The Merchant

The Merchant

Hotel
3 stars 

148 Washington Street, Salem, MA, United States

ExcellentBased on 254 reviews
9.6

£399

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About The Merchant

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of The Merchant, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 6 June 2025.
Situated in Salem, The Merchant is an easy drive from Back Bay and provides private parking on site. It also offers an express check-in and check-out feature, a concierge and free Wi-Fi.

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Check-in time16:00
Check-out time11:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 978 745 8100

Perks and amenities at The Merchant

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at The Merchant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking

General

  • Wine glasses
  • No smoking
  • Bathtub
  • Express check-out
  • Parking
  • Body soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Bottle of water
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fireplace
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Carpeted
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • City view
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Dustbins
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Conditioner
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Snack bar
  • Walk-in shower
  • Private parking
  • Sofa bed

Activities

  • Streaming service

Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews for The Merchant

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at The Merchant, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 254 reviews of The Merchant to date. Review data was last updated on 6 June 2025.
9.6
WonderfulBased on 254 verified guest reviews

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  • Bed was 10/10 comfortable. (in 9 reviews)
  • Beautiful space tastefully decorated. (in 15 reviews)
  • Excellent location and beautiful hotel. (in 31 reviews)
Cons -
  • The food choices were bizarre ( chia pudding (in 1 review)

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Photos of The Merchant

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Explore Downtown, Salem

The Merchant is located at 148 Washington Street in the Downtown neighbourhood of Salem. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 6 June 2025.

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£56 daily average

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  • How far is The Merchant from Salem Witch Village?

    The Merchant is about 0.2 mi from Salem Witch Village, one of Salem’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is The Merchant close to Peabody Essex Museum?

    Walking distance - there’s 0.2 mi between Peabody Essex Museum and The Merchant.

FAQs when booking at The Merchant

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at The Merchant. FAQs were last updated on 6 June 2025.
  • How close is The Merchant to the nearest airport, Boston Logan Intl Airport?

    The distance between the closest airport, Boston Logan Intl Airport, and The Merchant is 12.1 mi and the expected drive time is about 0h 24m. Your drive time between the two can vary based on the time of day and traffic trends of the area.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Boston Logan Intl Airport to The Merchant?

    For the most freedom while visiting Salem, consider hiring a car for about £52/day and parking it at The Merchant where they offer parking spaces to hotel guests. One of the more popular options today is to take a taxi or ridesharing service directly from Boston Logan Intl Airport to the hotel. This option is often cost-effective, but guests must keep a lookout for peak time rates.

  • How close is The Merchant from the Salem city centre?

    The Merchant is 0.1 mi away from the centre of Downtown, Salem. Consider visiting Essex County Court Buildings, a popular landmark that can be accessed from The Merchant by various forms of transportation.

  • What is the The Merchant phone number?

    For questions regarding your hotel or your stay, call +1 978 745 8100.

  • Does The Merchant have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Merchant has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at The Merchant?

    Check-out should be before 11:00. For checking in at The Merchant, guests should plan for any time after 16:00 on the day of their scheduled arrival.

  • Does The Merchant have free breakfast?

    The Merchant offers free breakfast with some rates. Confirm the details of your reservation to determine if your rate includes free breakfast.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at The Merchant?

    For the best chance to save money on your The Merchant reservation, consider staying in March, when prices are typically at their lowest (£153).

  • In what area of Salem is The Merchant located?

    The Merchant is located within the Downtown area of Salem. Utilise the map on this page to understand where The Merchant is in relation to the rest of Salem.

  • What is the cheapest day to check into The Merchant?

    Consider checking into The Merchant on Sunday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of £149).

  • How far is The Merchant from Salem Witch Village?

    The Merchant is about 0.2 mi from Salem Witch Village, one of Salem’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is The Merchant close to Peabody Essex Museum?

    Walking distance - there’s 0.2 mi between Peabody Essex Museum and The Merchant.

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