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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

#3 of 6 hotels in Salem

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Review Score

Based on 676 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful hotel beautiful location! Staff were lovely and accommodating, generous amount of parking spaces and rooms were very large.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Comfy, Cozy stay at an outstanding historic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a single thing.

    Hotel was historic, clean, comfortable in a great location. Staff was outstanding, one of the best I've ever experienced. Tavern was cozy and comfortable and again with fantastic staff. You Hit it Out of the Park as far as staffing goes. I don't have even one negative comment for the Hawthorn. Thanks for a great stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Absolutely exquisite accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything about this property was perfect. If travelling to Salem consider booking yourself in to the “Hawthorne Hotel”

    Absolutely gorgeous stately hotel. The staff were exceptional and the ambiance supreme

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    10
    It was a great way to cap off our cruise vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked in-room coffee.

    The room was spacious and the location was perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    10
    Perfect spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Your hotel exceeded my expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant could have been open a few more hours. The food was uniformly good. Years ago I had been to brunch with live music which was nice and memorable.

    The rooms were clean and comfortable. The bar and restaurant were excellent. The staff was uniformly kind and helpful. The history and location were both great. It was an excellent 3 days.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was a little firm, I'm use to a plusher mattress. I also had some issues with the soda vending machine on my floor. I could not get it to work.

    I loved my stay at the Hawthorne. I was originally booked for 3 nights and I booked a 4th night in another smaller room in the hotel at the last minute and when getting ready to switch rooms the staff let me stay in the room I had been in which was so helpful and so nice. The entire hotel is so beautiful. I ate at both restaurants and food was delicious and staff was great! Location is perfect and there was plenty of parking during my stay. I was there in late May. I will definitely be back.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location for the centre of salem. Very friendly and welcoming staff, who are more than happy to share their knowledge of the local area. The hotel has a grand lobby and the rooms have everything you need and are comfortable and clean. The hotel is aged In places which is understandable due to the history of the building. We didn't have breakfast but it is an option.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom sink was almost against the toilet and the walls are so thin I could hear everything the people above me were saying.

    I love the hotel's location, comfortable bed, and the Tavern restaurant inside was nice. Everything in the hotel was clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Good location and atmosphere for a weekend sightseeing trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Low quality toilet paper. Noisy chatter in the hallway in the middle of the night, which disturbed my sleep.

    Location and history

    Stayed in May 2024

  • 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

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