A Boutique Salem MA Hotel

An exquisite boutique hotel stay in the heart of Salem

Rum, pepper and a little bit of mystery. Our Salem MA hotel's name and tagline pay homage to Joshua Ward, the post-Revolutionary War sea merchant and privateer who commissioned the stunning federal style building that today houses our Salem boutique hotel.

Luxury in a small Salem MA hotel package

Located in the heart of downtown Salem, Massachusetts yet in a private setting, The Merchant offers large, luxurious guest rooms that retain much of the original woodwork and exquisite detail while offering the best of today's amenities—including heated bathroom floors, gas fireplaces, plush linens, USB charging outlets, and LED Smart TVs with Apple TV.

Built by acclaimed 18th century architect Samuel McIntire, the property hosted president Washington in 1789 and lived many lives prior to becoming our chic, intimately-sized Salem MA boutique hotel. Read about The Merchant's history (and why "rum and pepper") here, then book a room and experience this unique and quiet retreat for yourself.

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The Merchant is committed to providing equal access to its goods, services, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please note that we are currently making accessibility enhancements to our Salem MA hotels website. If you need any information or assistance we are available by telephone at (978) 745-8100 to provide anything that you may need.