The Salem Inn
Comprised of three restored historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Salem Inn is located in the center of historic Salem. A wide variety of remarkable historic sites, restaurants, activities and attractions are all within walking distance of the hotel. All of the hotel's 40 guest rooms are decorated with period antiques and historic detail. Among the standard amenities are cable televisions, private baths, phones and coffee makers. Some rooms offer additional features such as working fireplaces, large whirlpool baths and canopy beds. Family suites provide guests with fully-equipped kitchenettes, great for families or extended stays in the city. Free wireless Internet, complimentary continental breakfasts and YMCA passes also are available to guests
The Salem Inn
7 Summer St.
Salem, MA 01970
(800) 446-2995
saleminnma.com
Hotel Marlowe
Situated on the banks of the Charles River approximately 27 miles from Salem, the Hotel Marlowe is just minutes away from downtown Boston, Harvard Square and MIT. Many of the hotel's 236 rooms offer scenic views of the parks near the river as well as Boston's impressive skyline. Room amenities include high-definition LCD televisions, high-speed Internet access, fully-stocked honor bars and safes designed to hold laptop computers. Executive and Presidential suites provide additional luxury features such as wet bars, chaise lounges, terry cloth animal print bathrobes and Fuji jet spa tubs. The hotel also has an on-site fitness center and in-room spa services along with a 170-seat on-site restaurant and bar called Bambara, which offers American brasserie cuisine.
Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd.
Cambridge, MA 02141
(800) 825-7140
hotelmarlowe.com
The Kendall Hotel
The Kendall Hotel is a short 23-mile drive from Salem and is convenient to Boston Harbor, the New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts and many other area attractions. The hotel is a completely renovated former firehouse known as Engine 7 that served Kendall Square for almost a century. A diverse selection of guest rooms offers high-speed Internet access, deluxe bath amenities and antique reproduction of decorative furnishings. The luxury one-bedroom suites provide additional features such as a living room with a fireplace, two high-definition TVs and a fully-tiled bathroom with an oversized walk-in shower and a Jacuzzi tub. A complimentary guest reception Monday through Thursday serves a wide selection of wines on the rooftop, and a full hot breakfast buffet is included for all overnight guests.
The Kendall Hotel
350 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02142
(866) 566-1300
kendallhotel.com
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