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The Independence

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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, Multiple View (Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower Only)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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 )

  • 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, 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 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, 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, 2 Queen Beds, Multiple View, Corner (Corner Jr. Suite with 2 Queen Beds)

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

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

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

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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
  • McDonald's
  • Chase Bar & Grill
  • ‪Fro-Zone Yogurt Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • Burgerville

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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. 732 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 900 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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at your chill property. Gym & hit tub is great. Breakfast not bad. Service is good! Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunjie

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious. The location was convenient and the surrounding area was clean and beautiful, with the Willamette River adjacent to the property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite and it was absolutely amazing. One of my favorite hotel stays in years.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Stayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here following a family death event and had planned on closing out the evening with family in the restaurant and bar. We were informed the bar and restaurant was being used for an event. That is fine, but we would have made another arrangement if this had been shared in advance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and stay there every chance I get.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Ripon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and convenient for walking around safely to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once of the nicest hotels we’ve ever stayed in on our road trips in US
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clem

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Complimentary bottle of wine was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus A

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the river. Nice rooftop area to watch the sunset and have a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place. Very clean and quiet. Definitely would stay again if in the area.
View of the Willamette River from the dining atrium
View from room 314
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyna, Lebanon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The having to reserve the hot tub was inconvient and the camera in there was unnerving
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Redmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Kind and helpful staff. Stay here every time we visit our kid at OSU.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025