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Reviews of Hawthorne Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA 01970, United States of America

#6 of 15 hotels in Salem

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 654 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay with a very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No microwave in room, had to request minifridge for room. The vending machine was consistently out of diet soda. Other than that, a very good experience.

    Very friendly, helpful staff. Excellent communication about how late housekeeping staff is available when Do Not Disturb sign was on door. Excellent room service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    It was a great place and I’d stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we didn’t get to meet a ghost… 😂

    It was clean, staff was wonderful, beds were comfy!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom is small-- it's an older hotel. Okay for us but maybe not for all. A large person might feel limited.

    Lovely hotel. Enjoyed the comfy beds, nice lobby and convenience of eating there when we arrived. Great location and easy parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel, great location, excellent service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Atmosphere, cleanliness, and accessibility to all attractions. We were able to walk to all attractions and sites from the hotel. The location is great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable, not sure would return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Single “queen” room was tiny along with the bathroom

    Great location, great restaurants with large portions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were zero complaints

    I love everything about this Hotel. The experience was top notch

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    10/10 recommend. I want to stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    It was so close to all the shops. Easy to navigate! The hotel itself was so beautiful. I love how they preserved some of the old style with a few modern updates.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    A Hotel with Character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    The Hawthorne is an older but modern hotel with a lot of history. The reception displays grandeur. Tavern on site is good but can be very busy. Free parking on site a huge bonus. Free coffee in the lobby. Salem Common across the road for a nice walk. Close to activities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Lovely and fabulous stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel, free parking and coffee in reception. Also apple cider in the afternoon

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    I had an awesome time at the hawthorn the staff was amazing and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was all perfect

    Clean and it was super nice absolutely loved it there the lobby is absolutely beautiful as well

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, good size room and much better bathroom than the economy rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pricy breakfast, the shower is a cupboard in the economy rooms.

    Great location, very historical. Lovely staff and convenient parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Incredible. We loved every second!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing apart from the mattress. It was slightly to form for my liking, but that could just be preference. Everything else was perfect.

    Everything, a real standout building in Salem. A land mark all of its own. Truly amazing to be able to say we have stayed in this historic building.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Weather...lol.... it was rainy but they have two delicious comfy restaurants

    very spacious.... we have a 2 double beds with 1.5 bath

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful traditional hotel. Very comfortable. Lovely foyer.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Juat such a wonderful experience, with exceptional staff and accommodations. Could not have had a more pleasant stay

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    10
    Superb stay in Salem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing. It was fantastic.

    Location is perfect for walking to all the witch related tourist offerings in Salem as well as a good range of bars and restaurants. Staff are super friendly and helpful and the rooms are beautiful. It's an old hotel with loads of charm, rumoured to be haunted but we had no visitations! An added bonus was complimentary hot drinks in the lobby (which is fabulous) all day, freshly prepared by a staff member. Breakfast at Nathaniel's was delicious and good value. Would have no hesitation in staying there again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    one pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    tea and coffee was supposed to be available from 6-11 in morning, but many times the wter and coffee was gone well before 11 and it was not refilled. same with afternoon cider, once gone there was none available

    the staff were great and accommodating, room service, bed and pillows, location fantastic

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    10
    Comfy. Authentic. Historic. Beautiful. Memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The vending machines weren’t stocked/didn’t have what was advertised. (Clicked for Diet Coke? Got Pepsi🙃) but the staff was quick to provide drinks from the tavern once notified!

    The view from our room was amazing! The staff was lovely, and the room service was outstanding! We also dined at the tavern multiple times throughout the week. We were never disappointed! The buffet in the lobby on Christmas Day exceeded all expectations!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    historical hotel in charming Salem. The size of the room is quiet big and location wise is superb

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    10
    Everything was excellent and would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent. Had parking included. The hotel was beautiful and the room was spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    10
    Stay was great, no issues whatsoever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Age of the hotel, cleanliness and staff was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    10
    Great Hotel...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the front desk staff were a bit confused and we always got diffrent answers depending on who was working. Love the front desk on check in they were friendly and helpful.

    Comfortable clean room, excellent service, first class all the way.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    9.0
    A Charming and Comfortable Historic Stay in Salem- walking distance to anywhere in town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Genuinely don't have any pressing complaints- the only thing that was a little tricky was that the elevators are a little small and there's only one set- but again, it's part of the charm of a historic hotel, in my opinion.

    The hotel is in an ideal location for anyone wanting to be able to walk around town- once we arrived, we didn't have to taxi anywhere until we left! Essex street shopping, the historical sights, and even the Hocus Pocus house were all within walking distance. The rooms were clean and had the character you'd appreciate in a historic hotel without lacking comfort and quality. Lobby was beautiful, restaurants downstairs were delicious and convenient. There aren't a lot of bells and whistles, but if you need somewhere convenient and comfortable to stay for a few days between your adventures in Salem, the Hawthorne is a great choice. We will definitely be returning.

    Stayed in November 2023

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