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Welcome to The Hotel Salem

A Downtown Salem Hotel

honoring salem's retail past

The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind boutique hotel and accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel is in the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center. Housed in a former high-end clothing store space, our lively hotel in Salem, MA features mid-century modern décor with vintage, retail-inspired touches that embrace its stylish past. Inspired by the New England department stores of yesteryear, our decor mixes mid-century modern design with funky details from stores in the ’50s and ’60s. Our Salem hotel truly pays homage to the last gasp of the downtown anchor store—before the days of strip malls and big-box chains.

Lark Suite Living Room Stairs View at The Hotel Salem, MA

Discover Salem

OUR CAREFULLY CURATED GUIDE MADE JUST FOR YOU

Salem offers a lot to see, do, and taste, and The Hotel Salem is located right in the middle of it all. Beyond the famous witch trial sites and attractions, Salem offers a rich merchant shipping history, stunning 18th Century architecture, a burgeoning restaurant scene, and so much more.

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Historic buildings in Salem, MA near The Hotel Salem
The bar and kitchen area of The Hotel Salem, MA restaurant
Outdoor rooftop bar and seating area at The Hotel Salem, MA

Our Favorites

  • HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES

    Built in 1668 and the namesake of Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel of the same name, you'll be transported back in time while learning all about Salem's rich history.

  • The WITCH HOUSE

    Visit the original home of the infamous Jonathan Corwin—one of the judges involved in the Salem witch trials of 1692—the only remaining structure in Salem with direct ties to the infamous witch trials.

  • PEABODY ESSEX

    World class art, just steps from our front door. Dynamic historic and contemporary exhibits  change seasonally. Great for families.

  • RED'S SANDWICH SHOP

    Our favorite local haunt for breakfast and lunch.

OUR CAREFULLY CURATED GUIDE MADE JUST FOR YOU

Salem offers a lot to see, do, and taste, and The Hotel Salem is located right in the middle of it all. Beyond the famous witch trial sites and attractions, Salem offers a rich merchant shipping history, stunning 18th Century architecture, a burgeoning restaurant scene, and so much more.

VIEW GUIDE for Discover Salem
Delicious spinach and mushroom pizza with fresh mozzarella in Salem, MA
Salem Maritime National Historic Site with a tall ship and anchor in Salem, MA

Weddings & Events

It's your special day, and we want to help you celebrate.

Festively decorated event space at The Hotel Salem, MA with disco balls
Happy couple dancing on the rooftop of The Hotel Salem, MA at sunset
Crowd gathered outside The Hotel Salem, MA for an event
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating at The Hotel Salem, MA
Meeting room set up with U-shaped tables at The Hotel Salem, MA
Sweetheart table at a wedding reception at The Hotel Salem, MA

Helpful Tips...

  • What is there to do in the area during my stay?

    There is no shortage of activities and things to do in Salem! We put together a guide with our favorite activities and places to eat and shop for your enjoyment (some of which are seasonal).

  • Where should I park?

    Our hotel in downtown Salem, MA is located right in the center of town on Salem's well-known pedestrian walkway. As such, there is no vehicle access and no parking available on site. The best parking option is to utilize one of several parking garages within a short walking distance of the hotel. Please note that The Hotel Salem does not validate for parking. Here are some other helpful notes:

    • The closest parking garage to the hotel is the Downtown/Museum Place Garage, just down the street from us, located at 1 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970. It is a 3 minute walk from the hotel.
    • Please note there is a fee to park because it is a city garage, and the hotel does not validate for parking.
    • When you exit the garage, you will come down through a shopping mall. Please take the backdoor exit in the mall next to Witch Pix Costume Studio. You will then see the East India Marine Hall across the street.
    • Please take a right out the door and that will put you on Essex Street. The Hotel Salem is located further down the street on your left across from the CVS Pharmacy.
    • The Church Street lot (15 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970) is a 5 minute walk from the hotel.


    If you have physical limitations which prevent you from being able to carry your bags to the hotel, please call the hotel at (978) 451-4950 and our guest services staff will be happy to help!

    SALEM PARKING GARAGES

  • Where are you located?

    Our property is located right in the center of historic Salem at 209 Essex Street on Salem's well-known pedestrian walkway.

  • What time is check-in and check-out time?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 pm daily. Checkout time is 11:00 am.

The Roof of The Hotel Salem, MA
Exterior view entrance with potted flowers of The Hotel Salem, MA
Queen Room ADA Bed Side View at The Hotel Salem, MA