I have no idea how this place is still in business. The owner is the nastiest human being I've ever met in my life. She's condescending, cuts you off when your speaking and is downright rude. Please nobody give her business. I put a security deposit down. 6 days later i still haven't gotten it. Called my bank, got a solution. When I called the owner she cut me off several times and told me the bank has no clue what they are talking about she will just void it after she originally told me to go through the bank. When I told her I need t done ASAP as it's been 6 days she threatened me by telling me if I'm not nicer to her she will wait a week to do it. She's a disgusting human being. On top of all of this, our Uber driver went to the front desk to "claim" we left something in his car. The man at the front desk LITERALLY BROUGHT HIM TO OUR ROOM. You should never give out your customers room numbers. We were afraid the whole night as the Uber driver was beyond creepy. PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF. Pay the extra money or stay right outside Salem. Whatever you do, don't give her a dime. Shut this hell hole down. Side note- she's been investigated by the board of health. Wish I knew all of this before hand. read more

If I could give this pathetic joint half a star I would. We only booked because it was a last minute trip and there were no vacancies. Word of caution on the bait and switch rate publishing tactics: They list a low rate and then when you go to book, if you book a double bed and have more than 2 people in your party they charge $50 more per person. Before you know it with taxes and fees you are paying $200/ night. Also, the owner lists the room as the only one available probably so that you feel it is a decent place and as a pressure tactic to get you to book with them. When you arrive you will see a pleasant enough exterior but very few cars - eerily few. The cars parked there were mostly long term residents of the motel or duped travelers like ourselves. Inside, this place is a complete dump that hasn't been renovated since the 70s. The lobby smells like cat litter and even in its hay day I could easily imagine this place was sub par. I'm sure prison inmates currently enjoy higher quality towels, mattresses, bedding and toiletries. The rooms do meet your basic needs but they are dank and downright depressing and still carry the stale olfactory memory of all of the various smokers who took up the space in years past. Above all, beware of the socially inept and aggressively nosey owner who likely requires some sort of psychological/clinical intervention. She was constantly keeping tabs on our comings and goings and refused to give us more than 3 towels and 2 extra pillows to retaliate against us because we declined to upgrade to a (let me pause here and laugh hysterically at the term she used) "suite." We had 2 other adults with us who we planned to stay in our room because the room was listed as the last available. We paid for 4 adults and registered the license plates for both of our vehicles at check in. Our kids were content sleeping on an air mattress on the floor that we brought along. Despite her constant interactions with us over the 2 days we stayed, at no point did she ever ask us for more money to cover the kids. That is until checkout time when she informed us that we were dishonest and sneaky and insisted we pay more for the children. At that point an argument ensued and we left. Steer clear of the Clipper Ship Inn because you can be sure that the only dishonesty and sneaky behavior you will experience will be the creepy owner's. I hope she reaps what she sows. read more

I have never left a review regarding anywhere I have stayed, but I felt the need to warn others of this place. Let me start off by stating some of the few things I liked about the Clipper Inn, the cleaning staff was amazing, super nice and accommodating. The walk to all the shops, restaurants, tourist attractions, etc in Salem was just about a mile, so easy to walk to which was fantastic! Now, let me get to the negative aspects of the Clipper Inn. This place has not been renovated since the witch trials, but that is not even the worst part. The women at the front desk was extremely rude, not just on one occasion, but the whole weekend. Everything was an issue, and she wanted to charge us for every extra thing. I left a $100 deposit which I better get back as the room was cleaner than when I arrived. I had a third person stay in the room with us which was unplanned, the room was a suite, with two beds and pull-out couch. She charged us an extra $80 for the person to stay... I have never had that happen before. She asked multiple times all weekend if they stayed with me and I am sure they were watching us through the cameras, no joke it was that sketchy. My family and I were standing in the parking lot making plans for the day and she comes out and counts the people in our group and asking us questions, it was so uncomfortable. All to get the extra money from the third guest... For a "super busy hotel" she was awfully desperate for that $80. Once we started walking to town, she gets in her truck and starts going in the same direction we are walking. She slows down behind us and is driving behind us for a few before driving away, it was so bizarre. She also called my family member on Thursday afternoon and canceled their room for Saturday night due to overbooking. THE NIGHT BEFORE, we were traveling from NY, like what kind of system do you have that you don't notice overbooking until one night before? We booked this hotel in August there is no reason their room should have been canceled. They were going to stay in our room that night since they didn't have a room and she wanted to charge them an extra $50!!! Like are you kidding me? They made an error and wanted them to pay? They ended up having the room available after all. Overall, pay the extra money to stay somewhere else, you'll end up paying more here with all the extra fees anyway. read more

