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When attending the 2009 World Series Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees stay at The Independent Hotel located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia and be treated like a real “Champion!”

NOW for all you Yankee’s fans staying at The Independent Hotel on Sunday, November 1st & Monday, November 2, 2009 here is the deal from The Independent Hotel located in the “City of Brotherly Love” - The Phillies have “STEAKed” their claim to the 2009 World Series Title  - Should the Yankees lose Game 4 or Game 5 - show your ID with a NYC area address at the Front Desk prior to checkout to receive a “Complimentary” $5 Gift Certificate to Reading Terminal to enjoy an Authentic Philadelphia CheeseSTEAK” - The Independent Hotel’s way of easing your pain - GO PHILLIES!

Phillies clinch Game 1 of the 2009 World Series

NOW for all you Yankee’s fans staying at The Independent Hotel on Sunday, November 1st & Monday, November 2, 2009 here is the deal from The Independent Hotel located in the “City of Brotherly Love” - The Phillies have “STEAKed” their claim to the 2009 World Series Title  - Should the Yankees lose Game 4 or Game 5 - show your ID with a NYC area address at the Front Desk prior to checkout to receive a “Complimentary” $5 Gift Certificate to Reading Terminal to enjoy an Authentic Philadelphia CheeseSTEAK” - The Independent Hotel’s way of easing your pain - GO PHILLIES!

The 2009 National League Champion Phillies clinched Game 1 of the 2009 World Series against the New York Yankees last night!!

Cliff Lee dominated the Yankees in a remarkable 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium. He threw a six-hitter as he continued one of the most impressive postseason performances in baseball history. Chase Utley hit a pair of home runs against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia to join Babe Ruth as the only two left-handed hitters to hit two home runs against a lefty pitcher in a World Series game.

“It doesn’t really matter that much,” Utley said.

Here is what matters: The Phillies took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, and 18 of the past 21 teams to win Game 1 have won the World Series, including the past six winners. But besides guaranteeing they will leave Yankee Stadium on Thursday (7:57 p.m. ET, FOX and Postseason.TV) with no worse than a split, the Phils let the favored Yankees know they are for real. They let New York know that Yankee Stadium does not intimidate them. They let the world know the Yankee mystique does not worry them.

The Phillies want to become the first National League team to win consecutive World Series since the 1975-76 Reds.

If they must beat the Yankees, they must.

“This is the same game I’ve been playing my whole life, and this is the stage that I’ve wanted to get to as a little kid,” Lee said.

Lee appeared positively unaffected by the Yankee pinstripes in a World Series atmosphere. He pitched the first complete game in the World Series since Marlins right-hander Josh Beckett threw one against the Yankees in Game 6 of the 2003 World Series. He was just the third pitcher in World Series history to have no walks and 10 strikeouts in a game. Pittsburgh’s Deacon Phillippe (Game 1 of the 1903 World Series against the Red Sox) and Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe (Game 1 of the 1949 World Series against the Yankees) were the others.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been nervous playing this game,” Lee said. “It’s what I’ve been doing my whole life. I put all the work in. You do everything you need to do to prepare, and I try not to leave anything to chance. So what’s the point in being nervous? I’ve already done the work. It’s game time — time to go out there and have fun and execute and let your skills take over.”

NOW for all you Yankee’s fans staying at The Independent Hotel on Sunday, November 1st & Monday, November 2, 2009 here is the deal from The Independent Hotel located in the “City of Brotherly Love” - The Phillies have “STEAKed” their claim to the 2009 World Series Title  - Should the Yankees lose Game 4 or Game 5 - show your ID with a NYC area address at the Front Desk prior to checkout to receive a “Complimentary” $5 Gift Certificate to Reading Terminal to enjoy an Authentic Philadelphia CheeseSTEAK” - The Independent Hotel’s way of easing your pain - GO PHILLIES!

There’s a revolutionary new way to see historic Philadelphia - The Independent Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia.  Follow in the Founding Father’s footsteps with this self-guided fun-filled activity for the entire family!  This tour takes you on a walking journey through America’s most historic square mile - the birthplace of our nation. 

Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created.  The 3-mile journey features more than 30 historic sites in the Independence Mall area, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House and the National Constitution Center.

Included in this package;

Overnight Accommodations for (2)

Self-Guided Walking Map

Philadelphia Treat Upon Arrival

2 p.m. Late Checkout

Packages starting at $149.00 single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes and based upon availability

Click here to make your reservation:  http://theindependenthotel.com/philadelphia/?cat=22

Excursions, a half-hour TV show aired nationally to more than 60 million homes, is heading to Philadelphia.

Each year, Excursions does a series of shows in which it visits the most prominent and interesting destinations in a particular city or region. The TV show chose Philadelphia as one of it’s destinations this year.

