After taking in a performance at the Kimmel Center or visiting the Liberty Bell, unwind at a boutique hotel for $129 per night. The Independent, just one block from Philadelphia's performing arts district, slashed rates by 30%. Stays in a Queen room through Aug. 31 are included in this offer.

As a bonus, The Independent provides complimentary daily breakfast as well as Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests are invited to attend a weekly happy hour with wine and cheese.

This 24-room hotel is in a fully-restored Georgian Revival building in the vibrant Midtown Village neighborhood of Center City. Guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Guests also have access to the hotel's business center.

For $10 more per night upgrade to a King room, which features a kitchenette.

Blackout dates: July 18-19