I really went back and forth between giving this place two stars or three stars. I finally settled on three stars because I have stayed here twice and if push came to shove, I would stay again. When planning a trip to Salem in October, getting a hotel can be very difficult. They book up very fast. When I recently went to Salem with my sisters we stayed here since we couldn't get a room anywhere else and it was decently priced. The location of the place is GREAT! You are walking distance from all of the Salem attractions and not that far from the train station if you want to head over to Boston. That's what I really liked about the place. The price and location really cannot be beat. Now onto the bad stuff. This is definitely not a luxury hotel. This is a glorified motel. The rooms are decently sized but not very clean. And my sisters may have been overreacting but we did not feel safe in our room. There is only a lock on the knob so we pushed a chair up against the door at night when we slept. I'm not a prissy girl but I like to feel safe when sleeping in a hotel. One more plus I forgot to mention. There is a Dunkin Donuts right across the straight and we each got a gift card when checking in. read more

Went to check in and the front desk was so rude we didn't even stay there. Acted like she was annoyed just to be there and even rolled her eyes and sighed right in front of us while we were asking where to park. I've never written a bad review in my life but this woman definitely deserves it. I'm not speaking on behalf of the hotel itself because I didn't even want to spend money there just because of an immature attitude from a middle aged woman. read more

We booked a night here through Travelocity on our way towards Gloucester. In the parking lot we noticed the only one that seemed to be staying there was someone living in one of the rooms, outside grilling in the parking lot amongst about a half dozen over flowing trash containers. When I walked in the lobby to check in I was welcomed with the distinct smell of cat urine, an assortment of random things scattered everywhere including up the staircase, and dirty dishes with half eaten food and flies in them. Hesitantly I told the woman half asleep and seemingly intoxicated at the desk that I had reservations, when she found out I had my 2 kids with me she wanted to charge me more. Well that's when I decided I needed to get away from that place and that I didn't always my family staying in such filth and asked if I could just cancel for a refund. She told me that I didn't pay her, I paid Travelocity. From there I just walked out got in my car and drove as far away as I could. My wife put it nicely calling it "murder motel". read more

My stay at this establishment was beyond horrible. The owner is very mean and aggressive. I am checking out a week early due to all the accusations towards me. She tried to say that I stole a blanket when my nephew bought me a blanket five years ago and I still sleep with it to this day. I have never been in a motel where I was accused of stealing a blanket I highly suggest that you do not come here to stay when you visit Salem Massachusetts. This is not an enjoyable place to stay. Plus she tried to not pay me when I was checking out! I wouldn't let my worst enemy sleep here! If I could rate this no stars I would I'll NEVER COME HERE AGAIN. read more

We stayed here for 3 nights, arriving on Thanksgiving...for the price, you really can't beat this place. They immediately gave us a discount because of the length of our stay, and a handful of Dunkin Donuts gift cards to use across the street! :-) It's a no frills motel, let's be honest. There is no flat screen TV or hot tub, but you're here to see Salem, not a hotel room, right? The rooms are 'roomy', the staff is VERY knowledgable about the town. They even went beyond any obligations, and called around for us to see what restaurants were open on Thanksgiving Day. The Inn, itself, is walking distance to anything you'd ever want to see in Salem. It's about a 10 minute walk to the Common / Essex St, maybe 15 mins to the train station to Boston. We didn't need to drive ANYWHERE. A few people on Yelp have mentioned that this walk is in a 'less than desirable' area....I'm not sure where you folks are from, but there is NOTHING seedy about the neighborhood....sorry. If it looks 'run down', it's probably because these buildings are from the 1700's, ok? I assure you, it's safe. Enjoy the history of it! All in all, a very pleasant stay, and we will definitely be back! read more