The largest city in Pennsylvania and one of the leading urban cores in the United States, Philadelphia was an easy choice for Excursions’ producers. 

“There isn’t much Philadelphia doesn’t have,” says Chris Willis of 463Media, location scouts for the Excursions TV show.  “Culture, fine dining, world-class hotels, fascinating neighborhoods, great sports teams.”

“We look for destinations that offer something original,” Willis says. 

With that said…The Independent Philadelphia Hotel has been chosen as the “Best of Philadelphia” by Excursions TV for providing unique upscale accommodations & exceptional guest service! 

The Independent will be featured on the Style Network channel Friday, March 20, 2009 at 5:30 a.m. and locally on Sunday, March 22, 2009 on Fox 29 at 3 p.m.  Click here to view Excursions TV’s segment on The Independent Philadelphia Hotel and all that this wonderful hidden gem has to offer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdYyYunzVmQ

Excursions TV is a half-hour show dedicated to providing its viewers with a fresh and unique perspective on travel. Each feature tells a story from the insider’s perspective, going behind the scenes to discover the most interesting tales and using the powerful medium of television to relay them.

20 Days until Opening Tap

Over 445 events at dozens of venues

in the city and suburbs
And more to come!

The second-annual Philly Beer Week (PBW) 2009 will kickoff on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m., in the spectacular Comcast Center lobby and Winter Garden (17th street and JFK Boulevard) with the Opening Tap, a celebration honoring over 30 regional breweries whose beer help make Philadelphia “the best beer-drinking city in America.” The Opening Tap will begin with a ceremonial ‘first tap’ using the official Philly Beer Week Keg Mallet, followed by a strolling beer tasting and a festive awards ceremony. Opening Tap tickets cost $40 and can be purchased online at www.phillybeerweek.org ($50 at the door.)

“The Opening Tap is a one-of-a-kind event featuring our local breweries and their beers, as well as the men and women who create them,” says Don Russell, who along with Tom Peters and Bruce Nichols are the founders of Philly Beer Week.

Invited breweries for the Opening Tap include: Appalachian Brewing, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Brew Works, Dock Street, Dogfish Head, Earth + Bread, Erie Brewing Company, Flying Fish, General Lafayette, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Lancaster Brewing Company, Legacy, Lion, Manayunk Brewpub, McKenzie’s, Nodding Head, Penn Brewery, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Porterhouse, Reading Brewing Company, Riverhorse, Rock Bottom, Roy Pitz, Sly Fox, Triumph, Stewart’s, Stoudts, Troegs, Twin Lakes, Victory, Weyerbacher, Yards and Yuengling.

A group of local beer writers created the awards that will honor each brewery represented at the event. An emcee will announce each award and invite the brewery representative to join them, get their photo taken and receive their PBW award.

“These are not your traditional “Best Of” awards. They have a definite Philly attitude! In this town, we may take our beer seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” says Russell who created the awards with fellow beer writers George Hummel, Bryan Kolesar, Lew Bryson, Jack Curtin, Suzanne Woods, Rich Wagner, Woody Chandler and Carolyn Smagalski.

Food will be available for purchase from the Market at the Comcast Center, and live music is also planned. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age, and no children will be admitted.

Those wishing to take public transportation to Philly Beer Week, can purchase Sip Safely with SEPTA, an unlimited, all-day, bus-trolley-rail pass that will be sold for $9.00, valid any one day between March 6 and March 15. This pass is valid on SEPTA services, to encourage PBW participants to travel safely, rather than driving from event to event. Sip Safely with SEPTA passes are available for sale at most SEPTA locations.

Step aboard one of the signature burgundy and green Victorian-style “open-air” trolleys and tour Philadelphia in style!

Enjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of your experienced tour guides. The knowledgeable staff will enlighten and entertain you with humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia’s famous sights and attractions.

The Brotherly Love Trolley Works Tour Independent Style is inclusive of the following;

Overnight Accommodations for Two (2)

Two (2) Trolley Works Tickets

A “Philadelphia Treat” upon arrival

*Additional tickets can be purchased at the front desk for a reduced rate of $22 per ticket

 The City Tour operates daily except Christmas and New Year’s. All tours subject to availability and are on a first come / first serve basis. Trolleys and Big Bus vehicles operate interchangeably on the tour. Your pass is good for either vehicle.

Tours depart from the northeast corner of 5th & Market Streets.

Hours:

April – November
Tours Depart Daily from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm weekdays, 6:00 pm weekends

December – March
Tours Depart Daily from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Packages starting at $179.00 single/double - click here to book your package today http://theindependenthotel.com/philadelphia/?cat=22

You are planning the perfect wedding ceremony…..the perfect dress…..the perfect reception…..why not plan the perfect accommodations for your out-of-town guests?  Introducing The Independent Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia’s newest boutique accommodations, specializing in offering a truly unique experience.

