The Merchant
148 Washington Street, Salem MA, 01970
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Why people book this hotel
“The hotel is in a great location”
“Good location in town centre”
“The shower was excellent, spacious and modern, and the room itself was much larg…”
“Very nice rooms and Location”
“The staff are very helpful and friendly”
“We love the merchant and it's the best hotel we've ever stayed in, thank you so …”
“The breakfast options are simple but healthy”
“Fresh baked goods daily and a selection of breakfast items available”
“The room was spotless”
“The room was large and very clean”
Overview
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Merchant offers accommodation in an historic building in Salem. Each room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and a hair dryer. Rooms are accessible by stairs; there is no lift at the property. The nearest airport is Logan Airport, 20 km from The Merchant.
Traveller reviews
John
couple
November 19, 2025
“Salem Chic”
This is an absolutely stunning hotel - blending heritage and design effortlessly. The check-in process is super easy. The breakfast options are simple but healthy. A super useful kitchenette allows guests to grab snacks, cookies and filtered water.
nicola
couple
November 6, 2025
“Excellent”
Fresh baked goods daily and a selection of breakfast items available. The room was spotless. Comfortable. The hotel is in a great location. Beautiful building. The staff are very helpful and friendly
Orla
solo_traveller
August 1, 2025
Good location in town centre
Davide
couple
June 19, 2025
“A stylish and atmospheric hotel in a perfect location, offering comfort and charm but with a few letdowns in practicalit”
The hotel was beautifully decorated and truly exceeded my expectations. The common areas were cozy and inviting, thoughtfully equipped with Nespresso machines for guests to enjoy. The rich history of the building adds a wonderful layer of atmosphere, perfectly suited to a stay in Salem and even gives the place a slightly spooky charm that ties in nicely with the town’s narrative. The shower was excellent, spacious and modern, and the room itself was much larger than anticipated. The location was absolutely fantastic, you can walk to every major site, making it ideal for exploring Salem on foot.
Gerhard
couple
May 30, 2025
Very nice rooms and Location. The concept ist cool
Tulsa
couple
May 7, 2025
We love the merchant and it's the best hotel we've ever stayed in, thank you so much to all the lovely staff. Best cookies and scones and lovely breakfasts too. A gorgeous hotel in an excellent location. Ten out of ten!
Victoire
couple
February 20, 2025
“Nice hotel, but not as comfortable as expected”
The room was large and very clean. The hotel is lovely and conveniently located!
Titiane
couple
August 1, 2024
“Amazing place to stay, will recommend it 100%”
The room was big and comfortable and the staff very welcoming and helpful. It was also ideally located, we had an amazing time at the Merchant !
Brian
couple
July 11, 2024
“Salem Shortstay”
Wonderfull atmosphere with attention to detail exceptional Complementary breakfast and snack items appreciated Beautifully presented heritage building and rooms Staff exceptional Truly a boutique hotel Great location
Jane
couple
June 28, 2024
“Convenient location”
The location was prefect, handy for the sights/ restaurants. The hotel itself was modern period but couldn’t understand why there was a bar but not stocked , you bring your own in, so consequently in don’t think people used the lovely lounge. On the first floor there is an outside seating area.
Sera
couple
June 8, 2024
“Amazing beautiful hotel in great location.”
What a beautiful hotel! Amazing old building and the most fantastic design. The staff were lovely and the tea/coffee/water facilities were great. Really enjoyed my stay. The location was fantastic as well. The bathroom products smelt divine.
jane
couple
May 27, 2024
“Exceptional - made us feel we were appreciated”
The fully stocked guest kitchen with fresh baked treats , free filtered water and snacks and coffee and tea. The guest lounge area was inviting and such a lovely place to sit and have some peace
Tulsa
couple
April 6, 2024
This hotel is beautiful and the breakfast and snacks especially the cookies were wonderful. I couldn't have loved it more. The location is fantastic. So comfortable and stylish plus staff are very helpful!
Charlotte
solo_traveller
September 16, 2023
“Expensive for what it is but nice enough.”
The rooms were nice and clean and stylish and the location was ideal.
tyskaba13
family_with_children
August 22, 2023
The building was unique with lots of character. The staff were all very pleasant, helpful and kind. Muffins, scones and yogurts were freshly made for breakfast. Snacks were available too! The location was perfect. The building was in great condition. It was clean and cozy. It had a fireplace in the king deluxe room with separate in room controls for the air conditioning and heat. I definitely would recommend this place to stay.
Michele
couple
July 7, 2023
“A refreshing getaway at a high-end hotel”
The décor of the hotel is fantastic - a modern and clean update that honors the original style of the building. The location in Salem is very, very convenient to shops, restaurants and the water.
Claudia
couple
May 30, 2023
Great and relaxing stay. Loved the room and bed. The house is beautifully kept. It’s great to have shared areas to reach out for snacks and drinks. It’s always about the details. Would totally recommend this place.
Krzysztof
couple
May 9, 2023
Perfect Location Perfect Hosts and Perfect recepción
JOSE LUIS
couple
April 24, 2023
“LOVE IN EVERY DETAIL”
This hotel its gorgeous! if you are thinking on stayung in Salem for a few nights this is the place.
Simmone
couple
March 15, 2023
“Fantastic location and full of history. Hotel and staff were lovely”
Fantastic location in the heart of Salem. The property is full of history and we recommend a walking tour to find out more. The staff were amazing and the complementary breakfast was a lovely treat and even the double room was huge.
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out
Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
This double room's special feature is the fireplace. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe King Room
This double room has an iPod dock, air conditioning and bathrobe.
Deluxe Queen Room
This double room has an iPod dock, fireplace and bathrobe.
Double Room - Disability Access
The fireplace is the standout feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior King Room
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a fireplace. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe King Suite
This suite features an iPod dock, fireplace and air conditioning.
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