I've stayed at the Salem Red Roof several times. My last stay I realized what a great deal this hotel offers. The price is reasonable, the front desk staff is consistently courteous freindly, and the rooms have been spotless every time I have stayed here. Amy, the front desk person when I checked in this stay always greets me with a smile. She remembered my room preference, what floor and building I preferred and checked me in in under five minutes. After a 15 hour day on the road, this is important to me as the last thing I need at that point in my day is an extended check in process. For the price, location and staff, you'd be crazy to stay elsewhere in Salem.

This Red Roof was all you could want it to be - I highly recommend the little bit extra for the King room - wonderful amount of space to work in and move about - clean and up to date furnishing - perfectly comfortable and welcoming property! The staff was lovely.

Thank you for a lovely stay!

The Good:
Very inexpensive and very close to Canobie Lake Park. Clean, remodeled (but tiny) bathroom.
Flat screen TV (though no High-Def channels)

The Bad:
Front desk staff need training on how to run a hotel. Early arrivals are told that they need to come back after 2:000 to check in rather than being told the room is not ready and checking them in anyway.

The Ugly:
Crumbs in one bed and rice in another. Stained sheets, hard springy mattress. No hair dryer.
Sketchy clientele (but expected at this price point).

Conclusion:
For the money, I guess it was OK.

A regular at Red Roofs, I know they are not upscale places, but I expect clean and quiet. Last two times here, I've had that. About 18 months ago, I had a terrible experience - at check-in, had to change rooms TWICE, one seemed like it had barely been cleaned since last use. I took photos and sent to manager. I must say, the response was GREAT. I was thanked for making the manger aware, a night was taken off my bill, and I was told to contact manager directly prior to next stay.Not surprisingly, the room was really good that time. I just went ahead and made the reservation without fanfare last time, and had another solid stay. So, it's going the right direction. DO know that this place is a bit isolated, with nothing nearby, especially later in the evening. But a couple of good local places for dinner and especially breakfast (Maddie's) about a mile's drive.