing and more. Visit the Battleship New Jersey, Eagles Stadium, Phillie's BallPark, South Street...we are the PERFECT intimate venue for your gathering.

Verified reviews of Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Best Philly Spot."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean accomodations, helpful staff, convenient location.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Apr 21 to Thu Apr 24 2025 at a $221.32 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 1546 guest reviews

Property description

GRAND RE-OPENING MARCH 2022 Discover the excitement of Old City Philadelphia and its treasured Historic District, when you stay at the Independence Park Hotel, 1856. Our historic boutique hotel's robust architecture, and historic charm places you footsteps from the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, stunning museums, eclectic shops and fabulous dining. Overnight guests enjoy a FREE hot complete breakfast, Internet - WiFi & Hard Wired, afternoon tea & snacks and the comforts of our fireside lobby! Totally restored, redesigned and outfitted in early 2022. Stay with us and you'll see that being locally owned & operated really makes a difference!

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Year of last renovation: 2022
Floors: 5
Rooms: 41
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 41
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Suites: 2
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1
Meeting space: 0 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 60 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.5 Miles
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Entire Group 30 day prior, Individual 48 hours Prior
Nightly parking: 30
Typical group deposit: 50% upon sign
Total taxes: 15.20%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 8.00%
City Tax: 1.20%
Country Tax: 0.00%
VAT: Value Added Tax: 5.95 Per Night
GST: General Sales Tax: 0.00 GST %
PST: Provincial Sales Tax: 0.00 PST %
Food and Beverage Tax: 0.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 0.00%
Other Tax: 0.00%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Cleaning Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 0.00 Per Item
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Philadelphia International Airport - 8 miles

Is there an airport shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
No pets allowed

About Best Western Premier Collection

  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services
  • All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels
  • On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Premier Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Reading Terminal Market - A historic market offering a variety of local and international cuisines, 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Sonny's Famous Steaks - Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, a short walk from the Liberty Bell, 0.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Zahav - Modern Israeli cuisine in a sophisticated setting, 1.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Liberty Bell & Independence Hall - Visit the iconic symbol of American independence and the hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated, 0.3 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: High Street on Market - Fresh, artisanal breads and a creative breakfast menu, 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Dandelion - Cozy, British-style pub serving up seasonal dishes, 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Vetri Cucina - Upscale Italian dining, reservations recommended, 1.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Philadelphia Museum of Art & Rocky Steps - Explore one of the largest art museums in the country and recreate the famous Rocky run, 2.2 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Cafe La Maude - Lebanese and French-inspired breakfast and brunch, 2.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Honey's Sit 'n Eat - Comfort food with a Southern and Jewish twist, 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Fork - High-end American cuisine in a chic setting, 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Eastern State Penitentiary - Tour the historic prison with a rich history, 2.3 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel, Independence Park Hotel, Independence Park Hotel a Premier Hotel

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Rate fluctuations of Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

The chart above shows seasonality of prices for both our group prices and the best individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group offer was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 13.8% in June 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $387 in the month of May 2027. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection in a month when rates are lower.

FAQs about Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection have?

There are 41 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

Can I get a AAA rate at Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Independence Park Hotel BW Premier Collection?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Testimonials:

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"My middle school band and I have been extremely pleased with the service we received from your company. I had many choices for hotels very quickly and the hotels I considered were all excellent. Even after I selected our hotel, your agents stayed in contact with me periodically and even arranged a free upgrade of my room to a suite! What a nice surprise! I plan to book my next trip through them and would highly recommend them to my friends for their group travel plans. Thanks for a great experience." C.C. - Grove Hill, AL

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