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    Andria G.

    We had a few issues while staying at this location. First, house keeping literally barged into our room at 8 AM while we were still sleeping. There was no knock. She simply used the key and came in. I had to tell her to leave. Secondly, the indoor "heated" pool was an ice bath. All of the kids were shivering and could barely stay in for more than 10 minutes. Not to mention the pool deck was soaking wet, flooded with water. Children were slipping every where. It was very dangerous. The room itself was nice but we were unhappy with the quality of service for the price ($130 for one night).

    Tanyalee B.

    Great hotel ! Clean ! Friendly staff ! Cleaned our room on our second day while we were out , and gave is fresh towels ! Deff not used to that at most hotels we stay at we have to ask for towels and they never clean / take our garbage in between ! Breckfest in the morning is a must ! Lots of options ! Very clean dining area ! Hot chocolate is offered at the coffee stations ! Which is great for a pregnant woman who cant have caffeine like myself LOL ! The pool isnt big but it's a cute clean pool ! With extra towels if needed !Definitely would recommend and if ever in the area again ,will be coming back !

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    Mike N.

    IMHO, this hotel is in a range of an economy hotel. When we stayed here, they were working on an exterior wall to update the looks. Staff are sufficiently nice and friendly (in a NE sort of way). Front desk staff are pleasant and accommodating. They gave us some very helpful suggestions and pertinent information accessing Boston attractions. Very good sleep quality with quiet room and comfortable beds. We had a two-queen bed room with mini frig and microwave. We could've used a little bigger TV (24 in?). It was roomy enough, though. Perhaps, it could use some updating to freshen up the looks throughout this hotel. It gave out sort of a gloomy feeling since carpet looked faded and worn out. Could use some detailed cleaning since I found some food particles on the carpet floor around corners. Bathroom was updated and nice. When we were here, it was too early in the season for outside pool to be open, but indoor salt-water pool was nice. Breakfast was very decent, but very busy with presence of a school group when we stayed. It looked more relaxed and quieter in later hours (after 8:30 am). There are some good choices of restaurants and eateries in the area. One Italian restaurant is within a comfortable walking distance if you'd like to stroll in the evening. Overall very good value for money in this area.

    Robert C.

    "Yes there is construction, But..." So I only booked for one night and after reading previous reviews was slightly worried about the construction. I was only sleeping there and was leaving early in the morning. The lobby is pretty much gutted along with the lower level as they are renovating the entire hotel. Not a problem in my opinion. Our room was brand new and modern with a great mattress and really good pillows. This is all I need in a hotel of this level. It is not the Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton, but it IS a reasonably priced hotel in good proximity to Boston and the North Shore. The new rooms are GREAT! and much improved from when it was a Comfort Inn. I had stayed here twice before when it was a Comfort Inn, and the rooms were kind of dismal. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful and I commend them for keeping up their morale and professionalism during the overhaul of the hotel and what I am sure many complaints from other customers. On every website this hotel is listed on that I saw, there are numerous warnings of the construction, so if that bothers you, stay away. If you want a newly renovated room with great staff, then stay here. I can't wait to see it when it is finished. I will be back again and again...

    Kyle N.

    The hotel is in renovation so please expect it to look like a construction site. The wifi sadly is non existent even though you can connect to it you'll be dropped constantly by poor signal. On the plus side Robert at the front desk and everyone we met at the hotel was extremely nice and accommodating as best they could. I think although the hotel is lacking now once it's complete it could be a 5 star rating!

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    Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston-Peabody

    (65 reviews)

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    Solid hotel in this area. All the rooms are the same in this hotel, as it comes with a suite…read more The swimming pool water is too cold to my liking. Make sure to always bring your room key card for swipe access. Free breakfast in the hotel lobby that starts 6:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM on weekends. No EV charging available, but free overnight parking. Appearances wise, the rooms are slightly newer/nicer than the Hampton inn next door. In reality, you can see how dated this hotel is: the corner pipe paint is peeling off, slow toilet flush, tub is updated, etc. I talked to the hotel and they do a refresh every 8-9 years. I think this hotel has been around for 30 years and it is the oldest hotel amongst the three: Hampton inn, homewood suites, and springhill suites. Breakfast selection changes on a daily basis, but it is essentially the same as the Hampton Inn next door. I wonder if they run the same menu on a daily basis with slight variation. Public bathroom is also located on the first floor if you need to use it. Nice lobby area. If you need anything like extra towels or trash bag, you have to go downstairs and ask from the receptionist. I don't think they have enough staff to send stuff to your room. Love the fact that the room has pots, pans, plates, utensils, dishwasher, etc for convenient kitchen needs.

    there was bugs (ants and roachs) in my pillow and there was multiple stains on both of the beds…read more There was water leaking out of the vent into the carpet making it soaked and smell like mildew. I don't think this place is horrible i just think it have some renovations.

