Travel Note
We’re so glad you’re coming and hope these tips and links are helpful. If you haven't booked your hotel accommondations, PLEASE DO SO NOW! Salem is a hot spot for fall and hotels book up quickly! As of 8/24, there are no rooms left at the Hawthorne, as our block is full and there is another wedding being held there that weekend, but you can always call and check to see if they've had any cancellations. They have provided me with a list of other hotels in the area: Inns/Bed & Breakfasts The Stepping Stone Inn: 978-741-8900* Amelia Payson House: 978-744-8304* The Daniels House: 978-744-5709* Morning Glory B&B: 978-741-1703* The Salem Inn: 978-741-0680 (PET FRIENDLY) * Coach House Inn: 978-744-4092 Henry Derby House: 978-745-1080* Northey Street B&B: 978-397-1582* Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina: 978-740-8788* Hotel Salem: 978-451-4950* Double Tree by Hilton (Topsfield): 978-777-2500 (PET FRIENDLY) Wylie Inn & Conference Center (Beverly): 978-867-1800 Peabody Marriott: 978-977-9700
Flight
Although I’ve always been a Delta girl, JetBlue has amazing sales (and TVs and more leg room!). Check the JetBlue website around any holiday (Valentine’s Day, St. Paddy’s, Memorial Day) to book. Southwest usually has good deals, too. See transportation for directions to downtown Boston or Salem. You’ll be flying to Boston Logan.
Train
Depending on where you’re staying, you can take a quick shuttle to the Blue Line and get on the Blue Line toward Bowdoin, or you can take the Silver Line Bus to South Station and then the Red Line toward Alewife. Buses and shuttles are well marked, but contrary to popular belief, Bostonians are usually happy to help, so feel free to ask someone!
Travel Note
If you’re going straight to Salem from the airport, Uber/Lyft is your best option.There are specific spots in the airport for them to pick you up (ask someone to point you in the right direction!) If you haven’t ever used Uber or Lyft, use these promo codes/links: Uber: Katherine has given you $5 off your first Uber ride. To claim your gift, sign up using this link: https://www.uber.com/invite/fyna8 https://www.lyft.com/idi/KATHERINE469852 Hint: if you select “pool” the rates will be cheaper
Travel Note
To get to Salem from Boston via public transportation, you will need to get to North Station (TD Garden). You’ll be taking the Newburyport/Rockport line and you can purchase tickets through the app MBTA m ticket (or buy a ticket at the ticket booth). Salem should be the 5th stop (about a 30 min commute) and they will announce the stops. Again, don’t be afraid to ask around for help! Once in Salem, the station is about a 10 min walk (or 3 min uber!) to the Hawthorne Hotel.
Hotel
Please book ASAP-- call them, do not try to reserve online. (978) 744-4080 We have a block of rooms under Marks/Hartigan wedding for both Thursday night 9/26 and the night of the wedding Friday 9/27. According to the contract, it looks like you can extend this rate for 3 days before/after these dates. Discounted rates are: $179- Economy Single with 1 Full-sized bed $199- Any room with 1 King or 1 Queen $219- Any room with 2 Queen beds To get the blocked room rate, you must book before July 28! This is where the ceremony and reception will be. We hope you’ll stay with us— it will be a blast! The sooner you book, the more rooms we can block! As of 8/24, all rooms at the Hawthorne are booked. You can always call to see if there have been cancellations; otherwise, please see list on following pages.
Discount Code - Ask for Marks/Hartigan wedding block
House Or Rental
There are some good options on Airbnb (click on link above to see my list of recommendations). Some of the places on this list are within walking distance to the hotel, but if you're not sure, google map the walking directions to the Hawthorne Hotel. All the others on this list would be a short car ride. This list is not exhaustive, so feel free to continue searching outside the list! Nearby towns are Danvers, Marblehead, and Beverly. Keep in mind that the houses here are very old (with lots of character!). At the end of September, temperatures should be cooling down, but keep in mind that many older homes do not have central AC so if that's important, be sure to ask before booking! There are 11 places available on this list as of 7/7/19.
Hotel
This one is about 6 miles away from Salem, so easy lyft/uber ride or drive. Great reviews on booking.com Check booking.com for other hotels in the Salem (likely Peabody or Danvers) area and google map it to the Hawthorne Hotel to find out how far of a drive it will be from the wedding venue.