Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West • Salem • MA 01970
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Your guests will appreciate this historic hotel’s charm and character. The warm lobby boasts stunning details dating back to the hotel’s 1925 grand opening, and guest rooms perfectly blend modern comfort and classic style with a soothing palette of grey, white, and blue. Separate from the main hotel is the Fidelia Bridges Guest House, a charming 1807 home featuring wide-planked pine floors and four historically appointed guest rooms.
- There’s a perfect event space for each phase of your celebration. The Grand Ballroom, with its Palladian windows, gold-framed mirrors, and 19-foot ceiling, is an exquisite setting for a seated reception. The oak-paneled Tavern, with a wood-burning fireplace and wing-backed chairs, is perfect for cozy welcome cocktails. Nathaniel’s restaurant, with its 1920s vibe, and the adjoining Sophia’s Room work well for a smaller wedding or farewell breakfast.
- Hawthorne Catering provides delicious cuisine. With their years of experience, these experts deliver professional service and superb food. A variety of menu options is available for cocktail receptions, plated or buffet dinners, and holiday-themed meals.
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Deals
Intimate Wedding Packages for a minimum of 40 guests are available! Inquire for pricing.
October Wedding Special | $66–123/person
Celebrate 100 years of the Hawthorne Hotel with this October-only wedding package, which includes:
- Up to 20 guests
- Ceremony with an officiant
- Wedding cake & celebratory champagne toast
Winter Wedding Package | starting at $70/person
Available January–March 2026.
- Room rental & photography room
- Three-course dinner
- Custom wedding cake
- Tables, gold Chiavari chairs, linens, overlays, and napkins
- Candelight centerpieces, place cards, guest book, table numbers, card box, and cake knife
- Overnight accommodations for the newlyweds and room discounts for guests
- Day-of coordinator and catering manager
- And more!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $62–105/person
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
The Timeless Wedding Package includes:
- 1-hour cocktail reception with open bar in the Essex and Mezzanine Foyer areas
- 4-hour dinner and dance reception in the Grand Ballroom
- 4-course custom meal with a menu tasting for the wedding couple
- Sparkling toast
- Custom wedding cake
- Floral centerpieces and custom arrangements
- Deluxe wedding night accommodations for the newlyweds
- 6-passenger limousine
- Photograph room
- Day-of coordinator, catering manager, and seasonal coat room attendant
- Discounts on additional events at the hotel (rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, and/or farewell breakfast)
- Tables, chairs, linens, napkins, place cards, and standard rentals
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 15%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 350 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 350 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 190 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 350. | ||
Outdoor ceremonies may be arranged on the adjacent Salem Common. Inquire with the coordinator for details.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Restaurant
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Forest / Woods
- Landscaped Grounds
- Ocean / Bay
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