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    Hawthorne Hotel

    3.9 (382 reviews)
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    Brandi K.

    I had my wedding here in May, so this will be a long but all encompassing review of all different aspects of the Hawthorne. When I was looking for venues, I wanted all inclusive and one location. I spoke with Christine Madigan via email and then over the phone. She assured me that the Hawthorne did weddings well. We booked, signed contracts, set up a room block and everything. The room block: 3/5 stars I originally worked with Beth who set everything up for me and then was transferred to Rob as positions changed. I initially had 15 rooms in my block which we filled pretty quickly, but I saved one for my husbands grandmother so she could stay onsite. She called to book a room and was told there were no rooms. There were rooms so I called and spoke with Rob because she was pretty upset. He assured me we had rooms and for grandma to call him directly. Evidently the folks at the front desk didn't understand how the room block was intended to work. This happened over and over and over again. I really wish they would have set it up so my guests could book online because I heard from nearly half of my guests that either they couldn't get the days we were promised or the room type they wanted. I even had 3 couples stay at another hotel because of this so Hawthorne lost out on money because they couldn't get their booking system organized. One of my couples ended up in a room with a TWIN BED for 2 people. How is that even possible? Meanwhile I had a single person in a room with 2 queen beds and 2 bathrooms? Like I get accommodating people's requests, but a little critical thinking and communication would have gone a long way for comfort here. I doubt those people will come back to this hotel for this reason, which is sad because its such a lovely place. The menu tasting: 5/5 stars We were invited to a tasting of hors d'oeuvres, dinner selections, wine, cocktails and wedding cake. It was amazing to be able to sample items we wanted to serve without doing so blindly. Their food is phenomenal so we were excited to be able to share this with our guests. Wedding planning: 5/5 stars I received packets of information before booking Hawthorne as my venue, so I was aware of the pricing up front. I was even able to create a quote using their pricing sheet so nothing was a surprise. Christine was available to answer all of my questions throughout the process. As we got closer, she gave us homework to complete so we were ready for our big day. We created a signature mocktail, filled out place cards, went over our timeline, dropped off welcome bags, etc. Everything leading up to our wedding day (outside of booking guest rooms) was super smooth and easy. Pretty much everything was provided by the venue. I only had to book a photographer, content creator, photo booth, DJ and HMU on my own. The rest was handled for me which really made things so much smoother. We ended up well under budget, too! Wedding day: 3.5/5 stars If I could go back, I would hire a dedicated day of coordinator who worked specifically for me and not the venue. Christine was great, and did her job well, but she wasn't dedicated to me the entirety of the evening. And she and my mom were butting heads over things we were promised and not delivered. My mom did my wedding florals. We asked in advance if we could have refrigerator space and a private room to set up in. We were told we could have both, and on the day of, there was magically no fridge space, access to water, or a secure room to work in. It was extremely frustrating to be promised things and then not have those promises fulfilled. We were able to pivot and adapt, but that added so much stress to me on a day where I should not have added stress. The room she was working in was also being used as storage for a wedding the following weekend. The hotel has tons of space so I'm not sure why it had to be there but it seemed at that point it was a battle of wills more than anything. My photo booth company arrived right at the time we were about to start our ceremony, which was planned in advance, but the way the rooms were set up he ended up being in the lobby. This turned out to be really fun for wedding guests and random hotel guests to watch, but it was a bit awkward at first. Some of the items we brought for our reception were not brought down and we had to track people down to retrieve those. There was a room upstairs that was dedicated for us to hide away in and eat our appetizers, but I wanted to be with my guests and the appetizers never made it to me and my husband so I was told they were good but I didn't get to try them all. Dinner was absolutely amazing. However, I heard SO MANY complaints afterward about our bartender. I guess he was rude, and terrible at making drinks and when people tried to go to the other bar they got turned away. Overall I had the best day ever and would do it over again with a few tweaks :)

    Jenny R.

    My boyfriend and I recently stayed at the Hawthorne Hotel for a short staycation. We live nearby and chose the hotel specifically for its history, haunted reputation, and because the price point included what we were told would be complimentary breakfast. The room itself was nice and comfortable, and we were surprised (in a good way) to find that it was a double room. In terms of the "haunted" experience, we did hear some tapping noises coming from the closet shortly after settling in. It was definitely spooky, and my boyfriend barely slept, hoping it would happen again--but it didn't. Still, it added to the atmosphere we were looking for. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn the next morning. When we went down for breakfast, we were informed that we needed a voucher or token that we were never given. I went back to the room to call the front desk for clarification and was told that breakfast was only included if you were given a "certificate," which was never explained at booking. My boyfriend then went to speak to the front desk himself, since he made the reservation (even though I was present when it was booked). He was told that no one ever told him breakfast was included, and the interaction felt accusatory--as though he was being accused of lying. This was uncomfortable and disappointing, especially since we booked the stay based on that information. Adding to that discomfort, as we exited the elevator to head to breakfast, we could hear two front desk staff members chatting enthusiastically. When they noticed us, the conversation abruptly stopped, and they stared as we walked by. It created an awkward and unwelcoming feeling. One was a gentleman with longer hair, and the other was a woman with her hair pulled back in a ponytail. The manager was also involved in the conversation with my boyfriend. I do want to highlight the positives: The server at Nathaniel's was extremely kind and pleasant, and another woman working in the restaurant was also warm and helpful. The room itself was nice, and the restaurant service was genuinely the best part of our stay. That said, due to the front desk and management experience, this is not a hotel we would choose to stay at again--neither for the haunted experience nor for the treatment we received. Salem has many hotel options, and while we wanted this stay to be something special, it fell short. We were hoping to leave a glowing review, but aside from the room and restaurant staff, the overall experience left us disappointed.

    Check in surprise birthday treat request. Milk and cookies but no milk and wrong age. Nice try
    Jessy M.

    This was the perfect hotel in its prime location. Everything was walking distance and such a beautiful historic hotel. The rooms were clean and nicely kept as best as it can be. The only thing I would say is because the building is in its older state, it would be nice to give it a fresh coat of paint, shampoo rugs, drapes, chairs in the room. You could tell it needs refreshed fabrics. But overall it was a good hotel.

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    Jill O.

    The Hawthorne Hotel is such a cool spot with its historic charm and reputation for being haunted. While we didn't stay overnight, we attended two events here: the Witches Ball and the Dumb Supper. Both were fantastic, and the food really stood out, especially the lobster bisque at the Dumb Supper. It was thick and velvety and I could have eaten a bucket of it. We enjoyed both events for very different reasons. The ball was full of dancing, drums, amazing costumes and balloon art, and small plates. It was a great party. The supper was a solemn, reverent space that was well-organized and cathartic with a lovely 7 course dinner to go alongside it. The space itself is beautiful, with high ceilings and comfortable furniture that made the events feel elegant yet cozy. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly. We'd love to stay for a proper visit in the future.

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    Rian L.

    If you are looking to stay in the heart of Salem in a beautiful historic building then the Hawthorne is your place. This is just steps from Salem Commons, Witch Museum, and all the attractions. This is a National Historic Hotel and is full of charm. The lobby was so inviting with all of its fall decor and coffee/hot apple cider available. There are two restaurants here, but we only dined in Nathaniels for Breakfast. Breakfast was huge portions but good and nice start to the day. We booked an economy room as that was all that was left. However I would not recommend this room unless it is for a single person. The bed is a full size and made for an interesting night of sleep as a couple. The room was very simple and basically a bed and bathroom. The older decor and theme, however, fit well with the hotel and town. We would definitely stay here again but choose a larger room. There is plenty of parking for hotel guests which makes a great perk as parking is not easy to find in town.

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    Tom V.

    This place is right in the middle of everything. Parked my car in the lot. (Guest only) Rooms are clean. The place is beautiful. The bar is wood paneled, with a fireplace. Highball seats. The desserts are top notch.

    Danielle G.

    We did not stay in the hotel, but we had lunch in the hotel bar and restaurant, we ordered three different appetizers, a cocktail, one mocktail, and I loved it! I know a lot of it is the haunted history of the hotel that brought us there, but if ever in Salem again, and there is hotel availability, I would consider staying there. As far as the food goes, it was actually surprisingly very good for how busy they were and I felt bad for our server, she was running around, crazy trying to attend to too many tables.

    Diana D.

    Location , location, location! The Hawthorne's location is great! So close to all the main attractions, shops and restaurants. It is a very pretty historic hotel. Staff was amazing and very welcoming! Now,again, this is a historic hotel, that's 100 years old, so you are going to get older carpets, older bathrooms, older aesthetics and of course...the smell of an older building. Not that this is a bad thing, I honestly loved the experience. We stayed for one night, and were able to get an upgrade to the 6th floor(most haunted floor haha) with an amazing view of the Witch Museum.

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    John, the Hawthorne Hotel is accessible. We have two guest rooms that would be comfortable for you. However, you will need to call the Front Desk directly to make this reservation: 978-744-4080. Complete details available online at… 

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