Located in the heart of downtown Salem, Massachusetts yet in a private setting, The Merchant offers large, luxurious guest rooms that retain much of the original woodwork and exquisite detail while offering the best of today's amenities—including heated bathroom floors, gas fireplaces, plush linens, USB charging outlets, and LED Smart TVs with Apple TV. Built by acclaimed 18th century architect Samuel McIntire, the property hosted president Washington in 1789 and lived many lives prior to becoming our chic, intimately-sized Salem MA boutique hotel. Read about The Merchant's history (and why "rum and pepper") here, then book a room and experience this unique and quiet retreat for yourself.