Best Hotels in Salem, MA

A historic hotel that overlooks the storied Salem Common, Hawthorne Hotel has been serving guests in Salem, Massachusetts, since 1925. The small but well-furnished guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs, full- to king-size beds and free Wi-Fi access. Guests can choose from two on-site dining options: Nathaniel’s, which serves up modern cuisine in a historic environment, and Tavern on the Green, which provides travelers with a more casual experience. Other on-site amenities include complimentary parking and passes for access to the nearby Salem YMCA, which boasts a full gym and Olympic-size pool and is located a half-mile down the road. Plus, recent visitors found the downtown location to be the perfect starting point for visiting attractions ranging from the Salem Witch Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum to the House of the Seven Gables.

Nestled along the North Shore neighborhood of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers guests a variety of well-appointed accommodations which come complete with cozy robes, a minifridge and free Wi-Fi access. Hungry travelers can find respite on-site at The Regatta Pub Restaurant, which serves American cuisine in a waterside setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Complimentary on-site amenities include a pool, iPad rentals, parking and hotel golf cart transportation to the nearby Pickering Wharf. Some guests may be disappointed that the Pickering Wharf obstructs their in-room view of the waterfront though. Best of all, this Salem hotel is located along the Salem Heritage Trail and is just a 10-minute walk from many of the area’s most popular attractions, including the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of the Seven Gables.

Family-friendly and steeped in historic charm, The Salem Inn welcomes guests to stay in one of three different houses. Options include the pet-friendly West House, the classically styled Curwen House and the Peabody House, a single-family Dutch Colonial home divided into four family suites. (Recent guests warn that rooms bordering Summer Street can be noisy.) Though each house boasts a unique aesthetic, all rooms feature walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs and complimentary meals in the form of a daily breakfast buffet and an afternoon wine and cheese offerings. Other amenities at the property in Salem, Massachusetts, include free Wi-Fi access, parking and a fitness center. There is no in-house restaurant, but the convenient downtown location affords easy access to many nearby shops and eateries, as well as to popular attractions like the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of the Seven Gables.