This hotel is run by an unethical and unprofessional person. I had reservations for September that I paid in full. In June, when I found out the event I was supposed to be attending in September was cancelled, I called the hotel to either cancel or change my reservations to the new event date. Some of the staff were nice, but kept taking messages, which were never returned. When I did get ahold of the owner when I called, she asked for more information on the new event dates, which emailed, she kept putting me off saying - "no hurry - it's a long way away," or some similar statements. In mid- August I finally called and was told that the change would be made the weekend of 8/22 and I would be mailed a new confirmation. So I waited a week. However, by August 30, I still had not received a new confirmation. So, I called the hotel back. They told me they would process the change on 8/31/2020. When I told them I needed them to do it now, the man on the phone told me to call back when I was less upset (I was firm, but did not cuss at the man) and then he hung up on me. When I called back they did not pick up the phone and I could not leave a voice mail message because their voice mail box was full. The reservations were for 9/3. And there is a 48 hour cancellation period. I believe these people are unethically doing this to try to claim that I did not change it and keep my full hotel reservation fee. Never stay here. These people are rude, unprofessional, and unethical. read more

A nice place to stop and stay in Salem. It has everything you want and need. Friendly staff, clean rooms, generous with check in perks and inexpensive. We are coming back for sure. Another delightful discovery. read more

This place was perfect for our trip to Salem in October. We were able to walk to all the festivities. The surrounding neighborhood is safe and beautiful so it's an enjoyable walk. The room was a lot larger than we expected. It was really clean and offered a lot of amenities. Also, the staff was nice. We also really like that they gave us gift cards for Dunkin' Donuts across a street instead of offering a continental breakfast so we were able to go and get coffee and breakfast on our time. This place is convenient, clean, and met all of needs for our Salem trip. read more

STAY AWAY - Sleep in your car if you have to - DONT subject yourself to this woman/place. If I could give this place a ZERO I would. She has a habit of calling the police on her paying guest, if you complain about ANYTHING or come back to the hotel late. She just just plain lies about what she said/did. (read the reviews please!) These are quotes from other reviews: EACH of these things also happened to us in late May of 2014! "The Manager" (SUZANNE SULLIVAN) *stormed* in, and started yelling at us to get out of her hotel and that she was going to call the police on us if we didn't. " I'm quoting Erica D. from a July 2010 review. "She then started saying some really strange things and going back and forth," another quote from Erica... "The manager (Susanne) was the rudest person alive and the "cleaning" women were just filthy and downright disgusting." " a cat with fleas following us around and sitting on the top of the front desk as well as on your belongings". from a review from Jonathan R. 8/13. Seats on the chairs were filthy & stained, faucet dripped all night, TV didnt totally work (no sound on some major stations, WIFI only works in lobby, not rooms - In the lobby a cat was rubbing up against my legs, Im disabled and couldn't get away. And yes, we are an young older couple just want to come and go. We travel a lot. Never a problem. I had misgivings about staying there from the reservation process, because the woman taking the reservation was caustic, rude, & sarcastic. (also mentioned in an older review- wish I had read it.) but blew it off as this lady "having a bad day", NOPE Suzanne MAKES BAD DAYS!. This woman is so strange I took dated, timed photos of the room before we left, so she couldn't come back and accuse us of trashing the place or some other weirdness. I cant beg you enough - Don't be embarrassed, frustrated, insulted and sickened. Don't go by outside appearances. This is a must to avoid!! read more

