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The Merchant

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
148 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970
  • Salem Museum
    2 min walk
  • New England Soup Factory
    1 min walk
  • Salem Station
    7 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

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Queen Deluxe | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Queen Deluxe

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Deluxe | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Deluxe

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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George Washington King Deluxe | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

George Washington King Deluxe

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lark Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lark Suite

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $159
per night
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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About the neighborhood

Salem

Located in Salem, The Merchant is in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Salem Museum and Witch History Museum. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gedney House and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Salem Museum - 2 min walk
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 4 min walk
  • Witch House - 4 min walk
  • Salem Witch Museum - 8 min walk
  • House of the Seven Gables - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Beverly Station - 4 min drive
  • Salem Station - 7 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Essex's N.Y. Pizza & Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A & J King Artisan Bakers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪East Regiment Beer Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Merchant

Georgian hotel in Salem with free breakfast
The Merchant offers 11 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Salem hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per night)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1789
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact this property by text message 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10.00 per night (499 ft away)
  • Early check-in 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
Tax ID - C0013862060
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Merchant Hotel Salem
Merchant Salem
The Merchant Hotel
The Merchant Salem
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The Merchant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 300 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 240 yers old hotel with lots of history!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and amenities are wonderful. The room is extremely clean and quiet. Hotel is in the heart of shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mistine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay!!!! Everything is right there and it is absolutely adorable! Snacks and drinks available for your stay and great help with parking on property or off property. Great AC which is my top priority👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay at the Merchant. The girl at check in was very friendly and helpful. She also made some banging freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Our room was room 7 on the third floor. The room was very spacious, the bed was comfortable and clean. The room could have used some more decorations but that’s not the end of the world. The bathroom was ok; the water splashed out underneath the glass which was not ideal. The water pressure was a little low. The bathroom had essentially no counter space, had to resort to using the toilet seat as a countertop. The morning breakfast options were ok, maybe more variety or changes of options would’ve been nice. The location cannot be beat, super convenient. Also fun that almost every ghost tour comes by, but sadly my husband and I did not have any paranormal experiences here during our stay. All in all, would recommend and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the Main Street in an incredibly well kept historical building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel!! We fell in love and the staff was very welcoming and friendly!! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great time, truly a unique building and area, and the staff at the merchant did fantastic with their service, thank you Deedee!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodations in historic building. Excellent service. Tasty snacks available all day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah, Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome sauce
My boyfriend and I had a lovely stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem in Salem MA.
A real gem near Marbelhead. Everything about this hotel was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great and hit the spot. The only thing I might work on is the email for late arrivals and finding the parking lot. For first timers to Salem it was confusing but we made it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We checked in after hours so no staff to help us but the directions for what to do after hours was spot on. We just had a difficult time with our heavy luggage walking up 3 flights of stairs. All the snack amenities were awesome. We always got in too late at night to enjoy a fresh hot cookie but it’s a great touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotels in a wonderful location. Only comment would be a full length mirror would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place To Stay In Salem
The entire experience was phenomenal from start to finish. The staff was sweet. The after office hours check in went smoothly. Our room was absolutely perfect. The fresh snacks every day were top notch! The coffee bar was nice. Everything is within walking distance. Will definitely be staying here again.
Our room
Our room
The common space
The common space balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place To Stay In Salem
The entire experience was phenomenal from start to finish. The staff was sweet. Even when I accidentally parked in the wromg spot and had to move, they were very nice about it. The after office hours check in went smoothly. Our room was absolutely perfect. The fresh snacks every day were top notch! My girlfriend was so excited about them every day. The coffee bar was nice. Everything is within walking distance. I will definitely be staying here again.
Mischief managed
Our room
Our room
The common space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024