    The Merchant

    The Merchant

    (76 reviews)

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    I'm not someone who rushes to Yelp, but this stay earned the effort…read more I recently stayed at The Merchant for the second time, and whatever magic existed during my first visit is gone. The biggest issue: the hotel hosted a large, ticketed public event that completely took over the main lobby--with zero advance notice to guests. I woke up to a lobby packed with strangers and nowhere to sit or gather with my family. I've never stayed at a hotel that allows a public event to fully overrun its only common area without warning paying guests. And no, "just go somewhere else" isn't an option--there is nowhere else. There are no additional common spaces and no elevator. Since we were meeting elderly family members, climbing three to four flights of stairs to our room wasn't possible. The lobby being unusable wasn't a minor inconvenience; it was a dealbreaker. Operationally, things only went downhill. Check-in is at 4pm, but arrive after 5pm and there's no one on-site to check you in. Checkout, however, is rigidly 11am. Our room was never cleaned during the stay, despite leaving the "please clean" tag on the door. Because of the limited staffing hours, we couldn't even get fresh towels. Then there's the mouse. I saw one in the common area and notified staff. Nothing was done. Food is left out uncovered for guests, which I promptly avoided--because "boutique hotel meets rodent buffet" isn't really my vibe. What's also new: some sort of train or underground rumbling that shakes the building roughly every hour, offering a front-row seat to what feels like an earthquake simulator. If this were a budget motel or a Holiday Inn, I might shrug and move on. But this is a $500-per-night hotel, and at that price point, these issues are unacceptable. Until these problems are addressed, I wouldn't recommend staying here--and I certainly won't be returning.

    My stay was short but just divine, best sleep I had and the most delicious cookies! Thank you to…read morethe wonderful staff who shared instructions for my after hours check-in and made the entire process of navigating to the parking lot a breeze and ensuring I have all I need during my stay at this charming hotel that felt like home). I'll be returning :)

    Hampton Inn Salem Boston - Guest room

    Hampton Inn Salem Boston

    (47 reviews)

    This was a good hotel for a one night stay in Salem. They offer a buffet breakfast with lots of…read moreoptions. There is a full fitness center too with pelaton bikes. Additionally, it's only a 10 minute walk from the train station. The amenities all seem pretty new as well. The only thing that was annoying is our key cards stopped working 3-4 times. The front desk was always willing to help, but I wasn't expecting our cards to stop working so much. Other than that, it was an incredible stay!

    Great location -- very walkable to many of the attractions in Salem, easy to drive elsewhere, and…read morevery close to the train/T if you're coming in that way or want to take it into Boston for a day. We did have a car, and while the attached garage made things convenient, the daily parking fee felt high for what it is (almost $30 a day). Just a heads-up. Also, there is self-park, and at risk of sounding cheap, here's a tip to save you on some tips... valet is optional, and I don't think I've ever been in a hotel where it's less necessary. Self-park is the same price, but you spare yourself the constant tipping, which feels like one more tiny cash grab unless maybe the garage fills up at certain times and they have to move cars elsewhere. The room was nice enough for a short stay, though some acceptable / common deficiencies are starting to show -- scuffed walls, certain outlets loosening up so the prongs don't stay in well, one bulb burned out, etc. But the beds were comfortable enough, the bedding seemed clean, the bathroom was also clean and the shower worked well, and the room overall still had a reasonably new look and style to it. The pool was also clean, warm, and the overall pool area looked well maintained with plenty of clean towels available and a good amount of seating. The pool deck definitely gets a little slick when wet, so watch your step. Breakfast was almost exactly what you'd expect from similar U.S. chain hotels -- pre-made omelets or scrambled eggs depending on the day, home fries, paper-thin bacon or sausage patties, a few cereals and yogurts, a make-your-own waffle station, a couple fruit options, a push-button juice machine, instant oatmeal, etc. There's a good amount of seating, and a handful of tables have their own TVs (though you may have to hunt for a remote, and you might get some cross-room interference if someone else points theirs the wrong way). One interesting detail: breakfast isn't on the ground floor, and you can't reach it via the elevator without a keycard. I assume that's intentional to reduce non-guest walk-ins. Overall, I'd stay here again for the location and reasonable price -- just with the caveat to budget for the nearly $30/day parking or have a workaround ready. The convenience makes it tolerable, but it's definitely something to be aware of.

