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The Independence

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

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
The Independence sits near Eola Hills Wine Cellars and offers a free breakfast buffet each morning. Guests relax by the cozy firepit, soak in the spa tub, or dine at Territory restaurant. Western Oregon University is just a short distance away for those wanting to explore.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is AED 614
AED 679 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King with Shower only)

9.4 out of 10
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(10 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower only)

9.4 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, River View (Master Suite with Riverview Balcony a)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Osprey ADA Exec King Suite with River)

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  • Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Deluxe 2 Queen - Riverview with Showe)

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Eola-Amity King Suite Riverview wrap )

10.0 out of 10
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Heating
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe 2 Queen - Shower Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View (Van Duzer King Suite - with Parkview )

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Corner Jr. Suite with 2 Queen Beds)

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Air conditioning
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Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR, 97351

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 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 multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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The price is AED 459
AED 519 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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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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Reviews

The Independence Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay. Nice location, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel in the area. We will definitely be back!
Rooftop view looking into town
Rooftop view looking down river.
Osprey nest outside hotel
Rooftop view up river
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, amazing few, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and cute area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel a few times and like everything about it, from the friendly staff to the restaurant/bar and location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zoé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the river, and great access to both the town and river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Western Oregon University. Clean comfortable rooms with mini fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely Hotel my grandson is going to college in the area and we went to see him this weekend. It was just a really relaxing place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in a quite little town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Isaiah

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

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

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay & only 20m by car from Salem
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, private, quiet area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean stay and bike friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how clean and orderly this hotel was. Also, the beds were really comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel of my whole trip. Beautiful room and great water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Super amazing rooms and welcoming staff. We loved it so much!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Loved my room which was a 1 bd apt. The view from my bedroom window was the Willamette River.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and modern. Shower had great water pressure. Beds were so comfortable and we slept great. The front desk attendant was super friendly and helpful. Easy check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property and atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025