TL;DR
- Prime location: Easy walk to Salem’s historic and cultural highlights.
- Stylish design: Mid-century vibes with quirky Lark Hotels personality.
- Versatile atmosphere: Fun for families, couples, and solo travelers.
- Check prices here
Location, location, decoration! This Downtown Salem boutique hotel is one of our top picks for both the easy distance from everything interesting and the comfortable mid-century vibes.
Another New England gem from Lark Hotels, the Hotel Salem upholds both the brand’s cheerful quirkiness and the city’s moody undertones.
It’s a celebration of bright pattern against slick basics, geometric primaries meets exposed brick meets soft lighting and every type of grey we could imagine.
It’s a versatile space. We’d judge it perfectly capable of entertaining a child, appeasing a teenage Wicca with a sense of style, or even satisfying your pompous aunt.
What are the rooms like?
- Total rooms: 44 in a range of shapes and sizes.
- Budget option: Micro-rooms with king bed in cozy 150 sq ft.
- More space: Queen rooms with nearly 100 sq ft extra.
- Luxury pick: The Lark Suite with lofted two-story layout.
- Family friendly: Double Queens and rooms with trundles.
- See each room in detail here
Did we mention versatility? You’ll find a huge variety of rooms to choose from, set to fit your needs.
Traveling alone on a budget? Check out the micro-rooms, 150 square foot spots with king bed tucked next to a window.
There’s basically room to snuggle, and snuggle only.
If you’re a hotel for the night, city all day type of traveler, it’s perfection. And those who need more space can have it.
The Queen Rooms are almost 100 square feet bigger, with a relatively small raise in price.
Indeed, we would recommend this option for anyone who doesn’t think the micro-room seems kind of fun (we do, but we’re suckers for novelty).
From there, you can go crazy. The Lark Suite, a fixture in any Lark hotel, is a sultry, lofted option with two floors and a deep, jewel-toned decor scheme.
Families can find Double Queens and multiple options with trundle beds.
All the rooms feature the same 43″ TVs, mini-fridges, chic waffle robes, Lark room essentials (wine glasses!) and super-cute bathrooms with colorful tile and Lather toiletries.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Morning perk: Complimentary coffee and tea daily.
- Casual bites: Counter serves burgers, pizzas, and local beers.
- Rooftop venue: The Roof offers tacos, burritos, and margaritas.
- Support: 24-hour front desk plus meeting and event spaces.
Each morning, if you manage to get down to the lobby in time, you’ll enjoy complimentary coffee and tea.
On weekends, you can enjoy brunch at the on-site casual lunch spot, Counter.
It’s a kitchen and bar, with casual snacks like sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and hot dogs, served alongside a rather extensive list of local beers and other choice beverages.
If you want something with a bit more sophisticated flair, head up to The Roof, a seasonal venue set on top of the hotel.
They’ve got a Mexican-inspired menu full of tacos, burritos and multiple killer margaritas.
For help with anything else, or inquiries about event and meeting spaces, the front desk is open 24-hours and happy to help.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Central Salem: Heart of the witchy atmosphere and history.
- Historic sites: Salem Witch Museum and witch trial landmarks.
- Culture fix: Maritime Historic Site and the Peabody Essex Museum.
- Alternative vibe: The Point neighborhood with art and murals.
Downtown Salem is the heart of the city’s occult-y reputation. It’s full of tourist-friendly, witch-based activities, through the Waterfront neighborhood, and out to Winter Island and the Neck.
You’ll find the Salem Witch Museum and other monuments and historic sites dedicated to the Salem Witch Trials.
The historical context against an industry of fortune-tellers, crystal sellers and spooky boutiques strikes a nice balance between gimmick and charm.
For those who want to explore the non-mystical side of the city, there are plenty of options.
The Maritime Historic Site and the famed Peabody Essex Museum are just two examples.
We think PEM is a major draw, one of the top art museums in the region. You also have other neighborhoods to explore
The Point, for example, has a reputation for being a bit boisterous, but we think offers a nice foil to the upscale witchiness for anyone who prefers a bit of zest in their cities.
The Punto Urban Art Museum has a series of don’t-miss murals, and some post-industrial, but still interesting, waterfront.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
“I traveled alone and had the King Suite, and it was huge! Nice tall ceilings, the bed was very comfortable with so many pillows. The bathroom had a big walk-in shower (with shampoo, conditioner and body wash). The location was fantastic! I was able to walk to everything I wanted to see (with the furtest being 30 min away) it was amazing, you’re in the middle of everything. The room was very quiet, it’s nice that you can grab some (sparkling) water on your floor, the lounge downstairs is super quiet, nice if you want to read something. The staff was friendly!…”
“Absolutely loved this hotel and its location was perfect. The staff were amazing leading up to visit and during my stay. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Salem….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”It would’ve been nice if I could connect to any streaming platforms….”
”I booked hotel as rooftop bar was a bonus. Unfortunately it was closed for season but all throughout website, Google searches etc it showed it as open. I let staff know right away. That annoyed me. In saying that restaurant downstairs allowed you to take drinks back to our rooms….”
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