Name: The Stables Inn & Suites
Address: 544 East Pershing Street, Salem, Ohio, United States of America, Salem, Ohio, US
Price range: $96–$136 per night
Rating: 7.85

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Stables Inn & Suites is praised for friendly, helpful staff, walkable downtown location, and generally clean rooms, while recurring downsides include very small interior rooms with limited natural light and frequent temperature control issues.

Breakfast is often described as very basic, while the two connected restaurants receive frequent compliments for tasty food and drinks. Noise levels vary by room and some areas feel dated, with several mentions of poor lighting. Parking is straightforward and free, and many see the overall value as good for a simple stopover. Expect a basic stay with variable room comfort.

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Facilities

On-site restaurants are a highlight, and parking is easy and free across the street. A few guests noted the lobby or breakfast area can feel cold, and the building is older with an interior atrium layout.

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10

Ernest

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved that they had a real key for the door! I was great and a bit nostalgic. Easy access parking free across the street, well lit at night. Quaker Stake restaurant in the same building.

8

Edwin

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great place to stay right in town walkable distance to many things-many restaurant and stores/shopping options, even a Firestone if you have car trouble. Everything was very clean and nice. Wish their was a pool. The bathroom was a bit outdated but very clean and accepable. The rooms have an old school key, not an updated room card to scan. Plenty of parking across the street and a nice little covered drive up if you need to unload your bags at the hotel doors before parking. The prices are extremely high, in my opinion. I'd feel more comfortable paying in the $60/night range. A major downside for me was the room could not get colder than 73-74 degrees because they have a boiler system. They did quickly provide me with a fan when asked. Extremely friendly staff. I usually sleep with my thermostat at 70 degrees so this was quite uncomfortablely hot for me at night. The mattress and pillows were comfy so that helped. I would stay again if the prices decreased and it's not mid summer time.

10

Patricia

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room Great restaurant

10

David

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the restaurant on site. Great Elk Burger with truffle fries

8

Ron

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The ability to have 2 restaurants basically within the hotel , easy parking and friendly staff.

6

Betty

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Probably could benefit from some heaters in the lobby area for breakfast guests.

8

Valerie

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Continental breakfast in the morning was very basic. Thank goodness for coffee! I loved the two restaurants connected to the hotel., both Boneshakers and Quaker State served great tasting food and cocktails. One of the best chocolate martinis I have had! The TV in my room only got 3 channels so had to go out to watch football games. Would have preferred to have a room with a window. I liked having a room on the ground floor, the upper level was closed. All in all a great room for a good price.

10

Jeannine

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The queen bed room was on the small side. The room and its bathroom were immaculate. The bed was comfortably hard and not lumpy. The a/c was on in the bedroom was comfortable at 69 -70. (Couldn't seem to lower it.) The water pressure in the shower was pretty good. And there was plentyvof super hot water. The main sitting room next to the lobby did not have the a/c on in the evening. But that's ok... I did not have any intention to sit there. I was told the a/c would be turned on in the morning. All the employees were nice and knowledgeable. We had dinner at Boneshakers that is connected to the inn. The food was great esp the fried green tomatoes and the drinks were yummy! The waiters were super friendly and efficient. This is a great stopover along one's planned journey.

6

Betty

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I suggest some heaters for breakfast seating as it is cold in the lounge.otherwise, acceptable for its convenience to downtown.

10

Scott

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet , clean and amazing restaurant!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean and well maintained, with several reviews calling them immaculate. A few guests reported housekeeping lapses or smoke odor.

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Jayshree

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at this hotel was quite disappointing. The room had no windows, was very small, and felt dark and stuffy. The property itself is dated, and the lack of lighting and airflow made the room uncomfortable. Although we set the thermostat to 68°F, the room temperature never dropped below 76°F. While they did provide a fan, it wasn’t enough to make the room feel comfortable. Housekeeping was also an issue. We stayed for three nights. While I had the Do Not Disturb sign up for the first two days, I removed it on the third — but the room still wasn’t cleaned. When I asked for fresh towels, the front desk staff member was rude, both in tone and expression. Breakfast was another letdown. It consisted of just a few bagels and muffins — nothing fresh or substantial. The only bright spot was Liz, who checked us in. She was kind, welcoming, and professional — a rare positive in an otherwise frustrating experience. I would not return and would caution others to consider other options.

10

Helene

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Located near the Main Street. Everything was close. Very clean and friendly staff.

