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Winter Wonderland Package Update!

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

SKATE WITH YOUR SWEETHEART THIS VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK
It may be cold this Valentine’s Day, but ice skating next to your sweetheart at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing is sure to keep you warm! The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. at Market St. is a popular destination every year during this romantic holiday as guests love skating with their special someone.  Take your sweetheart skating on Sunday, February 14th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Blue Cross RiverRink sets the mood for this event offering advance tickets for this session.  The tickets will include Ladies a complimentary red flower (while supplies last) for ladies. Guests will also receive a free Sweetheart photo keepsake. A DJ will host the evening allowing guests to skate to their favorite love songs with their loved ones.  Radio station B101 will be on hand with a selection of love songs.

Tickets for Sweetheart Skate will be $20 per person are available now.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to the Sweetheart Skate

Book the Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Package at The Independent and make memories with your loved one this Valentine’s Day!  Click here to book your package:  http://theindependenthotel.com/philadelphia/?cat=22

2009 World Series Hotel Accommodations

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

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!

2009 World Series Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees Game 2

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

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!

Game 1 Oct. 28 Phillies 6, Yankees 1 | Box | Mariotti | Moore | Fletcher | Price
Air time 7:30 PM ET, first pitch 7:57
Game 2 Oct. 29 Phillies (Martinez, 0-0) at Yankees (Burnett, 0-0)
Air time 7:30 PM ET, first pitch 7:57
Game 3 Oct. 31 Yankees (Pettitte, 2-0) at Phillies (Hamels, 1-1)
Air time 7:30 PM ET, first pitch 7:57
Game 4 Nov. 1 Yankees at Phillies Air time 8 PM ET, first pitch 8:20
Game 5 Nov. 2 Yankees at Phillies, if necessary Air time 7:30 PM ET, first pitch 7:57
Game 6 Nov. 4 Phillies at Yankees, if necessary Air time 7:30 PM ET, first pitch 7:57
Game 7 Nov. 5 Phillies at Yankees, if necessary Air time 7:30 PM ET, first pitch 7:7

2009 NL Champion Phillies take Game 1 of 2009 World Series

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

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!

The Philadelphia International Championship Bike Race

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

 

Date:

June 7, 2009

 

The Race

The world’s most competitive cyclists turn their sights on Philadelphia for the annual Philadelphia International Championship every June, when about 300,000 fans line an arduous road course to watch hundreds of elite pro cyclists whip through some of Philadelphia’s most beautiful streets.

The scenic course includes the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Kelly Drive, and, of course, the infamous Manayunk “Wall,” a 17% grade hill rising sharply off the banks of the Schuylkill River.

The race is a culmination of a weekend of related festivities that are great for the entire family.

Best Places To Watch

The best places from which to watch the race are:

 

  • the “Feed Zone” located near the start/finish line along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway,
  • the Family Fun Zone on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art,
  • along Main Street in Manayunk,
  • along the Manayunk Wall,
  • Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park,
  • and various spots along Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park, which you must walk to since the Drive is closed to traffic.

Thinking of coming to see the Race?  The Independent Hotel in Philadelphia is now taking reservations.  Click on make a reservation or call us today! 

Penn Relays - Independent Style

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

April 23 - 25, 2009

As the first and oldest of relay meets, the Penn Relays has always tried to stay at the forefront of advances in the sport.  From April 23 to April 25, Philadelphia will be dashing with spectators from around the world who are eager to see tomorrow’s Olympic stars at one of the oldest and longest-running track and field events in the world.

So who competes in The Penn Relays? Men and women from high schools, colleges, clubs, the armed services, prepatory schools and even elementary schools. This year, during some 33 hours of competition, participants from ages eight to 80 will run more than 425 races — that’s more than one race every five minutes.

PHILLIES “WIN” WORLD SERIES!!

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

“Congratulations, Philadelphia Phillies - World Series 2008 Champions!”  The Independent Philadelphia Hotel could not be prouder of their home team, the Philadelphia Phillies for bringing home the World Series 2008 Championship and for making us forget that it had been 28 years since the last win - Good things come to those who wait!!  They truly are a team to be proud of and have earned the title, World Series 2008 Champions - that is for sure!