Yeah, this is far from any 5 Star Hotel or even a decent chain, but it served its purpose for us one night. We had no issues with the staff, even though they were eating dinner in the lobby and we interrupted them for check in. They and the Cat were friendly enough. Rooms were fine and as mentioned by other reviews, they should look in to upgrading the locks for the doors to deadbolts. The mini frig and kureig worked fine, beds were comfortable and location was more than convenient. We'd have no problem staying here again if ever back in Salem, which is a nice area and worth the visit as well. Reds Sandwich place had an outstanding breakfast. read more

4 Stars for the location & the size of the rooms + 1 Star for the value & how nicely we were treated. If you're thinking about visiting Salem, and you're on a budget, this is the place for you. Huge rooms, just minutes from downtown. The rooms are very affordable and the staff could not have been more accommodating. I visited Salem just a couple of weeks ago. I live in New York City, and had a pretty hectic time trying to get our trip under way. The Clipper Ship Inn stops checking-in guests at 10pm. I called them and said it may be closer to midnight by the time we get there. No problem! It required us waking up one of their employees when we arrived, but there wasn't one complaint. They really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, and gave suggestions on places to go. Without a doubt, we would stay there again! read more

Good location very over priced. Words of advice, do not let them talk you in to paying for your stay in advance. I had to cancel my reservations due to Covid restrictions imposed by the state of Mass for out of state visitors. I cancelled 3 months prior to my reservation and had to fight for my full refund that was well within the terms of the cancellation policy. My advice is to book through Expedia or Hotels.com, and not directly through the hotel. Expedia had to contact the hotel twice to fight for my refund which was several hundred dollars. I contacted the hotel a few times as well and the front counter woman was argumentative and rude. She kept insisting that everything was open in Salem and would not accept that I had to cancel due to Covid. read more

I took my daughter and my cousin to Massachusetts to see my stepfather and his wife in Revere. When coming to Mass. I always stay at the only motel in Salem the Clipper Ship Inn. It is located at the end of this qauint little historical town. And very easy to find from any highway coming into Mass. Anytime i call . I ALWAYS GET A GREAT ROOM !!!. They work with you in your needs for a plesant stay. My daughter is disabled and their handicap rooms are wonderful. They are designed to accomodate your needs. They always come by and see if everything is ok. And directs you to the best restaurants and sites in the time. i highly recomend this place to stay while in the area. read more

Absolutely unnerving! Bates Motel revisited! Our AC was in the window so if we wanted it on we had to open the drapes for the world to see us! there are NO security locks, just a door knob, NO do not disturb sign, a cat walked into our room because we had to leave the door open to get fresh air. There are cats in the office eating off the counter. The desk woman called my cell and asked me where i was because she wanted me to come back she forgot to take an imprint of my card. when we got back to our room TO TAKE A NAP she started calling the room nastily telling me to come to the office. There is a strange man that sits in the office THAT LOOKED IN OUR WINDOW! We left the AC on when we went out HOPING some cool air would seep thru the heavy drapes into the room to find someone shut off our AC AND OPENED THE DRAPES! Anyone that walked by could see everything we had left out in our room! The nighttable is from a dollar store, stains all over the carpets, the ceiling vents are stained. Do not get me started on the beds! The mattresses are filthy & my husband is crippled! We are supposed to be here until Monday we are going home on Sunday! Shame on you hotels.com for allowing this place to be part of your site! The people here are intrusive, miserable & mean. You Should do your homework and look at the reviews on their facebook page! I DO Have pictures of everything ive mentioned. Also the first room we were given had a broken toilet & we were told there was no one to look at it and we had to re-pack at 10:00 at night to move! read more