8

Mark

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Meets all of the basic needs. Clean and not run down. Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown area. Good value.

10

Angela

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were just in Salem for the night to visit our daughter. Salem Inn and Suites has great staff and is very clean. If you are looking for luxury this is not the place for you but if you are looking for a friendly, clean quiet, comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price you’ve found your place. We have stayed here before and will be returning.

10

Tyrone

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was good, cleanliness was great, room was a tiny bit on the smaller side and could have used a table in the room. Overall we were happy and will definitely stay at this one next year or look for one wherever we travel too. Hotels.com did not offer any special discounts like we thought. We thought by going through them we were getting a better deal only to find out from the hotel we paid the exact same price they charge. So we will not be using hotels.com again unfortunately.

10

William

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, quiet all staff were just wonderful.

10

David

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel tucked away in a charming town. Lots of food options. Walkable. Rooms small but clean.

10

Jeannine

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The queen bed room was on the small side. The room and its bathroom were immaculate. The bed was comfortably hard and not lumpy. The a/c was on in the bedroom was comfortable at 69 -70. (Couldn't seem to lower it.) The water pressure in the shower was pretty good. And there was plentyvof super hot water. The main sitting room next to the lobby did not have the a/c on in the evening. But that's ok... I did not have any intention to sit there. I was told the a/c would be turned on in the morning. All the employees were nice and knowledgeable. We had dinner at Boneshakers that is connected to the inn. The food was great esp the fried green tomatoes and the drinks were yummy! The waiters were super friendly and efficient. This is a great stopover along one's planned journey.

10

Susan

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was immaculate and the staff was soooo friendly and professional!

10

Michael

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good small town motel located near shops and restaurants.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and many lack exterior windows (facing the atrium or hallway), with several reports of poor lighting and dated decor. Temperature control is a recurring issue—hot rooms and weak AC are common; noise varies by room.

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Eric

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The photos compared very poorly with the actual facilities. The desk staff and housekeeping staff were delightful and helpful yet the room was small (yet clean) terribly noisy (guests in the atrium from which my room was attached, and guests in adjacent rooms, echos in the hall, etc., were bizarrely loud. When considering “value” as what you get that’s important to you (an average night’s sleep, in an averagely quiet room) vs expense for that room…. my experience was it was poor value.

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James

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

when I would leave the room in the morning the temp. for the hvac would be on 73 degrees at six pm when I returned it was still on 73 but the room temp. was 78 when I asked at the desk they offered me a fan and explained to me that they have a chiller, boiler system that can not keep up with the 90 degrees outside. The temp.would rise to 80 degrees by midnight before starting to decline and get back to 73 by 6 am. Absolutely miserable stay at the Stables. At 10 at night I would go take a nap in my car because it was so much cooler outside than inside.

6

Randall

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff, horrible lighting, way outdated in decor. Will not be back to stay and would not recommend it.

8

Heather

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner did not cool at all during our stay. We had to bring in our own fan to move around the hot air

6

JANIE

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

MY ROOM WAS DOWN A POORLY LIT HALL. THE ROOM WAS CLEAN BUT HAD NO WINDOWS AND THE LIGHTING WAS POOR. NOT ENOUGH LIGHT TO DO ANY KIND OF WORK.

6

William

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a quirky property. It is more like a 2 story enclosed Motel with no exterior windows. The window in each small room either faces an exterior hallway or the sort of nice interior atrium. The free breakfast is "ok Carbs". The location is just off the "main" street State St in a clearly economically depressed area. One semi-nice restaurant Ezio's. The only other hotel choice is a Holiday inn Express in typical Walmart strip mall area about 2 miles off the main road that lead to "downtown Salem".

8

Paula

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very small

6

Emily

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioning was off when we got to our room that i had reserved weeks in advance. It waa 86 degrees in there and we only ever got it down to 77 by morning

8

Pam

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was reasonably priced but did not have a window facing outside. The window faced the hallway. It could be claustrophobic for some. The room was clean. The breakfast was basically a few cereal choices and bagels.

6

Kate

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very small room. No windows. Narrow hallway

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with staff offering local tips and accommodating requests. A few guests reported difficulty reaching staff or an unhelpful interaction.

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10

Helene

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Located near the Main Street. Everything was close. Very clean and friendly staff.

10

Greg

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great experience, from check in to check out. Clerk was helpful in directing to restaurants/bars etc....

10

Nancy

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk was very kind, friendly, and helpful. Very informative.