    Boston Marriott Peabody

    Boston Marriott Peabody

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    As I was driving into the parking lot late at night, I remembered the 14 presumed witches, five…read morewarlocks, and six other people who were killed or died in the area 334 years ago. Back then, Peabody was part of Salem, where witches were believed to have operated unrestrained for several years. Today, the bright, elegant lighting in the hotel lobby makes guests feel comfortable and at home from the moment they cross the threshold. The rooms are spacious, and the several simultaneous catering events, along with the large number of families dressed for a wedding, are a testament to the hotel's popularity. The Sophia Restaurant serves quality breakfasts with good coffee, fresh fruit, and real scrambled eggs. Guests can also request a made-to-order omelet. On the downside, the bagels were comparable to those found at lower-tier Marriott brands; perhaps it is time for an upgrade. The restaurant is elegantly decorated, and even if you choose the buffet, you can spend more time at your table talking with your companions or enjoying the view because the coffee is served to you. There is also a small but well-equipped executive lounge on the sixth floor, offering an expansive view of the city.

    Stayed at the Boston Marriott Peabody and had a great overall experience. The hotel is clean and…read morecomfortable, with plenty of parking which makes things easy. There's a restaurant on-site, a member lounge, and even a Starbucks, which is super convenient. The hotel could use some updating, but it's still a reliable and comfortable place to stay. Would definitely consider staying here again!

    The Bell Inn & Tavern - Special for the night.

    The Bell Inn & Tavern

    (49 reviews)

    I had dinner at The Bell Inn & Tavern with my mom for an early Mother's Day celebration since it's…read morewhere she wanted to go. She and much of my family really like this place and rave about it, but my overall first impression was definitely a mixed bag. My mom made the reservation for Saturday at 4:45pm in the dining room. We arrived a little early, so she showed me around the beautifully renovated building. When we checked in with someone, they redirected us to the bar area downstairs as they were holding a private event in the main dining area. Okay, not a big deal to us. However I could understand if someone else might get a little annoyed at being told they had to go to the bar area when they specifically asked for the dining room on their reservation. I have to say that I do love the downstairs bar area, it's classy and has a vintage speakeasy vibe. We were quickly greeted by one of the guys working the bar who was super nice and did a great job. For a drink I started with their version of an espresso martini, which was a good start to the food experience and gave me high hopes. They brought us out some popovers which to me were just okay. For an appetizer we got some buffalo chicken dip, which was quite delicious. For dinner my mom got a Caesar salad (which I tried a little bit of and thought was good) and a flatbread pizza that was on special. I decided to be a little bougie and went with the braised short ribs, and I regret to say that the dish fell flat for me. The short rib did come apart okay when I stuck my fork in it, but it was kind of chewy, bland and overall really didn't have much flavor. The menu also states that the short rib is served with broccolini (which is a milder, sweeter version of the green vegetable) but it came with regular plain broccoli instead, which I was also quite honestly disappointed by. With all that being said the polenta was my favorite thing on the plate. I'm a little conflicted. The place is beautiful and the staff is so nice. But with how much it was hyped up to me, I was a little let down. I'm kind of thinking that I should've went with another dish? I really want to truly love this place, so I'm sure I'll be back with family at some point to give them another chance.

    Likely the worst restaurant meal I have ever had…read more I ordered the short rib and I am still not sure what they did to it to make it so dry, hard, and rubbery. I looked like part of a shoe or wood. As it was placed on the table, one of my co-diners leaned over to whisper to me that it looked disgusting. I am guessing it was cooked, frozen, and then WAY over microwaved. (Who microwaves short rib?!) Regardless, it was awful. The polenta was runny and had big lumps of cheese all in one corner. I assume that was supposed to be mixed through. And the broccoli was so over cooked as to be a disintegrating mush. I cannot believe this left the kitchen. I didn't complain because I did not want to disrupt everyone else's dinner. I should have listened to all the other one-star reviews. Bell Inn service was friendly, lively, and casual and the building is really something special.

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