Staying in Salem - the lodging lowdown
Written by admin on November 4th, 2007 3 Comments
So you want to come to Salem but don’t know where to stay? Want to save some money but still be in a good location? Perhaps you’re looking for the best hotel room in Salem at the least expensive time of year. Read on, book early and come often.
With Salem being one of the top tourist destination cities in the US for a variety of reasons, there are plenty of places for the traveler to stay. We have two large hotels, inns, a motel and a plethora of Bed & Breakfasts. For you thrill seekers, some rooms and houses are even said to be haunted.
Where to stay in Salem
Full Service Hotels
- Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square - Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
225 Derby Street
Inns
- The Salem Inn
7 Summer Street
Motel
- The Clipper Ship Inn*
40 Bridge Street
Bed & Breakfasts
- Amela Payson House
16 Winter Street - Coach House Inn*
284 Lafayette Street - Henry Derby House
47 Derby Street - The Inn on Washington Square
53 Washington Square North - Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast
22 Hardy Street - Northey Street House
30 Northey Street - Stephen Daniels House
1 Daniels Street - Stepping Stone Inn
19 Washington Square North
RV / Camping
- Winter Island Marine Park*
50 Winter Island Road
* Not within 10 minute walking distance to down town
When to come to the Witch City
As with every other destination when you come determines what you pay. Since Halloween and all things spooky are why many people come to town, October is the most expensive month. What you might not know is Salem visitors start coming in April and don’t slow down until November. The hotels, inn and motel are open year round. If you are interested in a B&B check their sites because many close down November through January or November through April.
Room prices vary from an off season quaint B&B room for under $75 to a King Suite with a wet bar in October for over $300. Here is a simple chart to help figure things out.
January $
February $
March $
April $$
May $$
June $$
July $$
August $$
September $$$
October $$$$
November $
December $
Weekday rates are less expensive than weekends and reservations are recommended (required by most) in September and October.
Other things to consider
Salem is a walking city. With few exceptions ( see above) all of the accommodation’s are in walking distance to all of the attractions. There is no need to drive anywhere in town once you get to Salem. If you are planning to stay at one of the larger hotels parking is included. If you are thinking about a B&B you should call ahead and ask about parking availability. In the off season Salem has plenty of parking but starting in the summer parking gets tight. During October the city enacts a parking ban allowing only residents to park in many of the neighborhoods.
Food for thought
Regardless of where you decide to stay, seeing all that Salem has to offer requires you to keep your energy level up. If you want to stock some food in your room for when you get the late night munchies, keep in mind that Salem has one grocery store in the down town area (and one 24 hour quickie mart). We have many other markets in town but they are not within walking distance.
The hotels have restaurants serving round the clock and the Salem Inn has a dining room with limited service hours. Fear not because Salem is blessed with a variety of great restaurants, cafes and sandwich shops. If you don’t visit some of them you’re Salem trip will really be missing out.
Make sure to bring some good walking shoes and a hearty appetite. You’ll be sure to leave with a smile on your face and some great memories!
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