4 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Salem Ma in 2026

One of the newest witch-friendly boutique accommodations in Salem, Massachusetts, The Coach House, near Palmer Grove, is an eye-catching Victorian gem originally constructed in 1879. Fully renovated, and re-opened as hotel in 2022, it displays a crisp balance of historical charm and contemporary chic. It has also gone the way of more than a few boutique hotels in modern times in being self check-in. Some do like the simplicity of self check-in and a hands-off-unless-you-need-them concierge, but if you prefer to feel waited on, you might want to find another… > Read Our Full Review

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… > Read Our Full Review

Downtown, historical and super-cool, The Merchant follows the same formula as the other Lark Hotels hotel in Salem, The Hawthorne. It’s not a historical hotel though, but rather a historical building turned hotel. To date, the 1784 building has served as a rum-merchant’s mansion, George Washington’s post-election party pad, a tavern, and a bookshop. It’s had long list of exciting endeavors, and has been renovated, in true Lark fashion, with the typical bold colors and modern decor. The result is a fairly swank, eclectic, stylish boutique hotel just daring us to ignore… > Read Our Full Review

A 1925 institution, the ever-mysterious Hawthorne Hotel is a key part of both Salem’s Downtown and its mystique. A hotel for its entire existence, the Hawthorne is a classic Salem tourist stay. There are rumors of hauntings, and the hotel even made an appearance on Ghost Hunters. The Hawthorne though assures us that guests generally get to sleep uninterrupted. The decor waxes historical as well, but unfortunately not in such a charming fashion. It’s very hotel-y, with elaborate silver and white wallpaper and textiles that feel very 90’s does the… > Read Our Full Review