Salem Waterfront Hotel
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About This Vendor
Perfection on Pickering Wharf
Located in Salem, MA, Salem Waterfront Hotel is a refined wedding venue characterized by its timeless elegance. Able to host every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the hotel is situated in the heart of Salem’s Waterfront District. It boasts stunning views of Salem harbor, and its welcoming atmosphere is bound to delight your loved ones. Offering charming event spaces and plush hotel rooms, this waterside getaway invites you to begin your happily ever after in the way you’ve always envisaged. Salem Waterfront Hotel resides in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, with tourist attractions, fashionable restaurants, and boutiques within walking distance. Dedicated to bringing your vision to life, the staff can’t wait to see you and your beloved enjoy your special day. Nestled on Pickering Wharf, the Ceremony Green is the perfect place to exchange your vows. Here, you can pledge your love beside the grand arch as your nearest and dearest marvel at Salem Harbor. Should you encounter wet weather, you are free to host your ceremony inside. After saying “I do”, you and your guests can venture into the Maritime Ballroom, a spacious setting adorned with delightful decor and eye-catching chandeliers. The Regatta Pub, the hotel’s on-site restaurant, offers memorable dining experiences, serving staple New England dishes and fresh local seafood. You can work with one of Salem Waterfront Hotel's certified wedding coordinators to plan every last detail of your marital occasion. They will provide you with a list of their preferred vendors, ensuring that you receive the area’s best entertainment, floral decor, and photography experiences. All of the venue’s packages offer ceremony decorations, a one-hour cocktail reception, and five hours for your reception, providing ample time to dine and dance. Their award-winning culinary team will work diligently to prepare a mouth-watering meal that will surely please your palates. As a convenient touch, complimentary parking is available.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Hotel, Restaurant
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Katie M (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our August 2023 wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel was AMAZING and we cannot recommend the venue enough! We chose to tour it because they had an outdoor ceremony site, had lodging as many guests were going to travel in for the weekend, the size was a good fit for our ~100 person wedding and their prices were more reasonable than other venues we researched. Throughout the decision and then planning process, we worked with Kristen Peterson who was incredible - so responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Our wedding day was perfect! The outdoor ceremony site was beautiful, the ballroom and suites were recently renovated (I believe all hotel rooms are being renovated in the next few months), and the staff was consistently so nice and accommodating throughout the weekend. Kristen and the team made sure the day flowed smoothly and took on so many of the logistics leading up to the day and day of. We cannot thank the SWH team and Kristen enough!!!
Reviewed on 10-09-2023
Our August 2023 wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel was AMAZING and we cannot recommend the venue enough! We chose to tour it because they had an outdoor ceremony site, had lodging as many guests were going to travel in for the weekend, the size was a good fit for our ~100 person wedding and their prices were more reasonable than other venues we researched. Throughout the decision and then planning process, we worked with Kristen Peterson who was incredible - so responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Our wedding day was perfect! The outdoor ceremony site was beautiful, the ballroom and suites were recently renovated (I believe all hotel rooms are being renovated in the next few months), and the staff was consistently so nice and accommodating throughout the weekend. Kristen and the team made sure the day flowed smoothly and took on so many of the logistics leading up to the day and day of. We cannot thank the SWH team and Kristen enough!!!
Reviewed on 10-09-2023
Tiffany Tse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2022
The Salem Waterfront Hotel was perfect for the welcome reception we hosted to kick off our wedding weekend and accommodations for our wedding party and family. Overall, SWH helped us plan a wonderful event and we had a great wedding weekend!•\tCentrally located in downtown Salem•\tHad event parking, making it accessible for all of our guests•\tKristen, the event coordinator, was super easy to work with throughout the planning process•\tShe was responsive to questions and changes we had to make (e.g., food choices, allergies, guest counts, etc.)•\tThe day of staff were so professional and accommodating•\tAll of our guests were raving about the food which was absolutely delicious! •\tHowever, there were some mistakes made by the front desk who were not as experienced with event bookings when we reserved and checked into our room block but the manager was to resolve them
Reviewed on 18-12-2022
Wedding Date 18-09-2022
The Salem Waterfront Hotel was perfect for the welcome reception we hosted to kick off our wedding weekend and accommodations for our wedding party and family. Overall, SWH helped us plan a wonderful event and we had a great wedding weekend!•\tCentrally located in downtown Salem•\tHad event parking, making it accessible for all of our guests•\tKristen, the event coordinator, was super easy to work with throughout the planning process•\tShe was responsive to questions and changes we had to make (e.g., food choices, allergies, guest counts, etc.)•\tThe day of staff were so professional and accommodating•\tAll of our guests were raving about the food which was absolutely delicious! •\tHowever, there were some mistakes made by the front desk who were not as experienced with event bookings when we reserved and checked into our room block but the manager was to resolve them
Reviewed on 18-12-2022
Jillian DiNunzio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
The Salem Waterfront Hotel was perfect for our wedding. Kristen was our event planner, and I cannot say enough good things about her. To start, we had to postpone our wedding a year because of covid. Kristen worked with us through the entire process. Kristen made everything leading up to our wedding easy and organized for us. She was incredibly accommodating to every single large and small request we had (including my mother’s). She was even happy to send photos and measurements of décor and such to myself and my mother so we could make everything perfect. Kristen did everything professionally and enthusiastically. She was a pleasure to work with.The hotel was also able to accommodate and customize an entirely vegan wedding for us!!The entire day went exactly how we wanted. This review is worth ten stars!
Reviewed on 12-07-2022
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
The Salem Waterfront Hotel was perfect for our wedding. Kristen was our event planner, and I cannot say enough good things about her. To start, we had to postpone our wedding a year because of covid. Kristen worked with us through the entire process. Kristen made everything leading up to our wedding easy and organized for us. She was incredibly accommodating to every single large and small request we had (including my mother’s). She was even happy to send photos and measurements of décor and such to myself and my mother so we could make everything perfect. Kristen did everything professionally and enthusiastically. She was a pleasure to work with.The hotel was also able to accommodate and customize an entirely vegan wedding for us!!The entire day went exactly how we wanted. This review is worth ten stars!
Reviewed on 12-07-2022
Jenna Klemonski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
We had such an amazing wedding weekend at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. It was worth every penny to have a professional staff who paid attention to every detail, especially the ones we didn't think of! They set up our gift / guest book and memorial tables thoughtfully and close to the bar setup, which virtually guaranteed that they were seen and interacted with throughout the evening. They emptied the card box and brought cards to our room halfway through the reception so my mother didn't have to take on this task. They accommodated our dairy- and gluten-free guests with both dinner and dessert options, and everyone we talked to said that they enjoyed their meals. We did, too! SWH's catering crew really knocked it out of the park. The venue partners with Peak Event Services, so linens, chairs, and tables are taken care of and baked into the process. It really helped us to have so many decisions centralized into one contract and coordinator.Kristen was our on-site coordinator and she was incredibly patient and responsive with all of our questions throughout the past year and a half of planning. She kept everything organized and moving along without ever making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. She's absolutely awesome at her job and we're very happy with our experience.
Reviewed on 09-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
We had such an amazing wedding weekend at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. It was worth every penny to have a professional staff who paid attention to every detail, especially the ones we didn't think of! They set up our gift / guest book and memorial tables thoughtfully and close to the bar setup, which virtually guaranteed that they were seen and interacted with throughout the evening. They emptied the card box and brought cards to our room halfway through the reception so my mother didn't have to take on this task. They accommodated our dairy- and gluten-free guests with both dinner and dessert options, and everyone we talked to said that they enjoyed their meals. We did, too! SWH's catering crew really knocked it out of the park. The venue partners with Peak Event Services, so linens, chairs, and tables are taken care of and baked into the process. It really helped us to have so many decisions centralized into one contract and coordinator.Kristen was our on-site coordinator and she was incredibly patient and responsive with all of our questions throughout the past year and a half of planning. She kept everything organized and moving along without ever making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. She's absolutely awesome at her job and we're very happy with our experience.
Reviewed on 09-07-2022
Benjamin Willand (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
Kristen and the team at the Salem Waterfront Hotel were professional, organized, and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, Kristen was available to answer all of our questions while coordinating every detail to make our special day seamless from start to finish. There were small touches like two pieces of our cake and champagne brought to our room with the card box to enjoy after the wedding. The venue for the ceremony and reception were lovely and set up especially for our group, even including accommodations extra tables to allow for social distancing and a ramp for a guest in a wheel chair. We would certainly host another event here in the future.
Reviewed on 11-06-2022
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
Kristen and the team at the Salem Waterfront Hotel were professional, organized, and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, Kristen was available to answer all of our questions while coordinating every detail to make our special day seamless from start to finish. There were small touches like two pieces of our cake and champagne brought to our room with the card box to enjoy after the wedding. The venue for the ceremony and reception were lovely and set up especially for our group, even including accommodations extra tables to allow for social distancing and a ramp for a guest in a wheel chair. We would certainly host another event here in the future.
Reviewed on 11-06-2022
Sarah Hersh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
This was the best day of our lives. Kristen and her team at the SWH exceeded our expectations. We got engaged before COVID, kept planning through COVID, and thanks to the support and responsiveness of the team, were able to keep our original date. They were flexible and answered all of the many, many questions we had along the way. What really impressed us, and our guests, was how carefully they handled dietary restrictions and food allergies. We had several people who were gluten free for medical reasons, people with certain allergies, etc. We had arranged to have a vegan option for dinner, and the steak was GF, but SWH went a step further and provided salads and soups for people with restrictions that met their needs. We were very impressed, and it made the guests feel supported/noticed. Also everyone kept commenting on how delicious the food was, “the steak was fire,” “Melted in my mouth,” “the salmon was so soft and delicious,” etc. Decor wise, we provided a LOT, and Kristen took our vision and made it glow and come to life! She also helped me play a fun prank on my brother via the escort cards.THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
Reviewed on 22-09-2021
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
This was the best day of our lives. Kristen and her team at the SWH exceeded our expectations. We got engaged before COVID, kept planning through COVID, and thanks to the support and responsiveness of the team, were able to keep our original date. They were flexible and answered all of the many, many questions we had along the way. What really impressed us, and our guests, was how carefully they handled dietary restrictions and food allergies. We had several people who were gluten free for medical reasons, people with certain allergies, etc. We had arranged to have a vegan option for dinner, and the steak was GF, but SWH went a step further and provided salads and soups for people with restrictions that met their needs. We were very impressed, and it made the guests feel supported/noticed. Also everyone kept commenting on how delicious the food was, “the steak was fire,” “Melted in my mouth,” “the salmon was so soft and delicious,” etc. Decor wise, we provided a LOT, and Kristen took our vision and made it glow and come to life! She also helped me play a fun prank on my brother via the escort cards.THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
Reviewed on 22-09-2021
Sarah Brockway (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
This hotel was fantastic locations in Downtown Salem for our room block! The guests could walk to anything around and loved having options of hotel bridal suite, junior suites/adjoining rooms, etc. The staff was wonderful and Kristen was great in answering all of my questions/providing options for after party, brunch or even reception/rehearsal if we wanted it. I was worried as the Salem Waterfront had 2 other wedding parties there that weekend, but we still felt special and well taken care of the whole weekend. Overall I highly recommend them!The only thing that was challenging was with the room block, specific types of rooms were blocked but then could still be booked by others outside of our party, so we had some challenges with getting all the room types we wanted. Every time we booked for our family members I had to reach out to Kristen to confirm what was left in the block. It would've been helpful for guests to be able to book online and as the bride to know how many had been booked with our block without having to call, but that being said the reception was always very helpful and quick when calling/booking, so can't complain too much!
Reviewed on 04-09-2021
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
This hotel was fantastic locations in Downtown Salem for our room block! The guests could walk to anything around and loved having options of hotel bridal suite, junior suites/adjoining rooms, etc. The staff was wonderful and Kristen was great in answering all of my questions/providing options for after party, brunch or even reception/rehearsal if we wanted it. I was worried as the Salem Waterfront had 2 other wedding parties there that weekend, but we still felt special and well taken care of the whole weekend. Overall I highly recommend them!The only thing that was challenging was with the room block, specific types of rooms were blocked but then could still be booked by others outside of our party, so we had some challenges with getting all the room types we wanted. Every time we booked for our family members I had to reach out to Kristen to confirm what was left in the block. It would've been helpful for guests to be able to book online and as the bride to know how many had been booked with our block without having to call, but that being said the reception was always very helpful and quick when calling/booking, so can't complain too much!
Reviewed on 04-09-2021
Christina Glorighian (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
So many good things to say!!! First off, this venue is gorgeous! It not only has a beautiful ballroom for the reception but it has the hotel. The hotel was so convenient for getting ready before the wedding and for guests to crash after the reception. Kristen the event coordinator at Salem Waterfront Hotel is amazing!!!!! We absolutely loved her!!!!!!! She was so great to work with. Planning our party with her on our side was so reassuring. She made everything so easy and she is so responsive! You cannot go wrong. If I would do my wedding again, I would choose Salem Waterfront every single time. I 100% recommend choosing this venue to anyone!!
Reviewed on 07-07-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
So many good things to say!!! First off, this venue is gorgeous! It not only has a beautiful ballroom for the reception but it has the hotel. The hotel was so convenient for getting ready before the wedding and for guests to crash after the reception. Kristen the event coordinator at Salem Waterfront Hotel is amazing!!!!! We absolutely loved her!!!!!!! She was so great to work with. Planning our party with her on our side was so reassuring. She made everything so easy and she is so responsive! You cannot go wrong. If I would do my wedding again, I would choose Salem Waterfront every single time. I 100% recommend choosing this venue to anyone!!
Reviewed on 07-07-2021
Brieanah Fowler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
Lara was absolutely amazing! I was originally planning on just doing a small wedding on the wharf, ceremony only and wound up doing a reception. I updated last minute to the luxury package and she accommodated next with everything from linen choices, to finding me a room there last minute (the day after Halloween!) to get ready in and stay the night in. She helped with all the little details and kept me calm when I was a nervous wreck. The reception area was so much more beautiful than I even imagined. I was so impressed! She made sure to get the wine and food of my choice. The night of the wedding my husband and I went back to the suite where we were surprised with roses, chocolates, and champagne. I was so impressed with the way they not only were able to accommodate my very small wedding of 30, but give it all the detail and support of a 200 person wedding. We hit a small snafus due to family that couldn’t behave at the wedding and a DJ that played all the wrong songs, but we plan on making the waterfront our anniversary tradition together and even plan to renew our vows. Can’t say enough great things about this place!
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
Lara was absolutely amazing! I was originally planning on just doing a small wedding on the wharf, ceremony only and wound up doing a reception. I updated last minute to the luxury package and she accommodated next with everything from linen choices, to finding me a room there last minute (the day after Halloween!) to get ready in and stay the night in. She helped with all the little details and kept me calm when I was a nervous wreck. The reception area was so much more beautiful than I even imagined. I was so impressed! She made sure to get the wine and food of my choice. The night of the wedding my husband and I went back to the suite where we were surprised with roses, chocolates, and champagne. I was so impressed with the way they not only were able to accommodate my very small wedding of 30, but give it all the detail and support of a 200 person wedding. We hit a small snafus due to family that couldn’t behave at the wedding and a DJ that played all the wrong songs, but we plan on making the waterfront our anniversary tradition together and even plan to renew our vows. Can’t say enough great things about this place!
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Cecilia G (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
Lara McInerney did a fantastic job with our wedding! She was very helpful in the planning process and made sure we were taken care of on the day of the wedding. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
Lara McInerney did a fantastic job with our wedding! She was very helpful in the planning process and made sure we were taken care of on the day of the wedding. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Kristie La Monica (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
We had our wedding here in May and it turned out beautiful. Lara, who I worked with from the beginning to plan the event, payments, choose linens, etc was great, especially on the big day. She was very attentive to all my needs and made sure I was as a comfortable as possible. The food was great - lots of compliments on that. The grounds were very pretty to take pictures on as well. The suite we stayed in for two nights was also very nice. They helped make a great day even better! Highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
We had our wedding here in May and it turned out beautiful. Lara, who I worked with from the beginning to plan the event, payments, choose linens, etc was great, especially on the big day. She was very attentive to all my needs and made sure I was as a comfortable as possible. The food was great - lots of compliments on that. The grounds were very pretty to take pictures on as well. The suite we stayed in for two nights was also very nice. They helped make a great day even better! Highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Meghan Britt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2018
From the first time we saw Salem Waterfront Hotel, we knew it was the place that we would celebrate our marriage with all our families and friends. From the beginning, the staff was amazing to us. They answered all out questions without hesitation and helped us with all our little details that we wanted to make our day so special. Then came Lara McInerney, who took our wedding to the next level. Her experience and knowledge of the wedding world helped us in ways we didn't even realized we needed. She helped with any issues that may have come up that were big or small and always there to help guide us. On the day of the wedding, she was always by our side in the wings to ensure that the whole reception ran smoothly. I could not imagine our wedding day without her or her staff, they helped so much into making it our perfect day.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Wedding Date 01-12-2018
From the first time we saw Salem Waterfront Hotel, we knew it was the place that we would celebrate our marriage with all our families and friends. From the beginning, the staff was amazing to us. They answered all out questions without hesitation and helped us with all our little details that we wanted to make our day so special. Then came Lara McInerney, who took our wedding to the next level. Her experience and knowledge of the wedding world helped us in ways we didn't even realized we needed. She helped with any issues that may have come up that were big or small and always there to help guide us. On the day of the wedding, she was always by our side in the wings to ensure that the whole reception ran smoothly. I could not imagine our wedding day without her or her staff, they helped so much into making it our perfect day.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Deborah Roper (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
Lara McInerney and the Salem Waterfront is top notch! Lara is the quintessential wedding coordinator - she truly loves what she does. Through the entire process we had a sense of calm knowing Lara had every detail covered.Each team member came together ensuring our ceremony and reception ran seamlessly. We were fortunate enough to experience an unseasonably warm day, so our photographer suggested we take a walk for outdoor wharf photographs. The GM actually walked with us - just to carry my margarita for me!! We had 75 guests in attendance. Every guest made mention of the food. The food was absolutely OUTSTANDING. We had roughly 20 gluten free guests and 2 with dairy & nut allergies. Their meals were prepared perfectly.Lara has wonderful working relationships with all of her vendors. We utilized 5 vendors Lara suggested and we were very impressed with each one. (A special mention for Michelle at Yours Truly!!!!!! Our invitations were breathtaking!!)Lara was sincerely a pleasure to work with. If you decide to share your special day with Lara and the Salem Waterfront, you will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed on 11-10-2019
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
Lara McInerney and the Salem Waterfront is top notch! Lara is the quintessential wedding coordinator - she truly loves what she does. Through the entire process we had a sense of calm knowing Lara had every detail covered.Each team member came together ensuring our ceremony and reception ran seamlessly. We were fortunate enough to experience an unseasonably warm day, so our photographer suggested we take a walk for outdoor wharf photographs. The GM actually walked with us - just to carry my margarita for me!! We had 75 guests in attendance. Every guest made mention of the food. The food was absolutely OUTSTANDING. We had roughly 20 gluten free guests and 2 with dairy & nut allergies. Their meals were prepared perfectly.Lara has wonderful working relationships with all of her vendors. We utilized 5 vendors Lara suggested and we were very impressed with each one. (A special mention for Michelle at Yours Truly!!!!!! Our invitations were breathtaking!!)Lara was sincerely a pleasure to work with. If you decide to share your special day with Lara and the Salem Waterfront, you will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed on 11-10-2019
Melissa Kassel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2019
At the Salem Waterfront Hotel my wedding planner Lara led us through the wedding planning process with warmth and grace. She pointed me and my now husband to all the best vendors, making our wedding lovely and elegant. On the day of our wedding she made sure that everything from the chapel to the table clothes were perfect. Being a very busy older bride and groom, we can not thank Lara and the Salem Waterfront Hotel enough for making our wedding easy and beautiful. We also thank the wonderful chef for his delicious food and seafood tower, the staff and the caring manager Ryan. Everyone listened to us and responded to our cares with patience and generosity of spirit. We chose this venue because we wanted a personal and intimate experience that we felt that we could not get at the other venues we visited. They delivered!
