Our room was beautiful, the bed very comfortable and the shower amazing. I agree with everyone, the room is dark as is the bathroom. We had the room right above the nightclub, but luckily we always travel with earplugs so had no problem sleeping. The music was a consistant boom boom, so you could almost get used to it. We... more

We checked out the reviews on this site for this hotel, but were unable to find accommodations elsewhere in the city so we decided to try it out. Overall, the property is just ok, however with more attention to detail, it could be a very nice boutique hotel. The entrance to this hotel is a single door on the street,... more

First impressions of this hotel were not that good & it didn't really get a lot better. Single door from street, nobody to help with luggage, elevator to 2nd floor reception which was obviously designed to look as different as possible from a chain hotel. We were given room 304 at the rear which I immediately wanted to change because... more

Stayed here on my first trip to Philly and was not disappointed. Staff were VERY helpful and, in fact, emailed me as soon as I made my online reservation to ask if I needed help with restaurants, parking, or anything. Got great recommendations for food, down to which places were walkable or which were "bring your own wine." (I recommend... more

My room was right behind the reception desk on the second floor and, unbeknownst to me, right above a bar/disco. I was happily ensconced in my bed, flipping through the HD DirecTV channels, when it started. The BOOM-BOOM-BOOM-BOOM of really, really loud music. At first I thought it was a car stereo blaring at the stoplight. When it went on... more

Pros: -the interior design of the room as well as the hotel itself was aesthetically pleasing -the comp breakfast delivered to your room was a nice touch - the mattress and bedding was AMAZING -the staff was courteous Cons: -the furniture was too large for the room. Shins hit the bed frame several times while squeezing between the dresser and... more

The Independent is a boutique hotel on the edge of the fashionable Walnut/Chestnut shopping and restaurant neighbourhood. It has quite a European feel, with entry from a street-level lobby and up one floor by elevator to a reception area designed to give a domestic feel. It clearly runs on a skeleton staff but the people we met were all friendly... more

I would have to say this was nicer than what I expected. It very quite, great design, has great showers, having TV with DirecTV in the room is excellent. I would stay here again. You can walk right out the front door and you are right on the subway. more

The hotel is a wonderfully modern, sophisticated hotel. A real gem!! The decor, colors, ambiance, everything is first class. It is unique and "indepedent" from any chain or touristy type hotels. I traveled with my husband and two teenage children and we all fell in love with the hotel. It is located in a rather flamboyant neighborhood which only lending... more