The Merchant - Salem
42.520443, -70.895655Overview
Featuring 7 rooms, the 3-star The Merchant hotel is located near the entertainment district of Salem and merely 8 minutes' walk from Peabody Essex Museum. This Salem hotel offers a private parking lot for USD 35 per day on site.
Location
The property is nestled in an entertainment area, just 8 minutes' walk from Witch History Museum and only a short drive from Forest River Park. The nearby cultural sights are Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers (800 metres) and Stickworks Statue (0.9 km). Also, the hotel is only 1.5 km from The House of the Seven Gables.
The Merchant hotel is near a train station and New Derby St opp Klop Alley bus stop is about a 10-minute walk away.
Rooms
Some rooms include a private bathroom.
Eat & Drink
Within a stone's throw of this Salem property, Flying Saucer Pizza Company serves American meals.
Rooms and availability

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
Essential information about The Merchant
| 💵 Lowest room price | 418 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.8 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 24.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Logan, BOS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of The Merchant
What guests liked
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Charming hotel with cozy rooms, gas fireplaces, and central location near attractions in Salem.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Jan
Breakfast was savoury and delicious, we loved the location of the place.
Its location in the heart of the downtown area was absolutely perfect and incredible. The staff were all knowledgeable, and the room was well-appointed and lovely romantic with a queen size bed.
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missingWrote a review on 02 Jan
individually decorated double room with great shower, large windows, as example. perfect and magnificent location right next to city centre. walking distance to many interesting shops and interesting independent shops across the street.
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missingWrote a review on 31 Dec
Delightful hotel, all of the staff were charming and gorgeous, awesome location right in the city center. Location: the venue was just next door to restaurants, bars, lounges within a block and the old town and Salem, MA. Our experience here was fantastic.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Dec
this place was cool, with unique rooms, exceptional staff. the room we had included coffee and cable channels.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Dec
Its awesome, central location was a plus.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Deccomplimentary breakfastquiet roomconvenient location
Would recommend for a short stint
Charming hotel, convenient location, with enjoyable complementary breakfast options like spinach quiches and berry yogurt. A wonderfully clean and quiet room with air conditioning and a tv.
Nothings
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missingWrote a review on 19 Novattentive staffspacious roomcozy fireplace
The staff was attentive and friendly. Our room was spacious and featured a cozy fireplace. Snacks and drinks were readily available in the pantry. The bathroom had heated floors, a nice touch. Location was perfect, within walking distance to attractions 😊
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missingWrote a review on 13 Novquirky decorfriendly staff
Solo traveler looking for charm and convenience
The quirky decor and friendly staff, especially when I met a staff member who shared fascinating tales of the place's history with me. One night, I enjoyed the cozy ambiance and free snacks in the communal kitchen, seemed like I was at home.
It was a bit pricey but for the experience, I thought it was acceptable.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Novbeautifully decorated roomsshort walk to attractions
perfect base for exploring salem's historic gems
I loved the fresh baked cookies waiting for us upon arrival, and the charm of the beautifully decorated rooms. It's just a short walk to the Salem Witch Museum and only a few steps to Cafe Kushco, perfect for someone who enjoys strolling through city streets and parks.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Novfriendly staffclean roomconvenient location
The staff was super friendly and kept in touch to ensure everything was great. Our beautiful queen room was clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. It's right in the heart of everything yet still peaceful. They even provide healthy snacks and a coffee machine!
would recommend
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missingWrote a review on 08 Novcharming hotelcozy fireplacefriendly staffnoisy streetoccasional disturbances
Merchant is a charming hotel situated in the heart of Salem, providing easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and shops. The George Washington suite features a cozy fireplace, heated bathroom floors, and thoughtfully stocked toiletries. The decor is eclectic, and the staff is attentive.
Noisy street and occasional outside disturbances.
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missingWrote a review on 05 Noveclectic decorattentive staffheated bathroom floorsaccessibility options
I was charmed by the eclectic decor and cozy lounge area. It felt so cute. The staff were attentive, assisting with my bags and providing thoughtful recommendations for exploring Salem. The heated bathroom floors were a good touch!
More accessibility options for seniors would be helpful.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Octcozy fireplaceunique decorparking confusion
The Beautiful King Room had a cozy gas fireplace that added charm, perfect for a couple's retreat. The decor throughout the hotel blends beautifully with the historic features.
The parking situation felt misleading. While they advertised free parking, finding a spot was tricky, and an extra fee caught us off guard. On the breakfast front, the offerings were quite basic, more akin to snacks than a full meal, leaving those expecting a substantial start to their day somewhat disappointed. The floorboards creaked, a reminder of the old building's charm but also an annoyance if you're a light sleeper.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Augcharming decordelicious pastrieslimited privacynoisy common spaceslack of dining options
Charming decor set the scene for a good stay, complemented by delicious fresh pastries, including scones and muffins, at breakfast. The friendly staff frequently checked in through texts. The only downside was limited privacy in the common areas, which sometimes felt too open for a cozy retreat.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Junspacious roomgorgeous bathroomcomplimentary snacksconfusing parking instructions
Great stay, just fix the parking!
Had such a nice time! Room was super spacious and the decor was lovely. The bathroom? Totally gorgeous! Loved the complimentary snacks-they really hit the spot when we didn't wanna go out. Just gotta say, the parking instructions were kinda a mess, real frustrating trying to figure out where to go.
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