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Wedding Date 30-06-2019
At the Salem Waterfront Hotel my wedding planner Lara led us through the wedding planning process with warmth and grace. She pointed me and my now husband to all the best vendors, making our wedding lovely and elegant. On the day of our wedding she made sure that everything from the chapel to the table clothes were perfect. Being a very busy older bride and groom, we can not thank Lara and the Salem Waterfront Hotel enough for making our wedding easy and beautiful. We also thank the wonderful chef for his delicious food and seafood tower, the staff and the caring manager Ryan. Everyone listened to us and responded to our cares with patience and generosity of spirit. We chose this venue because we wanted a personal and intimate experience that we felt that we could not get at the other venues we visited. They delivered!
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Stephanie Rockett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront hotel on 8/11/18 and we had the most memorable and beautiful wedding. We were so grateful to work with Lara McInerney, our wedding coordinator, who came in the final weeks leading up to our wedding, and the day of. She was beyond helpful and supportive and went above and beyond her role at the hotel. I can’t thank her enough for everything that she did for me. We were supposed to have our ceremony outside, and unfortunately it rained. We were so disappointed. However, Lara, and the team at Salem Waterfront, worked their magic and made our ceremony just as beautiful as it would have been outside. All of our guests loved and raved about the food! The staff were so welcoming, friendly, and accommodating! Thank you, Salem Waterfront Hotel!
Reviewed on 04-08-2019
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront hotel on 8/11/18 and we had the most memorable and beautiful wedding. We were so grateful to work with Lara McInerney, our wedding coordinator, who came in the final weeks leading up to our wedding, and the day of. She was beyond helpful and supportive and went above and beyond her role at the hotel. I can’t thank her enough for everything that she did for me. We were supposed to have our ceremony outside, and unfortunately it rained. We were so disappointed. However, Lara, and the team at Salem Waterfront, worked their magic and made our ceremony just as beautiful as it would have been outside. All of our guests loved and raved about the food! The staff were so welcoming, friendly, and accommodating! Thank you, Salem Waterfront Hotel!
Reviewed on 04-08-2019
Jamie Fralick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-02-2019
Salem Waterfront Hotel was the perfect place to have our wedding! We highly recommend it! We had our ceremony & reception there and it went off without a hitch. We are so happy Elizabeth, the wedding coordinator, was able to plan our special day. From day 1 when we first met with her, she was always kind, very honest about pricing, and what would be part of our wedding package. Because of her and her team at the hotel, the day went absolutely perfect. She quickly responded to every email and phone call I sent her (which was a lot) and always said yes to our silly requests for the day. We didn't do much for ceremony decorations, yet Elizabeth and the staff made it more beautiful than we could've ever imagined. They were able to accommodate food allergies, and every single person at the wedding, not matter what plate they got, said they food was fantastic. We did not attend the cocktail hour due to pictures, but again, everyone said it was great. We stayed in a suite at the hotel and it was plenty big for my bridesmaids and I to get ready with hair & makeup, and have two photographers in there taking pictures as well. As someone mentioned in another review \"It was great having the getting-ready space, ceremony, reception, and bar after the reception (Regatta Pub) all in one place\". Again, I highly recommend Salem Waterfront Hotel for your wedding.
Reviewed on 28-02-2019
Wedding Date 23-02-2019
Salem Waterfront Hotel was the perfect place to have our wedding! We highly recommend it! We had our ceremony & reception there and it went off without a hitch. We are so happy Elizabeth, the wedding coordinator, was able to plan our special day. From day 1 when we first met with her, she was always kind, very honest about pricing, and what would be part of our wedding package. Because of her and her team at the hotel, the day went absolutely perfect. She quickly responded to every email and phone call I sent her (which was a lot) and always said yes to our silly requests for the day. We didn't do much for ceremony decorations, yet Elizabeth and the staff made it more beautiful than we could've ever imagined. They were able to accommodate food allergies, and every single person at the wedding, not matter what plate they got, said they food was fantastic. We did not attend the cocktail hour due to pictures, but again, everyone said it was great. We stayed in a suite at the hotel and it was plenty big for my bridesmaids and I to get ready with hair & makeup, and have two photographers in there taking pictures as well. As someone mentioned in another review \"It was great having the getting-ready space, ceremony, reception, and bar after the reception (Regatta Pub) all in one place\". Again, I highly recommend Salem Waterfront Hotel for your wedding.
Reviewed on 28-02-2019
Jillian Hall (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2018
I had booked a wedding with Salem Waterfront in early August 2017 for August 3, 2018. Throughout the year of planning, I had went through three wedding Cordinators. Finally we had coordinated with Lara, Lara had went through all the paper work that was either misplaced and not correctly filled out. In the end we got everything we wanted and the decoration were set up perfectly. The only complaint I have is that the compass room (where we had the cocktail hour) was extremely hot, it seemed as if they forgot to turn on the air conditioning. Other than that the day was great!
Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Wedding Date 03-08-2018
I had booked a wedding with Salem Waterfront in early August 2017 for August 3, 2018. Throughout the year of planning, I had went through three wedding Cordinators. Finally we had coordinated with Lara, Lara had went through all the paper work that was either misplaced and not correctly filled out. In the end we got everything we wanted and the decoration were set up perfectly. The only complaint I have is that the compass room (where we had the cocktail hour) was extremely hot, it seemed as if they forgot to turn on the air conditioning. Other than that the day was great!
Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Alicia Puputti (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
My husband and I had both our ceremony and reception at the Salem Waterfront hotel in September 2018. We would recommend the venue to future couples that are looking. Our ceremony was hosted outside on a beautiful sunny afternoon, right by the water on Pickering Wharf. I had always wanted to get married near the water, and the spot was perfect. There were quite a few spectators from the nearby businesses, but it did not take anything away from our experience. Afterwards, the waterfront was the perfect location for all of our photos. We certainly got lucky with the weather!The cocktail hour and reception were hosted inside at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Since we did not have first look photos and opted to take our photos directly after the ceremony, my husband and I did not attend cocktail hour. We did hear from several guests that the temperature was hot in the Compass Room and that they did not open up the doors to the space outside the Compass room right away. Since we had increased our original guest count quite a bit, we should have been more mindful of the cocktail hour space. All of our guests enjoyed the reception. The space was beautiful, and everything stayed on track with timing. We had slightly over 150 guests total, and the room seemed to be just the right size. We received many compliments on the entrees (salmon and chicken madeira) and our ice cream sundae bar. I think there might have been some slight confusion about the vegetarian entree (originally I had thought it was pasta primavera), but I did not hear any negative feedback from guests on their meals. The bartenders were amazing and provided great service all night! We had many guests comment on how much fun they had at the wedding. The yearlong planning process did have some ups and downs. We originally met with a coordinator named Peri in the Summer of 2017, then worked with another coordinator named Rose for quite a few months, and finally, after Rose left we worked with Lara. We only met Peri once, but Rose and Lara were both friendly and professional. It seemed that some notes did not get passed between the two (table cloths, entree choices, notes about room blocks etc), but eventually everything came together. I believe that Lara ended up offering us some last minute inclusions with our packages to make up for some of the confusion. Lara also was on the phone with me daily leading up to the wedding to make sure all of my last minute stresses, questions and requests were taken care of. The room accommodations were comfortable. My bridesmaids and I all got ready in the suite that my husband and I were staying in and there was plenty of space for 2 hair dressers, 1 make up artist and our group. Overall, our wedding was an amazing day that we will never forget! It was great having the getting-ready space, ceremony, reception, and bar after the reception (Regatta Pub) all in one place. There was some stress and confusion along the way, but it all came together. The only advice that I would give would be to always take notes of what is discussed with coordinators and to send follow up emails so that you will have everything written down, in case employees change.
Reviewed on 31-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
My husband and I had both our ceremony and reception at the Salem Waterfront hotel in September 2018. We would recommend the venue to future couples that are looking. Our ceremony was hosted outside on a beautiful sunny afternoon, right by the water on Pickering Wharf. I had always wanted to get married near the water, and the spot was perfect. There were quite a few spectators from the nearby businesses, but it did not take anything away from our experience. Afterwards, the waterfront was the perfect location for all of our photos. We certainly got lucky with the weather!The cocktail hour and reception were hosted inside at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Since we did not have first look photos and opted to take our photos directly after the ceremony, my husband and I did not attend cocktail hour. We did hear from several guests that the temperature was hot in the Compass Room and that they did not open up the doors to the space outside the Compass room right away. Since we had increased our original guest count quite a bit, we should have been more mindful of the cocktail hour space. All of our guests enjoyed the reception. The space was beautiful, and everything stayed on track with timing. We had slightly over 150 guests total, and the room seemed to be just the right size. We received many compliments on the entrees (salmon and chicken madeira) and our ice cream sundae bar. I think there might have been some slight confusion about the vegetarian entree (originally I had thought it was pasta primavera), but I did not hear any negative feedback from guests on their meals. The bartenders were amazing and provided great service all night! We had many guests comment on how much fun they had at the wedding. The yearlong planning process did have some ups and downs. We originally met with a coordinator named Peri in the Summer of 2017, then worked with another coordinator named Rose for quite a few months, and finally, after Rose left we worked with Lara. We only met Peri once, but Rose and Lara were both friendly and professional. It seemed that some notes did not get passed between the two (table cloths, entree choices, notes about room blocks etc), but eventually everything came together. I believe that Lara ended up offering us some last minute inclusions with our packages to make up for some of the confusion. Lara also was on the phone with me daily leading up to the wedding to make sure all of my last minute stresses, questions and requests were taken care of. The room accommodations were comfortable. My bridesmaids and I all got ready in the suite that my husband and I were staying in and there was plenty of space for 2 hair dressers, 1 make up artist and our group. Overall, our wedding was an amazing day that we will never forget! It was great having the getting-ready space, ceremony, reception, and bar after the reception (Regatta Pub) all in one place. There was some stress and confusion along the way, but it all came together. The only advice that I would give would be to always take notes of what is discussed with coordinators and to send follow up emails so that you will have everything written down, in case employees change.
Reviewed on 31-10-2018
Lucia Flamand (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
My husband and I were so happy that we decided to choose the Salem Waterfront Hotel for our wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony and reception on site and it was everything we ever dreamed of. For the short time that we knew Lara McInerney she was a pleasure to work with. We received many compliments about the hotel, food, and location by our guests. Would highly recommend to any future couples!
Reviewed on 26-10-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
My husband and I were so happy that we decided to choose the Salem Waterfront Hotel for our wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony and reception on site and it was everything we ever dreamed of. For the short time that we knew Lara McInerney she was a pleasure to work with. We received many compliments about the hotel, food, and location by our guests. Would highly recommend to any future couples!
Reviewed on 26-10-2018
Ashley Vosburgh (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2018
We hosted our rehearsal dinner and after wedding brunch here. While we are happy to say that the hotel itself was good enough, DO NOT EVER step foot into the Regatta Pub Restaurant. I have never been so appalled by a group of \"professionals\" in my entire life. We were told that the pub would be happy to accommodate our wedding guests and party for drinks after our wedding (of course, when trying got get us to sign a contract), the staff was downright nasty when we arrived. I walked in, in my wedding dress, and the host looked at me annoyed and told me \"bar closes in a half hour\". The bartenders, particularly a woman were so unprofessional it actually made my friends and family members uncomfortable. At one point, after buying many drinks, one of my friends simply gave her a 2 dollar tip for a beer (despite tipping her other times throughout the process of buying drinks) she looked at him, disgusted and said sarcastically \"gee....thanks for the two dollars\". She then proceeded at the end of the night to walk outside and yell at everyone to get out right after last call. Unfortunately, it was a very negative ending to our beautiful wedding day. While it didn't ruin our day, we are surely trying to forget the last hour or so of the evening. Unfortunately, this experience was so incredibly negative that I can't even give the hotel a good review, that's how bad it was. The sad thing is, we had a friend who similarly had her wedding party stay here, and she reported the same experience to me occurring THREE YEARS prior. I was hoping that it was just bad luck, but it couldn't be more true. This tells me that there is a management problem. For that reason, I would never recommend that anyone have any part of their wedding at this location. Which is a shame, because our other experiences at this hotel were pretty good. I am only giving two stars because of the other staff that were pleasant. If not for this experience, my score may have been higher.
Reviewed on 26-09-2018
Wedding Date 24-08-2018
We hosted our rehearsal dinner and after wedding brunch here. While we are happy to say that the hotel itself was good enough, DO NOT EVER step foot into the Regatta Pub Restaurant. I have never been so appalled by a group of \"professionals\" in my entire life. We were told that the pub would be happy to accommodate our wedding guests and party for drinks after our wedding (of course, when trying got get us to sign a contract), the staff was downright nasty when we arrived. I walked in, in my wedding dress, and the host looked at me annoyed and told me \"bar closes in a half hour\". The bartenders, particularly a woman were so unprofessional it actually made my friends and family members uncomfortable. At one point, after buying many drinks, one of my friends simply gave her a 2 dollar tip for a beer (despite tipping her other times throughout the process of buying drinks) she looked at him, disgusted and said sarcastically \"gee....thanks for the two dollars\". She then proceeded at the end of the night to walk outside and yell at everyone to get out right after last call. Unfortunately, it was a very negative ending to our beautiful wedding day. While it didn't ruin our day, we are surely trying to forget the last hour or so of the evening. Unfortunately, this experience was so incredibly negative that I can't even give the hotel a good review, that's how bad it was. The sad thing is, we had a friend who similarly had her wedding party stay here, and she reported the same experience to me occurring THREE YEARS prior. I was hoping that it was just bad luck, but it couldn't be more true. This tells me that there is a management problem. For that reason, I would never recommend that anyone have any part of their wedding at this location. Which is a shame, because our other experiences at this hotel were pretty good. I am only giving two stars because of the other staff that were pleasant. If not for this experience, my score may have been higher.
Reviewed on 26-09-2018
Mathew Bleam (groom) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
If you are planning a wedding, avoid this hotel. All of our wedding related stress stemmed directly from the planning team at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. They are terribly unorganized, and poor communicators. Over the course of a year of planning, we had 3 different coordinators (one fired for ineptitude, one quit, one who came on 2 weeks before the wedding without a clue). Given 18 months heads up that we needed over 70 rooms, we ended up getting 25 because they booked three wedding blocks in the hotel for the same weekend, forcing us to scramble and find rooms for guests all over a 20 mile radius. This would have been fine, had they just told us they booked additional wedding blocks. Instead, we found out the hotel was full 9 months before the wedding, before invites had even been sent, when our bridal party began calling and getting turned away. As far as a hotel, it's fine. Nothing special but if you need a place to sleep, it'll suffice.
Reviewed on 11-09-2018
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
If you are planning a wedding, avoid this hotel. All of our wedding related stress stemmed directly from the planning team at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. They are terribly unorganized, and poor communicators. Over the course of a year of planning, we had 3 different coordinators (one fired for ineptitude, one quit, one who came on 2 weeks before the wedding without a clue). Given 18 months heads up that we needed over 70 rooms, we ended up getting 25 because they booked three wedding blocks in the hotel for the same weekend, forcing us to scramble and find rooms for guests all over a 20 mile radius. This would have been fine, had they just told us they booked additional wedding blocks. Instead, we found out the hotel was full 9 months before the wedding, before invites had even been sent, when our bridal party began calling and getting turned away. As far as a hotel, it's fine. Nothing special but if you need a place to sleep, it'll suffice.
Reviewed on 11-09-2018
Julie Mara (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We threw my sister's wedding shower here in the Compass Room. I really had trouble finding a venue in downtown Salem that was affordable, and from the minute I contacted this venue I felt comfortable and accommodated. Rose took over the event planning for Perri, who left the company, and the transition was seamless and comforting. Upon arrival, our bartender Sarah, servers Julia and Chris, and Ryan the GM all chipped in to help with decorations and setup. When do you see the GM polishing decor and blowing up balloons for you?! We were so impressed.The place was absolutely wonderful, I can't say enough. We lucked out and got a beautiful day, and the Compass Room opens out onto a small patio we hadn't planned to decorate. Staff suggested we put linens on the table, and scrapped up decorations, chipping in to make the space usable and beautiful.From start to finish, this was a perfect experience. We were so grateful for the help and especially to the staff. I can't say enough about their service.
Reviewed on 13-06-2018
We threw my sister's wedding shower here in the Compass Room. I really had trouble finding a venue in downtown Salem that was affordable, and from the minute I contacted this venue I felt comfortable and accommodated. Rose took over the event planning for Perri, who left the company, and the transition was seamless and comforting. Upon arrival, our bartender Sarah, servers Julia and Chris, and Ryan the GM all chipped in to help with decorations and setup. When do you see the GM polishing decor and blowing up balloons for you?! We were so impressed.The place was absolutely wonderful, I can't say enough. We lucked out and got a beautiful day, and the Compass Room opens out onto a small patio we hadn't planned to decorate. Staff suggested we put linens on the table, and scrapped up decorations, chipping in to make the space usable and beautiful.From start to finish, this was a perfect experience. We were so grateful for the help and especially to the staff. I can't say enough about their service.
Reviewed on 13-06-2018
Ashley Adams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Everything from start to finish was super easy working with Rose and this venue! We came in with short notice and few ideas, Rose and her team made it happen. We never felt pressured and always felt like we were being taken care of. The venue/hotel itself is beautiful, the food was delicious, everybody who works here was friendly and our package was a great value. We are so happy we chose this venue to host our wedding!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Everything from start to finish was super easy working with Rose and this venue! We came in with short notice and few ideas, Rose and her team made it happen. We never felt pressured and always felt like we were being taken care of. The venue/hotel itself is beautiful, the food was delicious, everybody who works here was friendly and our package was a great value. We are so happy we chose this venue to host our wedding!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
knottiea7ad72dd8c29f3ac (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2019
Dear Rose, You made all of our dreams come true! All of the planning leading up to Erin and Chris's wedding made for a magical day. Your enthusiasm,professionalism and attention to detail helped to make the day/weekend so special. I can't thank you enough! Also, please let the chef know the food was so delicious! ALL of the staff, servers and everyone at the hotel were so polite and accommodating.Please extend my sincere thank you to each and everyone of them. Best of luck to you and your future endeavors! We will be spreading the word about the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Warm Regards, Dianne Cairney and family
Reviewed on 29-05-2018
Wedding Date 29-07-2019
Dear Rose, You made all of our dreams come true! All of the planning leading up to Erin and Chris's wedding made for a magical day. Your enthusiasm,professionalism and attention to detail helped to make the day/weekend so special. I can't thank you enough! Also, please let the chef know the food was so delicious! ALL of the staff, servers and everyone at the hotel were so polite and accommodating.Please extend my sincere thank you to each and everyone of them. Best of luck to you and your future endeavors! We will be spreading the word about the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Warm Regards, Dianne Cairney and family
Reviewed on 29-05-2018
giacomo mannone (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
What an amazing night!! We had my daughter’s quinces at the Salem Waterfront. It was a long and stressful planning process, but Rose, Wayne, and the entire staff there were extremely helpful every step of the way!! The food was excellent and the space was perfect!! I can’t say enough how happy we are to have chosen such a great venue. My daughter and her friends can’t stop talking about it. THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 24-05-2018
What an amazing night!! We had my daughter’s quinces at the Salem Waterfront. It was a long and stressful planning process, but Rose, Wayne, and the entire staff there were extremely helpful every step of the way!! The food was excellent and the space was perfect!! I can’t say enough how happy we are to have chosen such a great venue. My daughter and her friends can’t stop talking about it. THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 24-05-2018
Erin Cairney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2018
Rose O'Malley was an unbelievable wedding coordinator at the Salem Waterfront hotel! She was so attentive, on top of all the details, available at all times. She couldn't have been more helpful as we planned for our special day. Between our tastings, details meetings and phone calls she made wedding planning such a breeze. I wish we could do it all again just so we could continue to work with her!All of our guests were blown away by this AMAZING celebration that just wouldn't have been the same without Rose's help! I haven't stopped receiving texts and calls from family and friends about how fabulous everything was. I am so grateful to Rose and the staff at the hotel. We will never forget our wedding day. Best day of our lives! XO
Reviewed on 16-04-2018
Wedding Date 13-04-2018
Rose O'Malley was an unbelievable wedding coordinator at the Salem Waterfront hotel! She was so attentive, on top of all the details, available at all times. She couldn't have been more helpful as we planned for our special day. Between our tastings, details meetings and phone calls she made wedding planning such a breeze. I wish we could do it all again just so we could continue to work with her!All of our guests were blown away by this AMAZING celebration that just wouldn't have been the same without Rose's help! I haven't stopped receiving texts and calls from family and friends about how fabulous everything was. I am so grateful to Rose and the staff at the hotel. We will never forget our wedding day. Best day of our lives! XO
Reviewed on 16-04-2018
Lauryn Gillis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
We just had our wedding here on 11/11/17 and it was magical! Rose Omalley, the wedding specialist, was a dream to work with! She came in half way through the planning of the wedding as the previous wedding specialist had left....which I must say is not an easy task to do. However Rose did it with ease and grace and made my day even more perfect than I could have ever imagined. The weather was COLD but the entire staff at the Waterfront worked together to make sure my bridal party and I were well taken care of during the photos outside. This included trips on the golf cart to and from the photo spot and even to the point where Rose took off her own jacket and gave it to me! The banquet room looked phenomenal, all the walls were draped and the lighting was dim and intimate (just how i wanted it) it fit my large guest list (193) comfortably - as this was an issue me, Rose and the banquet manager Ryan looked over and worked on to make sure was perfectly done - which it was!!! The ceremony itself was like floating in the clouds! With the white draping all around us, it seemed like it was just me and my husband to-be there, but in reality there were almost 200 people watching us. The Salem Waterfront was just sensational in making you feel like you were in a dream! After the ceremony, we got the Regatta Pub for cocktail hour. Rose also planned to have the compass room (complimentary!!!!!) as the overflow for guests and photo booth during the reception - at first I wasnt sure about the idea but I am so glad I listened to Rose because it did help break up the large group of guests! I am so happy and greatful I had my wedding here! Another thing I need to add is the food was lovely.....most of the night was blurr because it went by so fast....BUT....i remember eating my clam chowder and chicken madeira....so amazing and delicious...hats off to the chef! As for the rest of the staff at the WATERFRONT HOTEL thank you for making my day so special...I know my guests had an absolute blast. Last thing I want to say is to Rose specifically - you are a rockstar and absolutely amazing at your job. Coming in half way through the planning of a girls BIGGEST DAY is not an easy task to take on and you had to do it with a bunch! But as I said before you did it gracefully and to me BEAUTIFULLY. You made my day better than I would have ever imagined and THANK YOU for being honest and up front with me the entire time, as I trusted you from the very beginning. You will go far in this industry and Im so happy I got to work with you!!! Best of luck to everyone at the Waterfront and again THANK YOU!!Lauryn G
Reviewed on 13-11-2017
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
We just had our wedding here on 11/11/17 and it was magical! Rose Omalley, the wedding specialist, was a dream to work with! She came in half way through the planning of the wedding as the previous wedding specialist had left....which I must say is not an easy task to do. However Rose did it with ease and grace and made my day even more perfect than I could have ever imagined. The weather was COLD but the entire staff at the Waterfront worked together to make sure my bridal party and I were well taken care of during the photos outside. This included trips on the golf cart to and from the photo spot and even to the point where Rose took off her own jacket and gave it to me! The banquet room looked phenomenal, all the walls were draped and the lighting was dim and intimate (just how i wanted it) it fit my large guest list (193) comfortably - as this was an issue me, Rose and the banquet manager Ryan looked over and worked on to make sure was perfectly done - which it was!!! The ceremony itself was like floating in the clouds! With the white draping all around us, it seemed like it was just me and my husband to-be there, but in reality there were almost 200 people watching us. The Salem Waterfront was just sensational in making you feel like you were in a dream! After the ceremony, we got the Regatta Pub for cocktail hour. Rose also planned to have the compass room (complimentary!!!!!) as the overflow for guests and photo booth during the reception - at first I wasnt sure about the idea but I am so glad I listened to Rose because it did help break up the large group of guests! I am so happy and greatful I had my wedding here! Another thing I need to add is the food was lovely.....most of the night was blurr because it went by so fast....BUT....i remember eating my clam chowder and chicken madeira....so amazing and delicious...hats off to the chef! As for the rest of the staff at the WATERFRONT HOTEL thank you for making my day so special...I know my guests had an absolute blast. Last thing I want to say is to Rose specifically - you are a rockstar and absolutely amazing at your job. Coming in half way through the planning of a girls BIGGEST DAY is not an easy task to take on and you had to do it with a bunch! But as I said before you did it gracefully and to me BEAUTIFULLY. You made my day better than I would have ever imagined and THANK YOU for being honest and up front with me the entire time, as I trusted you from the very beginning. You will go far in this industry and Im so happy I got to work with you!!! Best of luck to everyone at the Waterfront and again THANK YOU!!Lauryn G
Reviewed on 13-11-2017
Abby Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2017
Thank you so much to the Waterfront Hotel and Rose especially for making our day so special. We were extremely concerned about the rainy day forecast, but the hotel did everything in their power to make our ceremony perfect. Rose and her team listened to exactly what I wanted and transformed the dancefloor into an intimate and gorgeous space for our ceremony. I could not have been more thrilled!Not only was everyone so accommodating on the day of our wedding, but the planning with Rose leading up to that day was wonderful. There was a transition in staff during our planning, but Rose did everything in her power to make us feel comfortable and confident in her abilities, which we were! From little details, to major conversations with our vendors, she was there every step of the way. Even after the wedding day she has been following up to check in on us and make sure we are doing well :)The bridal suite was wonderful as well. We got ready there all day, plenty of space for 3 hair and makeup girls to come in and do their magic on 10 bridesmaids and mom!Thanks again to the whole team, cant wait to come back for a visit :)
Reviewed on 26-10-2017
Wedding Date 03-09-2017
Thank you so much to the Waterfront Hotel and Rose especially for making our day so special. We were extremely concerned about the rainy day forecast, but the hotel did everything in their power to make our ceremony perfect. Rose and her team listened to exactly what I wanted and transformed the dancefloor into an intimate and gorgeous space for our ceremony. I could not have been more thrilled!Not only was everyone so accommodating on the day of our wedding, but the planning with Rose leading up to that day was wonderful. There was a transition in staff during our planning, but Rose did everything in her power to make us feel comfortable and confident in her abilities, which we were! From little details, to major conversations with our vendors, she was there every step of the way. Even after the wedding day she has been following up to check in on us and make sure we are doing well :)The bridal suite was wonderful as well. We got ready there all day, plenty of space for 3 hair and makeup girls to come in and do their magic on 10 bridesmaids and mom!Thanks again to the whole team, cant wait to come back for a visit :)
Reviewed on 26-10-2017
Kerri Cheremka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2017
We chose to stay at this Hotel for our wedding at Misselwood, and we couldn't be more happy that we did! We booked a suite so the girls and I could get ready in the morning. We also had some friends and family stay as well. The Pub was a perfect location for the guys/dads to meet up and relax while us girls were doing our thing. The day of, Ryan was amazing. We had lunch and mimosas sent up. My hair dresser asked him for a taller chair and he brought a few right up. The suite was large with good lighting (perfect for hair/makeup team), the bed was super comfy. Breakfast and mimosas were perfect! Let's be honest, location is key and the hotel is right downtown, close to everything and right next door to Finz where we had our rehearsal dinner. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 07-10-2017
Wedding Date 08-09-2017
We chose to stay at this Hotel for our wedding at Misselwood, and we couldn't be more happy that we did! We booked a suite so the girls and I could get ready in the morning. We also had some friends and family stay as well. The Pub was a perfect location for the guys/dads to meet up and relax while us girls were doing our thing. The day of, Ryan was amazing. We had lunch and mimosas sent up. My hair dresser asked him for a taller chair and he brought a few right up. The suite was large with good lighting (perfect for hair/makeup team), the bed was super comfy. Breakfast and mimosas were perfect! Let's be honest, location is key and the hotel is right downtown, close to everything and right next door to Finz where we had our rehearsal dinner. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 07-10-2017
Alyssa I. (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
I wanted to write more but the Knot severely limits you, here is a summary! My husband and I LOVED our wedding day at the Salem Waterfront Hotel (Ceremony and Reception both on site). The ease of having everything in the same location was great and our guests raved about hotel and overall wedding experience. (NOTE- If you have an onsite ceremony they might tell you no cars will be in parking lot on wedding day, this is a lie, they blocked off plenty of spaces and none of my photographs have cars in it, but YES there are still cars farther down in parking lot. The cons... My husband and I picked this venue because we liked the idea of having someone on site running every aspect of our day at the hotel (we learned not all venues offer this) and we liked that this person was the same one helping us through the whole wedding planning process (also not the case at some venues). We had started working with Caitlyn Ward and with the glowing Knot reviews of her she was a big reason we picked SWH. Our frustrations came when Caitlyn chose to quit her job at the hotel mid-process to start her own wedding planning business and left us at square one with a new wedding coordinator, Rose O'Malley. FYI, married friends told me coordinators at all venues quit often, so don't be surprised if the person you plan your wedding with is not the person there helping you on the day of!Our frustrations with Rose were as follows (Reason for 4 stars!)She was very slow to answer e-mails/calls and didn't pick up the pace till a few weeks before the wedding when we had hoped everything would have been settled and discussed. We had family in town and did not enjoy having to drive up to Salem to discuss last minute details two nights before the wedding! She YES'd us on a lot of things cause she was new and still learning hotel rules and we later found out we couldn't order certain food or drinks or place certain decorations in locations as she had promised. Rose was too worried with pleasing the bride and said YES to too many things which hurt her/us. Our advice is TRIPLE check everything she says you can do and DO NOT decorate, order, create anything until you are 100% sure you can do it. (I.e. we brewed our own beer for cocktail hour but instead had to give it to guests off site at rehearsal dinner). On the day of my wedding I was relaxed and definitely enjoyed myself but Rose came over a few times to check in on timing of events and alert me to some small issues (Couldn't use golf cart as told to get to photographers chosen location off site). Luckily, I am calm but everyone knows you DO NOT bother the bride on her wedding day. Rose should have told these small issues/details to my family or friends or simply figured it out herself. Our last concern was Rose refused to own up to any of the mistakes she made. No one likes hearing (on their wedding day no less!) that an issues/mistakes are their fault (or another vendors fault) when it was clear that this was not the case. Again I look back on our day fondly and loved every minute at the hotel. If you/family/friends have the time/energy to plan more of your wedding than is already expected of you then definitely pick the SWH. (I.e. I coordinated most communication between my vendors and Rose. My mom hung decorations at ceremony to ensure they got placed! My brother checked placement of decorations etc. day of.) Hopefully Rose has grown into her role and some of these issues above are now non-existent! :)
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
I wanted to write more but the Knot severely limits you, here is a summary! My husband and I LOVED our wedding day at the Salem Waterfront Hotel (Ceremony and Reception both on site). The ease of having everything in the same location was great and our guests raved about hotel and overall wedding experience. (NOTE- If you have an onsite ceremony they might tell you no cars will be in parking lot on wedding day, this is a lie, they blocked off plenty of spaces and none of my photographs have cars in it, but YES there are still cars farther down in parking lot. The cons... My husband and I picked this venue because we liked the idea of having someone on site running every aspect of our day at the hotel (we learned not all venues offer this) and we liked that this person was the same one helping us through the whole wedding planning process (also not the case at some venues). We had started working with Caitlyn Ward and with the glowing Knot reviews of her she was a big reason we picked SWH. Our frustrations came when Caitlyn chose to quit her job at the hotel mid-process to start her own wedding planning business and left us at square one with a new wedding coordinator, Rose O'Malley. FYI, married friends told me coordinators at all venues quit often, so don't be surprised if the person you plan your wedding with is not the person there helping you on the day of!Our frustrations with Rose were as follows (Reason for 4 stars!)She was very slow to answer e-mails/calls and didn't pick up the pace till a few weeks before the wedding when we had hoped everything would have been settled and discussed. We had family in town and did not enjoy having to drive up to Salem to discuss last minute details two nights before the wedding! She YES'd us on a lot of things cause she was new and still learning hotel rules and we later found out we couldn't order certain food or drinks or place certain decorations in locations as she had promised. Rose was too worried with pleasing the bride and said YES to too many things which hurt her/us. Our advice is TRIPLE check everything she says you can do and DO NOT decorate, order, create anything until you are 100% sure you can do it. (I.e. we brewed our own beer for cocktail hour but instead had to give it to guests off site at rehearsal dinner). On the day of my wedding I was relaxed and definitely enjoyed myself but Rose came over a few times to check in on timing of events and alert me to some small issues (Couldn't use golf cart as told to get to photographers chosen location off site). Luckily, I am calm but everyone knows you DO NOT bother the bride on her wedding day. Rose should have told these small issues/details to my family or friends or simply figured it out herself. Our last concern was Rose refused to own up to any of the mistakes she made. No one likes hearing (on their wedding day no less!) that an issues/mistakes are their fault (or another vendors fault) when it was clear that this was not the case. Again I look back on our day fondly and loved every minute at the hotel. If you/family/friends have the time/energy to plan more of your wedding than is already expected of you then definitely pick the SWH. (I.e. I coordinated most communication between my vendors and Rose. My mom hung decorations at ceremony to ensure they got placed! My brother checked placement of decorations etc. day of.) Hopefully Rose has grown into her role and some of these issues above are now non-existent! :)
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Joanne Smitht (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2018
What can we say! The day was fantastic thanks to Rose O'Malley and her staff at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. The weather did not cooperate, but the day went off without a hitch. Thanks for making Abby and Andrew's special day so magical. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Rose!
Reviewed on 22-09-2017
Wedding Date 22-06-2018
What can we say! The day was fantastic thanks to Rose O'Malley and her staff at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. The weather did not cooperate, but the day went off without a hitch. Thanks for making Abby and Andrew's special day so magical. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Rose!
Reviewed on 22-09-2017
Jennilee Rideout (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel on August 26, 2017 & it was better than we ever could have imagined. The venue itself is stunning ( so many awesome spots for pictures), but the quality of service & food were second to none. We had the pleasure of working with two amazing wedding coordinators Caitlyn Ward & Rose O'Malley who both went above & beyond for us. Rose took over as our wedding coordinator a few months prior to the wedding & she made sure that everything we had been planning for the past year went exactly as planned. Rose was so easy to work with as she is extremely sweet, organized, & professional. She always answered any question that we had in a timely manner ( which is huge for the bride) and made sure that any requests or last minute changes were fulfilled. She made us feel as if we were the only couple she was working with. The Hotel & rooms are absolutely beautiful, many guests stayed for the weekend & enjoyed site seeing in downtown Salem & the great food from the Regatta Pub ! It's been a month since our wedding & our guests are still talking about our big day ! My husband & I truly had the most amazing experience! Thank you to the staff at the Salem Waterfront Hotel for making our day the best ever !!!
Reviewed on 21-09-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel on August 26, 2017 & it was better than we ever could have imagined. The venue itself is stunning ( so many awesome spots for pictures), but the quality of service & food were second to none. We had the pleasure of working with two amazing wedding coordinators Caitlyn Ward & Rose O'Malley who both went above & beyond for us. Rose took over as our wedding coordinator a few months prior to the wedding & she made sure that everything we had been planning for the past year went exactly as planned. Rose was so easy to work with as she is extremely sweet, organized, & professional. She always answered any question that we had in a timely manner ( which is huge for the bride) and made sure that any requests or last minute changes were fulfilled. She made us feel as if we were the only couple she was working with. The Hotel & rooms are absolutely beautiful, many guests stayed for the weekend & enjoyed site seeing in downtown Salem & the great food from the Regatta Pub ! It's been a month since our wedding & our guests are still talking about our big day ! My husband & I truly had the most amazing experience! Thank you to the staff at the Salem Waterfront Hotel for making our day the best ever !!!
Reviewed on 21-09-2017
Christopher M (groom) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
My wedding was in the first week of September at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. When we first came to the hotel we both fell in love with it. It was a beautiful space and the package they were offering was great, but the really reason why we picked this venue was because of the wedding coordinator Caitlyn. She was amazing, until she left the hotel for unknown reasons. We ended up getting stuck with Peri that is now a coordinator at the hotel. Peri did not review our file when Caitlyn left because our bill was completely wrong and we are getting double charged. When we first were given a contract we’re were given a bill break down along with it from Caitlyn. The cost on this bill included taxes and fee’s that were being charged and says it clearly on the breakdown. The total price on the breakdown was the price that was quoted on our contract and what we agreed upon. I was in constant communication with Peri leading up to our wedding asking her if we had any outstanding bills and payments. She advised us that we were great and that we even overpaid! A week after our wedding we receive a bill from her saying she had made a mistake and forgot to charge us! The bill came to $7000! Peri said that she forgot to add fee’s. But it was already included in our payments from the breakdown we recieved! We also fulfilled payments on the total amount contracted on in the time frame we were suppose to which is why our wedding even took place on our day or else it would not have happened! This is something the hotel should take care of and review and not us! In the end this will most like end in litigation (since they have their attorney calling us) which is something we don’t want and should not have happened only if the hotel staff would review what was left to them from Caitlyn. If you contract with the hotel you should make sure you keep all your bills and break downs like I did Incase this happens to you. It’s a shame this is happening because it was a beautiful and memorable day for us and now this is just ruining it for us! I wish we would have been able to stay with Caitlyn in the end.
Reviewed on 20-09-2017
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
My wedding was in the first week of September at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. When we first came to the hotel we both fell in love with it. It was a beautiful space and the package they were offering was great, but the really reason why we picked this venue was because of the wedding coordinator Caitlyn. She was amazing, until she left the hotel for unknown reasons. We ended up getting stuck with Peri that is now a coordinator at the hotel. Peri did not review our file when Caitlyn left because our bill was completely wrong and we are getting double charged. When we first were given a contract we’re were given a bill break down along with it from Caitlyn. The cost on this bill included taxes and fee’s that were being charged and says it clearly on the breakdown. The total price on the breakdown was the price that was quoted on our contract and what we agreed upon. I was in constant communication with Peri leading up to our wedding asking her if we had any outstanding bills and payments. She advised us that we were great and that we even overpaid! A week after our wedding we receive a bill from her saying she had made a mistake and forgot to charge us! The bill came to $7000! Peri said that she forgot to add fee’s. But it was already included in our payments from the breakdown we recieved! We also fulfilled payments on the total amount contracted on in the time frame we were suppose to which is why our wedding even took place on our day or else it would not have happened! This is something the hotel should take care of and review and not us! In the end this will most like end in litigation (since they have their attorney calling us) which is something we don’t want and should not have happened only if the hotel staff would review what was left to them from Caitlyn. If you contract with the hotel you should make sure you keep all your bills and break downs like I did Incase this happens to you. It’s a shame this is happening because it was a beautiful and memorable day for us and now this is just ruining it for us! I wish we would have been able to stay with Caitlyn in the end.
Reviewed on 20-09-2017
Bayley Chouinard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
Where to even begin?! This Venue was absolutely perfect, Rose the wedding coordinator was there with me every step of the way and was truly my guiding light through the entire week leading up to the wedding! The week of my wedding the weather was looking like it was supposed to rain (the ceremony was slated to be outside) Rose got news that the manager of the hotel wanted to move the ceremony inside but Rose knew how much I wanted to keep the ceremony outside and personally called the owner and got the go ahead to keep the ceremony outside! She is so professional and truly one of the sweetest people! all of the staff at this venue were so nice and catered to my every need! the entire day of the wedding flowed flawlessly and my guest can't stop talking about how perfect everything was! I would recommend this venue to any bride who is looking to have her fairytale day because this venue truly made my wedding dreams come true!
Reviewed on 22-08-2017
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
Where to even begin?! This Venue was absolutely perfect, Rose the wedding coordinator was there with me every step of the way and was truly my guiding light through the entire week leading up to the wedding! The week of my wedding the weather was looking like it was supposed to rain (the ceremony was slated to be outside) Rose got news that the manager of the hotel wanted to move the ceremony inside but Rose knew how much I wanted to keep the ceremony outside and personally called the owner and got the go ahead to keep the ceremony outside! She is so professional and truly one of the sweetest people! all of the staff at this venue were so nice and catered to my every need! the entire day of the wedding flowed flawlessly and my guest can't stop talking about how perfect everything was! I would recommend this venue to any bride who is looking to have her fairytale day because this venue truly made my wedding dreams come true!
Reviewed on 22-08-2017
David Perez (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
My Wife and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel August 12, 2017, and everything was just perfect. We started planning two years in advance and had the pleasure to work with Robyn, Caitlyn, and Rose; all three wedding specialist are great, experienced and professional.Rose took over as our coordinator, she put our minds at ease even after last minute changes and she made sure everything went exactly as planned for our big day, definitely went above and beyond.We loved the food, and we still getting great compliments from some of our guests about it, specially the passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour.The Platinum Package was priced reasonably, and the hotel was very flexible some requests we had for our big day, specially Linda who also went above and beyond to make sure we did not have to worry about anything and enjoy our wedding day.Bridal suite was spectacular specially after turn down service ;-)The entire staff at the hotel was great and we highly recommend this for a wedding venue or any other special event.
Reviewed on 21-08-2017
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
My Wife and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel August 12, 2017, and everything was just perfect. We started planning two years in advance and had the pleasure to work with Robyn, Caitlyn, and Rose; all three wedding specialist are great, experienced and professional.Rose took over as our coordinator, she put our minds at ease even after last minute changes and she made sure everything went exactly as planned for our big day, definitely went above and beyond.We loved the food, and we still getting great compliments from some of our guests about it, specially the passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour.The Platinum Package was priced reasonably, and the hotel was very flexible some requests we had for our big day, specially Linda who also went above and beyond to make sure we did not have to worry about anything and enjoy our wedding day.Bridal suite was spectacular specially after turn down service ;-)The entire staff at the hotel was great and we highly recommend this for a wedding venue or any other special event.
Reviewed on 21-08-2017
Ali Pace (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2017
We got married at the Waterfront Hotel last month, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The two BEST things about the Waterfront were the coordinator Caitlyn and the food, both of which were spectacular. The package was priced reasonably, and the hotel was very flexible with a few special requests we had for our big day. I don't have a single negative thing I can say about this venue. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 14-08-2017
Wedding Date 03-07-2017
We got married at the Waterfront Hotel last month, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The two BEST things about the Waterfront were the coordinator Caitlyn and the food, both of which were spectacular. The package was priced reasonably, and the hotel was very flexible with a few special requests we had for our big day. I don't have a single negative thing I can say about this venue. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 14-08-2017
Lyndsay Montour (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2016
My wife and I got married at Salem Waterfront Hotel in November 2015 and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our ceremony and reception. Caitlyn Ward, a wedding planner at the hotel, helped us with all of the wedding planning and we loved her!! We highly recommend Salem Waterfront Hotel and Caitlyn!
Reviewed on 26-11-2016
Wedding Date 01-01-2016
My wife and I got married at Salem Waterfront Hotel in November 2015 and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our ceremony and reception. Caitlyn Ward, a wedding planner at the hotel, helped us with all of the wedding planning and we loved her!! We highly recommend Salem Waterfront Hotel and Caitlyn!
Reviewed on 26-11-2016
Thomas Hacsunda (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2016
We had our wedding here laat weekend. It was amazing. We were engaged for a few years and Caitlyn Ward who is the coordinator was there for me from start to finish with any questions or concerns I had. I couldn't have done it without her. She was with me up until the last second walking threw the doors. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for an amazing location, great food and an incredible people who are there for you.
Reviewed on 14-11-2016
Wedding Date 06-11-2016
We had our wedding here laat weekend. It was amazing. We were engaged for a few years and Caitlyn Ward who is the coordinator was there for me from start to finish with any questions or concerns I had. I couldn't have done it without her. She was with me up until the last second walking threw the doors. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for an amazing location, great food and an incredible people who are there for you.
Reviewed on 14-11-2016
Theresa Montone (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2016
Do not hire!!! They are con artists and thieves.. they will take your money and run... I paid for a wedding video that I never got and look at the reviews I’m not the only one.. it’s been 4 years and still they will not give me my money back... disgusting individuals they need to be put out of business
Reviewed on 12-11-2016
Wedding Date 04-11-2016
Do not hire!!! They are con artists and thieves.. they will take your money and run... I paid for a wedding video that I never got and look at the reviews I’m not the only one.. it’s been 4 years and still they will not give me my money back... disgusting individuals they need to be put out of business
Reviewed on 12-11-2016
Alyssa Helms (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel in June of this year with 200 guests. My four star review is for the overall hotel and service we received. If this review was just for Caitlyn it would be 10 stars, but unfortunately there aren't just 100 of her working at the hotel! Caitlyn was absolutely AMAZING for the entire year plus leading up to my wedding. I can't tell you how much easier she made my life and how helpful she was. However, there were quite a few things that could be improved the actual weekend of the wedding. - check in and check out - the front staff was confused and not helpful to the guests who had reservations. I got so many calls about non existent reservations, etc. which is the last thing you want to be doing on the night before your wedding. Check out - no one helped me and made sure I got everything from the night before. My husband and I had to drive back over an hour and a half round trip to come back for our wedding cake that no one brought out for me from the fridge. Someone should have been there Friday when we were checking in and on Sunday as we were checking out specifically dedicated to the wedding when there are that many people. (I'm pretty sure we were one of the largest weddings they've ever had)- the woman also rudely told me I couldn't come into the back room to get all of the wedding stuff on Sunday morning even though A. all of my stuff was back there and B. I had already been back there with Caitlyn multiple times- the pub was not prepared for the brunch crowd on Sunday at all and were rude, flustered, and took forever. I told them we were having a farewell brunch in the pub and they were obviously not prepared. My dad (who footed the bill for the whole wedding) had to wait 15 minutes just to get a coffee...a lot of people actually left our brunch to go eat somewhere else because it took so long for people to come up to them and we wanted all of our friends together so we could say our goodbyes.- cleaners didn't clean up all the drinks out of the bridal suite in between getting ready and the end of the night even though my wedding planner was in the room and specifically asked them to before they left- After Caitlyn left for the night the banquet manager was no where to be found so there wasn't anyone really to help us. My wedding planner had to keep asking people to go get him and he wasn't very helpful or communicative. They weren't very careful with packing up our items at the end of the night and just threw my bouquet in a box where it was ruined. - The AC was basically non existent, we were all so sweaty (again which makes me believe they don't typically have weddings that big)- Mimosas when we were getting ready - we had to keep calling and looking for them, It would have been awesome if they were there the whole time.- We had to rent or buy a lot of stuff for the wedding, having to pay to upgrade everything they offer even in the most inclusive package was frustrating and got very expensive. I think the hotel should invest in some of that or spell out all of the charges that you will likely opt for in the beginning. Overall, I still would have chosen this hotel for my wedding and it was an incredibly beautiful day. I gave this feedback to Caitlyn as well, but I know as a bride that read every single review, if I had known about these issues before I would have made sure it didn't happen, so hope this helps someone else!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel in June of this year with 200 guests. My four star review is for the overall hotel and service we received. If this review was just for Caitlyn it would be 10 stars, but unfortunately there aren't just 100 of her working at the hotel! Caitlyn was absolutely AMAZING for the entire year plus leading up to my wedding. I can't tell you how much easier she made my life and how helpful she was. However, there were quite a few things that could be improved the actual weekend of the wedding. - check in and check out - the front staff was confused and not helpful to the guests who had reservations. I got so many calls about non existent reservations, etc. which is the last thing you want to be doing on the night before your wedding. Check out - no one helped me and made sure I got everything from the night before. My husband and I had to drive back over an hour and a half round trip to come back for our wedding cake that no one brought out for me from the fridge. Someone should have been there Friday when we were checking in and on Sunday as we were checking out specifically dedicated to the wedding when there are that many people. (I'm pretty sure we were one of the largest weddings they've ever had)- the woman also rudely told me I couldn't come into the back room to get all of the wedding stuff on Sunday morning even though A. all of my stuff was back there and B. I had already been back there with Caitlyn multiple times- the pub was not prepared for the brunch crowd on Sunday at all and were rude, flustered, and took forever. I told them we were having a farewell brunch in the pub and they were obviously not prepared. My dad (who footed the bill for the whole wedding) had to wait 15 minutes just to get a coffee...a lot of people actually left our brunch to go eat somewhere else because it took so long for people to come up to them and we wanted all of our friends together so we could say our goodbyes.- cleaners didn't clean up all the drinks out of the bridal suite in between getting ready and the end of the night even though my wedding planner was in the room and specifically asked them to before they left- After Caitlyn left for the night the banquet manager was no where to be found so there wasn't anyone really to help us. My wedding planner had to keep asking people to go get him and he wasn't very helpful or communicative. They weren't very careful with packing up our items at the end of the night and just threw my bouquet in a box where it was ruined. - The AC was basically non existent, we were all so sweaty (again which makes me believe they don't typically have weddings that big)- Mimosas when we were getting ready - we had to keep calling and looking for them, It would have been awesome if they were there the whole time.- We had to rent or buy a lot of stuff for the wedding, having to pay to upgrade everything they offer even in the most inclusive package was frustrating and got very expensive. I think the hotel should invest in some of that or spell out all of the charges that you will likely opt for in the beginning. Overall, I still would have chosen this hotel for my wedding and it was an incredibly beautiful day. I gave this feedback to Caitlyn as well, but I know as a bride that read every single review, if I had known about these issues before I would have made sure it didn't happen, so hope this helps someone else!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-12-2017
We based our August 2016 wedding weekend out of Salem, blocking guest rooms at Salem Waterfront and hosting brunch there too. We were very happy with the experience as were our guests. The Waterfront staff were wonderful for both the lodging and brunch. Out of town guests were very impressed. Caitlyn is kind, professional, and excellent to work with.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Wedding Date 26-12-2017
We based our August 2016 wedding weekend out of Salem, blocking guest rooms at Salem Waterfront and hosting brunch there too. We were very happy with the experience as were our guests. The Waterfront staff were wonderful for both the lodging and brunch. Out of town guests were very impressed. Caitlyn is kind, professional, and excellent to work with.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Catherine Drake (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
We based my daughter's wedding weekend out of the Salem Waterfront Hotel and everything worked out beautifully. Caitlyn was terrific to work with. The wedding itself was held elsewhere but we had an amazing brunch the next day which was delicious and relaxing. Great time all around and everyone was very professional and friendly !
Reviewed on 25-10-2016
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
We based my daughter's wedding weekend out of the Salem Waterfront Hotel and everything worked out beautifully. Caitlyn was terrific to work with. The wedding itself was held elsewhere but we had an amazing brunch the next day which was delicious and relaxing. Great time all around and everyone was very professional and friendly !
Reviewed on 25-10-2016
Kimberly Marcellino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2016
Wonderful Experience! I had my wedding rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and a block of rooms for my wedding which was at Misselwood. Caitlyn and her team were amazing to work with! They were very accommodating and were great with providing details leading up to the events. During the rehearsal and dinner they were so generous and nice and made it an absolutely fantastic experience.
Reviewed on 17-10-2016
Wedding Date 14-08-2016
Wonderful Experience! I had my wedding rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and a block of rooms for my wedding which was at Misselwood. Caitlyn and her team were amazing to work with! They were very accommodating and were great with providing details leading up to the events. During the rehearsal and dinner they were so generous and nice and made it an absolutely fantastic experience.
Reviewed on 17-10-2016
Peter Jervinis (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-12-2017
The hotel did a fabulous job with the set up for our wedding reception. They always made sure we had everything we needed and they made us feel very comfortable. Caitlyn Ward was our coordinator and did a fantastic job, even to the point of wiping the cake frosting off of my shoe when it fell during our cake cutting! We had a great experience at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and recommend it for anyone looking for their dream wedding!
Reviewed on 15-10-2016
Wedding Date 15-12-2017
The hotel did a fabulous job with the set up for our wedding reception. They always made sure we had everything we needed and they made us feel very comfortable. Caitlyn Ward was our coordinator and did a fantastic job, even to the point of wiping the cake frosting off of my shoe when it fell during our cake cutting! We had a great experience at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and recommend it for anyone looking for their dream wedding!
Reviewed on 15-10-2016
Amanda Face (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-01-2016
We got married at the hotel in January of 2016. Caitlyn Ward the event coordinator was amazing! She and her staff were excellent, all our guests loved the rooms, the food and overall experience at the hotel. Dan and I would recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel to anyone looking to host an event. Planning a wedding takes a lot of time and can be stressful, but Caitlyn made it so easy. Thank you everyone for making our wedding so special and fun! Amanda and Dan Face
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Wedding Date 09-01-2016
We got married at the hotel in January of 2016. Caitlyn Ward the event coordinator was amazing! She and her staff were excellent, all our guests loved the rooms, the food and overall experience at the hotel. Dan and I would recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel to anyone looking to host an event. Planning a wedding takes a lot of time and can be stressful, but Caitlyn made it so easy. Thank you everyone for making our wedding so special and fun! Amanda and Dan Face
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Lisa Russell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2016
On July 30, 2016, my husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront hotel. We would highly recommend it!From beginning to end, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and well taken care of. In a time of crisis, they responded with panache and care. Here's what happened.My then fiance and I were planning our rehearsal dinner elsewhere. At 9:00 on the night before the rehearsal, our venue fell through. I immediately reached out to Caitlyn, our coordinator, who reached out to the chef and other necessary folks, told us not to worry, and scheduled time with us the following morning.Over breakfast, we made decisions about food, beverages, etc. And that night we had a wonderful rehearsal dinner that people raved about.That was the beginning of a beautiful weekend with our friends and families. The food was great (way better than catered food should be!) We made lots of unusual requests throughout the process, even on the morning and afternoon of the wedding, that were accommodated every time with a smile.For example, we decided that we wanted our friends and family who stayed at the hotel with us through the event to be able to have drinks on us any time prior to the wedding in the hotel bar. We devised a plan to give out rubber bracelets that the hotel staff knew entitled those guests to charge beverages to our central bill. I know that must have been a pain for them, but they did it as if it was no big deal.Salem Waterfront also recommended vendors that we immediately connected with and delivered exceptional quality results. From the cake bakery (D'Amicis in Lynn), Rouge Cosmetics in Salem, Sound City DJ and photographer and the balloon people (Balloonatics in Saugus) we could not have been more pleased with the overall outcomes. Caitlyn and the rest of the staff have made us feel so at home that we have stayed there many times before and after the wedding. The facilities are beautiful and convenient and the service is exceptional. And our guests were impressed, even my mom :)
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 30-07-2016
On July 30, 2016, my husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront hotel. We would highly recommend it!From beginning to end, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and well taken care of. In a time of crisis, they responded with panache and care. Here's what happened.My then fiance and I were planning our rehearsal dinner elsewhere. At 9:00 on the night before the rehearsal, our venue fell through. I immediately reached out to Caitlyn, our coordinator, who reached out to the chef and other necessary folks, told us not to worry, and scheduled time with us the following morning.Over breakfast, we made decisions about food, beverages, etc. And that night we had a wonderful rehearsal dinner that people raved about.That was the beginning of a beautiful weekend with our friends and families. The food was great (way better than catered food should be!) We made lots of unusual requests throughout the process, even on the morning and afternoon of the wedding, that were accommodated every time with a smile.For example, we decided that we wanted our friends and family who stayed at the hotel with us through the event to be able to have drinks on us any time prior to the wedding in the hotel bar. We devised a plan to give out rubber bracelets that the hotel staff knew entitled those guests to charge beverages to our central bill. I know that must have been a pain for them, but they did it as if it was no big deal.Salem Waterfront also recommended vendors that we immediately connected with and delivered exceptional quality results. From the cake bakery (D'Amicis in Lynn), Rouge Cosmetics in Salem, Sound City DJ and photographer and the balloon people (Balloonatics in Saugus) we could not have been more pleased with the overall outcomes. Caitlyn and the rest of the staff have made us feel so at home that we have stayed there many times before and after the wedding. The facilities are beautiful and convenient and the service is exceptional. And our guests were impressed, even my mom :)
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Katy Galow (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
We didn't have our wedding here, but a farewell brunch, after party, and room block.Kaitlyn is absolutely wonderful to work with and incredibly responsive. The room block went very smoothly, we just wish we could have booked more, but our guests were slow to book. The hotel front desk was great and even was very attentive to our guests that arrived to the hotel on our wedding day just to take the trolley to our wedding venue. The brunch was perfect. Simple and easy and a great way to say goodbye to a few guests that Sunday. It is also the reason why we could get the room block a year in advance.The after party is our only complaint. The bartender was not the nicest. We were a lot of people, but we the hotel offers to host such an event, they should know what to expect. If we did it again, we would have the room block and brunch at the hotel, but move the after party to Tavern in the Square. We had our welcome party there and it was perfect.Overall, very nice and I would recommend using for a hotel room block and brunch!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
We didn't have our wedding here, but a farewell brunch, after party, and room block.Kaitlyn is absolutely wonderful to work with and incredibly responsive. The room block went very smoothly, we just wish we could have booked more, but our guests were slow to book. The hotel front desk was great and even was very attentive to our guests that arrived to the hotel on our wedding day just to take the trolley to our wedding venue. The brunch was perfect. Simple and easy and a great way to say goodbye to a few guests that Sunday. It is also the reason why we could get the room block a year in advance.The after party is our only complaint. The bartender was not the nicest. We were a lot of people, but we the hotel offers to host such an event, they should know what to expect. If we did it again, we would have the room block and brunch at the hotel, but move the after party to Tavern in the Square. We had our welcome party there and it was perfect.Overall, very nice and I would recommend using for a hotel room block and brunch!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Holly H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2016
We had a room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel for my wedding in June 2016. From the very beginning, we knew we were in good hands with Robyn and Caitlyn - who answered all of our questions quickly and helped us not only reserve the room block but also helped us plan the best rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch! The guests loved the ease of making reservations - the suite we had was perfect for getting ready in (and for pictures!!) - and both events that we held there went off without a hitch. It was fun going down to the Regatta Pub to meet our family and friends too. I 100% recommend having your wedding party and guests stay here and hosting one of your events at the hotel.
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 25-06-2016
We had a room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel for my wedding in June 2016. From the very beginning, we knew we were in good hands with Robyn and Caitlyn - who answered all of our questions quickly and helped us not only reserve the room block but also helped us plan the best rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch! The guests loved the ease of making reservations - the suite we had was perfect for getting ready in (and for pictures!!) - and both events that we held there went off without a hitch. It was fun going down to the Regatta Pub to meet our family and friends too. I 100% recommend having your wedding party and guests stay here and hosting one of your events at the hotel.
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2017
Caitlyn Ward was the coordinator for our daughter’s wedding accommodations at Salem Waterfront Hotel. She was nothing short of outstanding. We had a multi-day event including accommodations for local and international travelers, evening ‘meeting and greets”, Sunday Brunch and an off sight ceremony. Her attention to detail and experience allowed us adjust to every possible challenge. Her knowledge of local vendors and services provided unlimited resources for us to care for the guests. Caitlyn is the consummate professional and was a trusted partner in a very special day for our daughter. I highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel for all of your wedding and event needs.
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 12-12-2017
Caitlyn Ward was the coordinator for our daughter’s wedding accommodations at Salem Waterfront Hotel. She was nothing short of outstanding. We had a multi-day event including accommodations for local and international travelers, evening ‘meeting and greets”, Sunday Brunch and an off sight ceremony. Her attention to detail and experience allowed us adjust to every possible challenge. Her knowledge of local vendors and services provided unlimited resources for us to care for the guests. Caitlyn is the consummate professional and was a trusted partner in a very special day for our daughter. I highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel for all of your wedding and event needs.
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Emma Frost (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
I had my wedding here in May and everything was amazing. Caitlyn Ward was my coordinator and she made sure everything went exactly as planned. My husband is in the military and we had to reschedule the wedding due to a deployment and Caitlyn worked with me on changing all of the vendors to a new date and replanning the entire wedding. As for the actual day of the wedding I couldn't be happier. Caitlyn ensured everything ran smoothly and I wasn't stressed about anything. Also the food is to die for. We had filet mignon and chicken saltimbocca with clam chowder and caesar salad. Our guests raved about the filet mignon and clam chowder.The venue has a great location because it's walking distance from many attractions in Salem. Many out of town guests came and stayed for the weekend to explore the town.
Reviewed on 30-07-2016
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
I had my wedding here in May and everything was amazing. Caitlyn Ward was my coordinator and she made sure everything went exactly as planned. My husband is in the military and we had to reschedule the wedding due to a deployment and Caitlyn worked with me on changing all of the vendors to a new date and replanning the entire wedding. As for the actual day of the wedding I couldn't be happier. Caitlyn ensured everything ran smoothly and I wasn't stressed about anything. Also the food is to die for. We had filet mignon and chicken saltimbocca with clam chowder and caesar salad. Our guests raved about the filet mignon and clam chowder.The venue has a great location because it's walking distance from many attractions in Salem. Many out of town guests came and stayed for the weekend to explore the town.
Reviewed on 30-07-2016
Cherish Simmons (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2016
Honestly, I didn't know what to expect in planning a wedding, and three days after our wonderful day, I can not express enough thanks for the staff and venue at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all on site, as well as about 52 rooms for our guests over the weekend. The staff was wonderful and very diligent about making sure all of our wishes were taken care of. \r\rCaitlyn Ward is hands down one of the most personable, organized day of coordinators. She took care of every detail, and the details we didn't care about, she simply gave us hints of what she would do. She was amazing. Caitlyn worked with us for an entire year, and never made us feel as if we were asking too much. Our guests all commented on the food, especially the clam chowdar and the spring rolls from the reception. \r\rKevin, our fun and fantastic bartender, took care of us not only at the Regatta Pub, but also worked our reception. The only time there was a line at the bar was during the first 15 minutes of cocktail hour, and we had some heavy drinkers at our wedding. \r\rEveryone at the front desk was pleasant and willing to help with restaurant recommendations and other sites of Salem since about 90% of our guests were from out of town.\r\rCaitlyn, Kevin, and the rest of the staff at Salem Waterfront Hotel made my husband and I feel like we were the most important people. They always remembered us through the year of planning and did everything they could to make sure our day was magical. When we were leaving on Sunday morning, Caitlyn came out to see us off, and Tim (my husband) gave her a hug and told her we were going to miss her. I reiterated that sentiment and asked if we could still come up and hang out with her. She told us anytime. \r\rI would recommend Salem Waterfront to anyone looking for a great full service venue on the North Shore. Its walking distance to a ton of great sites, shopping and restaurants, but most of all they will make you feel like royalty for your big day. Amazing job Caitlyn and Company.
Reviewed on 26-04-2016
Wedding Date 23-04-2016
Honestly, I didn't know what to expect in planning a wedding, and three days after our wonderful day, I can not express enough thanks for the staff and venue at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all on site, as well as about 52 rooms for our guests over the weekend. The staff was wonderful and very diligent about making sure all of our wishes were taken care of. \r\rCaitlyn Ward is hands down one of the most personable, organized day of coordinators. She took care of every detail, and the details we didn't care about, she simply gave us hints of what she would do. She was amazing. Caitlyn worked with us for an entire year, and never made us feel as if we were asking too much. Our guests all commented on the food, especially the clam chowdar and the spring rolls from the reception. \r\rKevin, our fun and fantastic bartender, took care of us not only at the Regatta Pub, but also worked our reception. The only time there was a line at the bar was during the first 15 minutes of cocktail hour, and we had some heavy drinkers at our wedding. \r\rEveryone at the front desk was pleasant and willing to help with restaurant recommendations and other sites of Salem since about 90% of our guests were from out of town.\r\rCaitlyn, Kevin, and the rest of the staff at Salem Waterfront Hotel made my husband and I feel like we were the most important people. They always remembered us through the year of planning and did everything they could to make sure our day was magical. When we were leaving on Sunday morning, Caitlyn came out to see us off, and Tim (my husband) gave her a hug and told her we were going to miss her. I reiterated that sentiment and asked if we could still come up and hang out with her. She told us anytime. \r\rI would recommend Salem Waterfront to anyone looking for a great full service venue on the North Shore. Its walking distance to a ton of great sites, shopping and restaurants, but most of all they will make you feel like royalty for your big day. Amazing job Caitlyn and Company.
Reviewed on 26-04-2016
Mattie Sowash (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-04-2016
We got married at Willowdale Estate (Topsfield MA) and used Salem Waterfront for our entire wedding party, and for getting ready at. Not only did they accommodate us through the entire planning process (which included several frustrating guestroom changes, adjusted events, and planning hiccups from our end) they personally took care of every issue with patience and professional kindness - that we so appreciated during the stress of wedding planning. The night before our wedding they had placed me (the bride) in a room I was unhappy with and within 5 minutes they had me moved to a beautiful suite, with all the amenities I could have possibly wanted the morning of my wedding. Caitlyn and Ryan were both wonderful to work with, and we can't thank them enough for giving our guests a fabulous place to stay and being flexible/helpful/responsive during our planning process.
Reviewed on 22-04-2016
Wedding Date 15-04-2016
We got married at Willowdale Estate (Topsfield MA) and used Salem Waterfront for our entire wedding party, and for getting ready at. Not only did they accommodate us through the entire planning process (which included several frustrating guestroom changes, adjusted events, and planning hiccups from our end) they personally took care of every issue with patience and professional kindness - that we so appreciated during the stress of wedding planning. The night before our wedding they had placed me (the bride) in a room I was unhappy with and within 5 minutes they had me moved to a beautiful suite, with all the amenities I could have possibly wanted the morning of my wedding. Caitlyn and Ryan were both wonderful to work with, and we can't thank them enough for giving our guests a fabulous place to stay and being flexible/helpful/responsive during our planning process.
Reviewed on 22-04-2016
Anna Jervinis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-11-2015
The staff at the Salem Waterfront Hotel helped make our November 2015 wedding amazing!!! We worked with Caitlyn and she was excellent!! She was very attentive to our many questions, she offered great ideas, and was wonderful to work with during the planning! On the day before and the day of the wedding, she was extremely helpful and took care of everything for us! My mother and I designed and brought in most of our decorations and centerpieces, and Caitlyn and the rest of the staff were meticulous in setting everything up exactly the way we had imagined! The waitstaff at the hotel were also excellent - very professional and kind. The food was delicious - our guests talked about it long after the wedding was over! The front desk staff was helpful and our guests enjoyed having a room block at the hotel. We also had a brunch the next morning at the hotel, and the great service continued there too! We are beyond happy with how everything turned out for our wedding reception!! We highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel as an excellent wedding reception venue!
Reviewed on 06-03-2016
Wedding Date 28-11-2015
The staff at the Salem Waterfront Hotel helped make our November 2015 wedding amazing!!! We worked with Caitlyn and she was excellent!! She was very attentive to our many questions, she offered great ideas, and was wonderful to work with during the planning! On the day before and the day of the wedding, she was extremely helpful and took care of everything for us! My mother and I designed and brought in most of our decorations and centerpieces, and Caitlyn and the rest of the staff were meticulous in setting everything up exactly the way we had imagined! The waitstaff at the hotel were also excellent - very professional and kind. The food was delicious - our guests talked about it long after the wedding was over! The front desk staff was helpful and our guests enjoyed having a room block at the hotel. We also had a brunch the next morning at the hotel, and the great service continued there too! We are beyond happy with how everything turned out for our wedding reception!! We highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel as an excellent wedding reception venue!
Reviewed on 06-03-2016
Cori Armstrong (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2015
I did not have my wedding here but I had a room block and a farewell breakfast at this hotel. This review is of the management and not of the individual staffers. The staff that was working the front door were fantastic and the wait staff at our breakfast were good as well. The first issue was a guest booked a room with them and when they called back to confirm their room was all set they were told the original price that was confirmed to them via email would not be honored. It was only a $5 difference but they insisted they had to charge the extra $5. The second issue was a mix up in reservations and on my wedding day my husband had to figure out why my great uncle was being kicked out of his room. They also charged my credit card that I used to book my room for the farewell breakfast despite being given a different credit card and being told the grooms parents were paying. The additional fees for the breakfast were outrageous as well. Room fee, service fee, etc etc. Despite having numerous rooms filled up with our guests and spending thousands on breakfast they would not give me an extra hour to check out because they had too many rooms to clean that day. All around terrible customer service. Go to the Hawthorne!
Reviewed on 10-01-2016
Wedding Date 14-11-2015
I did not have my wedding here but I had a room block and a farewell breakfast at this hotel. This review is of the management and not of the individual staffers. The staff that was working the front door were fantastic and the wait staff at our breakfast were good as well. The first issue was a guest booked a room with them and when they called back to confirm their room was all set they were told the original price that was confirmed to them via email would not be honored. It was only a $5 difference but they insisted they had to charge the extra $5. The second issue was a mix up in reservations and on my wedding day my husband had to figure out why my great uncle was being kicked out of his room. They also charged my credit card that I used to book my room for the farewell breakfast despite being given a different credit card and being told the grooms parents were paying. The additional fees for the breakfast were outrageous as well. Room fee, service fee, etc etc. Despite having numerous rooms filled up with our guests and spending thousands on breakfast they would not give me an extra hour to check out because they had too many rooms to clean that day. All around terrible customer service. Go to the Hawthorne!
Reviewed on 10-01-2016
Stefanie Buchanan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
We were married in Topsfield but had many out of town guests - we loved Salem for our central location & the Waterfront Hotel was perfect! The rooms were updated, clean and had reasonable rates for peak season. The Bridal suite was perfect size for 8 bridesmaids, MOB & myself to get ready in - I had a hair team of 4 stylists and 2 make up artists. We hosted Welcome Drinks at the Regatta Pub (the outdoor patio was perfect for an August night), the grooms party had breakfast & watched English Premier League soccer there on the morning of the wedding. We also used the hotel for Sunday brunch which was perfect. Would highly recommend for your wedding guests to stay & other wedding weekend options!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
We were married in Topsfield but had many out of town guests - we loved Salem for our central location & the Waterfront Hotel was perfect! The rooms were updated, clean and had reasonable rates for peak season. The Bridal suite was perfect size for 8 bridesmaids, MOB & myself to get ready in - I had a hair team of 4 stylists and 2 make up artists. We hosted Welcome Drinks at the Regatta Pub (the outdoor patio was perfect for an August night), the grooms party had breakfast & watched English Premier League soccer there on the morning of the wedding. We also used the hotel for Sunday brunch which was perfect. Would highly recommend for your wedding guests to stay & other wedding weekend options!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Katie Berardinelli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
My husband and I had our wedding here this past April, and I can honestly say it was the best choice I made. Everything was so perfect. Beautiful location. Perfect for pictures. Robyn and her team are amazing! She coordinated everything so beautifully. So much more than I could even imagine. The food is outstanding. Everything was cooked to perfection. I was so happy on how everything turned out. The cocktail hour is unbelievable it is set up so nicely and lots of space. It was the happiest day of my life and I am so happy with my choice. I would highly recommended The Salem Water Front Hotel and Marina for a wedding. They make everything so perfect for such a special day!
Reviewed on 26-09-2015
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
My husband and I had our wedding here this past April, and I can honestly say it was the best choice I made. Everything was so perfect. Beautiful location. Perfect for pictures. Robyn and her team are amazing! She coordinated everything so beautifully. So much more than I could even imagine. The food is outstanding. Everything was cooked to perfection. I was so happy on how everything turned out. The cocktail hour is unbelievable it is set up so nicely and lots of space. It was the happiest day of my life and I am so happy with my choice. I would highly recommended The Salem Water Front Hotel and Marina for a wedding. They make everything so perfect for such a special day!
Reviewed on 26-09-2015
Hannah Lewis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-05-2015
We reserved a wedding room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel, plus we hosted a brunch the morning after the wedding at the hotel. We had a very positive experience working with Salem Waterfront. Caitlyn Ward was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful with the planning and logistics. Guests really enjoyed their stay at the hotel. The hotel has a nice, sunny, welcoming feel to it and it’s very conveniently located to all that Salem and the North Shore have to offer. The brunch was in the Compass Room, and it was the perfect way to send off our guests after the wedding. I would recommend Salem Waterfront to anyone looking for rooms for their guests in the Salem area.
Reviewed on 23-09-2015
Wedding Date 23-05-2015
We reserved a wedding room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel, plus we hosted a brunch the morning after the wedding at the hotel. We had a very positive experience working with Salem Waterfront. Caitlyn Ward was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful with the planning and logistics. Guests really enjoyed their stay at the hotel. The hotel has a nice, sunny, welcoming feel to it and it’s very conveniently located to all that Salem and the North Shore have to offer. The brunch was in the Compass Room, and it was the perfect way to send off our guests after the wedding. I would recommend Salem Waterfront to anyone looking for rooms for their guests in the Salem area.
Reviewed on 23-09-2015
Tiffany O'Keefe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-11-2016
On August 1, 2015 my husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and it was with out a doubt the best day of our lives. We definitely give a lot of credit to the hotel staff and event coordinator, Robyn, for making it more special than we could have every imagined. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and accommodating from the very beginning stages of the planning. Not only is the staff extraordinary, but the location is and scenery is absolutely stunning. The marina and warf are so picturesque and truly unique in such a gorgeous way. Also, there is so much to do in Salem, that not only is the location beautiful, it is also very convenient and fun! We have had so many people tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I HIGHLY recommend hosting your wedding day at the Salem Waterfront Hotel!
Reviewed on 15-09-2015
Wedding Date 15-11-2016
On August 1, 2015 my husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and it was with out a doubt the best day of our lives. We definitely give a lot of credit to the hotel staff and event coordinator, Robyn, for making it more special than we could have every imagined. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and accommodating from the very beginning stages of the planning. Not only is the staff extraordinary, but the location is and scenery is absolutely stunning. The marina and warf are so picturesque and truly unique in such a gorgeous way. Also, there is so much to do in Salem, that not only is the location beautiful, it is also very convenient and fun! We have had so many people tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I HIGHLY recommend hosting your wedding day at the Salem Waterfront Hotel!
Reviewed on 15-09-2015
Lindsay Reardon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
We got married here a little over a month ago--our wedding was amazing and unforgettable! Caitlyn was so amazing to work with I miss hearing form her already! She made the day and everything leading up to it completely seamless. I honestly have no idea what we would have done without her! The staff was wonderful at the reception and everything was very clean. Our rooms were great although we didn't spend much time in them. Everyone here worked so hard to make our wedding day amazing and they succeeded :) Can't thank you enough!!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2015
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
We got married here a little over a month ago--our wedding was amazing and unforgettable! Caitlyn was so amazing to work with I miss hearing form her already! She made the day and everything leading up to it completely seamless. I honestly have no idea what we would have done without her! The staff was wonderful at the reception and everything was very clean. Our rooms were great although we didn't spend much time in them. Everyone here worked so hard to make our wedding day amazing and they succeeded :) Can't thank you enough!!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2016
December 2014 we had a double wedding for my daughter and my husband's niece! It was a great night and a great location at the Waterfront Hotel! Robyn offered suggestions to make the day special and handled all the requests I made with such professionalism! The night sparkled and so many guests remind me of how fun they had! The wait staff set up and take down were tremendous ! The set up folks were so terrific and talented in getting it all done! The lobby was great for photos as was the pool area! We had an incredibly spectacular event and would definitely return for another special occasion!
Reviewed on 12-09-2015
Wedding Date 12-11-2016
December 2014 we had a double wedding for my daughter and my husband's niece! It was a great night and a great location at the Waterfront Hotel! Robyn offered suggestions to make the day special and handled all the requests I made with such professionalism! The night sparkled and so many guests remind me of how fun they had! The wait staff set up and take down were tremendous ! The set up folks were so terrific and talented in getting it all done! The lobby was great for photos as was the pool area! We had an incredibly spectacular event and would definitely return for another special occasion!
Reviewed on 12-09-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2016
I recently had a winter wonderland wedding at Salem Waterfront back in December, my mother and I worked closely with Robyn to create the wedding of my dreams! Robyn had fantastic ideas, and the hotel lobby had been decorated beautifully which made the pictures one of a kind! Everything couldn't have been any better!
Reviewed on 11-09-2015
Wedding Date 11-11-2016
I recently had a winter wonderland wedding at Salem Waterfront back in December, my mother and I worked closely with Robyn to create the wedding of my dreams! Robyn had fantastic ideas, and the hotel lobby had been decorated beautifully which made the pictures one of a kind! Everything couldn't have been any better!
Reviewed on 11-09-2015
Guy Mawhinney (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-06-2015
Our wedding on June 6, 2015 went super smoothly with Robyn leading the charge! It truly was the best time and was way more than I ever expected or hoped for. The venue was beautiful and the outside location for the ceremony really was the icing on the cake. Robyn suggested some great vendors as well and I found it very helpful that they knew the venue and the staff very well so everything went flawlessly. If we were to go back there is nothing we would change about the food or the location!
Reviewed on 10-09-2015
Wedding Date 06-06-2015
Our wedding on June 6, 2015 went super smoothly with Robyn leading the charge! It truly was the best time and was way more than I ever expected or hoped for. The venue was beautiful and the outside location for the ceremony really was the icing on the cake. Robyn suggested some great vendors as well and I found it very helpful that they knew the venue and the staff very well so everything went flawlessly. If we were to go back there is nothing we would change about the food or the location!
Reviewed on 10-09-2015
Sarah Fortin (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
Our rehearsal dinner in the Compass Room, consisting of about 36 people, was delicious, easy to plan, and budget-friendly! Blocking off rooms for guests (including 'honeymoon suite') was simple and our guests were extremely happy with the hotel, location, and staff. Not to mention the pub which we all partied in after the rehearsal dinner! Robyn made the whole process of the dinner and the blocks so easy for me. She responded to all of my confusing emails so quickly and answered all of my questions. She even fulfilled my mom's (very last-minute) request of a breakfast buffet in the pub for Sunday with friends and family. I would highly recommend the Salem Waterfront for both a rehearsal dinner as well as room blocks!! You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
Our rehearsal dinner in the Compass Room, consisting of about 36 people, was delicious, easy to plan, and budget-friendly! Blocking off rooms for guests (including 'honeymoon suite') was simple and our guests were extremely happy with the hotel, location, and staff. Not to mention the pub which we all partied in after the rehearsal dinner! Robyn made the whole process of the dinner and the blocks so easy for me. She responded to all of my confusing emails so quickly and answered all of my questions. She even fulfilled my mom's (very last-minute) request of a breakfast buffet in the pub for Sunday with friends and family. I would highly recommend the Salem Waterfront for both a rehearsal dinner as well as room blocks!! You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Ariel Sasso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2015
I had a room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel for my wedding in Topsfield and my husband and I stayed in the hotel as well. We had such a fantastic time during our stay and heard only good things from our guests that stayed as well. You can't beat the location in Salem, walking distance to all the best restaurants & shops, right along the water. The staff were attentive and helpful, the accommodations were clean and comfortable. On the night of the wedding we came back and were able to make it to last call at one of the neighboring bars in Pickering Wharf which was fun and the night after the wedding we rented a boat out of Pickering Wharf for our visiting guests and then spent a few hours at the hotel's regatta bar (their outdoor fire pits are so fun to gather around with a large group!). \r\rWe would recommend the hotel to any couples getting married in the North Shore area - it's convenient, with great amenities and wonderful service!
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Wedding Date 05-06-2015
I had a room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel for my wedding in Topsfield and my husband and I stayed in the hotel as well. We had such a fantastic time during our stay and heard only good things from our guests that stayed as well. You can't beat the location in Salem, walking distance to all the best restaurants & shops, right along the water. The staff were attentive and helpful, the accommodations were clean and comfortable. On the night of the wedding we came back and were able to make it to last call at one of the neighboring bars in Pickering Wharf which was fun and the night after the wedding we rented a boat out of Pickering Wharf for our visiting guests and then spent a few hours at the hotel's regatta bar (their outdoor fire pits are so fun to gather around with a large group!). \r\rWe would recommend the hotel to any couples getting married in the North Shore area - it's convenient, with great amenities and wonderful service!
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Susan Welch (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had my daughter's wedding here and it couldn't have been better. The wedding coordinator, Robyn, was phenomenal and helped with everything along the whole journey in such a timely manner. The food was great, the venue was clean and the staff were friendly. We felt this was an excellent value for the money.
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
We had my daughter's wedding here and it couldn't have been better. The wedding coordinator, Robyn, was phenomenal and helped with everything along the whole journey in such a timely manner. The food was great, the venue was clean and the staff were friendly. We felt this was an excellent value for the money.
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
John Y (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Flawless! My daughter was married at Pickering Wharf Salem, MA in August 2015 and the reception was held at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Working with Robyn Sheather, (wedding consultant) was a pleasure from the first moment a year in advance to the final event. Robyn was thorough, insightful, and made the process as pleasant and relaxing as possible. The venue was beautiful. All of our requests were fulfilled beyond expectations. The hotel was accommodating and pleasant to all our invited guests. The Grand ballroom held our 125 guests with great comfort and airiness. Our meals ( Filet Mignon, Salmon) were delicious and served promptly and hot. The Pickering Wharf ceremony location, prepared with some additional decorating and flower arrangements was beautiful, especially with the Friendship of Salem ship docked in the background. Passers by, during the ceremony were extremely courteous and respectful.\rI was proud to welcome our out of town guests to the Salem area and the SWH for what proved to be an outstanding weekend of great pride and joy, and I believe a most memorable day for my daughter and son-in-law. Highly recommended. John Y.
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Flawless! My daughter was married at Pickering Wharf Salem, MA in August 2015 and the reception was held at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Working with Robyn Sheather, (wedding consultant) was a pleasure from the first moment a year in advance to the final event. Robyn was thorough, insightful, and made the process as pleasant and relaxing as possible. The venue was beautiful. All of our requests were fulfilled beyond expectations. The hotel was accommodating and pleasant to all our invited guests. The Grand ballroom held our 125 guests with great comfort and airiness. Our meals ( Filet Mignon, Salmon) were delicious and served promptly and hot. The Pickering Wharf ceremony location, prepared with some additional decorating and flower arrangements was beautiful, especially with the Friendship of Salem ship docked in the background. Passers by, during the ceremony were extremely courteous and respectful.\rI was proud to welcome our out of town guests to the Salem area and the SWH for what proved to be an outstanding weekend of great pride and joy, and I believe a most memorable day for my daughter and son-in-law. Highly recommended. John Y.
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
My daughter was married there on 4/25/15. Here it is Sept and wedding guests are still talking about the wedding and its venue! Our families and extended families always tended to celebrate our weddings somewhat locally and Salem was never an option until my daughter did much research to find something different than what we were used to. \r\rHowever let's face it, they were looking for a great venue that was unique to them that provided: décor, reasonably priced, quality, ambience and a hotel for our guests to stay. WE GOT ALL OF THAT AND THEN SOME CHOOSING THE SALEM WATERFRONT HOTEL!. As the father of the bride unfortunately more often than not most fathers of the bride don't have deep pockets and price does matter. SWH beat EVERY venue's quotes and when my daughter presented the quote to me I couldn't believe my eyes.\r\rI was skeptical, so I visited the hotel and spoke with the wedding planner (Robyn) and it was the real deal. A payment plan was worked out and instead of being in hawk with credit cards I was setting up payments. Also SWH/Robyn worked with me and was EXTREMELY accommodating on my payments when it was a bad financial month for me. I cannot stress that enough, how stress free that part of the experience was. \r\rFrom a father's perspective I got # 1 out of the way, so let's talk about the event now. A great happy hour for our guests in a separate room which opened out to the outside on a deck where we had hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, while the wedding party were carted off to the picturesque Pickering Wharf out at the sailboat and snapping pictures overlooking the ocean. It was just a great atmosphere and set the tone.\r\rThe food, \"oh the food!!!!!!\" Most of the guests had the filet mignon. I had a 1/2 dozen people come up to me, unplanned and not at the same tables with virtually the same line to me which was uncanny.....why would we go to Capital Grill when we can get a better steak here! That was no knock on Capital Grill's quality, but a kudo for SWH (and it is less expensive).\r\rThe hall set up was spectacular, the bride obviously has a lot of input to what she'd like, but Robyn and the Hotel made it happen. On the day of the wedding while we were in the \"happy hour room\" Robyn had time to show two young couples planning to be married the hall and its set up. It was both their first visits that day to SWH....both put down deposits and booked immediately! \r\rThe wedding went off without a hitch, wedding planner was awesome, staff were friendly and engaging. Bartenders earned their money. All I know if this place was around when I was married it would of been my choice as well. I have an EXTREMELY large family and have attended between family and friends I'd say close to 100 weddings in the last 30 years......this one at SWH was definitely in the top 3 for sure in every aspect of what you are looking for. (but I can guarantee you swh beat the price)\r\rFor all you folks that are reading this review out there that have written a review. As you know we don't get anything for writing this from the venue. We do it to thank them (in this case SWH) for giving my daughter and son-in-law a positive experience they will never forget for as long as they live.....and to make sure folks out there have the opportunity to experience this as well. I cannot recommend the SWH enough and you'd be crazy not to check them out. Thanks SWH and Robyn for the memories! Tim R
Reviewed on 05-09-2015
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
My daughter was married there on 4/25/15. Here it is Sept and wedding guests are still talking about the wedding and its venue! Our families and extended families always tended to celebrate our weddings somewhat locally and Salem was never an option until my daughter did much research to find something different than what we were used to. \r\rHowever let's face it, they were looking for a great venue that was unique to them that provided: décor, reasonably priced, quality, ambience and a hotel for our guests to stay. WE GOT ALL OF THAT AND THEN SOME CHOOSING THE SALEM WATERFRONT HOTEL!. As the father of the bride unfortunately more often than not most fathers of the bride don't have deep pockets and price does matter. SWH beat EVERY venue's quotes and when my daughter presented the quote to me I couldn't believe my eyes.\r\rI was skeptical, so I visited the hotel and spoke with the wedding planner (Robyn) and it was the real deal. A payment plan was worked out and instead of being in hawk with credit cards I was setting up payments. Also SWH/Robyn worked with me and was EXTREMELY accommodating on my payments when it was a bad financial month for me. I cannot stress that enough, how stress free that part of the experience was. \r\rFrom a father's perspective I got # 1 out of the way, so let's talk about the event now. A great happy hour for our guests in a separate room which opened out to the outside on a deck where we had hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, while the wedding party were carted off to the picturesque Pickering Wharf out at the sailboat and snapping pictures overlooking the ocean. It was just a great atmosphere and set the tone.\r\rThe food, \"oh the food!!!!!!\" Most of the guests had the filet mignon. I had a 1/2 dozen people come up to me, unplanned and not at the same tables with virtually the same line to me which was uncanny.....why would we go to Capital Grill when we can get a better steak here! That was no knock on Capital Grill's quality, but a kudo for SWH (and it is less expensive).\r\rThe hall set up was spectacular, the bride obviously has a lot of input to what she'd like, but Robyn and the Hotel made it happen. On the day of the wedding while we were in the \"happy hour room\" Robyn had time to show two young couples planning to be married the hall and its set up. It was both their first visits that day to SWH....both put down deposits and booked immediately! \r\rThe wedding went off without a hitch, wedding planner was awesome, staff were friendly and engaging. Bartenders earned their money. All I know if this place was around when I was married it would of been my choice as well. I have an EXTREMELY large family and have attended between family and friends I'd say close to 100 weddings in the last 30 years......this one at SWH was definitely in the top 3 for sure in every aspect of what you are looking for. (but I can guarantee you swh beat the price)\r\rFor all you folks that are reading this review out there that have written a review. As you know we don't get anything for writing this from the venue. We do it to thank them (in this case SWH) for giving my daughter and son-in-law a positive experience they will never forget for as long as they live.....and to make sure folks out there have the opportunity to experience this as well. I cannot recommend the SWH enough and you'd be crazy not to check them out. Thanks SWH and Robyn for the memories! Tim R
Reviewed on 05-09-2015
Tiffany Welch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2015
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront on August 1, 2015, and it was more than I could have ever dreamed of! The food, scenery, accommodations, service and most of all the staff were above and beyond. Robyn Sheather was amazing to work with! She helped make the day go so smoothly and was so responsive to all my questions throughout the planning process. She really was a huge reason why I did not feel nearly as stressed as I thought I would. The majority of our guests stayed at the hotel and all the staff was so accommodating. Having our wedding at a hotel was the best decision we ever made for convenience. The Salem Waterfront Hotel is a fabulous location with so much to do with a wide variety of restaurants, museums, and shops. And of course the location is perfect if you are looking for a beautiful ocean backdrop. There are so many really awesome spots to have photos taken, and the outdoor ceremony set up overlooking the Marina is perfect. Our guests can't stop talking about how much fun our day was. So many people have told us it was the best wedding they've ever been to and it will be difficult to top our wedding! If you're looking for a fun and beautiful location definitely consider the Salem Waterfront Hotel!
Reviewed on 03-09-2015
Wedding Date 01-08-2015
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront on August 1, 2015, and it was more than I could have ever dreamed of! The food, scenery, accommodations, service and most of all the staff were above and beyond. Robyn Sheather was amazing to work with! She helped make the day go so smoothly and was so responsive to all my questions throughout the planning process. She really was a huge reason why I did not feel nearly as stressed as I thought I would. The majority of our guests stayed at the hotel and all the staff was so accommodating. Having our wedding at a hotel was the best decision we ever made for convenience. The Salem Waterfront Hotel is a fabulous location with so much to do with a wide variety of restaurants, museums, and shops. And of course the location is perfect if you are looking for a beautiful ocean backdrop. There are so many really awesome spots to have photos taken, and the outdoor ceremony set up overlooking the Marina is perfect. Our guests can't stop talking about how much fun our day was. So many people have told us it was the best wedding they've ever been to and it will be difficult to top our wedding! If you're looking for a fun and beautiful location definitely consider the Salem Waterfront Hotel!
Reviewed on 03-09-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2014
My partner and I's experience with the Salem Waterfront Hotel started off rocky. We ended up dealing with 3 coordinators as the first two left the hotel. As you can imagine, getting two calls to alert us of a change in Wedding Planner was a little unnerving.\r\rHowever, once meeting Robyn and the rest of the team, our fears were soon cast away. Robyn did everything in her power to comfort us, guide us, and educate us through the whole planning process. She made everything simple and easy and it allowed us to know that had we missed something, she'd be there to figure it out.\r\rThe staff was beyond amazing. My partner and I work in hospitality, so for us, it was nice being on the other side. They always made sure we were doing well and being taken care of. All of our guests enjoyed the food and service. Salem Waterfront Hotel has some of the best banquet food I have ever tasted. \r\rI highly recommend this venue for anyone considering getting married outside of Boston. They are kind and warm-hearted and everything was reasonably priced.\r\rI would do it all again in a heartbeat (with the same bride of course!).
Reviewed on 15-10-2014
Wedding Date 26-09-2014
My partner and I's experience with the Salem Waterfront Hotel started off rocky. We ended up dealing with 3 coordinators as the first two left the hotel. As you can imagine, getting two calls to alert us of a change in Wedding Planner was a little unnerving.\r\rHowever, once meeting Robyn and the rest of the team, our fears were soon cast away. Robyn did everything in her power to comfort us, guide us, and educate us through the whole planning process. She made everything simple and easy and it allowed us to know that had we missed something, she'd be there to figure it out.\r\rThe staff was beyond amazing. My partner and I work in hospitality, so for us, it was nice being on the other side. They always made sure we were doing well and being taken care of. All of our guests enjoyed the food and service. Salem Waterfront Hotel has some of the best banquet food I have ever tasted. \r\rI highly recommend this venue for anyone considering getting married outside of Boston. They are kind and warm-hearted and everything was reasonably priced.\r\rI would do it all again in a heartbeat (with the same bride of course!).
Reviewed on 15-10-2014
Betsaida Ramos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
My wife and I had our reception here on May 24, 2014. It was literally the best day of our lives and that had A LOT to do with how wonderful the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Marina were (from beginning to end). Everything went so smoothly and our guests cannot stop raving (still!) about how beautiful and classy the venue/setup was. I cannot say enough about the Sales Manager Robyn Sheather. From the beginning, she made us feel at ease. The day before our wedding, we got a last minute call from the limo company canceling our vehicles (Lynette's Limo - NEVER use them as they were recently shut down by the Feds). As a result, our last minute limo booking had to end our service an hour earlier than originally planned. We were not taking our photos too far from the hotel (but far enough for two brides in poofy dresses to not want to walk). Robyn was so observant that she noticed when our limos drove away from the site of the photos and instructed the hotel staff to drive over and pick us up in the hotel golf cart. It was so sweet and our photographer caught a great photo of us driving away on the back of the cart. Do not hesitate to have your wedding here. It was worth every penny.
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
My wife and I had our reception here on May 24, 2014. It was literally the best day of our lives and that had A LOT to do with how wonderful the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Marina were (from beginning to end). Everything went so smoothly and our guests cannot stop raving (still!) about how beautiful and classy the venue/setup was. I cannot say enough about the Sales Manager Robyn Sheather. From the beginning, she made us feel at ease. The day before our wedding, we got a last minute call from the limo company canceling our vehicles (Lynette's Limo - NEVER use them as they were recently shut down by the Feds). As a result, our last minute limo booking had to end our service an hour earlier than originally planned. We were not taking our photos too far from the hotel (but far enough for two brides in poofy dresses to not want to walk). Robyn was so observant that she noticed when our limos drove away from the site of the photos and instructed the hotel staff to drive over and pick us up in the hotel golf cart. It was so sweet and our photographer caught a great photo of us driving away on the back of the cart. Do not hesitate to have your wedding here. It was worth every penny.
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Jaime Wallen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
I recently got married at Salem Waterfront Hotel. I worked closely with Robyn who is the wedding coordinator. She was amazing every step of the way. I live in Texas and had to do most things long distance. She made sure everything was perfect and would send out friendly reminders if I was behind. The entire staff there was friendly and personable. The ceremony was outside on the water and they set it up perfectly. I couldn't believe how amazing the staff set up the reception. I was busy getting ready and just gave Robyn all my decorations. The place was fabulous. I feel like I am rambling on but I only have good things to say about this place. It was the wedding of my dreams.
Reviewed on 10-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
I recently got married at Salem Waterfront Hotel. I worked closely with Robyn who is the wedding coordinator. She was amazing every step of the way. I live in Texas and had to do most things long distance. She made sure everything was perfect and would send out friendly reminders if I was behind. The entire staff there was friendly and personable. The ceremony was outside on the water and they set it up perfectly. I couldn't believe how amazing the staff set up the reception. I was busy getting ready and just gave Robyn all my decorations. The place was fabulous. I feel like I am rambling on but I only have good things to say about this place. It was the wedding of my dreams.
Reviewed on 10-10-2014
Amanda (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2014
The Salem Waterfront Hotel was the perfect venue for my wedding in July!!! Not only is every person that works there so friendly, Robyn the event manager is literally a godsend!!!! She was the only reason I remained sane during the whole wedding planning process. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and the views are to die for. The food at our wedding was seriously the best food I've ever had at any wedding. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the baked haddock was!!! My husband and I looked at almost every venue on the north shore area and by far the Salem Waterfront Hotel was the best value. A lot of brides don't get the luxury of being a guest at their own wedding, but thanks to all the great people at the hotel, I was able to just show up and party! Please consider the Salem Waterfront Hotel for your wedding, you will not be disappointed!!!!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 27-07-2014
The Salem Waterfront Hotel was the perfect venue for my wedding in July!!! Not only is every person that works there so friendly, Robyn the event manager is literally a godsend!!!! She was the only reason I remained sane during the whole wedding planning process. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and the views are to die for. The food at our wedding was seriously the best food I've ever had at any wedding. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the baked haddock was!!! My husband and I looked at almost every venue on the north shore area and by far the Salem Waterfront Hotel was the best value. A lot of brides don't get the luxury of being a guest at their own wedding, but thanks to all the great people at the hotel, I was able to just show up and party! Please consider the Salem Waterfront Hotel for your wedding, you will not be disappointed!!!!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
We had to change the venue for our Rehearsal Party 2 month before the wedding.\rFinding a place in such a short time had us very concerned.\rBut when we walked into the Salem Waterfront Hotel and met Caitlyn we knew we would be OK.\rCaitlyn guided us along the way and was actually on site the night of the dinner. The food was exceptional the staff were kind and professional. We all had a magical evening.\rAfter the dinner we moved to the Regatta Bar and ended the evening sitting around the fire pits.\rThanks for giving us such a great memory.\r\r
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
We had to change the venue for our Rehearsal Party 2 month before the wedding.\rFinding a place in such a short time had us very concerned.\rBut when we walked into the Salem Waterfront Hotel and met Caitlyn we knew we would be OK.\rCaitlyn guided us along the way and was actually on site the night of the dinner. The food was exceptional the staff were kind and professional. We all had a magical evening.\rAfter the dinner we moved to the Regatta Bar and ended the evening sitting around the fire pits.\rThanks for giving us such a great memory.\r\r
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Katie Sullivan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel September 2014 and it was beautiful. From beginning to end, Robyn and her team were so helpful, courteous and flexible! \r\rMy husband and his family & friends are from San Diego originally, and we currently live there now too. Planning a wedding from 3000 miles away from our venue seemed like a daunting task to take on, but Robyn was so accommodating and up front about all our needs and wants. Everything went so smooth and I was not stressed at all!\r\rI couldn't have asked for a better weekend with friends and family. The venue is perfect if you're looking for a convenient, downtown spot where people can park their car for the weekend and have so much to do at their fingertips in downtown Salem with all the restaurants, nightlife, museums, shops etc. \r\rThe food at the hotel was great and can be tailored to what you're looking for, the bar selection was extensive and our ceremony set up (outside) was perfect. There are some great spots for pictures right around the corner as well - so you don't have to go to location #2. Also, once our wedding concluded, everyone went (and walked) out to the bars for the after party! \r\rFor my wedding where we had many guests coming from out of town, some never having been to Massachusetts, the Salem Waterfront Hotel was the perfect locale for us. A big plus, was that Boston was only 25 minutes away by train as well. \r\rI highly recommend this venue for any bride!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
My husband and I got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel September 2014 and it was beautiful. From beginning to end, Robyn and her team were so helpful, courteous and flexible! \r\rMy husband and his family & friends are from San Diego originally, and we currently live there now too. Planning a wedding from 3000 miles away from our venue seemed like a daunting task to take on, but Robyn was so accommodating and up front about all our needs and wants. Everything went so smooth and I was not stressed at all!\r\rI couldn't have asked for a better weekend with friends and family. The venue is perfect if you're looking for a convenient, downtown spot where people can park their car for the weekend and have so much to do at their fingertips in downtown Salem with all the restaurants, nightlife, museums, shops etc. \r\rThe food at the hotel was great and can be tailored to what you're looking for, the bar selection was extensive and our ceremony set up (outside) was perfect. There are some great spots for pictures right around the corner as well - so you don't have to go to location #2. Also, once our wedding concluded, everyone went (and walked) out to the bars for the after party! \r\rFor my wedding where we had many guests coming from out of town, some never having been to Massachusetts, the Salem Waterfront Hotel was the perfect locale for us. A big plus, was that Boston was only 25 minutes away by train as well. \r\rI highly recommend this venue for any bride!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Tracey Pasquarello (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-08-2014
My husband and I were married on August 16th 2014 at the Salem Waterfront and Marina. It was an absolute dream atmosphere and Robyn was amazing. I never worried about anything and all requests that were made were handled with compassion, pride, and I felt like I was the only person Robyn cared about. I strongly recommend having your wedding at the Salem Waterfront Marina it is beautiful site and the service is FABULOUS!!! Thank you Robyn :)
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 16-08-2014
My husband and I were married on August 16th 2014 at the Salem Waterfront and Marina. It was an absolute dream atmosphere and Robyn was amazing. I never worried about anything and all requests that were made were handled with compassion, pride, and I felt like I was the only person Robyn cared about. I strongly recommend having your wedding at the Salem Waterfront Marina it is beautiful site and the service is FABULOUS!!! Thank you Robyn :)
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Jillian Lucey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2014
My husband and I chose the Salem waterfront hotel for our guest accommodations and rehearsal dinner. For the rehearsal dinner we worked directly with the lovely Caitlyn Ward. She was such a pleasure to work with. Caitlyn made sure EVERY aspect was absolutely perfect. She made sure every detail was addressed and followed through. The food was spectacular! Everyone who attended raved about it! The staff was sweet and cheery and the room was just big enough for everyone to mingle. It was the perfect kick off to our wedding festivities.\r\rThe hotel is gorgeous and very convenient. The location is right in the middle of historic and beautiful Salem. Everything is within walking distance. We were lucky enough to stay in a suite on our wedding night. The staff left such thoughtful surprises. It really made the night so special! \r\rWe absolutely recommend the Salem waterfront hotel! You won't be disappointed :)
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 10-08-2014
My husband and I chose the Salem waterfront hotel for our guest accommodations and rehearsal dinner. For the rehearsal dinner we worked directly with the lovely Caitlyn Ward. She was such a pleasure to work with. Caitlyn made sure EVERY aspect was absolutely perfect. She made sure every detail was addressed and followed through. The food was spectacular! Everyone who attended raved about it! The staff was sweet and cheery and the room was just big enough for everyone to mingle. It was the perfect kick off to our wedding festivities.\r\rThe hotel is gorgeous and very convenient. The location is right in the middle of historic and beautiful Salem. Everything is within walking distance. We were lucky enough to stay in a suite on our wedding night. The staff left such thoughtful surprises. It really made the night so special! \r\rWe absolutely recommend the Salem waterfront hotel! You won't be disappointed :)
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
My daughter had her wedding here, everything from ceremony to reception. From the earliest planning to the actual date the staff were communicative, efficient and had things under control. The quality of the facilities and food were very good. Great and convenient spot for a downtown Salem wedding. My daughter and husband wanted a location where guests could park and enjoy Salem and the wedding without getting back in their car; was a great success. Robyn was the planner and did a great job for us. \r\rIf you are looking for the Four Seasons, this is not the place; if you are looking for a backyard BBQ, this is not the place...but if you are looking for solid value with a touch of elegance and personalization I would highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
Reviewed on 01-10-2014
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
My daughter had her wedding here, everything from ceremony to reception. From the earliest planning to the actual date the staff were communicative, efficient and had things under control. The quality of the facilities and food were very good. Great and convenient spot for a downtown Salem wedding. My daughter and husband wanted a location where guests could park and enjoy Salem and the wedding without getting back in their car; was a great success. Robyn was the planner and did a great job for us. \r\rIf you are looking for the Four Seasons, this is not the place; if you are looking for a backyard BBQ, this is not the place...but if you are looking for solid value with a touch of elegance and personalization I would highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
Reviewed on 01-10-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2014
Robin was amazing in helping with the planning and see that things went will that day. My daughter got married out doors, had an amazing cocktail hour and reception was perfect!!! Everything from the room, food, and service were perfect! We are a family that knows about running a business. My family owns a bakery and my nephew owns several restaurants in Boston's north end! Everyone has been calling me telling what a wonderful time they had and food was great! Not an easy family to please but Robin at Salem hotel and Marina made it happen !
Reviewed on 22-08-2014
Wedding Date 09-08-2014
Robin was amazing in helping with the planning and see that things went will that day. My daughter got married out doors, had an amazing cocktail hour and reception was perfect!!! Everything from the room, food, and service were perfect! We are a family that knows about running a business. My family owns a bakery and my nephew owns several restaurants in Boston's north end! Everyone has been calling me telling what a wonderful time they had and food was great! Not an easy family to please but Robin at Salem hotel and Marina made it happen !
Reviewed on 22-08-2014
Sharon Lally (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2014
The setting and accommodations were amazing, but the attention to detail from our Sales Manager, Robyn Sheather, made the wedding a true success. There were no hidden costs or fees like in other contracts I have reviewed. The price of the wedding was reasonable considering we chose three entrees and an hour open bar. Service was outstanding. Robyn assisted us every step of the way in putting the wedding together, including personal requests which were somewhat beyond her actual responsibility. We are very grateful for all her efforts and the hard work of the entire staff and would not hesitate to recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel for any occasion. The hotel rooms were first class with many amenities which we appreciated.
Reviewed on 09-08-2014
Wedding Date 03-08-2014
The setting and accommodations were amazing, but the attention to detail from our Sales Manager, Robyn Sheather, made the wedding a true success. There were no hidden costs or fees like in other contracts I have reviewed. The price of the wedding was reasonable considering we chose three entrees and an hour open bar. Service was outstanding. Robyn assisted us every step of the way in putting the wedding together, including personal requests which were somewhat beyond her actual responsibility. We are very grateful for all her efforts and the hard work of the entire staff and would not hesitate to recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel for any occasion. The hotel rooms were first class with many amenities which we appreciated.
Reviewed on 09-08-2014
Ashley Albano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
The Salem Waterfront Hotel, staff, coordinator, food and space was beyond perfection for my wedding! I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day all thanks to the attentive staff. Robyn is fantastic and made me feel at ease every step of the way; she knows how to make things happen!!\r\rThe wedding packages with the hotel make everything come together easily. They even provide you with options to order a cake through a local bakery (we chose Cakes for Occasions in Danvers, amazing). They helped recommend all of our vendors who we were extremely happy with, too. They are definitely well networked with the finest in the wedding industry for this area!\r\rEverything was executed flawlessly -- we had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception on site and the transition between the three events was seamless. Robyn coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure the each room matched our vision perfectly; I had nothing to worry about on the big day other than getting ready to marry my husband!\r\rThe food was another big win for us, too. I can't tell you how many compliments we received on everything from the apps to the entrees. We will absolutely go back in the future for the food and fabulous experience!!! If you're looking for a venue near the water with fabulous food in a wonderful location, look no further :).\r
Reviewed on 24-07-2014
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
The Salem Waterfront Hotel, staff, coordinator, food and space was beyond perfection for my wedding! I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day all thanks to the attentive staff. Robyn is fantastic and made me feel at ease every step of the way; she knows how to make things happen!!\r\rThe wedding packages with the hotel make everything come together easily. They even provide you with options to order a cake through a local bakery (we chose Cakes for Occasions in Danvers, amazing). They helped recommend all of our vendors who we were extremely happy with, too. They are definitely well networked with the finest in the wedding industry for this area!\r\rEverything was executed flawlessly -- we had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception on site and the transition between the three events was seamless. Robyn coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure the each room matched our vision perfectly; I had nothing to worry about on the big day other than getting ready to marry my husband!\r\rThe food was another big win for us, too. I can't tell you how many compliments we received on everything from the apps to the entrees. We will absolutely go back in the future for the food and fabulous experience!!! If you're looking for a venue near the water with fabulous food in a wonderful location, look no further :).\r
Reviewed on 24-07-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2014
From day one, the Salem Waterfront events staff has been professional and very knowledgeable about the wedding industry. As a bride, you will be stressed as everyone comes to you for answers from everyone, but Robyn was there for me handling it all with a smile and confidence because she is a pro. High recommend!
Reviewed on 21-07-2014
Wedding Date 28-06-2014
From day one, the Salem Waterfront events staff has been professional and very knowledgeable about the wedding industry. As a bride, you will be stressed as everyone comes to you for answers from everyone, but Robyn was there for me handling it all with a smile and confidence because she is a pro. High recommend!
Reviewed on 21-07-2014
N R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2015
I had my wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel on May 25, 2014 and I couldn't be happier with our venue selection. Top notch in every way! All my guests raved about the food, the hotel service, even the other vendors I used had nothing but good things to say about working with the team at SWH. \r\rIt was spectacular, thank you Robyn and team!\r\rNorma & Shaun
Reviewed on 23-06-2014
Wedding Date 25-05-2015
I had my wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel on May 25, 2014 and I couldn't be happier with our venue selection. Top notch in every way! All my guests raved about the food, the hotel service, even the other vendors I used had nothing but good things to say about working with the team at SWH. \r\rIt was spectacular, thank you Robyn and team!\r\rNorma & Shaun
Reviewed on 23-06-2014
Rachel Collins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2014
They addressed all concerns quickly event on the day of the event. Set-up went smoothly. The day was how we envisioned.
Reviewed on 13-05-2014
Wedding Date 26-04-2014
They addressed all concerns quickly event on the day of the event. Set-up went smoothly. The day was how we envisioned.
Reviewed on 13-05-2014
Beth Tomich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2013
We had the most beautiful wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We couldn't have done it without Robyn. Her diligence, patience and professionalism throughout the planning process were exemplary. The Hotel and their staff are consummate professionals. We were married outdoors on Pickering Wharf. It was a beautiful evening. I was nervous about choosing Salem in October for a wedding - I didn't want Halloween to be the theme. While there were certainly lots of people on the Wharf for our ceremony, it still felt private, intimate and special. Robyn was by my side every step of the way. Including a couple days after the wedding when I realized we had forgotten to pick up our cake (!!). She was forever patient and kind and paid attention to every last detail. I can't thank her or the hotel enough for such a wonderful wedding.
Reviewed on 11-10-2013
Wedding Date 05-10-2013
We had the most beautiful wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We couldn't have done it without Robyn. Her diligence, patience and professionalism throughout the planning process were exemplary. The Hotel and their staff are consummate professionals. We were married outdoors on Pickering Wharf. It was a beautiful evening. I was nervous about choosing Salem in October for a wedding - I didn't want Halloween to be the theme. While there were certainly lots of people on the Wharf for our ceremony, it still felt private, intimate and special. Robyn was by my side every step of the way. Including a couple days after the wedding when I realized we had forgotten to pick up our cake (!!). She was forever patient and kind and paid attention to every last detail. I can't thank her or the hotel enough for such a wonderful wedding.
Reviewed on 11-10-2013
kdring09 Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-03-2013
We had an amazing off-season wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We chose the hotel because of its location and value. Adrianna was easy to work with, and we used most of the vendors she recommended. This worked out perfectly because we felt our “vendor team” was familiar with working at the hotel. We had a beautiful ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour in the pub and a very fun reception! Most of our guests stayed at the hotel and were all very happy with their hotel rooms. The front desk was very helpful with giving out gift bags, etc.\r\rOne note: We had an onsite ceremony for 130 people, and the only option was getting married in the corner of the ballroom. We had to find our own outside vendor for drapery and added lighting and flowers to transform the space so that our ceremony felt more intimate and intentional. It ended up being perfect for us, but required a little extra legwork. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel for your wedding!\r
Reviewed on 18-08-2013
Wedding Date 02-03-2013
We had an amazing off-season wedding at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We chose the hotel because of its location and value. Adrianna was easy to work with, and we used most of the vendors she recommended. This worked out perfectly because we felt our “vendor team” was familiar with working at the hotel. We had a beautiful ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour in the pub and a very fun reception! Most of our guests stayed at the hotel and were all very happy with their hotel rooms. The front desk was very helpful with giving out gift bags, etc.\r\rOne note: We had an onsite ceremony for 130 people, and the only option was getting married in the corner of the ballroom. We had to find our own outside vendor for drapery and added lighting and flowers to transform the space so that our ceremony felt more intimate and intentional. It ended up being perfect for us, but required a little extra legwork. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel for your wedding!\r
Reviewed on 18-08-2013
Meredith Stanley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2013
My now-husband and I booked the Salem Waterfront Hotel for our reception. I cannot begin to say enough good things about the hotel, the staff, and our event manager. The food was delicious and we received numerous compliments regarding the food from our guests. Adrianna, our event manager, was fantastic. No matter how many times I reached out with questions or concerns, she was always very patient and helpful. I highly recommend this venue to any other brides/grooms-to-be!
Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Wedding Date 20-04-2013
My now-husband and I booked the Salem Waterfront Hotel for our reception. I cannot begin to say enough good things about the hotel, the staff, and our event manager. The food was delicious and we received numerous compliments regarding the food from our guests. Adrianna, our event manager, was fantastic. No matter how many times I reached out with questions or concerns, she was always very patient and helpful. I highly recommend this venue to any other brides/grooms-to-be!
Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Katie Geraghty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2013
I was married in May 2013 at the Salem Waterfront. We knew we wanted a location that was near the water and also felt comfortable for our 85 person wedding. The Salem Waterfront was the perfect fit for us-I loved it right away. The real standout was the service we received for the weekend of the wedding-Adrianna was everywhere and unobtrusive all at once. She anticipated my questions and everything went seamlessly-she was delivering flowers, sending me pictures of the cake as it arrived, giving me a sneak peak of the reception hall while hiding me from my groom-she was simply amazing! The reception hall details were everything I hoped for and more and all of our vendors said how working with the hotel was so easy and seamless. Adrianna really helped for me to have my dream day..even the weather cooperated ;) We've heard nothing but rave reviews for the food, and the location. People who stayed at the hotel loved it and actually we also have specifically had people mention how wonderful and friendly our bartenders were! From start to finish.. We could not have asked for more! And pictures by the boat came out beautifully!
Reviewed on 18-07-2013
Wedding Date 04-05-2013
I was married in May 2013 at the Salem Waterfront. We knew we wanted a location that was near the water and also felt comfortable for our 85 person wedding. The Salem Waterfront was the perfect fit for us-I loved it right away. The real standout was the service we received for the weekend of the wedding-Adrianna was everywhere and unobtrusive all at once. She anticipated my questions and everything went seamlessly-she was delivering flowers, sending me pictures of the cake as it arrived, giving me a sneak peak of the reception hall while hiding me from my groom-she was simply amazing! The reception hall details were everything I hoped for and more and all of our vendors said how working with the hotel was so easy and seamless. Adrianna really helped for me to have my dream day..even the weather cooperated ;) We've heard nothing but rave reviews for the food, and the location. People who stayed at the hotel loved it and actually we also have specifically had people mention how wonderful and friendly our bartenders were! From start to finish.. We could not have asked for more! And pictures by the boat came out beautifully!
Reviewed on 18-07-2013
Kristen Mooney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
The Salem Waterfront Hotel exceeded my expectations and made my dream wedding come true. I first met with the hotel's wedding coordinator Adrianna last July to begin planning my June 2013 wedding. She was so easy to work with. Any time, I had a question or concern, Adrianna would respond almost immediately with a phone call or email. When one of our groomsmen forgot to reserve his hotel room, Adrianna was able to make a reservation for him even though our room block had already closed. The hotel was absolutely incredible. I have had so many compliments from my wedding guests on the hotel's amazing food, friendly staff, beautiful ballroom, and stunning ocean views. I would definitely recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel for future brides. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 26-06-2013
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
The Salem Waterfront Hotel exceeded my expectations and made my dream wedding come true. I first met with the hotel's wedding coordinator Adrianna last July to begin planning my June 2013 wedding. She was so easy to work with. Any time, I had a question or concern, Adrianna would respond almost immediately with a phone call or email. When one of our groomsmen forgot to reserve his hotel room, Adrianna was able to make a reservation for him even though our room block had already closed. The hotel was absolutely incredible. I have had so many compliments from my wedding guests on the hotel's amazing food, friendly staff, beautiful ballroom, and stunning ocean views. I would definitely recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel for future brides. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 26-06-2013
Maria Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2013
We had our wedding at the Salem Waterfront on 5/26/13. The venue is gorgeous and has beautiful views of the ocean. Our pictures came out amazing!! We had previously looked at about 10 different places and no one could compete with the price (they have a few different packages for weddings to accommodate any price range), location and value that Salem Waterfront offered. We met with Adrianna (wedding coordinator) at our first visit and were impressed with her energetic & bubbly personality. She seemed to have a lot of experience with weddings and now I know she is capable of dealing with any situation (or bride for that matter). She was always available to take my calls and answer my many emails. On the day of the wedding she checked in with me multiple times about all the little details I had requested, was patient, flexible and quick to resolve a few \"issues\" that came up. Everything was amazing and exactly how we wanted it to be. The food here is so good and the portion sizes are decent compared to other venues where I have attended weddings. We used the Regatta Pub (at the hotel) for our cocktail hour and also had our ceremony on-site. They also had another room used for the bridal party during cocktail hour after pictures and provided us cheese and crackers with champagne. We would highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina to anyone planning a wedding!!!
Reviewed on 07-06-2013
Wedding Date 26-05-2013
We had our wedding at the Salem Waterfront on 5/26/13. The venue is gorgeous and has beautiful views of the ocean. Our pictures came out amazing!! We had previously looked at about 10 different places and no one could compete with the price (they have a few different packages for weddings to accommodate any price range), location and value that Salem Waterfront offered. We met with Adrianna (wedding coordinator) at our first visit and were impressed with her energetic & bubbly personality. She seemed to have a lot of experience with weddings and now I know she is capable of dealing with any situation (or bride for that matter). She was always available to take my calls and answer my many emails. On the day of the wedding she checked in with me multiple times about all the little details I had requested, was patient, flexible and quick to resolve a few \"issues\" that came up. Everything was amazing and exactly how we wanted it to be. The food here is so good and the portion sizes are decent compared to other venues where I have attended weddings. We used the Regatta Pub (at the hotel) for our cocktail hour and also had our ceremony on-site. They also had another room used for the bridal party during cocktail hour after pictures and provided us cheese and crackers with champagne. We would highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina to anyone planning a wedding!!!
Reviewed on 07-06-2013
Jessica Federico (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-03-2013
Everyone at the Salem Waterfront Hotel was great and very accommodating. The hotel room are updated and clean and the ballroom was the perfect size for a wedding of 100-125 guests. Pricing was very reasonable and well worth it.
Reviewed on 18-04-2013
Wedding Date 23-03-2013
Everyone at the Salem Waterfront Hotel was great and very accommodating. The hotel room are updated and clean and the ballroom was the perfect size for a wedding of 100-125 guests. Pricing was very reasonable and well worth it.
Reviewed on 18-04-2013
leigh ruocco (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
I just got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and wanted to let all the brides to be out there know how wonderful my experience was there. \rThe wedding coordinator, Adrianna was phenomenal and extremely helpful. I never felt that had to chase anyone down to get questions answered or for information I needed.\rThe venue itself is very clean and more of a modern style ballroom that you can really make your own decor. It's also a great size - I had almost 130 guests. The room is not too overwhelmingly big. It felt intimate. \rWe had a sit down dinner and the food was excellent - which is always a concern when 100+ people and wedding food is not known to be great anyway - But a lot of our guests were raving about good their meal was, which we were relieved about. \rEverything went relatively smooth. Adrianna let us do a walk through of the ballroom before the guests came in to ensure everything looked the way we wanted and everything was right - I did notice we were short a table, but this was fixed IMMEDIATELY. It was very helpful to take a quick glance and see how beautiful everything looks before everyone enters the room. We were happy with the chairs (I recommend paying the extra $$ for the chiavari chairs vs the standard ones included with the chair covers) it really elevates the look - and the linens - we added overlays to the table to make it more rich and it was gorgeous with the centerpieces / chairs / candles...\rThe staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Again, Having Adrianna there from the beginning was such a BIG HELP. She is very detail oriented and a really sweet person so it was nice to work with her. \rShe really made sure that the day of the wedding, everything went off without a hitch and it did. It was really perfect. I so appreciate everything she did for us. \r\rCouple things to note about Salem in October - it's obviously high tourist season because of Halloween, so keep that in mind. The waterfront is GORGEOUS for pictures - we took all our formal pictures down by the water and the Friendship sailboat and they came out amazing. \rMake sure you book enough rooms for guests to stay! Also, the regattabar in the hotel is great and we had fun there after the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. \rIt was a GREAT place to get married and we were SO happy with everything and the way we were treated. I HIGHLY recommend. check it out.
Reviewed on 09-11-2012
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
I just got married at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and wanted to let all the brides to be out there know how wonderful my experience was there. \rThe wedding coordinator, Adrianna was phenomenal and extremely helpful. I never felt that had to chase anyone down to get questions answered or for information I needed.\rThe venue itself is very clean and more of a modern style ballroom that you can really make your own decor. It's also a great size - I had almost 130 guests. The room is not too overwhelmingly big. It felt intimate. \rWe had a sit down dinner and the food was excellent - which is always a concern when 100+ people and wedding food is not known to be great anyway - But a lot of our guests were raving about good their meal was, which we were relieved about. \rEverything went relatively smooth. Adrianna let us do a walk through of the ballroom before the guests came in to ensure everything looked the way we wanted and everything was right - I did notice we were short a table, but this was fixed IMMEDIATELY. It was very helpful to take a quick glance and see how beautiful everything looks before everyone enters the room. We were happy with the chairs (I recommend paying the extra $$ for the chiavari chairs vs the standard ones included with the chair covers) it really elevates the look - and the linens - we added overlays to the table to make it more rich and it was gorgeous with the centerpieces / chairs / candles...\rThe staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Again, Having Adrianna there from the beginning was such a BIG HELP. She is very detail oriented and a really sweet person so it was nice to work with her. \rShe really made sure that the day of the wedding, everything went off without a hitch and it did. It was really perfect. I so appreciate everything she did for us. \r\rCouple things to note about Salem in October - it's obviously high tourist season because of Halloween, so keep that in mind. The waterfront is GORGEOUS for pictures - we took all our formal pictures down by the water and the Friendship sailboat and they came out amazing. \rMake sure you book enough rooms for guests to stay! Also, the regattabar in the hotel is great and we had fun there after the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. \rIt was a GREAT place to get married and we were SO happy with everything and the way we were treated. I HIGHLY recommend. check it out.
Reviewed on 09-11-2012
Jessica Welshman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2012
I lost my venue 3 months before my wedding. I was completely devastated. Frantically I looked for a new place to have my wedding and came across The Salem Waterfront Hotel. Anne Marie called me within a few hours of my inquiry and was extremely responsive the entire 3 months that I ended up having to replan everything. Even through my panic she was there every step of the way to calm me down. I live in Ohio and was having a destination wedding so having someone to be able to talk to me about every detail helped tremendously. When the big day arrived everything went so well! I was seriously scared because I didn't know what to expect. All I heard from my guests was about how great everything was and what an excellent time they had. The food was perfect. The room looked fabulous! Anne Marie made my big day better than I could have ever imagined. Thinking back on it now just a few days later I actually cried because I'm so sad that it's over.
Reviewed on 05-11-2012
Wedding Date 03-11-2012
I lost my venue 3 months before my wedding. I was completely devastated. Frantically I looked for a new place to have my wedding and came across The Salem Waterfront Hotel. Anne Marie called me within a few hours of my inquiry and was extremely responsive the entire 3 months that I ended up having to replan everything. Even through my panic she was there every step of the way to calm me down. I live in Ohio and was having a destination wedding so having someone to be able to talk to me about every detail helped tremendously. When the big day arrived everything went so well! I was seriously scared because I didn't know what to expect. All I heard from my guests was about how great everything was and what an excellent time they had. The food was perfect. The room looked fabulous! Anne Marie made my big day better than I could have ever imagined. Thinking back on it now just a few days later I actually cried because I'm so sad that it's over.
Reviewed on 05-11-2012
Lisa Urbaczewski McKenna (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
Adrianna from Group Sales was excellent to work with in planning our room block. The hotel itself is in a great location. Rooms were huge, clean and well worth it. Great spot for wedding room block.
Reviewed on 02-11-2012
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
Adrianna from Group Sales was excellent to work with in planning our room block. The hotel itself is in a great location. Rooms were huge, clean and well worth it. Great spot for wedding room block.
Reviewed on 02-11-2012
Shayla Bokuniewicz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2012
From the moment my husband and I entered the doors of the Salem Waterfront Hotel, we knew that was the location our wedding reception would be held. From the attentive and friendly staff, to the professionalism of Adrianna Avery the wedding coordinator, this place was a dream come true. Throughout the entire process of planning the event, I never felt alone. Adrianna not only calmed my nerves but took care of every little detail. On our special day, everyone said our wedding was one they would never forget. Our experience would not have been possible without the dedication of Adrianna Avery. Thank you so much for providing me with an experience that will live on in our hearts and minds for decades.
Reviewed on 18-10-2012
Wedding Date 25-08-2012
From the moment my husband and I entered the doors of the Salem Waterfront Hotel, we knew that was the location our wedding reception would be held. From the attentive and friendly staff, to the professionalism of Adrianna Avery the wedding coordinator, this place was a dream come true. Throughout the entire process of planning the event, I never felt alone. Adrianna not only calmed my nerves but took care of every little detail. On our special day, everyone said our wedding was one they would never forget. Our experience would not have been possible without the dedication of Adrianna Avery. Thank you so much for providing me with an experience that will live on in our hearts and minds for decades.
Reviewed on 18-10-2012
Mary Margaret McClure (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2012
I could not rave about this place enough. First, I must thank Adrianna! I was the most un-organized bride ever. I think she did everything for me. She was there throughout all the planning and there the night of my wedding. I had so many guest travel from all parts of the country (mostly Alabama) and my phone hasn't stopped ringing yet. Everyone was so impressed with this venue. The food was great andnSERVICE WAS SPECTACULAR! Most of our guest stayed the entire weekend if not the whole week. We had are rehersall dinner there as well as a brunch the day after the wedding. I highly recommend the Italian spread for rehersal! Also, hair and makeup was all done in a short walk on pickering wharf. Salem is a great walking town and a wonderful place for your guest to be entertained. There are plenty of restraunt, bars, shops and great views right outside the hotel. You are treated like a queen! I've even had request from my family asking if we can renew our vows every year at the same place. I recommend this to any stranger. (don't want my friends to top my wedding) AWESOME!!!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2012
Wedding Date 21-09-2012
I could not rave about this place enough. First, I must thank Adrianna! I was the most un-organized bride ever. I think she did everything for me. She was there throughout all the planning and there the night of my wedding. I had so many guest travel from all parts of the country (mostly Alabama) and my phone hasn't stopped ringing yet. Everyone was so impressed with this venue. The food was great andnSERVICE WAS SPECTACULAR! Most of our guest stayed the entire weekend if not the whole week. We had are rehersall dinner there as well as a brunch the day after the wedding. I highly recommend the Italian spread for rehersal! Also, hair and makeup was all done in a short walk on pickering wharf. Salem is a great walking town and a wonderful place for your guest to be entertained. There are plenty of restraunt, bars, shops and great views right outside the hotel. You are treated like a queen! I've even had request from my family asking if we can renew our vows every year at the same place. I recommend this to any stranger. (don't want my friends to top my wedding) AWESOME!!!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2012
Michelle Rossetti (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2012
Our wedding was absolutely amazing! The venue was gorgeous and the staff was so wonderful and always helpful! I received so many compliments on the food and how beautiful the hotel was. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect!!!
Reviewed on 27-09-2012
Wedding Date 07-09-2012
Our wedding was absolutely amazing! The venue was gorgeous and the staff was so wonderful and always helpful! I received so many compliments on the food and how beautiful the hotel was. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect!!!
Reviewed on 27-09-2012
Stephanie Mandile (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
We got married here almost a week ago and everything was handled by Adrianna who was a huge help; she was there when you needed her but she also did not hover and crowd us. Venue was amazing, food was excellent and Adrianna was spectacular :) The area is great for picture taking and walking to downtown bars and restaurants. Great time!
Reviewed on 20-09-2012
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
We got married here almost a week ago and everything was handled by Adrianna who was a huge help; she was there when you needed her but she also did not hover and crowd us. Venue was amazing, food was excellent and Adrianna was spectacular :) The area is great for picture taking and walking to downtown bars and restaurants. Great time!
Reviewed on 20-09-2012
Gentel McKenney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2012
We were married here on 9/1/12 and I am still in awe at how perfect and wonderful our day was. The SWH was the perfect location for our summer, nautical-themed wedding. Everyone was so pleasant, helpful and attentive -- from the front desk all the way up to management. The food was amazing, we got rave reviews from all of our guests how much they loved our food choices. The decor of the hotel fit wonderfully with my theme. The hotel rooms were fabulous. I wish that we could have stayed there longer!\rI had a very clear vision in my head of how I wanted our reception space set up, and Adrianna and her team nailed it. It was so wonderful to not have to stress out about the last minute details on the big day, because I knew that they had everything under control. \rAdrianna was one of my favorite people throughout our wedding planning process. We were engaged for 16 months, and I must have emailed and called her hundreds of times, and she was always so incredibly patient and kind with me (even when my questions were ridiculous or slightly panicked!) She truly knows how to do her job well, and it really showed! \rI truly cannot imagine a better venue. We were (and still are!) so glad we chose the SWH and I will definitely be recommending them to others! Thank you again for a perfect evening :)
Reviewed on 16-09-2012
Wedding Date 01-09-2012
We were married here on 9/1/12 and I am still in awe at how perfect and wonderful our day was. The SWH was the perfect location for our summer, nautical-themed wedding. Everyone was so pleasant, helpful and attentive -- from the front desk all the way up to management. The food was amazing, we got rave reviews from all of our guests how much they loved our food choices. The decor of the hotel fit wonderfully with my theme. The hotel rooms were fabulous. I wish that we could have stayed there longer!\rI had a very clear vision in my head of how I wanted our reception space set up, and Adrianna and her team nailed it. It was so wonderful to not have to stress out about the last minute details on the big day, because I knew that they had everything under control. \rAdrianna was one of my favorite people throughout our wedding planning process. We were engaged for 16 months, and I must have emailed and called her hundreds of times, and she was always so incredibly patient and kind with me (even when my questions were ridiculous or slightly panicked!) She truly knows how to do her job well, and it really showed! \rI truly cannot imagine a better venue. We were (and still are!) so glad we chose the SWH and I will definitely be recommending them to others! Thank you again for a perfect evening :)
Reviewed on 16-09-2012
Tabitha Rose (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2012
I had my wedding reception here in August of 2012, and it was amazing!\r\rThe food was great, the staff was friendly, the coordinator was fantastic! \r\rGreat location, right in downtown Salem, near all the shops and the waterfront. \r\rEveryone loved the party, and most of the guests stayed at the hotel. We had a rehearsal dinner the night before, and a brunch the morning after.\r\rEverything was amazing!\r\rI highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Marina for your reception and your stay!\r
Reviewed on 13-09-2012
Wedding Date 21-07-2012
I had my wedding reception here in August of 2012, and it was amazing!\r\rThe food was great, the staff was friendly, the coordinator was fantastic! \r\rGreat location, right in downtown Salem, near all the shops and the waterfront. \r\rEveryone loved the party, and most of the guests stayed at the hotel. We had a rehearsal dinner the night before, and a brunch the morning after.\r\rEverything was amazing!\r\rI highly recommend the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Marina for your reception and your stay!\r
Reviewed on 13-09-2012
samantha marinelli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2012
OUr wedding couldnt have been any more perfect. Every plan that went into our wedding day was made easy and non-stressful thanks to Adrianna Avery and the hotel's very accomadating staff!!! The food was delicious and the room looked beautiful and the bar staff did an absolutely great job keeping our guests happy!! All in all we would recommend this hotel for any event especially one as precious as a wedding day!
Reviewed on 29-08-2012
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.74 out of 5.0Wedding Date 30-06-2012
OUr wedding couldnt have been any more perfect. Every plan that went into our wedding day was made easy and non-stressful thanks to Adrianna Avery and the hotel's very accomadating staff!!! The food was delicious and the room looked beautiful and the bar staff did an absolutely great job keeping our guests happy!! All in all we would recommend this hotel for any event especially one as precious as a wedding day!
Reviewed on 29-08-2012
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| Address | 225 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970 |
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