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Hawthorne Hotel

$15k - $19k For 100 Guests
Up to 200 guests
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About

Hawthorne Hotel is a coastal wedding venue located in West Salem. It is flowing with charm and elegance followed up by a beautiful coastal setting. This venue has a lot to offer in an intimate package. From the scenic views, beautiful ballroom and service with a personalized touch, Hawthorne Hotel is without a doubt a great choice for your wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
Palladian windows give up to 190 of your guests a sprawling overlook of Salem Common and the North Shore. With an elegant historic coastal feel, Hawthorne Hotel is perfect for intimate weddings, indoors or out.

Services Offered
With access to a wide variety of outside vendors and accommodations for you and your guests, this venue can offer it all in an intimate package. Let Hawthorne Hotel take care of it for you. Services offered:

  • Cleanup
  • In-house bar
  • Liability insurance
  • Pet friendly
  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • In-house catering
  • Setup


Cuisine
From swordfish to prime rib, Hawthorne Hotel has an eclectic menu to satisfy all palates. Classic to modern fare is no issue for this venue. They offer the following serving styles:

  • Buffet
  • Dessert
  • Outside cake
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Cocktail reception
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Recommended by 96% of couples
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    Grant R. Married on 03/18/2023
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    Beautiful venue

    As soon as we had our first visit to the Hawthorne, we knew that it was where we wanted to host our wedding. We worked with Karen O'Kane who guided our planning process and was always extremely prepared, often anticipating the questions that we had and answering the other ones we threw at her. She was fantastic the day before and the day of the wedding, working with us and our vendors and ensuring that the night went to plan and smoothly. She and all of the service workers who helped us and our guests during the rehearsal dinner and the wedding were fantastic. We had a smaller wedding of about 40 guests, and the Sophia room was absolutely perfect for both the ceremony and the reception--it never felt cramped and it never felt empty, so we highly recommend for folks with similar sized weddings. We love the hotel and area and plan to come back every year. Highly recommended!
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    Shannon K. Married on 09/24/2022
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    Simply the best!

    After getting married last month (11/05/2022), we cannot recommend the Hawthorne enough. Not only is it a gorgeous wedding venue in the heart of Salem, but the entire process and event itself was so wonderful. All of the staff at the Hawthorne are remarkable and so accommodating, but Karen O'Kane in particular was phenomenal and just always went above and beyond. From the very beginning of planning to the day of, she was on top of everything, kept us in the loop, responded to all of our questions and concerns, and made the big day go off perfectly...even reminding us to sit down and eat dinner at some point! In addition to the amazing venue and staff, the food was also fantastic! We are still hearing from friends and family about how remarkable the whole event was, and we couldn't agree more. We had a perfect wedding at the Hawthorne, and we will absolutely be back!
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    Emily K. Married on 06/18/2022
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    Emily & Josh- Boston, MA
    The Hawthorne Hotel was the perfect wedding venue for us. From the moment we walked into the Hawthorne we knew it was the venue we wanted. From the ballroom, to the tavern, and the ability to have a room block for people to stay and make a weekend out of it, and it surpassed any and all expectations. From the first time to view the venue all the way through the planning process to the big day,our coordinator Beth Pasquarello and her team were professional, accommodating, flexible, thoughtful, and extremely helpful.

    I can’t speak more highly of Beth and have already recommended her to anyone who is looking to have their wedding in the greater Boston area. She was with us every step of the way– stepping up and helping us with our roomblock (which was tough for a while with reservations, only downfall), creating a timeline, meeting with us multiple times, and most importantly working with our budget. She gave us expert advice and when I had talked with/ showed her all the decor during our last detail appointment she made it look absolutely incredible and better than I could have ever imagined. I had stressed that I felt the little details were important (very detail oriented person) and she respected that and really made sure that everything was perfect.

    She moved everyone along throughout the day and made really great use of the space allotted to vendors as well as our decorations. What our guests absolutely loved was that they were able to see and experience every room that the Hawthrone had to offer– from the two rooms upstairs, to the library for brunch the following day, ballroom for dancing, and welcome drinks in the tavern our guests were in awe. I cannot stress how wonderful Beth is and how much we appreciate her for bringing our vision for our wedding to life.
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Lauren & Kevin
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Josh & Bryan
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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
C-Zone Entertainment C-Zone Entertainment Wedding DJs

Gorgeous historic venue and a gem of the North Shore. We are so honored to be partners with Hawthorne Hotel and always enjoy performing there. Laura, Patrick and the rest of the sales and catering staff make their clients and vendors feel like family. Their hospitality & professionalism are 2nd to none. It's a no brainer telling our brides and grooms that they are in the best of hands. Any time a new inquiry comes our way and we see they've booked this venue, we enthusiastically congratulate the couple. Every event we've ever performed at the Hawthorne has always been seamless and stress free, enabling us to focus on the entertainment, which in the end delivers the client an amazing experience. It takes team work and we are thrilled to be part of your team. Thank you!!!!

TSG Weddings TSG Weddings Wedding DJs

Salem is a VERY popular city when it comes to North Shore weddings. We LOVE the Hawthorne Hotel! The elegance and class of the ballroom is something you just have to see in person to fully appreciate. It's one of the most historic wedding venues in the area and couples absolutely love the venue AND the staff. The sales and catering staff is outstanding when it comes to helping you plan for a perfect wedding day. Once the big day arrives, their event managers will work seamlessly with you, and all of the outside vendors like us. They are so awesome and detail oriented that couples actually get to ENJOY their wedding days. Check them out. You will love them...

Ceremonies & Passages Ceremonies & Passages Wedding Officiants

Gorgeous historic venue and great staff.

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18 Washington Sq. West Salem, MA, 01970
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Hawthorne Hotel frequently asked questions

Hawthorne Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hawthorne Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hawthorne Hotel includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Hawthorne Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Hawthorne Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hawthorne Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hawthorne Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hawthorne Hotel is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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