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The Merchant

Inn

148 Washington Street, Salem MA, 01970

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
14 mentions

The hotel is in a great location

Good location in town centre

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

The shower was excellent, spacious and modern, and the room itself was much larg…

Very nice rooms and Location

Friendly staff
9 mentions

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 …

Breakfast available
7 mentions

The breakfast options are simple but healthy

Fresh baked goods daily and a selection of breakfast items available

Clean rooms
5 mentions

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

J

John

couple

November 19, 2025

10

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.

N

nicola

couple

November 6, 2025

10

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

O

Orla

solo_traveller

August 1, 2025

7

Good location in town centre

D

Davide

couple

June 19, 2025

8

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.

G

Gerhard

couple

May 30, 2025

10

Very nice rooms and Location. The concept ist cool

T

Tulsa

couple

May 7, 2025

10

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!

V

Victoire

couple

February 20, 2025

5

Nice hotel, but not as comfortable as expected

The room was large and very clean. The hotel is lovely and conveniently located!

T

Titiane

couple

August 1, 2024

10

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 !

B

Brian

couple

July 11, 2024

10

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

J

Jane

couple

June 28, 2024

9

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.

S

Sera

couple

June 8, 2024

10

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.

J

jane

couple

May 27, 2024

10

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

T

Tulsa

couple

April 6, 2024

10

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!

C

Charlotte

solo_traveller

September 16, 2023

6

Expensive for what it is but nice enough.

The rooms were nice and clean and stylish and the location was ideal.

T

tyskaba13

family_with_children

August 22, 2023

9

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.

M

Michele

couple

July 7, 2023

10

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.

C

Claudia

couple

May 30, 2023

10

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.

K

Krzysztof

couple

May 9, 2023

9

Perfect Location Perfect Hosts and Perfect recepción

J

JOSE LUIS

couple

April 24, 2023

10

LOVE IN EVERY DETAIL

This hotel its gorgeous! if you are thinking on stayung in Salem for a few nights this is the place.

S

Simmone

couple

March 15, 2023

10

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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Room

This double room has an iPod dock, air conditioning and bathrobe.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Queen Room

This double room has an iPod dock, fireplace and bathrobe.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Suite

This suite features an iPod dock, fireplace and air conditioning.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the property has 4 floors and rooms are accessible only by stairs. There is no lift. Contact the property for more information.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 2:23 AM

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The Merchant - 0 Star Hotel in Salem Massachusetts