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Hotel Overview

148 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

The Merchant - Historic 3-Star Hotel with Fireplace Lobby near Salem Witch Museum

The Merchant is a 3-star hotel located in an historic building in Salem's entertainment district, a short walk from the Salem Witch Museum and a train station. The property provides free to-go breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Logan Airport is approximately 25 km away. The hotel is managed by a professional host. Nearby landmarks include Witch History Museum (0.3 km), Salem Witch Trials Memorial (0.5 km), and Peabody Essex Museum (0.5 km).

Additional perks of the hotel

Free to-go breakfast

Terrace

Fireplace in the lobby

Professional host management

Garden furniture

Rooms Overview

All 11 individually furnished rooms include fireplaces and premium bedding. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, heated floors, and designer toiletries. Rooms feature 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels, air conditioning, and free in-room WiFi. Access to rooms is via stairs. Select double rooms include iPod docks and bathrobes.

Other conveniences

Premium bedding

Heated bathroom floors

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

iPod dock (select rooms)

Carpeted floors

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Deluxe Queen Room

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2 persons

28 m²

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Deluxe King Room

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30 m²

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Deluxe King Suite

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2 persons

30 m²

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Salem200 m

Airports

Logan (BOS) 24.0 km

Pease International Tradeport (PSM) 74.4 km

Underground

Wonderland Station 14.3 km

Bus

Bus stop 2.4 km

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 35 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Snack bar

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

148 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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148 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

City landmarks

Museum

Salem Witch Museum

620 m

Museum

Peabody Essex Museum

620 m

Museum

The House of the Seven Gables

1.5 km

Park

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

620 m

Landmark

Pickering Wharf

620 m

Museum

Salem Witch Village

620 m

Museum

Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery

620 m

Museum

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

620 m

Cemetery

Old Burying Point Cemetery

620 m

Park

Salem Common

620 m

Store

Crow Haven Corner

620 m

Landmark

Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

950 m

Landmark

The Custom House

800 m

Landmark

Fished Impressions

620 m

Landmark

Grace Episcopal Church

630 m

Landmark

World of Witches

650 m

Cemetery

Proctor's Ledge

1.5 km

Nearby

Museum

Witch House

460 m

Museum

Witch Dungeon Museum

460 m

Essex and Washington Street

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

460 m

Museum

Witch History Museum

170 m

21 High St

Gedney House

260 m

Museum

New England Pirate Museum

400 m

Hawthorne Blvd

Stickworks Statue

470 m

34 Chestnut St

Phillips House

580 m

18 Broad St

Pickering House

430 m

32 Derby Sq

Salem Old Town Hall

80 m

Museum

Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers

330 m

Museum

The Witch House salem mass

460 m

215 Essex St Derby Square

Wicked Good Books

150 m

Restaurants

Red's Sandwich Shop

220 m

15 Central St

New England Soup Factory

40 m

140 Washington St Ste 1

Cafe Kushco

70 m

128 Washington St

Fountain Place

110 m

232 Essex St

Maria's Sweet somethings

120 m

26 Front St Next to Old Town Hall

Hong Kong King

250 m

28 Norman St Ste 2

Red Line Cafe

290 m

188 Essex St

Engine House Restaurant

280 m

71 Lafayette St

Melt Homemade Ice Cream

510 m

60 Washington St

Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen

310 m

90 Lafayette St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Paul

United States, September 2023

8.4/10

Staying at this hotel was a delightful experience overall. The rooms were cozy and had a comfortable queen-size bed, but the shower was a bit disappointing. The service was top-notch, especially with prompt housekeeping services. The hotel's location right in the center of everything made it super convenient for exploring the town. The dining options were decent, with tasty butter available. The facilities were well-maintained, providing a good value for money overall.

Rooms

8.0

The room with a queen-size bed was cozy and comfortable, although the shower could be improved.

Service

9.0

The housekeeping service was prompt and efficient, making my stay very pleasant.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location right in the center of everything was incredibly convenient for exploring the town.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, especially with the tasty butter served.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained, offering good value for money during my stay.

David

United States, June 2023

8.6/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is perfect, right in the heart of the downtown area and close to everything you could need. The rooms were cozy and inviting, and the service was top-notch. However, I was a bit let down by the dining experience as the handmade pasta wasn't as impressive as I had hoped. Overall, a great value for money with so much to offer.

Rooms

9.0

My room with the queen size bed and fireplace was so charming and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff went above and beyond to make my stay memorable.

Location

10.0

Being right in the center of everything made exploring the city a breeze.

Dining

7.0

I was a bit disappointed by the handmade pasta, it didn't live up to the expectations.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were great, everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

friendly staff

disappointing dining

Steve

United States, June 2023

9.0/10

I had a lovely stay at the hotel. The rooms were cozy with a great shower, and the queen size bed was super comfortable. The service was top-notch with excellent housekeeping and tour assistance. The location was perfect, right in the center of everything. The dining experience was delicious with fresh and healthy dishes. The facilities were fantastic, making my stay enjoyable.

Rooms

9.0

The room was cozy with a great shower and a comfy queen size bed.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, especially the housekeeping and tour assistance.

Location

10.0

The location couldn't have been better, right in the center of everything.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful with fresh and healthy dishes.