Hawthorne Hotel

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Ballroom
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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bertram)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleveland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabot)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA, 01970

What's nearby

  • Salem Witch Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Salem Common - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Witch House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Cinema Salem - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Olde Main Street Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Notch Brewery & Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Essex N.Y. Deli & Pizza - ‬3 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 centre. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's 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 smoke-free property
  • Laundry services, concierge services and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, convenient parking and helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths 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.

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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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1925
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.63 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 12.50 for adults and from 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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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

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

Where is Hawthorne Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Salem, this historic hotel is steps away 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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Reviews

Hawthorne Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1132 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1458 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location. Convenient for Salem visitors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, clean, well kept rooms. Within walking distance to many Salem sights. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything..onsite parking..charming hotel..highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and great service.
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

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always, it's one of the best hotels to stay in. We got there early and our room was available. Awesome service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and friendly. Parking was abundant and close by. Hotel is convenient to all the areas popular in Salem. Room had a full bath and half bath which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely beautiful staff were very helpful and friendly room was so nice lobby was like something out of a movie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel, had a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. The best food and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights 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.
View from our room
View from our room
Exterior
View during breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Very walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and we will stay again. So convenient to just park here and walk around Salem. They had the best lobby coffee I have ever had at a hotel. My children loved the lemonade in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having the tavern was great for a nightcap.. The Seafood Chowder..THE BEST.. The mattresses were thr best ever..Slept like a baby.. Just wish we had some paranormal activity....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Try the Chowder!

We enjoyed our stay. Had a warm welcome by the staff and loved the decor of hotelroom and Tavern, which has the BEST seafood chowder!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk and hotel staff were amazing , knowledgeable, and made stay very lovely. Wood stay there again. For an old building does have air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025