The Merchant

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"Seeking a more boutique experience? The Merchant boasts both modern luxuries and historical flair—you can even sleep in the same room where George Washington once stayed. Located in the heart of Salem’s most charming streets, guests will adore the hotel's architecturally historic details and contemporary comforts. Its location—smack dab in the center of Salem’s most captivating streets—makes it the perfect home base for discovering hidden gems in the town. After a long day of wandering, unwind in your room, sipping tea from a locally owned shop and feeling the gentle hum of the city around you. It has been functioning as a hotel since its original construction in the mid-1780s." - Paris Wilson