Salem, Indiana Area Hotels

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Salem is located in southern Indiana. The city boasts a number of historical districts that feature buildings and landmarks dating back over 200 years. Tourists looking to enjoy the outdoors will find miles of untouched rural areas in which to go hiking, fishing and boating. In the winter, several resorts in the area open to offer skiing, snowboarding and sledding.

Salem Motel

Salem Motel is located near the heart of Salem along Mulberry Street. The hotel is surrounded by Salem's beautiful countryside, which provides several recreational attractions. John Hay Lake is just a few miles from the hotel and offers fishing, swimming and picnic areas near the water. The hotel is simple and does not offer many services, but the grounds are well kept and the staff is friendly. The guest rooms are equipped with cable television, wireless Internet access and air conditioning. Smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available. This is the official motel of the Salem Speedway.

Salem Motel
Hwy.56 & 60 West
888-266-2094

Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn is located 15 miles from Salem in Scottsburg. The hotel is just across the street from Westwood Golf Club, where you can enjoy a day of golf the public golf course. The hotel amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, complimentary breakfast, a fitness facility and a bar/lounge. The room amenities include cable/satellite television, high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls, complimentary newspapers and kitchens. Rollaway beds are available upon request.

Hampton Inn
1535 McClain Ave.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-1999
hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn is 13 miles from Salem in Scottsburg. Nearby recreational attractions include Clifty Falls State Park and Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, which houses more than 100 species of plants and animals. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, concierge services, business center, onsite restaurant and a fitness room. Guests can choose between three room types, a standard single room with a king size bed, a standard double room with two queen size beds or the presidential suite with a king size bed. Each of the guest rooms comes with cable television, complimentary Internet access, a microwave and a refrigerator. The suite comes with a Jacuzzi, separate sitting area and kitchen. Pets are also welcome for a nonrefundable pet deposit.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
200 Beechwood Drive
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-0000
hiexpress.com

Article Written By Baptist Johnson

Baptist Johnson was first published in 2000 when a poem he wrote won first prize in a local writing contest. He also writes and edits for Etched Press Society, a micro-publishing company based in Wilmington, N.C. Johnson has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from East Carolina University.

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