9.6/10 Exceptional! (961 reviews)
I stay at the Independence once a year while taking my daughter to college. It is a lovely hotel with spacious, clean rooms in a quiet and beautiful setting. It is walkable to shops and restaurants and the small town of Independence and adjacent Monmouth are charming. If I have any complaints, it is with the continental breakfast which is subpar. It is quite limited and has almost no gluten free options. The quality also seems lacking. I have dined at the restaurant for dinner twice and was not too impressed with the food or service. It makes for a wonderful spot to get a drink before going elsewhere for dinner. All in all, the hotel itself is one of the nicer places to stay in the area and is safe, convenient, and clean. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are quiet.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025