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We stayed two nights here during the week of Thanksgiving. From the street, this is an attractive hotel property. Although the hotel was almost empty (due to poor weather) during our visit, we were assigned a room with beds that apparently have been in use at this hotel since the 1960's! The old-style mattresses with metal springs barely encased in their fabric made for two miserable nights. Worse, when I brought this to the hotel staff's attention, I was informed that they "will be getting new mattresses next year," and that they "could have moved [us] to a room with newer beds if [we] had asked." Really? Is this your idea of hospitality in a town that depends on tourism? To then be given $6 in Dunkin' Donuts gift cards after causing my family two miserable nights only added to the insult. We will visit Salem again. We won't be returning to the Clipper Ship Inn. read more

Absolutely horrible! The staff was beyond rude! The people living in the hotel rooms were shady and saw one trying to peak into our windows! Stay away! read more

I stayed here for one night back in October and had a great experience. The room was definitely a little old fashioned but very comfortable, spacious and well maintained! My friend and I arrived late and despite the crazy hour, the lady behind the desk was extremely helpful to us. So much so that my friend and I were actually just speaking recently about visiting again with our significant others for a longer stay next time! Thanks for your hospitality:) read more

After reading the reviews, I should have been turned off... I thought I'd give them a try since I'm not high maintenance. I called inquiring about rates in May for a specific date. The rude lady snarled that there's a 2 night minimum. I honestly only needed to hear the disgusting tone of her voice to envision the weekend stay. Ended hanging up on her. Why so miserable?? This witch is the face of your business? I'll take mine elsewhere. read more

Only giving 1 star because you have to! This is a scam hotel!!! Do not stay here!!! We booked a room and were told if we cancelled within 48 hours of the stay which was June 25 we would charged a 25 cancellation fee.... We booked and 2 hours later found a different hotel and called to cancel they were BEYOND RUDE!!! And are still charging us a 25 fee, I have never in my life heard of such a thing!!! I can't imagine staying here! read more

The rooms aren't bad, decently sized, reasonably clean (as long as you don't look too closely) and the price is average for the area so it really is nothing special. The absolute worst thing is their "free WiFi". Seriously, if you should need to check an email or would like to stream something on a tablet during your stay in Salem I suggest you stay somewhere else, It is abysmal. I ran 7 speed tests on 3 different days at different times of day and all 21 tests had the exact same result. They should be ashamed of themselves read more

Clipper Ship Inn - Hotels Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

This hotel looks ok from the outside. That was the only positive thing I can say. The room was dirty and out dated. The wall paper was peeling in the bathroom. My kids nicknamed it rapeville. Pulled back the covers on the bed and the sheets were dirty. They screwed up our reservations and tried to out us in a smaller room. I don't care what they say. They are not close to anything. Not within walking distance. Locals say it is the bad side of town. I agree. Scrambled to find another place to stay and bailed immediately. DONT STAY HERE. read more

The rooms of the Clipper Ship Inn feel like the inside of an RV home from the 90s. Purple and green plastic furniture appointed with the finest synthetic fabrics of yesteryear, a 15 inch tube television, and a bathroom modeled after a prison holding cell (a toilet sans seat cover..how uncouth). Notwithstanding the above review, I'm normally not a pretentious yelp-reviewer. So here's the real deal with this place, if you're desperate to spend a weekend in Salem during the Halloween season and you didn't know to book a room a year in advance try the Clipper Ship. They're bound to have vacancy and they're within city limits (barely; so bring your walking boots). P.s. Don't even think about trying to check-in late. We were scolded for taking I-95 and getting stuck in traffic. read more

We had to change hotels because the one we were spending our vacation in was both located in Danvers and was experiencing construction from upgrading its lobby. Neither bothered me but my friends chose to relocate within Salem. Immediately, I was put off by the shabbiness of the lobby and rudeness of the desk clerk. Apparently there is not a set rate for rooms, which I find a bit sketchy. When she asked how we heard about the inn, we mentioned that a couple of women at our event had booked there. She asked their names and after she looked them up, she changed the room quote to a drastically higher rate (in the 200s). Her excuse? "It's not fair to charge a lower rate for the same party." Um, we were NOT with the other women and matter of fact, we did not consider them friends at all. We just happened to attend the same event. Very unprofessional. On to the room.. The only good things (hence the two stars): the black cat that greeted us, the Keurig coffee maker, and the location of the inn. Other than that, it was a huge disappointment. It was large but looked like it hadn't been updated since 1971. The furniture was old and unclean and the towels were threadbare. The worst issue was the safety issue. The ONLY lock was on the doorknob. There was no wifi in the room so I read reviews online from a nearby restaurant. There was a plethora of cases where items were stolen from rooms so we made sure we locked our computers and items of value in the car before we left the room. Fail. We travel to this area a great deal and plan to return in May. Will we stay here again? Not on your life! read more