10

Robert

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff went above and beyond to make our experience amazing!

10

A

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff was so friendly and helpful! They gave me great ideas for places to see and things to do on my vacation!

2

Alaina

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Couldnt find the staff in the middle of the night. Extremely noisy all hours of the night. Doors slamming, people screaming.

10

William

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, quiet all staff were just wonderful.

10

Dave

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Said it all above. Staff was excellent.

10

Katy

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was absolutely amazing!! I can’t talk highly enough of the 2 staff we dealt with. So kind and helpful. The lady in the morning I believe her name is Donna. She went over and above and had breakfast ready earlier than scheduled time which was so convenient with our early departure for a Volleyball tournament. The hotel itself was REALLY clean. Very hospitable environment. The thermostat was not working properly but once we figured it out it was fine.

10

Dave

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was pleasant and professional

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Location

Walkable, central location near Main Street, shops, and restaurants; convenient for short stays in town.

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10

Helene

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Located near the Main Street. Everything was close. Very clean and friendly staff.

8

Mark

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Meets all of the basic needs. Clean and not run down. Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown area. Good value.

8

Tammy

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is quiet. I like that the front desk is manned all night (sorry for those who work it) I don't always sleep well and if I want to take a drive or just go to my car for something, I know I won't get locked out. There are many dining options within walking distance. Parking is close and convenient.

10

William

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

George

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice in the center of town.

8

Robert

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a nice place, close to restaurants and the retirement home I had to visit.

8

Lori A

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property location was perfect

10

Carrie

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to restaurants.

10

Jerome

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is basic but clean and has a great location

10

Michael

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good small town motel located near shops and restaurants.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is often very basic with limited choices. In contrast, the two on-site restaurants receive frequent praise for good food, drinks, and convenience.

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10

Patricia

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room Great restaurant

8

Billy

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked price. Breakfast ws minimum expected

10

David

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the restaurant on site. Great Elk Burger with truffle fries

10

Dahlia

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a wonderful find. The receptionist was pleasant yet professional. The room was very clean, the bed comfortable. The hotel has character which we found charming. There were two restaurants/bars right on the property that made dining a joy. We tried more formal sit down restaurant and loved the food! We would highly recommended this hotel and definitely will stay again.

8

Valerie

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Continental breakfast in the morning was very basic. Thank goodness for coffee! I loved the two restaurants connected to the hotel., both Boneshakers and Quaker State served great tasting food and cocktails. One of the best chocolate martinis I have had! The TV in my room only got 3 channels so had to go out to watch football games. Would have preferred to have a room with a window. I liked having a room on the ground floor, the upper level was closed. All in all a great room for a good price.

10

Randall

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small, but comfortable. Place was clean. Location is downtown in a nice area. The breakfast was very minimal with only bagels and cereal to choose from.

10

Jeannine

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The queen bed room was on the small side. The room and its bathroom were immaculate. The bed was comfortably hard and not lumpy. The a/c was on in the bedroom was comfortable at 69 -70. (Couldn't seem to lower it.) The water pressure in the shower was pretty good. And there was plentyvof super hot water. The main sitting room next to the lobby did not have the a/c on in the evening. But that's ok... I did not have any intention to sit there. I was told the a/c would be turned on in the morning. All the employees were nice and knowledgeable. We had dinner at Boneshakers that is connected to the inn. The food was great esp the fried green tomatoes and the drinks were yummy! The waiters were super friendly and efficient. This is a great stopover along one's planned journey.

8

Sarah

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This had charm! The lobby area was a fun place to hang out. The rooms were pretty clean and staff was very helpful. Breakfast doesn’t have a lot of options but bagels were nice and soft.

8

Pam

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was reasonably priced but did not have a window facing outside. The window faced the hallway. It could be claustrophobic for some. The room was clean. The breakfast was basically a few cereal choices and bagels.

10

Scott

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet , clean and amazing restaurant!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $96	17 $123	18 $103	19 $104
20 $105	21 $104	22 $103	23 $103	24 $126	25 $117	26 $116
27 $103	28 $107	29 $107	30 $105

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				1 $126	2 $114	3 $115
4 $107	5 $106	6 $108	7 $107	8 $126	9	10
11 $107	12 $106	13 $107	14 $107	15 $125	16	17
18	19 $107	20 $107	21 $105	22 $126	23 $117	24 $136
25 $107	26 $107	27 $107	28 $107	29 $124	30 $114	31 $117

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Room options

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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