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The Independence

3.0 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Rooftop terrace
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR, 97351
  • Place, Independence City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Fir Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪20 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)

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

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

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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
(4 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower only)

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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

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

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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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Osprey ADA Exec King Suite with River)

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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

  • Riverview City Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Independence Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Independence Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mountain Fir Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Independence

Riverfront hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Western Oregon University
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 bathtubs or showers, 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 with bathtubs or showers feature 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 820 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1007 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite and the hotel staff were first rate. The Independence is an unexpected gem of a hotel in the Willamette Valley.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect my puppy didn’t want to leave. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masashi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and i highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel for a great price. Breakfast was ok but for free, no complaints. Staff was amazing. So nice & welcoming. Will 100% stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was excellent with exception of the breakfast experience. We should have just left and ate at McDonalds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious and the staff were so friendly and helpful! We will definitely stay here again when we visit our daughter at OSU!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Gresham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Love a balcony. So thrilled to bring our well behaved dog. Parking was tight.
Beautiful view
Great bed
Roomy Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was for several days. Room was clean. Staff very friendly. Always greeted when returning to hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Redmond

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Western Oregon University. Clean comfortable rooms with mini fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kashia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were so spacious and beautiful. The area has stunning views, the hotel was clean and quiet, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025