Pros

  • A 10-minute walk to restaurants, museums, and waterfront
  • Located on a quiet, residential street
  • Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, some include mini-fridges and microwaves
  • Free full breakfast plus all-day coffee, tea, and snacks
  • Apartment Suite with more space is available
  • Lovely deck and Japanese-style garden patio (seasonal)
  • Beautiful, 19th-century Federal-style design
  • Free off-street parking
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Tiny property offers few common amenities
  • No elevator may be problematic for travelers with mobility issues
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Bottom Line

Located on a quiet street in one of Massachusetts’ most infamous towns, Northey Street House is a quaint bed-and-breakfast that's within walking distance of Salem's many sights. Built in 1809, the home's architecture is a classic example of 19th-century Federal-style construction, with lovely period furnishings in every room and common area. Each of its three individually designed rooms includes features like free Wi-Fi and comfortable beds, and there's also an Apartment Suite available for those seeking additional space. As a tiny inn, there are few communal features aside from a small reading lounge and seasonal outdoor garden patio. An excellent breakfast with homemade items like scones is included in room rates. The nearby Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast is a similarly priced and appointed alternative with a water-view rooftop deck.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Northey Street House Bed and Breakfast

Scene

Tiny bed-and-breakfast with plenty of historic New England charm

Like many historic homes and inns in the surrounding town, Northey Street House maintains much of its original, historic New England charm. The home’s architecture hasn’t changed much since its construction in the 1800s, though the look throughout is smart rather than overwrought. Decor reflects the building’s rich history, with antique dark-wood furniture, decorative fireplaces, and liberal use of Colonial accents in fabrics and knick-knacks. Charming details like modern throw pillows add a dash of contemporary country charm to the atmosphere. The property offers little in the way of a “scene,” though, as the only communal spaces are a small lounge area and an outdoor garden patio that opens in warmer weather. Overall, the vibe is quiet, relaxed, and elegant. With all rooms featuring only a single bed, guests are unlikely to find many families or children on the property.

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Location

Residential neighborhood within walking distance of restaurants, museums, and the beach

Situated on a quiet, residential street in downtown Salem, the hotel seamlessly blends in with the surrounding homes. Many of the town’s most popular attractions -- including restaurants, shops, and the waterfront -- are within a five- to 10-minute walk from the hotel. Collins Beach will take just over five minutes to reach on foot as well. Two of Massachusetts’ most famous museums -- Peabody Essex and the Salem Witch Museum -- are a 10-minute walk from the bed-and-breakfast, while Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous House of Seven Gables is 15 minutes away on foot. 

Taxi service is readily available, though it’s among the area’s most expensive transportation options. Out-of-town guests flying into Boston’s Logan International can reach the hotel in about 40 minutes by car. The commuter rail from Boston also stops in Salem, a 40-minute journey, and the hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from the Salem train station.

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Rooms

Classically designed rooms with plenty of charm and a few modern amenities

Like the hotel’s common areas, the decor in each of its three rooms meticulously reflects the Federal and Colonial-era aesthetic of the 19th century. As the property was originally a home, each room is uniquely designed and laid out. Floral patterned linens, ornate fabric chairs, and Shaker-style accents are peppered throughout. Colors are a blend of neutrals like tan, beige, and warm wood tones plus bright reds, blues, and softer green shades. Overall, each space feels inviting and homey and resists the often too-frilly aesthetic many bed-and-breakfasts employ in their design.

All three rooms feature larger-than-average, one-room floor plans with a bed, and small living area with a futon and decorative fireplace. Standard amenities in all rooms include flat-screen TVs with DVD players, free Wi-Fi, and space heaters -- a nice touch, particularly in winter. All rooms except for the first-floor Captain’s Quarters feature mini-fridges and microwaves. Each room also offers a single bed, and all are reviewed as plush and comfortable. An Apartment Suite is also available for those seeking more space.

Bathrooms are likewise unique to each room. However, the contemporary fixtures and basic decor don’t match the historic aesthetic of the rest of the property. Plastic trash cans, white “kit”-style vanities, and elements like a rolling chrome bath caddy feel as though they were purchased from a modern, big box store. Small hairdryers and generic bath amenities are standard.

As the house is situated in a residential neighborhood, all rooms provide limited views to the street or surrounding homes. The area is quiet, meaning there's little to no noise issues.

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Features

Free hot breakfast, a reading lounge, and a lovely Japanese-style garden

As a tiny, three-room bed-and-breakfast, there are few communal amenities. Most noteworthy are the free hot breakfast served daily, a small reading lounge, and a lovely Japanese garden that's open during warmer months.

A gourmet kitchen on the second floor features a dining table with enough room to accommodate all guests. A hot, homemade breakfast is served daily, including a typical selection of omelets, pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit. Homemade items like scones are also a hit. The room also stays open all day with free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks.

