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| Address | 235 Chestnut St | ||
| Location | East of Broad Street | ||
| Transportation | Bus: PHLASH, 21, or 42 | ||
| Phone | 800/624-2988, 215/922-4443 | ||
| Fax | 215/922-4487 | ||
| Web site | www.independenceparkhotel.com | ||
| Room Information | 36 units | ||
| Prices | $121-$199 double. Rates include breakfast and afternoon tea. Children 12 and under stay free in parent's room; 15% AAA discount | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV, dataport (dial-up or wireless), hair dryer | ||
| Parking | Parking $14 at nearby enclosed garage | ||
| Pets | Pets accepted | ||
Frommer's Review
This top choice for bed-and-breakfast-style lodging has a great location, 2 blocks from Independence Hall. Now a Best Western franchise, the inn is housed in a handsome 1856 former dry-goods store with renovated rooms and a renovated exterior.
The guest rooms, on eight floors, are normal size, but the ceilings are nice and high. The bathrooms have big beveled mirrors and dropped ceilings. Although all the windows are triple casement and double-glazed, specify an interior room if you're sensitive to noise, since some rooms face the traffic on Chestnut Street. A third bed for a child can be wheeled into your room at no additional charge.
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Special discount coupons to nearby restaurants and a nearby health club ($10) are available
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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