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Calle Calvo # 31, Sucre, Bolivia
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Hotel Independencia
Ranked #6 of 14 hotels in Sucre
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Terrible hotel - stay somewhere else!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2008
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This hotel was such a dissappointemt, I can only presume that they awarded themselves the four star rating.

Firstly we had asked a double room, specifically requesting a matrimonial bed as they call them in Bolivia. We were given a twin iroom and despite the hotel being half empty they refused to move us. The room was right next to the ground floor courtyard...very pretty, but very noisy - you can't help but be woken up throughout the night by fellow tourists coming back late or by the cleaners hooving right outside the door before 7am!

When we were eventually moved it was to a double room at the top of the hotel. Our wall seemed to join on to the cinema which was incredibly loud late into the night. The heat in the room at the top of the hotel was unbearible and the fan really didn't help. The only window in the room opened onto the courtyard which meant everyone could see right in...not what you want when you're sleeping in just your underwear because it's so hot.

The TV fell off the wall, nearly injuring me when I tried to turn it on. The staff, (who were rude and unhelpful throughout our stay) simply shrugged. They didn't replace it, repair it or even apologize. The trips they told us about were significantly more expensive than the same trips booked around the corner.

The breakfast was medocre and the showers were often cold.

I hate to be so negative, but everything was bad. I tell a lie, the location was good, just around the corner from the main square. But then lots of hotels were in equally good locations...I suggest you choose one of those!

  • Liked — The location
  • Disliked — The rude, unhelpful staff
  • Stayed February 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Glasgow
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“A lovely hotel right at the heart of the city”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2008

I stayed at the Independencia for two nights in May 2008 and really loved it. The hotel is an elegant old building around a courtyard and is just round the corner from the main square. The room was small but comfortable, and had the hottest, most powerful shower I´ve had in 3 months travelling in South America (it's worth staying there just for that!). Breakfast is also very good, with an excellent selection of fruit and main dishes. There are two free internet terminals at reception. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel.

  • Liked — Hot showers, central location, good food
  • Disliked — Room on the small side
  • Stayed May 2008
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Biella
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
“La migliore cosa e' la posizione”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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  • Stayed April 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Barcelona, Spain
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Hotel correcto en el centro de Sucre”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010
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  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bordeaux
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Tres correct”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2009
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  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Calle Calvo # 31, Sucre, Bolivia

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