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The Independence

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Nestled near Eola Hills Wine Cellars, The Independence offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet, cozy firepit, and rejuvenating spa tub. Guests can also unwind at the on-site restaurant Territory or explore nearby Western Oregon University.
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Bar
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  • Gym

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen with Tub/Shower combo)

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  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Independence, The Independence is on a river. Eola Hills Wine Cellars and Left Coast Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Woodburn Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Salem Convention Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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97351, OR, Independence, 201 Osprey Lane

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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Independence

Hotel near Western Oregon University
Located close to Eola Hills Wine Cellars, The Independence provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Territory, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Independence pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Independence?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Independence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Independence?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Independence located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Western Oregon University and within 12 mi (20 km) of Eola Hills Wine Cellars and Salem Hospital. Left Coast Cellars and Salem Convention Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Independence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 751 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 925 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

10/10 Excellent

Julio Gomez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place, great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite local hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall quite charming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfortable and on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful scenery, nice staff. Will definitely come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlan

Liked: Amenities
Its always a pleasure to stay at the Independece.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So welcoming. Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at and we travel a lot. Everything was perfect. Staff, dining, scenery, housekeeping, wait staff at restaurant. Just a lovely experience. We’ll be back in February!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a picturesque background. Friendly staff and wonderful accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dry nice and well appointed hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wajiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so welcoming, friendly and kind! They were so helpful to us with any questions we had while here. The hotel is right off the river, walking trail and in walking distance to the quaint little town with shopping and dining options. The hotel facilities are wonderful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Very friendly staff. Walkable area. Nice places close by to stroll.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the river. Nice walking path. Lemon water in lobby was refreshing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, clean, friendly, and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel experience!! Professional staff and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel on the river. The hotel had a bar and restaurant and there were several other dinning options in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Independence was a great experience. It’s a lovely hotel with a great staff. And the area can’t be beat. You can walk downtown, to the river, to the park. The rooftop patio is beautiful and my kids and I saw the osprey nest AND got to watch the osprey leaving the nest and returning. Shout out to Kathryn (the one who spells her name with a k and y) at the front desk. She had infinite patience with me and with my children!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025