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Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Ballroom
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
The Hawthorne Hotel provides a historic base near Salem Witch Museum and the Witch Trials Memorial. Guests can enjoy meals at either of the two on-site restaurants or browse the library collection. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the quality dining and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabot)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleveland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bertram) | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bertram)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA, 01970

What's nearby

  • Salem Witch Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salem Common - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Witch House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Beverly Montserrat Station - 6 min drive
  • Salem Station - 9 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A & J King Artisan Bakers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cinema Salem - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Notch Brewery & Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jaho Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hawthorne Hotel

Historic hotel near Salem Common
Located close to Salem Witch Museum and Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Hawthorne Hotel provides a library, a bar, and a business center. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, convenient parking, and helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12.50 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Nathaniel's
  • The Tavern

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1925
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.94 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.63 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12.50 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.63 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.94 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 - C0013432580
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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Hawthorne Hotel Salem
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hawthorne Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hawthorne Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawthorne Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hawthorne Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hawthorne Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Salem, this historic hotel is steps from Salem Common and Salem Witch Museum. Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Witch Trials Memorial are also within 5 minutes. Salem Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Hawthorne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1066 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1382 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historical Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

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Amazing stay and I loved it will def be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, location close to shopping and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, very clean, family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible, easy to walk around, absolutely delicious restaurants inside the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel located within walking distance of good shopping, restaurants and historical sites
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it was just as nice as the first time. Comfortable beds and great dining options in the hotel as well as around the area. Easily walkable to all the attractions in town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and our room were beautiful. Fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. I loved the history of the hotel. It was located near everything and really gives you the feeling of being part of the history of Salem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to check in and the staff was very nice and the property was great and the everything was within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Very good food in the tavern. Music was very enjoyable. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, wonderful service, rich in history.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Hawthorne Hotel. Desserts were delicious from restaurant and many options within walking distance. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel that has been properly maintained. Very clean, very conveniently located, and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful hotel!! Love the history and vibe of the whole area! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic hotel close to the downtown area. We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and historical feel. Pet friendly with park right across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and great staff!!! Love the location!!! Second time staying and cant wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a beautifully restored hotel. Convienient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. Our room ended up being top floor with an amazing view of the town. The bed was very comfortable and our breakfast at Nathaniel’s was delicious. Staying in the hotel with such proximity to all the Salem sights was perfect! Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, walkable to all the attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, the historic nature of the hotel was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025