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Situated within 2 km of Glendale Cove Beach and 2.5 km of Dead Horse Beach, The Merchant features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Salem. The property is set 400 metres from Peabody Essex Museum, 1.2 km from The House of the Seven Gables and 24 km from Cambridge College. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Merchant also boast a city view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Freedom Trail is 24 km from The Merchant, while Boston North Station is 24 km from the property. Logan Airport is 22 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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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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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
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Salem
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Titiane
    Canada Canada
    The room was big and comfortable and the staff very welcoming and helpful. It was also ideally located, we had an amazing time at the Merchant !
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was prefect, handy for the sights/ restaurants. The hotel itself was modern period but couldn’t understand why there was a bar but not stocked , you bring your own in, so consequently in don’t think people used the lovely lounge. On...
  • Sera
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a beautiful hotel! Amazing old building and the most fantastic design. The staff were lovely and the tea/coffee/water facilities were great. Really enjoyed my stay. The location was fantastic as well. The bathroom products smelt divine.
  • Jane
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The fully stocked guest kitchen with fresh baked treats , free filtered water and snacks and coffee and tea. The guest lounge area was inviting and such a lovely place to sit and have some peace
  • 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.
  • Krzysztof
    Germany Germany
    Perfect Location Perfect Hosts and Perfect recepción
  • Jose
    Mexico Mexico
    This hotel its gorgeous! if you are thinking on stayung in Salem for a few nights this is the place.
  • Simmone
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location in the heart of Salem. The property is full of history and we recommend a walking tour to find out more. The staff were amazing and the complementary breakfast was a lovely treat and even the double room was huge.

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

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Fireplace

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

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

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Room options at The Merchant include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at The Merchant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go

  • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from The Merchant. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Walking tours