The Independent Hotel offers group discounts for a wedding block of (10) confirmed guestrooms or more and for wedding blocks of (15) confirmed guest rooms or more the Bride & Groom receive Complimentary Wedding Night accommodations, Fresh Flowers, Champagne on ice and Chocolates to devour….Each overnight guest within your wedding block will receive an in-room bottle of wine - chilled to perfection and exceptional service during their stay. 

You want to savor every detail…every minute of your special day and when including The Independent Philadelphia Hotel as your wedding host hotel you will allow yourself to relax in style, unwind and reflect on the beginning of the rest of your life….and yes, your guests will thank you….

Contact Gina Baldino in Group Sales at 267-765-1111 or email gina.baldino@hershahotels.com

Starting wedding package rates at $149 single / $159 double plus applicable taxes - based upon availability.

Philadelphia has cultivated a renowned dining scene, full of distinct flavors and profound cultural influences.  Designed for guests looking to experience quality dining with a sense of culture coupled with an unbeatable atmosphere, this package features the best Philadelphia has to offer at one of the hottest spots by famed restaurateur Stephen Starr.

The Independent Philadelphia Hotel has partnered with Stephen Starr Restaurants to bring to you the most exquisite accommodations and dining experience you could imagine.  The Wine & Dine Independent Style Package starting at $179.00 single/double occupancy is inclusive of the following;

Overnight Deluxe Accommodations for Two

In-room Bottle of Wine

$50 Gift Card to be used at any one of (12) Stephen Starr Restaurants

2 p.m. Late Checkout

Visit http://www.starr-restaurant.com to select your restaurant of choice - advise us at the time of your reservation and it will be our pleasure to confirm.

Click here to make your reservation now and indulge in the best of Philadelphia Accommodations and Dining;  http://theindependenthotel.com/philadelphia/?cat=22 brought to you by the Independent Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia’s Premier Boutique Hotel for the Independently minded.

Join the Independent Philadelphia Hotel and Midtown Village & Washington Square Merchants for a “Sweetheart Sunday” - February 8, 2009 from noon - 6 p.m for a day of sweetheart shopping and dining specials in Midtown Village & Washington Square.  Enter to win the “My Center City Weekend” contest featuring an overnight stay at The Independent Philadelphia Hotel and one of many wonderful prizes to be given away!

The Independent Philadelphia Hotel is an official drop off location for the “My Center City Weekend” contest on February 8th from noon - 6 p.m. and will be hosting an “Open House”  offering Complimentary Refreshments and tours of Philadelphia’s “Newest” Boutique Hotel.  Plan to stop by, drop off your entry, enjoy the refreshments and meet our staff!  The Independent Philadelphia Hotel will be offering on the spot “discounts” to those that book their reservation during this time.  We look foward to “welcoming” you Independent Style on February 8th from noon - 6 p.m.! 

Please call 215-772-1440 for additional information and reservations.

Philly Overnight® is back. The two-night hotel package is now available seven days a week at The Independent Philadelphia Hotel!  PACKAGES STARTING AT $209.00 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY plus applicable taxes - based upon availability

The Philly Overnight® Hotel Package gives you two nights accommodations with free parking.
It’s the perfect package for a quick getaway.

Included in the package;

• 2 nights accommodations
• Free Parking for both nights (upwards of a $75 value at most Center City hotels)
• A Free gift upon check-in: an adorable Philly’s More Fun Teddy Bear
• Macy’s Savings Pass featuring an 11% discount

The package is available seven days a week, which means you can book it for any two consecutive days — e.g. a Tuesday and a Wednesday, a Sunday and a Monday, a Friday and a Saturday, etc. 

And in addition to the accommodations for two nights, your Philly Overnight® Hotel Package includes free parking (upwards of a $75 value), a Macy’s Savings Pass and a free gift upon check-in. 

And remember, Philly is more fun when you sleep over! And now your weekend is whenever you want it to be - PACKAGES STARTING AT $209.00 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY plus applicable taxes - based upon availability. 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW:   https://reservations.ihotelier.com/istay.cfm?hotelid=15322&packageID=111302

The Independent Hotel Philadelphia, a center city boutique hotel, is now taking reservations!  With only 24 gorgeous rooms, we feel that we’re offering a unique boutique experience! 

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TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR HOTEL AND OUR GREAT NATION, WE HAVE A JULY 4TH WEEKEND SPECIAL OF $139/NIGHT FOR MOST ROOMS.  CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR’S!! or call 215-772-1440. 

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Yesterday, The Independent Hotel had its grand opening celebration.  We were thrilled that the news networks were there to celebrate with us:

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Click to hear Neil Shah being interviewed by a local radio station:  The Independent Hotel Owner Interviewed

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