The Merchant Salem
Wedding venue in Salem, Massachusetts
About The Merchant Salem
The Merchant is a historic boutique hotel in downtown Salem, housed in a restored Federal-style building commissioned by sea merchant Joshua Ward and built by architect Samuel McIntire. The property hosted President George Washington in 1789 and retains original woodwork alongside modern guest amenities. Its downtown setting is described as private, with Salem attractions within walking distance. The hotel offers group stays, wedding room blocks, retreats, and celebratory weekends. Group inquiries can select a Garden + Whole House Buyout or a hotel guest-room block. The whole-house option includes indoor and outdoor common areas, with outdoor use weather permitting. The supplied information does not specify ceremony or reception layouts or event capacities.
The facts
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Merchant Salem
- Website: themerchantsalem.com
- Phone: (978) 745-8100
- Address: 148 Washington Street
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