Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 star property

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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.
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.
A brick building with a gold eagle statue on the entrance, a QR code on the awning, and a window display with plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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
(38 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bertram)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleveland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Derby)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabot)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hawthorne Hotel

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the convenient parking at Hawthorne Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Salem Common. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 restaurants are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Nathaniel's
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the convenient parking and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Salem Common and Salem Witch Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hawthorne Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Salem hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.94 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.63 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hawthorne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1269 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1622 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay. The tea and coffee was great.
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff and beautiful lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at this amazing historical location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience, the food and drinks at the hotel restaurant were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We also went to The Tavern located in the hotel for dessert at the end of the day, which was also very good. Great location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice , would stay again . Very walkable to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Room was good, staff was good, Walls are thin
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but perfect for our needs. The property was beautiful. The restaurant was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, bar was a great way to end the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay. The space was very welcoming and relaxing. Will be back next time I’m in town!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, conveniently located, restaurants inside of the hotel serve delicious food, and the staff were very kind. Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute hotel with lots of history. Great location and would definitely stay here again.
We stayed on Level 6. Noted as being haunted. Were some odd things we noticed but tried to not get ourselves scared.
View out corner room window
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026