I have just returned from a road trip through New England. Salem was our first stop and I have to tell you that this motel is getting a BAD RAP! During the trip I stayed at 2 other well reviewed places, one in New Hampshire (Spalding Inn-Whitefield) and the other in Maine (Friendship Inn-Old Orchard Beach) and this was more roomy, cleaner, and had more amenities overall. The owner was so helpful-she even called me in my room to give me a short cut to Gloucester to go to Cape Ann Whale Watch (highly recommended trip). My coffee pot was on the fritz and she quickly delivered a new one to my room personally.She also recommended several restaurants that gave discounts to motel guests. She also gave me a better route back to Philadelphia to bypass all of the Boston traffic. NOT A WICKED WITCH-MORE LIKE GLENDA THE GOOD WITCH. It is not luxurious by any means but it is clean, roomy, and the staff are more than accommodating. My only complaints would be that a TV needs to be added to the living room with more channels and WIFI should be available. If those 2 things were offered this would be a frugal travellers paradise. Be realistic in your expectations and you will not be disappointed-I would recommend this motel to anyone and will return myself if I am ever in the area!
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