There's a small reading room adjacent to the dining area that serves as the only lounge space. A handful of chairs and couches surround a large, flat-screen TV and a small, decorative fireplace. A basic, Internet-connected PC workstation in the corner is also available.

The backyard area features a two-story deck where guests can take breakfast if the weather is mild. At the base of the stairs, a small, Japanese-style garden adjacent to the garage provides additional social space in the summer and early fall.

Free parking is also available in a safe, secure, off-street lot, and Wi-Fi is free throughout as well.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Northey Street House Bed and Breakfast

Scene

Tiny bed-and-breakfast with plenty of historic New England charm

Like many historic homes and inns in the surrounding town, Northey Street House maintains much of its original, historic New England charm. The home’s architecture hasn’t changed much since its construction in the 1800s, though the look throughout is smart rather than overwrought. Decor reflects the building’s rich history, with antique dark-wood furniture, decorative fireplaces, and liberal use of Colonial accents in fabrics and knick-knacks. Charming details like modern throw pillows add a dash of contemporary country charm to the atmosphere. The property offers little in the way of a “scene,” though, as the only communal spaces are a small lounge area and an outdoor garden patio that opens in warmer weather. Overall, the vibe is quiet, relaxed, and elegant. With all rooms featuring only a single bed, guests are unlikely to find many families or children on the property.

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Location

Residential neighborhood within walking distance of restaurants, museums, and the beach

Situated on a quiet, residential street in downtown Salem, the hotel seamlessly blends in with the surrounding homes. Many of the town’s most popular attractions -- including restaurants, shops, and the waterfront -- are within a five- to 10-minute walk from the hotel. Collins Beach will take just over five minutes to reach on foot as well. Two of Massachusetts’ most famous museums -- Peabody Essex and the Salem Witch Museum -- are a 10-minute walk from the bed-and-breakfast, while Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous House of Seven Gables is 15 minutes away on foot. 

Taxi service is readily available, though it’s among the area’s most expensive transportation options. Out-of-town guests flying into Boston’s Logan International can reach the hotel in about 40 minutes by car. The commuter rail from Boston also stops in Salem, a 40-minute journey, and the hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from the Salem train station.

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Rooms

Classically designed rooms with plenty of charm and a few modern amenities

Like the hotel’s common areas, the decor in each of its three rooms meticulously reflects the Federal and Colonial-era aesthetic of the 19th century. As the property was originally a home, each room is uniquely designed and laid out. Floral patterned linens, ornate fabric chairs, and Shaker-style accents are peppered throughout. Colors are a blend of neutrals like tan, beige, and warm wood tones plus bright reds, blues, and softer green shades. Overall, each space feels inviting and homey and resists the often too-frilly aesthetic many bed-and-breakfasts employ in their design.

All three rooms feature larger-than-average, one-room floor plans with a bed, and small living area with a futon and decorative fireplace. Standard amenities in all rooms include flat-screen TVs with DVD players, free Wi-Fi, and space heaters -- a nice touch, particularly in winter. All rooms except for the first-floor Captain’s Quarters feature mini-fridges and microwaves. Each room also offers a single bed, and all are reviewed as plush and comfortable. An Apartment Suite is also available for those seeking more space.

Bathrooms are likewise unique to each room. However, the contemporary fixtures and basic decor don’t match the historic aesthetic of the rest of the property. Plastic trash cans, white “kit”-style vanities, and elements like a rolling chrome bath caddy feel as though they were purchased from a modern, big box store. Small hairdryers and generic bath amenities are standard.

As the house is situated in a residential neighborhood, all rooms provide limited views to the street or surrounding homes. The area is quiet, meaning there's little to no noise issues.

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Features

Free hot breakfast, a reading lounge, and a lovely Japanese-style garden

As a tiny, three-room bed-and-breakfast, there are few communal amenities. Most noteworthy are the free hot breakfast served daily, a small reading lounge, and a lovely Japanese garden that's open during warmer months.

A gourmet kitchen on the second floor features a dining table with enough room to accommodate all guests. A hot, homemade breakfast is served daily, including a typical selection of omelets, pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit. Homemade items like scones are also a hit. The room also stays open all day with free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks.

There's a small reading room adjacent to the dining area that serves as the only lounge space. A handful of chairs and couches surround a large, flat-screen TV and a small, decorative fireplace. A basic, Internet-connected PC workstation in the corner is also available.

The backyard area features a two-story deck where guests can take breakfast if the weather is mild. At the base of the stairs, a small, Japanese-style garden adjacent to the garage provides additional social space in the summer and early fall.

Free parking is also available in a safe, secure, off-street lot, and Wi-Fi is free throughout as well.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

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