The Merchant
148 Washington Street, Salem MA, 01970, Salem, 01970, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 173 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful rooms, coffee, water, snacks but best was scones, so delicious! And of course location!

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Merchant offers accommodations 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 elevator at the property. The nearest airport is Logan Airport, 12 mi from The Merchant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Good Breakfast

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- Michael
United States of America
“Beautiful rooms, coffee, water, snacks but best was scones, so delicious! And of course location!” - Goodwin
United States of America
“Location. Heated bathroom floors Coffee bar & scones in the morning” - Meagan
Canada
“Location! History! and Amazing Staff. We were so thrilled to stay at the Merchant for the proximity to everything. And how cool to stay in one of the well known historical buildings in all of Salem!! I cannot speak more highly of the staff who...”
Area info
Amenities of The MerchantGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Shared kitchen
- Fireplace
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- TV
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Express check-in/out
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 12 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't 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.
Cash is not accepted
The Merchant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Merchant
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The Merchant is 650 feet from the center of Salem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Merchant include:
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at The Merchant is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Merchant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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The prices at The Merchant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.