“The Independence is my favorite. They know me now since my daughter started college at WOU until she graduated. It has been a great place away from. Home when visiting my daughter. ”
“This is a fine property. Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Features free sodas, water, apples, a variety of granola-type breakfast bars, and internet, all for free. When our return home flight was canceled, they worked with us to extend our 8 day vacation stay another night during a sold-out week. We recommend this hotel for its balance between price, amenities, comfort, and excellent staff.”
“My husband and son arrived much later than expected; they arrived around 3:45am and were able to check in quickly and get straight to bed. They both said the beds were very comfortable and the rooms were clean, quiet and comfortable. The view was also fantastic and interesting.”
"The location is excellent. Overall, the staff are friendly. The rooms are spacious and decent, but they do not meet the high-end quality I imagined when booking. It's an average hotel, but it has a few drawbacks.
Firstly, it was listed as offering free breakfast, but instead of an actual free breakfast, they provide a credit that can be used like a voucher for the total amount. The breakfast itself is not great for the price, so it doesn’t seem worth selecting. Additionally, there is no bathtub in the bathroom, which is a disappointing omission.
The tap water is also quite murky. They claim it’s mineral water, but it just looks dirty. Being sensitive, I also experienced minor skin irritation after using the water.
The pool and fitness center are somewhat small but usable. This hotel is $40–50 more expensive than others, and I booked it for the pool and breakfast as its advantages, but they weren’t particularly necessary, as the experience is ultimately similar to other hotels.
It wasn’t a bad experience, but I’ll likely try other hotels next time."
