Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 star property

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA, 01970
  • Salem Witch Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Salem Common
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Peabody Essex Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabot)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleveland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bertram)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5-star Salem hotel steps from Salem Common
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Hawthorne Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary newspapers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and 7 meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hawthorne Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Nathaniel's - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The Tavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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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Hawthorne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 943 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1225 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

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hawthorne Hotel was a great location and the room had plenty of space for our group. The staff were amazingly helpful and went above and beyond when I wasn't feeling well. The afternoon cider was delightful and especially lovely after a cold day outside. We did not eat in the restaurant but the smells were wonderful. The only negative is that the hotel is showing some signs of age and my knees touched the wall while using the restroom. We would totally stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small rooms

Pros: I loved the aesthetic of the hotel—it perfectly complements the charm and history of Salem. Its location is fantastic, within walking distance of many of the city's attractions. We had breakfast in the dining room, which was a delightful experience, and the live music added a whimsical touch. The staff was generally friendly and even allowed us to check in early, which we appreciated. Cons: Unfortunately, our room felt like the smallest one in the hotel. It had just a bed, a small table, and a single chair, with barely enough space to move around. The bathroom was especially cramped—you could stand and turn, but that was about it. Cleanliness was average, and the wallpaper was peeling, which took away from the overall ambiance. In conclusion, I wouldn’t stay here for more than a night. Be prepared to get up close and cozy with your travel companion. Next time, we’ll be looking for a quaint B&B instead.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Excellent

It was a beautiful, lively hotel with 2 bars, live music, and good morning coffee service. The location is perfect, the staff friendly and helpful. I would high recommend if traveling to Salem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean & everyone was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hollyanna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet! Close to shopping and food. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEFANIA, Ocoee

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great

I liked how classic the hotel was. Tavern had great food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. All of the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The beds were very comfortable (don’t say that often for hotels). Majority of the things are within a short walk from the hotel. Plenty of dining options near by. If you decide to drive or have rental car, you won’t have to worry about paying for parking or finding a spot as there’s plenty available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely historic hotel.

Lovely hotel, great location, warm and friendly staff. Special mention to Colm who was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathrine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 426. It had a lovely view of the park and the Salem Witch Museum. We loved the room, it was clean and comfortable. There was free apple cider in the lobby and lots of places to get food nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. In the middle of the city. Very walkable to the main shopping centers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the history of hotel and amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything, but there was an incident with a staff member in the dinning room on our last day. He chastised me cloudy for taking a seat, after another staff directed me to take a seat. It really upset me,. To the point where we almost left. Funny how one bad instance can affect the whole stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strange smell in room on first night. Received a room change immediately on reporting it. Service was excellent and the rest of our stay was most enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ane

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel and it is kept well. You can appreciate its history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesika

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

ALWAYS A GOOD TIME and Never a Disappointment

Such a great historical place and the atmosphere is always relaxing and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025