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Contact: Glenn M. Faria
Michael Patrick Destinations & Communications, Ltd.
396 Main Street, Suite 3, Hyannis, Cape Cod
Massachusetts 02601
508-790-0566/Fax 508-790-0565
e-mail: info@mpdcltd.com
The Salem
Inn: History Making Hospitality
In The Heart of Historic Salem, Massachusetts
Culture, History & Learning Can Be Fun
(Salem, Massachusetts - Spring 2000) Providence
was smiling upon Roger Conant and his small band of pioneers
in 1626, inspiring them to settle in Salem, nee Naumkeag. From
a sheltered, fertile crescent on the rocky shores north of Boston
and south of the inhospitable rocky, stormy Cape Ann to its preeminence
as a major fishing, shipbuilding and maritime trade center Salem's
legacy and dynamism endures. This erstwhile capital of Massachusetts
Bay Colony had a shameful dalliance with the 1692 Witchcraft
Hysteria, a love affair with merchant seamanship - and was the
preeminent trading port and America's sixth largest city in 1790
- later emerging as a major cultural, historical and recreational
destination.
Located a mere 16 miles north of Boston, the city of Salem, "the
bewitching seaport," is a "must-see" destination
for every New England traveler. The city's dozens of historical,
cultural, educational and recreational sights and attractions
and proximity to Boston, the Cape Ann resort towns of Rockport
and Gloucester, and Lexington and Concord make Salem ideally
suited for both leisure and business travelers.
The Salem Inn,
History-Making Hospitality
The Salem Inn,
located in the very heart of this historic seaside city, is the
perfect lodging choice for travelers visiting the Salem area.
Comprising three historic and architecturally significant period
buildings, the Inn has a room complement of 39 rooms, suites
and housekeeping apartments, all within one block. But the diverse
assortment of rooms provides many lodging options for the traveler,
from standard queen- and king-bedded guest rooms, to luxury honeymoon
suites - replete with fireplace and double Jacuzzi -and oversized
luxury family suites, all classes
of travelers can be easily accommodated. The original Inn building,
the Captain West House, comprises three four-story Federal
brick townhouses along Summer Street. These buildings have been
painstakingly restored and are meticulously maintained, thereby
preserving period and architectural detail to the delight of
Inn guests. The Captain West House, built at the height
of the Federal era in 1834, is also the venue for Inn guests'
complimentary continental breakfast and Cuvée, the Inn's
exciting new on-site restaurant.
In 1993, The Curwen House was acquired by the owners,
who then completely restored and renovated the 1854 wood frame
Italiante building. After an extensive make-over, The Curwen
House was creatively decorated - including fabulous and whimsical
trompe l'oeil murals painted by Jill Pabich, the owners' renowned
artist daughter. The Curwen House, which consists of eight
non-smoking deluxe guest rooms and three Honeymoon Suites, accepted
its first guest in September 1994. Located at 331 Essex Street,
a smart Salem address, the property also provides an expansive
parking lot for Inn guests and is just across the corner from
the Captain West House. Curwen House guests take
their complimentary continental breakfast at the Captain West
House each morning although their rooms feature in-room coffee
makers.
Because the innkeepers recognize that many families and smaller
groups of travelers enjoy traveling together - particularly to
a destination like Salem, which teems with family oriented activities,
sights and attractions - in 1996, they acquired The Peabody
House, which is located two doors down from the main Inn
on Summer Street. After an extensive renovation, during which
four spacious suites and two luxury suites were created and comfortably
furnished, Peabody House suites were brought on line as
part of the Inn's overall complement, bringing the total
to 39 accommodations.
Each of The Salem Inn's 39 rooms, suites and apartments
features a private bath (three are private hall baths), cable
color TV, air conditioning and direct-dial telephone. In addition,
many feature fireplaces and several provide the luxury of in-room
Jacuzzis. The Captain West House is the only building
in which smoking is permitted.
