The Merchant

148 Washington Street, Salem MA, 01970, Salem, 01970, United States – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>177</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
177 reviews

This hotel is beautiful and the breakfast and snacks especially the cookies were wonderful. I couldn't have loved it more. The location is fantastic. So comfortable and stylish plus staff are very helpful!

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The Merchant

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Merchant offers accommodation in an historic building in Salem. Each room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and a hair dryer. Rooms are accessible by stairs; there is no lift at the property. The nearest airport is Logan Airport, 20 km from The Merchant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

Private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Salem
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  • Tulsa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This hotel is beautiful and the breakfast and snacks especially the cookies were wonderful. I couldn't have loved it more. The location is fantastic. So comfortable and stylish plus staff are very helpful!”
  • Tyskaba13
    Canada Canada
    “The building was unique with lots of character. The staff were all very pleasant, helpful and kind. Muffins, scones and yogurts were freshly made for breakfast. Snacks were available too! The location was perfect. The building was in great...”
  • Michele
    United States United States
    “The décor of the hotel is fantastic - a modern and clean update that honors the original style of the building. The location in Salem is very, very convenient to shops, restaurants and the water.”

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Merchant
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs US$35 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Merchant takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Merchant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property has 4 floors and rooms are accessible only by stairs. There is no lift. Contact the property for more information.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Merchant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Merchant

  • The prices at The Merchant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Merchant include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The Merchant is 200 yards from the centre of Salem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Merchant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at The Merchant is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at The Merchant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go