Hotels Near Salem, MA

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See pirates, witches and Puritans in Salem, Massachusetts, or take a cruise on the Salem Ferry to Boston. Salem's many tourist attractions embrace its historic past, but its waterfront location with 18.5 miles of shoreline and seven public beaches provides an abundance of recreational activities, according to the city's website. Reserve a room at one of Salem's many accommodations to partake in the area's activities and be near the urban amenities of Boston, 16 miles to the south.

Salem Inn

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The Salem Inn offers 40 guest rooms and suites in three historic homes on the National Register of Historic Places: the West House, Curwen House and Peabody House. Rooms feature antique furnishings, a private bath, cable television, air-conditioning, wireless Internet access and YMCA passes. Reserve a room with a fireplace, oversized whirlpool tub, or fully equipped kitchenette, depending on your needs. Wake up to a continental breakfast and walk to several parks and other downtown Salem amenities. The Salem Inn is near Essex and Summer streets and four blocks from a train station.

Salem Inn
7 Summer St.
Salem, MA 01970
978-741-0680
saleminnma.com

Coach House Inn

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The Coach House Inn features 11 one- or two-room suites in a historic Victorian mansion built by a sea captain in 1879, according to the inn's website. Suites feature four-poster beds with private baths, fireplaces, and colorful wallpaper. Breakfast is served each morning to your room's front door and tickets to the Salem Witch Museum are provided with an extended stay. The Coach House Inn is two blocks from the harbor and Forest River Park, which features two beaches, picnic areas and Pioneer Village, a three-acre Puritan village.

Coach House Inn
284 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-4092
coachhousesalem.com

Hawthorne Hotel

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Located across the street from eight-acre Salem Common and the Witch Museum, the Hawthorne Hotel has been an "icon on the North Shore for 85 years," according to the hotel's website. Select from 93 guest rooms and suites with room service and wireless Internet access. Relax at the hotel's fireplace tavern or dine at the on-site restaurant and listen to live piano music on weekend nights. Amenities include a business center, exercise room and free access to an athletic club with two pools. Pets are welcome at the Hawthorne and the hotel's downtown location provides plenty of places to walk furry friends. The Hawthorne Hotel is located just off of the Massachusetts 1A near Essex Street.

Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square West
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-4080
hawthornehotel.com

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Article Written By Michelle Hornaday

Michelle Hornaday lives in Edmonds, Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington State University and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. She is currently a freelance writer for various websites.

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