The Hotel Salem

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Peabody Essex Museum

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King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lunch and dinner served, alfresco dining
Lunch and dinner served, alfresco dining
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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209 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970
  • Place, Peabody Essex Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salem Witch Trials Memorial
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Micro King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King with Twin Trundle

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 307 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

Salem

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Salem hotel, you'll be steps from Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Witch House and Salem Common are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Salem Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salem Witch Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Salem Common - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Beverly Station - 4 min drive
  • Salem Station - 6 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cinema Salem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Village Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gulu-Gulu Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex's NY Pizza And Deli - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Salem

3-star hotel near Peabody Essex Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Hotel Salem.

This 3-star Salem hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Salem offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Salem hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

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 - C0010662580
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The tax ID number is C0010662580. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Hotel Salem Hotel
The Hotel Salem Salem
The Hotel Salem Hotel Salem

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hotel Salem to the airport?

The Hotel Salem is 6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Salem?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Salem on Apr 13, 2026 start from $134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hotel Salem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hotel Salem.

How close is The Hotel Salem to the beach?

This hotel is 8.5 mi (26-min drive) from Revere Beach and 1.1 mi (7-min drive) from Glendale Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hotel Salem offer free breakfast?

The Hotel Salem does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Hotel Salem?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Salem?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Hotel Salem?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Hotel Salem have a pool?

The Hotel Salem does not have a pool.

Does The Hotel Salem have a restaurant?

The Hotel Salem is home to Counter, which features al fresco dining.

Does The Hotel Salem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hotel Salem to downtown Salem?

The Hotel Salem is 0.2 mi away from Salem.

The Hotel Salem Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was awesome but the staff were all so so so kind! We will be staying here again for our next Salem trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cute and neat. All staff was welcoming and helpful. Enjoyed our stay easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The staff was super friendly, rooms were clean, food was fabulous! The location is ideal!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff Extremely compfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place close to everything and the people so nice all clean and perfect to stay and enjoy your vacations with your family or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, allowed us to check in early, clean room. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally welcoming and kind staff. Excellent accommodations! we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne, Mastic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Hotel in Salem! Def recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne, Mastic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at Hotel Salem and I can’t say enough positive things about it. Rooms are clean, all the staff is friendly, location is by far the best, as you walk out right onto Essex street the heart of Salem! We love it, we enjoy staying every time we visit Salem! I don’t want to spend my time at any other hotel! I would def recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, stylish hotel, restaurants and stores
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t stay here while I’m Salem you’re doing yourself a disservice. The hotel is centrally located, clean, and the most friendly staff. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Both at the bar and the hotel!! The room was very nice, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and the location is amazing. The Crust drinks and cheese fries are excellent too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was the only difficulty with this property . The staff and facilities were top notch . Very very clean and super friendly from Zachary our initial contact at the front desk who was extremely personable and very helpful and freindly to the wait staff at the restaurant who were very patient made my wife and I's entire experience an absolute joy and we will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

High ceilings,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Fred

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No available parking, hot water was an issue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025