


KarenB, although we are disappointed your most recent stay at the Hawthorne was less than expected, the experience you shared is not, as you mention, due to COVID. Due to the unique configuration of all of our guest rooms, we do suggest speaking with a member of our Front Desk team to ensure you are booking the most appropriate room type for your needs.

Rooms at the guest house are recommended for one to two travelers and are not handicapped accessible. Built in 1807 and named for local nature artist Fidelia Bridges, the structure is a fine example of Federal-period architecture featuring wide pine floors, low ceilings and historic detail. As an alternative, we also offer an adjacent guest house with four traditionally appointed bedrooms. The common areas were refreshed in 2020 our Lobby boasts new carpeting and soft furnishings.

Guest rooms received updates in 2018 including paint, wallpaper, drapes, headboards, bedding and decorative pillow shams that are laundered after every guest. Lobby restrooms and a number of guest rooms are handicapped accessible. Built in 1925, the Hawthorne is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America and New England Inns & Resorts and is a certified Age-Friendly Salem business. Guests can enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, complimentary coffee, tea and newspapers in the Lobby, and free use of the local YMCA. Our rooms offer local, hand-crafted Gardner Mattresses©, hypo-allergenic Beyond Down pillows, all-natural and organic Pharmacopia bath products, CubieTime alarm clocks with USB power outlets and black-out drapes. Ideal for business and leisure travelers to Boston and the North Shore, we offer complimentary on-site parking and are within walking distance to the MBTA train and Boston Harbor ferry. Our historic hotel, adjacent to the Common in Salem, MA boasts 89 rooms, including 6 suites. Hotels near Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.Hotels near Medical Professional Institute.Manchester Municipal Airport Accommodation.Portsmouth International Airport at Pease Accommodation.