 

Finally Philly! Phillies win World Series

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It took two extra nights, but the Phillies have finally put an end to Philadelphia’s 25-year major sports title drought.

Eric Bruntlett scored on a Pedro Feliz single in the seventh inning and the Phillies beat Tampa Bay, 4-3, in Game 5 of the World Series, wrapping up the franchise’s second title in history.

Rocco Baldelli’s homer tied the game in the top of the seventh, but the Rays couldn’t go ahead as Chase Utley threw out Jason Bartlett at the plate to end the frame.

The Phillies then went in front in the bottom half of a game that had been halted by rain tied, 2-2, Monday night after 5 1/2 innings. Wintry conditions forced a postponement for an extra day, but under cold, windy conditions Wednesday, the Phillies warmed up their fans quickly and sent the City of Brotherly Love into pandemonium.

The 4-1 series victory gave Philadelphia its first championship of any kind since 1983, when the 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA title. The Phillies’ other World Series championship came in 1980.

Brad Lidge, who didn’t blow a save the entire year, locked down the win in the ninth, but not before the Rays had the tying run in scoring position. Evan Longoria popped out before Dioner Navarro broke his bat on a base hit to right field. Pinch-runner Fernando Perez stole second base, but pinch-hitter Ben Zobrist lined out to right field. Pinch-hitter Eric Hinske swung through a low pitch to strike out, and the Phillies piled on top of each other near the mound in celebration.

“At first I couldn’t believe it, but then the gravity of what happened just hit me,” said Lidge. “It was just an amazing feeling.”

The Phillies were here 15 years ago, but lost to Toronto in the World Series. Now they will celebrate with the rest of the city with a parade on Friday.

“I always thought we could win the World Series. I knew we could beat anybody in our league,” Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said, addressing the crowd at Citizens Bank Park.

Cole Hamels, who went 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA in two World Series appearances was named the MVP of the Fall Classic.

“This is something that you have to live for,” said Hamels. “Going out there, I knew I had a job to do. I had the support of these fans, and I had my teammates behind me.”

It was a masterful season for Lidge, who had a save in all 48 of his appearances in 2008, including two in the World Series.

Just last season, the Phillies were anointed as the team with the most defeats in professional sports history, reaching the 10,000 loss mark. Turn the page one year, and it’s a much different story.

“This is just the beginning, it had to start somewhere,” said shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who is one of several starters to come up through the Phillies’ farm system. “A lot of us wanted to change the face of this organization. We got New York right above us and it’s always seen as the Mecca. When you win a championship, people have to look down to the little guys. Right now everybody’s looking up to us.”

It was also a successful season for the Rays. Prior to this year, the most wins for the Rays, who entered the majors in 1998, was 70.

“The word is remarkable to come that far, that quickly,” said Rays manager Joe Maddon. “I believe this firmly, our guys are not going to be satisfied without playing in October from now on, and that’s a good thing.”

The Rays had just tied the contest in the sixth when B.J. Upton scored on a Carlos Pena single, but then play was halted going into the bottom half and put in suspension by Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig.

When play resumed Wednesday before loud, towel-waving fans, Philadelphia came to bat and Hamels was lifted for a pinch-hitter. Geoff Jenkins came to the plate to face Grant Balfour, and clobbered a 3-2 pitch off the wall in right- center field past a sliding Baldelli. Rollins followed with a sacrifice bunt, and Jayson Werth sent a pop-up to short center field. Second baseman Akinori Iwamura raced back, but failed to make an over-the-shoulder basket catch as the ball slipped between his body and glove. Jenkins scored easily.

Baldelli homered with one out in the seventh, sending Ryan Madson’s first offering over the wall in left field.

The Rays then threatened to take the lead, but a smart defensive play by second baseman Utley stopped the rally. Jason Bartlett singled to left with one out, and J.P. Howell’s (0-2) sacrifice bunt advanced the runner. J.C. Romero (2-0) then came in to face Iwamura, who singled up the middle. The ball was stopped by Utley, who faked a throw to first zipping the ball to home. Catcher Carlos Ruiz applied the tag to the helmet of a sliding Bartlett.

