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Hawthorne Hotel
Salem's only full-service hotel sits where the witch trial judge lived. Room 325 has a ghost that turns faucets on. Room 612 is known for strange occurrences. The spirit of a woman in 1800s dress wanders the halls. In Salem, the past never dies.
1925 - Present
Salem, Massachusetts, USA
2000+ witnesses
The Hawthorne Hotel is Salem’s most haunted accommodation.
The Location
Historic site:
- On Salem Common
- Where accused walked
- Judge’s property once
- Built 1925
- Colonial architecture
Room 325
The most active:
- Faucets turn on
- Lights flicker
- Presence felt
- Guests request out
- Staff confirm
Room 612
Another hot spot:
- Strange occurrences
- Feeling watched
- Unexplained sounds
- Cold spots
- Many reports
The Woman
Ghost sighting:
- 1800s dress
- Walks hallways
- Third floor mostly
- Seen by guests
- Consistent description
The Ships
Nautical theme:
- Maritime paintings
- Ships’ wheels displayed
- Sailors’ spirits?
- Nautical activity
- Connected somehow
Today
Current status:
- Full-service hotel
- Halloween destination
- Ghost tours
- Salem atmosphere
- Witch trial history