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The Independence

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Rooftop terrace
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

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201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR, 97351
  • Place, Riverview City Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Heritage Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪24 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
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Osprey ADA Exec King Suite with River)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Independence

At The Independence, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Western Oregon University and 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Eola Hills Wine Cellars. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Territory serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and Hot tub as well as access to free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Independence hotel include Left Coast Cellars and Salem Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Riverview City Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Independence Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Independence Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Independence City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 22 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonny’s Coffee And Plants - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Independence

The Independence offers its guests a hot tub, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Independence. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Independence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Independence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Independence?

The Independence offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Independence?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Independence on 22 June 2026 start from AU$286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Independence?

Yep, The Independence has a free self car park.

What makes The Independence a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Independence.

Does The Independence serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Independence?

No, The Independence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Independence?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Independence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Independence?

Dogs are welcome at The Independence, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Independence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1026 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Awesome location, friendly staff, great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options, very friendly and helpful staff, and a very clean hotel and hotel rooms! We love to stay there when we visit our daughter at OSU!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place on the river. Good breakfast, w/ lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river. Walkable to many local shops and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the hotel. Comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice 3 day stay for business
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing Hot Tub! Nice rooms and the view was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve had a great day both times I’ve been at the independence. The beds are really comfy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room, kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very comfortable bed!!Very nice hotel!!I would stay there again on my work trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Excellent Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amenities, and property. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Riczelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was extremely clean and staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Independence was such a delight and treated our dogs like the family they are. Beautiful grounds to walk our pups and also walking distance to area dog park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Close enough but feels like you are far away. Private use of hot tub is fabulous and the breakfast is amazing! The homemade yogurt is to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Highly recommend - you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff at check in/out, food service, and housekeeping Super clean rooms, public bathrooms, dining/seating area Spacious room and bathroom Shower was amazing, strong water pressure Great location, walkable to restaurants/coffee/pubs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
view from wrap around balcony was wonderful, everything we needed was provided in the room, great overnight with pet, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff were so nice. The hotel is located it a perfect location right behind the Main Street in town and beside the river. We went for a very nice evening walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing missing is some scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage at the breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Clover

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was a little squeaky but otherwise everything was great! Clean, easy access to restaurants, quiet. It was a nice stay! We got a suite and the balcony was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Once again the staff and the accommodations were amazing. We absolutely love this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025