The Merchant

Style

True original

Setting

Haunting Historic District

Casting a stylish spell over central Salem, The Merchant puts this city’s spirited delights on your doorstep. An 18th-century facade offers a crystal ball into this district’s mystical past; and inside, rooms and suites work their own kind of magic, with rich red and Colonial blue hues that nod to its original sea-trading owner. Your set of personalised, about-town activities give an equally enticing insight into this otherworldly East Coast enclave, too.

Facilities

Rooms

11, including one suite.

Checkout

11am; check-in, 4pm. Both are flexible, on request and subject to availability.

More Details

Rates include a light breakfast, served daily in the lobby. Facilities Second-floor deck, concierge and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: 40-inch smart TV, Tivoli Bluetooth radio, climate control, wine glasses and corkscrews, bathrobes, hairdryer and Lather

Also

One of the Queen Deluxe rooms has been adapted with a roll-in shower and grab bars, and all of the first floor is accessible for guests with limited mobility. However, due to the historic nature of the building, elevators couldn’t be installed, meaning the top floors (including the second-floor outdoor deck) only have staired access.

Free Internet Access

Our Favourite Rooms

Interiors throughout The Merchant impress with 18th-century original features by Samuel McIntire, brought bang-up-to-date with cushy mod-cons. To sleep where the legendary statesman once laid his head, opt for the George Washington Suite. Or snag a King Deluxe for its roomy proportions — some also have window seats with front-garden views.

Packing Tips

A readiness to engage with Salem’s spiritual side; bringing sage and crystals is optional…

Also

The one and only George Washington Suite, still flaunting original 18th-century detailing by Samuel McIntire, is where the room’s namesake president stayed in 1789.

Children

Welcome; although there aren’t any dedicated facilities for little Smiths. The King Deluxe with Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to four, and three can be accommodated in the Lark Suite.

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Food & Drink

Top Table

During the summer, take drinks up to the second-floor deck and in winter, secure a fireside seat for cozy nightcaps.

Dress Code

Dark tones and chunky accessories are best round these witchy ends.

Hotel Restaurant

There’s no restaurant, but down in the lobby, a light breakfast of made-to-order plates and baked goods are available daily. During the day, you’re welcome to help yourself to coffee and snacks.

Hotel Bar

There isn’t a bar here, but you’re welcome to bring your own drinks and settle in for the evening at the fire-warmed lounge.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served between 8am and 10am.

Planes

If you’re arriving from overseas, Boston Logan Airport is around 40 minutes from the hotel by car and the nearest international option. For flights from within the States, Beverly Regional Airport is a closer 15-minute drive. Private transfers can be arranged from both airports, for an extra charge.

Trains

There are direct routes to Boston, Newburyport and Rockport from Salem’s Train and Bus Station. It’s a 15-minute walk (or five-minute drive) to The Merchant from there, and the hotel can arrange transfers for an additional charge. The Downeaster, which runs between Boston and Portland in Maine, also stops in Salem.

Automobiles

If you’re sticking to Salem, a car isn’t essential. But for those bringing their wheels, there are five parking spots at the hotel for $25 a night ($35 in October). If the hotel’s carpark is full, there are additional options nearby.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Gen up on Salem’s macabre past at the Salem Witch Museum, where live reenactments and exhibitions teach you about the city’s infamous 1692 Trials. The 17th-century House of the Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum are similarly colorful cultural pitstops. Self-guided walking trails around the McIntire Historic District take you past the storied architect’s 300 buildings, starting at the Witch House on the corner of North and Essex Streets.

If you’re looking for a break from all that sorcery, drive over to Winter Island Park and visit its historic lighthouse, or mooch around local boutiques and waterfront eateries along Pickering Wharf.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .