Hawthorne Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious hotel lobby with wooden paneling, chandeliers, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a large mirror.
A brick building with a gold eagle statue on the entrance, a QR code on the awning, and a window display with plants.
An indoor venue with a central aisle, flanked by rows of chairs, and a decorative floral arch at the front.
A bar area with a beer tap, glasses, and a cash register.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $312
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA, 01970
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salem Common
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Peabody Essex Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bertram)

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleveland)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabot)

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

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About this property

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Salem
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 complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. 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 and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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. Open daily.
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.

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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 1275 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1629 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel, helpful staff, and definitely somewhere i would return to!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel...very clean and love the history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic and beautiful place. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had charm, property was beautiful, staff was so kind and helpful. The tavern restaurant on location was incredible as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was incredibly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location and a lovely historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was spectacular and the history of the hotel was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Liked staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had breakfast and dinner at the Hotel - both excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and old timey rooms make for a great experience!
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great centrally located historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historic hotel. Right in the center of town, easy walk to everywhere. Delicious lemonade in the lobby every afternoon and fresh coffee and teas in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historical hotel, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgina Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really clean the people were super nice and attentive it is the location in the middle of everywhere saved us a lot of money as far as traveling back and forth so much history was an incredible trip and it was an incredible stay I recommended to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great menu for dinner and drinks at the Tavern, very helpful and friendly staff, very clean room, and located in a very convenient area of Salem
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the hotel was great ! Room was clean and comfortable . Recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Really beautiful hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very clean. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with easy parking and in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Excellent room - super clean. Amazing staff, amenities were also great. Located in an area rich of history. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! Great location to walk all around Salem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026