The Bell Inn

Hotels
9.1 (153 reviews)
2 Washington Street , Peabody , us

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable accommodations
Excellent room quality
Helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Street noise
Issues with self-check-in
Billing discrepancies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
General cleanliness praised, but some noise mentioned affecting the perception.
Service
9.1
Staff were nice and very helpful, though communication about self-check-in could improve.
Location
9.44
Excellent location mentioned multiple times, though some noise was noted.
Room Quality
9.89
Room quality was consistently praised as stunning and exceptional.
Amenities
8.92
Good amenities noted, including the elevator and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.68
Value perceived as decent, though some concerns with billing exist.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Continental breakfast positively received.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience marred by issues with check-in and billing, but positive feelings about accommodations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:58

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 3.6 km from Peabody Essex Museum, The Bell Inn offers easy access to nearby attractions and amenities for a hassle-free stay.

Modern Comforts
Each room at The Bell Inn features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every guest.

Dining and Entertainment
With a restaurant and bar on-site, guests can savor delicious meals and unwind with a refreshing drink without having to leave the property.

To book your stay at The Bell Inn and experience comfort and convenience in Peabody, visit our website or call us today.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 153 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 9.89
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Donna • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Hotel was clean and very comfortable, great amenities. Staff Noelle was exceedingly helpful and kind, convenient location and historical charm.

Cons:

water pressure a bit low, but not awful

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kingsley • couple • us
10
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • family_with_children • us
9
Long walk to Salem , but enjoyable
Pros:

Absolutely loved the building and accommodation

Cons:

Restaurant not open on Monday, which was unfortunate we would have loved to try it.

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Sarah Isabelle • extended_group • de
10
2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • us
8
Pros:

It was very clean

Cons:

No elevator

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
8
Quaint inn with a few challenges.
Cons:

Street noise was too much. Also, the elevator only goes to the second floor and the manager had to move us because we are too old to drag heavy suitcases to the third floor.

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Brothers • couple • us
9
2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
10
2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
9
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable accommodations
Pros:

The room and comfort was excellent. Our meal was also excellent. I was so grateful for the elevator! I didnMt expect that.

Cons:

The street noise

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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ruby • friends
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel & friendly service

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Thresa
10
Pros:

This hotel was a perfect first stay on a multi- leg trip. We had a lovely light filled room on the 2nd floor. We also had the best fish I’ve tasted in years at the restaurant downstairs. Delish! Our only non-5 star experience was with the lady who was supposed to be checking in guests. She sat at one of the tables in the main floor where you enter with her back to us on the phone for > 10 minutes. We stood there wondering if she was a guest. We literally waited until a guest walked through and pointed out that she was the one supposed to check us in. That’s the only unpleasant snafu during this stay. Perhaps next time we visit, there will be someone at the entrance who will greet the guests.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
8
We were pleasantly surprised with the comfort and luxury we discovered at The Bell Inn.
Pros:

The room was stunning and the every guest need was thought of ahead of time. The continental breakfast in the morning was scrumptious as well.

Cons:

It was a little strange to get a text that we were being asked to let ourselves in with a code as the tavern was closed. We were worried about what we were going to find once we got there, but we were pleasantly surprised.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Julie
10
Pros:

I'm so glad we found this place. Rooms were clean, staff was friendly. Lots of parking available.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
10
This room is THE BEST ! Comfy bed and stunning room /bathroom.
Pros:

This room was EXCEPTIONAL! I wish I could take that bed home. It was a fantastic bed, beautiful bathroom and huge room! Stunning windows and so much more.

Cons:

Location and parking lot not the prettiest but the room made you forget all that.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mindi • friends
10
Pros:

Love Love Love this hotel! Can’t wait to stay again! Close to everything in Salem. Super cute vibe, perfect place to stay.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Caroline
8
Pros:

The room was clean ans the food good. Overall it's a good place to stay.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Martha
10
Pros:

Great

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Darren • partner
10
Pros:

Clean, spacious room and friendly staff. Ate downstairs in the tavern both nights and the food was great plus enjoyed the Tuesday quiz, just wished we’d done better!
Basic breakfast but didn’t expect anything so was a nice surprise.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Barbara
6
Pros:

This was overall a nice place and a good experience but what I'd like people to know is that the staff is very good in person but horrible when trying to get in touch after we left. I was charged extra and when I tried, multiple times to get in touch, no one answers the phone and no one calls back. After a shower, I was looking for a hair dryer. Found the empty bag. Since all staff isn't back in the morning until 11am, I couldn't ask them to get me one or tell them it was missing. I wrote a note and left it in the room explaining the dryer was gone, but i did not take it and them left with wet hair. I was charged $23 so I'm assuming they charged me for the missing dryer. Like I said, I wanted to talk to someone about it but no one got back to me. I hate leaving a review like this, other then that I'd recommend them, room was very tiny as well, just so you know.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee