The Hotel Salem

5.0
(18)best-of-weddings

209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

About This Vendor

A Modern Destination with a Mid-century Edge

The Hotel Salem is a boutique hotel wedding venue located in Salem, MA. Nestled in the heart of this bustling historic town, the hotel features an interior design that effortlessly blends modern and vintage decor. Its chic aesthetic is ideal for celebrating love with your nearest and dearest. The venue can be reached in under 45 minutes from downtown Boston, making it a convenient destination for guests traveling from the city. Salem has a dynamic and fascinating past. The town dates back to 1626 and is one of the oldest communities in the United States. It is known for the infamous witch trials that occurred here in 1692, though its maritime history as a port city is also significant. From the Colonial period to the 19th century, it was one of America’s most important shipping towns with routes linked around the world. Much of its architecture and cobbled streets date to these centuries, offering whimsical backdrops for wedding photos. The hotel is located on one of the city’s pedestrian paths, surrounded by the city’s enchanting history. The building once housed a department store before being renovated into the current business. The Hotel Salem is designed to reflect its environment, drawing on the unique charm of the city in its rooms and event spaces. Its vintage decor is reminiscent of mid-century trends coupled with lively modern pieces. The venue features three function rooms, each decorated with vibrant colors and exposed brick, giving weddings an industrial-chic setting. There are 44 guest rooms and suites on the premises for the convenience of couples and their guests. Overnight accommodations range from budget-friendly micro rooms to spacious loft suites. This venue caters to a variety of wedding events, from the ceremony and reception to the rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch. The Cellar is a gorgeous space to host receptions of up to 180 guests, boasting contemporary lighting and an open floor plan. You can also hold intimate gatherings of 50 of your loved ones on the Roof, the only rooftop bar in Salem. The Counter restaurant can accommodate up to 60 for a small wedding or other celebration. The staff at this venue aims to give couples an enjoyable wedding planning experience, and they offer coordination services to relieve some stress. They also provide custom catering services for events held here. Micro Weddings: The Hotel Salem is now offering Micro Wedding packages! There's no need to postpone your wedding to next year–why not have an intimate, unique Salem micro wedding? Packages include an Intimate Rooftop Wedding or an indoor Intimate Fall and Winter Wedding option.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Hotel, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft, Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

The Hotel Salem Reviews

Reviewed On 8/18/2020 by Erik H
We couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out. From the preparation stage to the rooftop ceremony, Olivia handled everything with total ease. Please contact her immediately if you want to see your dream wedding fully realized.
Reviewed On 8/07/2022 by Molly S
Couldn't have asked for a more perfect, special, intimate wedding at The Hotel Salem. Olivia and the team took care of EVERYTHING (and I mean everything -- Olivia even held my dress for me when I went to the bathroom because that's just the sai...
nt that she is). We first reached out to her in January to see if they had availability for a March micro wedding (about 20 people). She didn't bat an eye at a less than 2 month turnaround and got right to work and helped us schedule a visit to check out Counter, answered our 1000s of questions, recommended vendors, and helped guide us all the decisions that come with planning a wedding. She really is the most responsive, patient, and accommodating person I've ever met in my life -- I feel so lucky we got to work with her. The venue is amazing, so open and airy, updated guest rooms, and just oozes style. The food + drink were delicious and the packages were all very straightforward with no hidden costs. Almost all of our guests stayed at the hotel and the booking and check-in process was super smooth. By far the best part of the experience was having Olivia though. She is so good at what she does and cares so much about making it special for the couple and their guests. I can confidently say I had a stress-free wedding day thanks to her. And that's saying a lot because we had to change our ceremony plans the morning of because of rain/snow. Olivia had already set up a ceremony space in the lounge area as a back up. Just one example of how she and the team went above and beyond for us. So incredibly grateful to Olivia and the whole crew at The Hotel Salem and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Reviewed On 6/14/2022 by Jordan J
Everything. Was. Perfect. I cannot say enough good things about both Olivia & Christina. They went above & beyond to make my wedding day as easy & stress free as possible! I was treated with such kindness & importance from the moment i checked ...
into the hotel. Every single guest could not believe how good the food was & the service during the reception was top notch. I just can’t say thank you enough to the staff! my day was perfect because of you all!
Reviewed On 5/31/2022 by Katie D
The Hotel Salem and its staff are incredible!! My husband, wedding party, and extended families all stayed at The Hotel Salem for our wedding weekend (we got married at Willowdale Estate). Olivia could not have been more wonderful! We had sever...
al events at the hotel -- welcome drinks in the basement bar, hair and makeup the morning of, and a goodbye brunch. All were perfect thanks to Olivia and her staff. They were all so organized, communicative, accessible, and kind. Could not have been more pleased with our stay. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed On 4/26/2022 by Laurel O
We had the most amazing experience celebrating our love at The Hotel Salem. Olivia helped us execute our celestial disco dance party vision. I originally sent my bridal party to help set up day of, but Olivia and the staff took charge and set ...
up the space better than I had imagined. In addition to our ceremony and reception, we also held our morning after breakfast at The Hotel Salem. The food was BEYOND amazing. The counter was the perfect space for us and our guests to unwind and reminisce about the amazing day prior. If you're looking for a modern, clean slate with everything you need on-sight, look no further than The Hotel Salem.
Reviewed On 12/21/2021 by Holly R
We loved our wedding at The Hotel Salem. It's definitely not a cookie cutter venue, and that was our favorite part! It has a modern feel, but was made cozy for our winter wedding, complete with the candles and lanterns that they supplied. Fro...
m the beginning, working with them was a breeze. Our friends were shocked at how quickly we were able to plan! Olivia helped us to book the venue, set up a room block, and choose food/beverage options that made sense for us. We never felt pressured to do more or to go above our budget. As the day approached, Cristina helped us to get the final details in order, including a walk through of the space the day before the wedding. It was clear to us that everything was under control! She was really communicative, and made suggestions to our timeline and seating plans that made the day run so much more smoothly. The wedding day went off without a hitch! We were able to enjoy the day since all of the details were taken care of. They made menus to put at each place setting which were a nice touch! Everything looked beautiful, and we had incredible service during dinner. Another note- the FOOD! Our entrees were the steak (with chimichurri sauce) and roasted cauliflower (with pappardelle pasta and cream sauce) . It was probably the only wedding we've been to where people were actually stealing their friend's food while they were in the bathroom! The guests also really enjoyed staying in the hotel. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. The Hotel Salem exceeded our expectations. Thank you to everyone on the team!
Reviewed On 10/03/2021 by Courtney M
We had the most magical wedding day! Not only did Olivia take care of us and make sure we had nothing to worry about, she made sure to get to know us personally (down to the horror themed donuts!). We couldn’t of asked for a better day. The roo...
f was gorgeous (so many awesome pics!) and the view of Salem. We wanted non traditional and a nice intimate space where our family and friends could celebrate love. That’s exactly what we got!
Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Dana G
We just celebrated our wedding at the Hotel Salem and really cannot believe how great everything came together! We decided to host a micro-wedding back when capacity limits were still tight due to Covid and were looking for an outdoor space to...
keep our guests safe and comfortable. As soon as I had my first email interaction with Olivia, the hotel's event manager, I knew everything would be amazing. I can confidently say that she is the reason we booked this venue and that she single-handedly made the planning process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible!! As someone who felt completely out of my depth planning even a small wedding, it was such a relief to have her guidance. She is without a doubt the most responsive, organized vendor I've worked with and is unreal at her job. The hotel itself is beautiful and right in the middle of historic Salem, so our guests had a great time walking around town throughout weekend, especially since Halloween season was already in full swing. We held our ceremony and reception of 38 up on The Roof and lucked out with a gorgeous, sunny afternoon. The food was great, and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive- I seriously had zero worries throughout the entire day and trusted that we were in good hands. The morning after, we hosted a farewell brunch in the Counter space at the front of the hotel, and all of our decorations and flowers from the night before had been neatly packed up and piled for us to take home (BIG thank you to Olivia's assistant Christina for getting that taken care of even though it started POURING the minute our event ended). It really made checking out/being able to spend the morning with our guests/clearing out so easy and was an amazing way to end the weekend. I'll recommend working with Olivia and her staff to anyone who will listen, and my husband(!) and I can't wait to go back again!!
Reviewed On 9/16/2021 by Kara H
We had our bridal party stay here as well as hosted our Rehearsal Dinner at The Roof. We could seriously not be happier with everything here! Olivia went above and beyond for us and helped make our weekend so special. The space on the roof was ...
beautiful, the food delicious, and the staff were super attentive. Olivia was by us every step of the way, between helping with room blocks, creating a perfect evening, and everything in between! We are so grateful for her and for The Hotel Salem!
Reviewed On 9/04/2021 by Sarah B
The Hotel Salem and Olivia were fantastic in helping us plan our rehearsal dinner and welcome party. We had the hardest time finding a space that would fit our 140 person guest list, especially because we were booking in March during capacity l...
imits. The Cellar space at Hotel Salem was absolutely perfect and worked so well for doing both our rehearsal and Welcome Party! They also had the rooftop option which was beautiful but just didn't work for our counts. Olivia was so sweet, providing lights, tables, chairs, and any decorations they had for us to use and very responsive to all of our millions of questions and helping make the space so beautiful!
Reviewed On 7/28/2021 by Amy S
We could not be happier with our wedding at The Roof at the Hotel Salem. Olivia and the entire staff went above and beyond to make every part of our day absolutely magical. They accommodated our special food and drink requests and they turned t...
he Roof into the most beautiful rooftop reception I have ever seen. All of our guests commented on how gorgeous the space was, how delicious the food was, and how nice all of the staff were. We worked with Olivia before and during COVID and she is an absolute professional who made wedding planning, even in a pandemic, fun and enjoyable. I would highly recommend the Hotel Salem for your wedding.
Reviewed On 7/23/2021 by Jessica P
My fiance and I decided to host our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at The Hotel Salem and it was the best decision we made. From the first time we toured the space up until the morning after our wedding, Olivia (the event coordinator) and t...
he whole staff at the hotel were absolutely amazing. Leading up to our wedding throughout the planning stages, Olivia was always there to answer any phone calls or emails right away, which was huge for us as we had MANY questions. Our guests and I stayed at The Hotel Salem for the whole wedding weekend. The rooms were wonderful and very clean. The front desk associates were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooftop area where our event took place, had amazing views. The food served was top notch and the staff passing appetizers were friendly, fun, and professional. Our guests loved the unique atmosphere the venue provided and still to this day say they love the hotel's modern decor. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a wedding venue in the north shore area. We can not wait to go back on our one-year anniversary and celebrate all over again!
Reviewed On 4/12/2021 by Maureen Q
The Hotel Salem is absolutely incredible and you should get married there!! Olivia and her team took amazing care of us and made our wedding planning experience so easy and stress-free. My fiance and I had alternative plans for a large traditi...
onal wedding at another venue, but when COVID hit and those plans needed to be changed, we found the Hotel Salem, who was offering incredible and thoughtful plans for micro-weddings. We truly believe now that our micro-wedding was the wedding we were always intended to have, and I am so grateful that the universe brought us and Olivia together! She made me feel like I was in the best of hands from the second we met her, and was SO MUCH easier to work with and more helpful than our original vendors. Olivia is quick to respond, offers super helpful recommendations, doesn't pressure you into increasing your budget, and puts her personal love and care into the entire event. It was so wonderful knowing that I didn't need to worry about any little detail because Olivia would make sure everything was perfect. When the weather forecast was looking idyllic, the team allowed us to move our ceremony to the roof only 48 hours before the event-- something I will be forever grateful for. They were so flexible and really cared about making our day special. The food was delicious, the venue itself is beautiful, and holding the entire event at the hotel we were staying at was unbelievably convenient. Everything was so sweet and personal-- truly a magical experience for me, my husband, and our guests. I cannot speak more highly of my experience and would strongly encourage you to have your wedding at the Hotel Salem.
Reviewed On 12/29/2020 by Grainne M
Our micro-wedding at Hotel Salem was better than we could have ever imagined. The hotel's Events Manager, Olivia Keefe, was extremely responsive from the second we sent our first inquiry email. Since our initial wedding plans were out of the co...
untry, Olivia provided names of local vendors and options to help us make our wedding feel extra special. Thanks to the team at Hotel Salem, the room was set up the night before, and we could see it and make any changes right after we checked in. The Cellar has somewhat of an industrial look but is super versatile. We didn't bring in any extra decorations besides our ceremony backdrop, but the team placed lanterns and votives through the room to give it a super romantic feel. And, while the space is huge, the set-up and layout still felt intimate. Olivia met with us in the morning to go over any last-minute details from lighting to the playlist and put us both at ease. Olivia is incredible to work with; she answered all of my hundred questions, came up with creative solutions, and was super flexible when I changed my mind while also handling all of our families' questions. The wedding itself was perfect. The Hotel Salem team ensured everyone was safe and followed guidelines while still creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The servers were super attentive and helpful, and went the extra mile to make sure everyone had what they needed. We didn't have a tasting, so we were putting a lot of trust in the chef. The food was INCREDIBLE. We had a few guests with food allergies (myself included); the team not only proactively talked to guests with allergies to make sure they knew what they could and could not eat, but, where possible, the chef made personal allergen-free apps. I'm pretty sure every single person cleared their plate when the salad and entrees came out, and the desert was unbelievable. I can't recommend Hotel Salem enough. The hotel itself is unique, in an awesome location, and has fun areas to take photos. After canceling our original wedding plans twice, Olivia and her team thought of every last detail and helped us pull off an intimate, beautiful, perfect wedding.
Reviewed On 10/22/2020 by Arielle V
We hosted the reception of our micro-wedding at The Hotel Salem on 10/16/20. Olivia Keefe and her staff were absolutely incredible throughout the entire process of planning (and replanning). Obviously the pandemic has been challenging for coupl...
es who had planned weddings during this time - Olivia and her staff made our day feel so special, from coordinating our first dance songs to leaving champagne in our upgraded suite. We couldn't be happier with our night at THS and we'll definitely be back there when we have our vow renewal next year!
Reviewed On 10/11/2020 by Candace B
We had our room block through The Hotel Salem and also hosted our welcome dinner at The Roof. Olivia was great in organizing everything - especially the welcome dinner which was pretty last minute. My (now) husband doesn't drink and at the welc...
ome dinner, Olivia and the other servers were very tentative in getting him some great mocktails from the bartender. The setup on the roof was beautiful, food was good, great view.. no complaints here! On the day of the wedding, they came up and set up some stuff for mimosas and breakfast items - muffins, bagels, etc. She also brought up a full-length mirror and a bar stool for our makeup artist.
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Brianna D
I had my wedding on the roof. All of the staff were amazing. Olivia and Joe were fantastic. If your looking to have a unique wedding, this is the place. We had a wonderful time and Olivia truly is an asset for anyone planning a wedding. My big ...
day could not have been more perfect thanks to all the lovely people that work there. Not to mention the food was delicious. All the guests had an awesome time and we will definitely be staying here again
Reviewed On 10/30/2019 by Stephen M
We chose The Hotel Salem’s rooftop for our wedding because it is an absolutely beautiful space, and we could not be happier! We had a small wedding with only 35 people, and it was the perfect size for the space. We got super lucky with perfect ...
weather, but even if we hadn’t, it would have been a magnificent night because the team at The Hotel Salem is stellar. We worked with Olivia to plan our perfect event, and she was patient, encouraging, and flexible with all of our requests, plus always very quick to respond. Olivia was there for the entirety of our wedding and always made sure that every little detail was going according to plan. The staff for our event, Danielle and Kevin, were wonderfully kind and made sure we always had everything we needed. All of our guests told us the roof was beautiful and the food was delicious, so we are thrilled that everyone had a fantastic time. We can’t thank Olivia and the team at The Hotel Salem enough for making our wedding day everything we wanted it to be. So happy we got to work with them!

Contact Info for The Hotel Salem

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209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Olivia Keefe
Director of Sales
Hi, I am Olivia Keefe! I have been working at The Hotel Salem for the past 4 years. I have loved every minute of planning an event from the first interaction to the hugs goodbye after the special day. I make it my goal to go above and beyond to create the day of your dreams.