The Salem Inn is evocative of Salem itself. The ambience
is decidedly historic, the buildings, furnishings and accouterments
themselves speaking volumes of the city's proud legacy as a home
port to thousands of sea captains and merchant seamen. From the
handsome painting of Captain Nathaniel West gracing its namesake
Captain West House's parlor mantle to preserved period
accents throughout the Curwen and Peabody Houses,
Salem's myriad faces seemingly coalesce into Salem's very persona.
Were it not for the Inn's panoply of contemporary creature
comforts and ensemble of amenities, Inn guests might feel
transported back to a gentler time when Salem was the young nation's
premier seaport.
The Salem Inn features the ultimate choices in city lodging
and offers a wide selection of accommodations, comfort, guest
service and its legendary history-making hospitality. As Innkeeper
Diane Pabich cares to characterize it, "The Salem Inn
marries the very best of both historic and contemporary Salem.
Inn guests are themselves woven into the fabric of this
historic and "bewitching seaport."
The Salem Inn:
The Perfect Holiday & Business Hub
As cities go, perhaps Salem has no skyscrapers
within its borders. It also is bereft of honking taxis, hordes
of pedestrians and high city prices for meals and lodging. The
city of Salem offers holiday makers and business travelers alike
its strategic location in the very heart of this historic city,
footsteps from a Salem Trolley stop and just a few short blocks
from the train to Boston, Rockport and Gloucester. So both business
and leisure travelers have the territory from Boston to the very
tip of Cape Ann - a historically, culturally and recreationally
rich region teeming with sights, attractions and unequalled access
to many towns and cities via rail. And the Inn encourages prospective
guests to compare lodging and dining costs with those of urban
Boston and metro-Boston destinations. Salem offers, very simply,
a tremendous value dollar for dollar. Business travelers entitled
to per diems for greater Boston will find their allowances go
a lot further in Salem, yet it is a mere 16 miles north of Boston.
This very safe and walkable city is a refreshing change from
the hustle and bustle and breakneck pace of the city - with a
huge inventory of outstanding and world class museums and other
sights.
Room rates start at $129 per night (double occupancy) and include
a self-serve continental breakfast and free on-site parking.
Corporate rates are also available. Considering that each room,
suite or housekeeping apartment features all of the modern conveniences,
both business and leisure travelers will find the Inn a warm
and welcoming "home away from home" - and a great value
to boot.
No Matter The
Season, There's Always Something Happening In Salem
Salem is a great year-round destination
- especially when the ultimate destination is The Salem Inn.
And "ultimate destination" is an apt appellation
for this comfortable "country inn" in the city. The
Inn is located in the very heart of this bewitching seaport
town - in the thick of its many events and near all the major
sights and attractions. Each month features its own activities
and events, so, travelers can visit Salem's world-class museums
and partake of interesting, fun activities and events any time
of year. And, after the whale watch, when the show's over, the
feet aching and dinner eaten at one of the city's many fine restaurants,
Inn guests will find a warm welcome awaiting them in their comfortably
appointed guest room or suite. (Those with penchants for true
luxury can reserve a romantic room or suite with a fireplace
or a double Jacuzzi.) At The Salem Inn, perfect getaways
are easily accessible - and surprisingly affordable.
September's and October's Haunted Happenings, the renowned Salem
city-wide Halloween celebration, features parades, concerts,
a Bizarre Bazaar, the New England Craft Fair and the Feast of
All Hallows itself. While this is an exciting time to visit Salem,
there is truly never a month when nothing's happening. And given
that visitors find great lodging values at The Salem Inn
during traditionally quieter months, these are ideal times for
spontaneous getaways, gift certificates, romantic interludes
or for families traveling on a budget. And there's no skimping
on the activities either. The city's active calendar of events,
museums, shops, galleries, restaurants and miles of tidal coastline
will welcome, entertain and rejuvenate.
From First Night, winter and spring events at the House of Seven
Gables and Peabody Essex Museum, summer's NOONTUNES concerts,
Salem Maritime Festival, Winter Island Blues Festival, Historic
Salem Arts & Crafts Festival, Salem Heritage Days, Essex
Street Fair or Annual Taste of the North Shore, or November's
Arts & Antiques Month, visitors will find an active events
calendar and many interesting and unusual activities in Salem. |