My sister and I just returned from a 4 night girls trip. This was perfect for us. We were greeted and welcomed ... loved " all the gals on staff there.". They gave us good information and recommendations. When I read negative comments I just shrug those off because those type of people are going to be unhappy at a Ritz Carlton or on a Grand balcony cruise cabin on the Mediterranean. We were gone all day enjoying the magic of Salem and we are not overweight and enjoy a nice walk into town. The staff checked in with us and informed us of the 6 dollar cab rides into town if one needs that. They also brought us plenty of extra creamer and a lovely assortment of coffee pods and cocoa for our Keurig. The beds were comfortable.. I think we slept really well because of no snoring husbands. We will definitely come back. Thank you to Suzanne, Wanda, Marie, George( never did meet in person). Give Chumlee a stroke from the crazy Ya-YAs from Bama. read more

The rooms are clean and big. They have a hair dryer and iron. WiFi isnt the best. Great location and good service !

Considering how close it is to downtown Salem, this place is very affordable. And extraordinarily clean! Lady behind the desk was very helpful at check in and helped us plan our afternoon. Was very quiet so made for a comfortable sleep. We will be back next time in Salem! read more

They lied about extended rates being offered. Lady on the phone refused to rent by the week. Read other bad reviews and decided not to stay here, good decision me thinks! read more

Loved the Clipper Ship Inn! I almost didn't stay after seeing bad reviews but it was such a great price I decided I would give it a shot. I'm so glad I did because the reviews couldn't have been more wrong! It was so clean and the staff was so friendly. I stayed in the suite for only maybe $10 more than the regular room but with a King size bed and it was huge! There were keurig cups with a machine for coffee as well as a microwave/ fridge. The lobby was so clean and smelled great- very welcoming staff who gave us chocolates (room comes with free chocolates all of october) and explained the Salem map/ attractions to us. I'll probably be back next October and staying in the Clipper Ship Inn again! read more

Needed a place to stay overnight in Salem and The Clipper Ship Inn was perfect! The price is reasonable and appropriate for what you're getting. Great location and the room was very clean and tidy. Keurig coffee maker and free wifi that actually works! read more

This is a sad state of affairs. The staff is so unbelievably rude and absolutely do not respect personal space. There is only one shoddy little doorknob lock on the door and no "Do Not Disturb" signs available. The result, every moment I would leave my room, despite asking staff not to make up my room, I would see a staff member drifting towards my door, key in hand. There are also a number of permanent residents in the hotel, who tended to be the loudest "guests" of all. Out dated rooms, permeated with a feeling of sadness and regret. Avoid. read more

This Inn is a fabulous value! The women at the front desk are friendly and extremely helpful. They daily provided us with maps and tips for interesting excursions. The rooms were huge with refrigerator, microwave and a Krug Coffee Maker! We really felt like we were coming "home" each evening. Is is conveniently located to the center of Salem as well as the roads leading out of town. I only wish we could've stayed longer. I can't wait to return! Hopefully, next time, it will be at Halloween! I cannot recommend The Clipper SHip Inn highly enough. read more

After reading the description on the website on Trip Advisor which states the Inn is pet friendly and has a pet policy we stopped in to inquire about their dog size limit. Not only were we told they are NOT pet friendly, it was obvious they aren't even customer friendly. Front desk staff didn't acknowledge us and was very rude in answering our question. The Inn is not as described on the website and photos are not an accurate representation of the quality of the exterior or the neighboring buildings. We have no intention of staying there. read more

