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The Merchant

3.0 star property

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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
148 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970
  • Salem Museum
    2 min walk
  • Witch History Museum
    3 min walk
  • Peabody Essex Museum
    4 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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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Double Room

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

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Lark Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lark Suite

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Interior
The Hotel Salem
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1001)
The price is $167
per night
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
The Hotel Salem

About the neighborhood

Salem

When you stay at The Merchant in Salem, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Salem Witch Museum and Salem Museum. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Witch History Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Peabody Essex Museum.

What's nearby

  • Peabody Essex Museum - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Witch House - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Salem Common - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salem Witch Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • House of the Seven Gables - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Beverly Montserrat Station - 6 min drive
  • Salem Station - 7 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 39 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
The Merchant Hotel Salem

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 295 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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a very central location! great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cierra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - similar to a bed snd breakfast. Rooms are very comfortable. Nice deck and living room in which you can relax. Yummy homemade continental breakfast items. Walking distance to everything. Would definitely stay her again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Cedar Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Merchant is a wonderful place to stay within walking distance of many wonderful sights in Salem. It is a beautiful old building converted into a splendid B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

arnie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Crystal Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a great location. Friendly staff, clean rooms, great intimate vibe, and free snacks and beverages. We will stay here each time we come to Salem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024