Pat Burrell narrowly missed a homer leading off the bottom of the seventh, sending a ball high off the wall in left-center for a double. He was replaced by Bruntlett on the bases. Chad Bradford came in to face Shane Victorino, who chopped a ball to second base to move Bruntlett to third. Feliz then singled up the middle, past a drawn-in infield.

Carl Crawford singled to start the Tampa Bay eighth, but was immediately erased on a double-play grounder off the bat of Upton.

Victorino hit a two-run single in the first frame Monday night before Pena doubled and scored on a Longoria single in the fourth inning.

Game Notes

The Phillies went 4-for-13 with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on base…Hamels went 4-0 in the postseason and was bidding to become the first pitcher to win all five of his playoff starts in one year…Hamels became just the fifth player in history to win the Most Valuable Player award in both the World Series and in a League Championship Series…The Phillies won all seven home games of their postseason, becoming just the second team to win all of its home games since the advent of three rounds of postseason play…Lidge’s seven saves tied a postseason record…Burrell had been 0-for-13 in this series before the hit…Pena and Longoria were a combined 3-for-37 in the five games…The Phillies won 24 of their final 30 games…Philadelphia hit .167 (10-for-60) with runners in scoring position over the five games.

 

 

10/30 03:42:13 ET

Phillies Go For the World Series Title!

Monday, October 27th, 2008

The Independent Philadelphia Hotel “Congratulates” the Phillies on being one game shy of capturing the 2008 World Series Title!  GO PHILLIES!! 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ryan Howard knows this place will go nuts with one more win.

 

“It will be absolute bedlam,” he said. “It will be one of the craziest places on earth. It’s kind of scary to imagine.”

2008 MLB playoffs

 
 
World Series
Phillies lead 3-1

Game 1: Phillies 3, Rays 2
Rosenthal | Fraley | Video | Photos

Game 2: Rays 4, Phillies 2
Rosenthal | Fraley | Video | Photos

Game 3: Phillies 5, Rays 4
Rosenthal | Kriegel | Video | Photos

Game 4: Phillies 10, Rays 2
Rosenthal | Kriegel | Video | Photos
Game 5: Mon. at Phillies
Game 6*: Wed. at Rays
Game 7*: Thurs. at Rays
* — if necessary   All games on FOX

More on the playoffs:

Then again, who would’ve guessed Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton would shut his eyes, take a huge swing and sock a ball into the seats.

Blanton became the first pitcher in 34 years to homer in the World Series, Howard drove in five runs with two homers and Philadelphia romped over the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on Sunday night to move within one win of its first title since 1980.

The team of 10,000 losses could give title-starved Philadelphia its first champion in any of the four big sports since the NBA’s 76ers in 1983.

“A championship is the only way to fully reverse that thought of how the Phillies are portrayed,” said Jimmy Rollins, who sparked the Phillies with three hits and three runs. “If we get that game, I believe we will be happy, the city will be happy, there will be a big parade,” - No doubt!

 

 

Go Phillies!

Friday, October 24th, 2008

The Independent Philadelphia Hotel welcomes the Phillies Home for game 3 of the World Series!  Make certain to cheer for our Phillies during each of the World Series games! Go Phillies!!

GAME 3: Tomorrow, at Phillies, 8:35 p.m.: Moyer (16-7) vs. Garza (11-9)

GAME 4: Sunday, at Phillies, 8:29 p.m.: Blanton (4-0) vs. Sonnanstine (13-9)

GAME 5: Monday, at Phillies, 8:29 p.m.

*Game 6: Wednesday, at Tampa Bay, 8:35 p.m.

*Game 7: Thursday, Oct. 30, at Tampa Bay, 8:29 p.m.

*If Necessary.

Hello Philadelphia! A Boutique Hotel?

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

The Independent Hotel Philadelphia

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Yes, all the rumors are true! The Independent Hotel Philadelphia is now taking reservations. We are a boutique hotel, with so much more!

Visit the Hotel website at www.theindependenthotel.com to explore our wonderful boutique experience.

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