I'm giving this 5 stars because it was exactly what we expected. We only stayed two nights in October. The man in the office was extremely personable and informative. He gives $3 gift cards to dunkin donuts, which is right across the street. We were also greeted by two cats who were very friendly and mind their business, but allow you to pet them. :) We picked this place because we booked late and didn't want to spend a ton of money on a hotel since we only planned to eat and shower there. I was a little hesitant based on reviews, but I'm so glad we chose it. It's under a mile to all of downtown Salem. We walked it in no time and were among all the events happening for Halloween. Our room was quiet, clean, and exactly what I wanted. We literally only slept and showered and were out and about all day and night. My only complaint is that there are curtains that you close in front of the window air conditioner. It was really warm our first night and we didn't want to block the air unit, but didn't want to leave the curtains open for someone to look right into our bed. We ended up rigging a contraption with the hangars from the closet to close the curtain, but hold it up over the air unit so the air was still flowing. There is also only a lock on the door handle. No deadbolt. This didn't bother me as I was with my husband, who looks like he can handle his own. It might have made me more nervous if I was traveling alone or with another female. BUT, I can promise that although the motel wasn't crowded nor was it desolate (patron attendance fell in the middle), it was quiet and I don't think there is anything to worry about. If you are looking to save a little money, but still want to be close, this is your place. While you can take a taxi (it's like a $5-$6 ride), it's also easy to walk if the weather is nice. Thanks for the stay and if we ever return, I will certainly stay at the Clipper Ship again. read more

I am giving this 5 stars based on my experience, not based on the grading of the inn. For $100 for one night, I got a very spacious, quiet, comfortable and heated room in the dead of winter. Most of the area B&B's were either not accepting guests because they shut down in the off season or charging $200 or more. The person checking us in was very courteous and offered suggestions on places to go and getting into downtown which was only about a 15-20 minute walk. There are also several shops and simple places to grab pizza, sandwiches, etc within a 5 minute walk and otherwise lots to do in downtown Salem. If you are on a budget and looking for something simple, then this is your place. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. The moment I walked in to check in, the manager ( Suzanne Sullivan) gave me a large attitude. I booked a room for my friends from out of town to meet and get ready for a wedding. The manager yelled at us and called us liars, because we had more people in the room than we booked. However, she did not understand we were not SLEEPING there. We were there to meet and get ready. That is all. She yelled, she told us to get out; and when I asked for a refund she left the "welcome center." If you are desperate for a place to stay and this is your only option, you're better off STAYING IN YOUR CAR. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. read more

Loved the fact that a black cat was there to welcome us when we arrived. We had a great experience here. Couple who run this place are great. Very customer service oriented from the point I initially made contact, to check in process up until checking out. Was pleased to get detailed instructions on how to get to the property. When checking in they explained everything to do in the area as well as where we were in relation to the attractions we wanted to visit. I was initially taken back by the fact that this was a motel and not a hotel but it was fine. Our room was very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking. Only thing lacking was small refrigerator in the room. Have no doubt that I would stay here again on my next visit to Salem! read more

My friend and I (again) stayed at The Clippership Inn (a couple of weeks before Halloween). AGAIN IT WAS WONDERFUL. I love staying there. The location is perfect - just far enough from Essex Street to make it a lovely and beautiful walk, but not too far that you would not want to walk back late at night. We always feel very very safe. There are a lot of businesses and stores near enough by to get food or whatever (walking distance). The room (again) was SO COMFORTABLE - HUGE living room with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker (and the fixings), HUGE bedroom with two HUGE comfortable beds and a really nice, full bathroom. AND CLEAN. The staff ARE GREAT - very VERY accommodating and nice. And the lady (I think her name was Mary) who took care of our room was wonderful. If you are going to Salem, I sincerely suggest The Clippership Inn. Very truly yours, Deanna Benfante read more