The Hawthorne Hotel hosts corporate meetings, training days, weddings and private parties in seven function rooms that together offer more than 9,000 square feet of space, led by the Grand Ballroom. The hotel stands at 18 Washington Square West in downtown Salem, Massachusetts, and has 93 guest rooms upstairs.
Seminars and company events
The meetings team sells day meetings and multi-day programs, with Team Meeting and Corporate Meeting packages as starting points. The Grand Ballroom handles general sessions, and the other function rooms work as breakout spaces for workshops and smaller groups. Organizers can add a welcome gift for attendees, a Fenway Park-themed break during the afternoon, or a cocktail reception once the sessions close. Two restaurants on site cover lunches and team dinners without moving the group.
Weddings and receptions
Couples can book the hotel for the ceremony and the reception, or for only one of the two. Packages can be adjusted, guest rooms are available for the wedding party, and the hotel also hosts the rehearsal dinner, the bridal shower and a farewell breakfast the next morning, so a whole weekend can stay in one building. Social events cover showers, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, graduations, class reunions and memorial gatherings, with preferred vendors for entertainment, games and photo booths. Each fall the hotel holds its own Halloween Ball.
Rooms and capacities
The hotel has seven function rooms and more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Ballroom and several breakout rooms. Room-by-room capacities are supplied by the sales team on request.
Accommodation
The hotel has 93 guest rooms, which lets a meeting group or a wedding party stay on site.
Catering
Catering is provided by the hotel, with set menus for events: a brunch buffet, a luncheon buffet, a family-style plated dinner and a plated dinner. Separate menus exist for student events, teas and memorial receptions. The hotel's restaurants are The Tavern and Nathaniel's.
History and setting
The Hawthorne Hotel was established in 1925 and has been part of downtown Salem for a century. Its address on Washington Square puts it within walking distance of the historic streets, museums and waterfront of the city, which helps for an evening walk or a guided tour after a meeting day. In October the town draws large crowds for its Halloween season, a point to keep in mind when choosing dates.
Getting there
The hotel is in downtown Salem, a short walk from Salem station on the commuter rail line to Boston. Boston Logan International Airport is the nearest major airport.
