The Hawthorne Hotel is Salem's favorite historic hotel, located directly in the heart of downtown Salem, MA. The founders behind the idea of the Hawthorne Hotel had embarked on a journey to build Salem's own hotel. Since the need for the Hawthorne Hotel was evident in Salem, MA in the 1920s, we've been on a beautiful and progressive journey ever since.
This journey has brought us to purchase additional property, brought us from an Inn to a Hotel, and has united us with remarkable guests. At the end of the day, the needs of our guests are of the utmost importance to us. When you enter the Hawthorne Hotel, you're immediately greeted by our team. When you venture down the hallway to the hotel rooms, you'll find beautiful and quaint rooms, still historically true in architecture and ambiance.
This journey has brought us to purchase additional property, brought us from an Inn to a Hotel, and has united us with remarkable guests. At the end of the day, the needs of our guests are of the utmost importance to us. When you enter the Hawthorne Hotel, you're immediately greeted by our team. When you venture down the hallway to the hotel rooms, you'll find beautiful and quaint rooms, still historically true in architecture and ambiance.
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Established in 1925, the historic Hawthorne Hotel is situated in the heart of Salem, and a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America. To date, over 1 million guests stayed at the hotel and many generations held their weddings, anniversaries or prom parties in the Grand Ballroom.
Modern Hotel for the Business TravelerFrank Poor, founder of Hygrade/ Sylvania Lighting Company was the one who first envisioned a "modern hotel for the business traveler" in Salem.Sixteen teams competed for the highest sales honor, with more than half a million dollars worth of stock in the proposed "modern hotel for Salem" being sold in a single week in 1923.
Modern Hotel for the Business TravelerFrank Poor, founder of Hygrade/ Sylvania Lighting Company was the one who first envisioned a "modern hotel for the business traveler" in Salem.Sixteen teams competed for the highest sales honor, with more than half a million dollars worth of stock in the proposed "modern hotel for Salem" being sold in a single week in 1923.
While the Hawthorne has undergone numerous redesigns since welcoming its first guest in 1925, our historic hotel has always remained faithful to its past while being mindful of the future. Guest rooms, many with views of the historic town or leafy Common, strike a balance between classic and contemporary with unfussy furnishings, blackout drapes and restful hues of white, grey and blue.
How about free room nights? The Hawthorne Hotel has partnered with Stash Hotel Rewards, the independent traveler's rewards program, where you can earn and redeem points for free stays at one-of-a-kind, top-rated independent hotels in the U.S. and Caribbean. Membership is easy, flexible, and (best of all) free!
If you were not able to secure a room at the Hawthorne for October this year, know that it is not too early to start planning for Haunted Happenings 2022 (which will give you something to look forward to!) Please note: rooms and rates for next October are not displayed on our website as we do not book stays more than one year in advance.
The staff of the Hawthorne Hotel is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our guests, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure that all persons have access to the amenities, services and accommodations offered by our hotel and its website.
If you would like to book one of our ADA compliant guest rooms or have questions about their features, please call our Front Desk at 978-744-4080 or email info@hawthornehotel.com.When booking a room online, be sure to make a note that you wish to reserve one of our accessible rooms. Accessible route from the accessible public entrances to meeting rooms and Grand Ballroom.
If you would like to book one of our ADA compliant guest rooms or have questions about their features, please call our Front Desk at 978-744-4080 or email info@hawthornehotel.com.When booking a room online, be sure to make a note that you wish to reserve one of our accessible rooms. Accessible route from the accessible public entrances to meeting rooms and Grand Ballroom.
Reviews (10)
Kristen Jenkins
Dec 07, 2021
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We stayed here during the week of Halloween 2021. And they were AMAZING! I booked my original stay for 2020 back in 2019 and due to the pandemic, had to rearrange our dates. Every time I called, (multiple times to change/add dates) they were always very helpful and kind. And in person, always helpful and kind. Room was great, staff was amazing and the hotel lobby always smelled so delicious from their restaurant. I would highly recommend staying here. I have booked another stay in July 2022 and again for Halloween 2022. This will be our go to hotel from now on.
Heather Gasparinatos
Nov 20, 2021
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Beautiful Hotel, The room was cute and cozy. When we got there, the room was stuffy so I opened up the window in the bathroom to let in some fresh air. We saw the sites, came back ordered some room service and went to bed. In the middle of the night, I got up to use the bathroom and before I could make it out of bed the bathroom door swung open . I slowly put my feet back in bed and pulled the covers over my head. My boyfriend thought I was nuts. He said it was from the breeze coming from the open window. Made sense to me. Except when I went to shut the window I noticed the storm window was still
Kyle Caven
Nov 19, 2021
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I think the Hawthorne has a lot going for it. It's location is perfect, a cute and cozy tavern and historically it gives off both a classy and spooky vibe perfect for the area. The staff is pleasant, free parking and the entire building has a warm comfortable feel. There are a few areas lacking that i found from my visit. Although the rooms are small (which i expected from a historic hotel) there are some cleaning issues. Upon entry i found someones dirty sock in which i had to pick up and throw out, the bathroom could have used a scrub as I found hair stuck to the wall. In the bar, I would stick
B. Isom
Nov 13, 2021
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Carrie Hardrick
Nov 04, 2021
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Pam Price
Nov 03, 2021
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Sue McNees
Nov 01, 2021
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Christine Garrett
Oct 03, 2021
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My husband and I stayed here for one night this past weekend and had a wonderful experience! The location can't be beat - you're right next to Salem Common and very easy walking distance to all the major Salem historic attractions. We were lucky enough to be given a corner room and had an amazing view of both the park and harbor. Beds are very comfortable and although the bathroom is on the smaller end, it was fine for the two of us to share. Will definitely stay at this hotel next time we're in Salem.
Sarah Stepp
Sep 03, 2021
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This hotel is full of history and charm! The location is perfect. We walked everywhere. The rooms and bathrooms are small but that is disclosed on the website. While we didn’t experience anything “paranormal” we appreciated the architecture and ambiance of this hotel. We did arrive before check in and our room was not available for an early check in. A staff member kindly stored our luggage for us and told us we would receive a text as soon as our room was available. We never received that text. We went back to the hotel on our on accord after 4pm. But we enjoyed Salem and our stay regardless
Dan
Aug 23, 2021
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When we chose the Hawthorne Hotel for our wedding it was a combination of the amazing staff we got to know at one of their open houses and the elegance of the entire venue. However, their flexibility and hospitality came through in full force when we needed to postpone over a year due to the pandemic. Working with our day-of coordinator, June, was incredible, and she was amazing at answering all our questions and helping us plan and organize a day that was perfect for us. The serving staff were all fantastic, from the waiters / waitresses to the bartenders, and I appreciated how communicative everyone
