The best thing about this inn is it is literally in the heart of Old Salem. You are across the street from the Salem Tavern and can tour Old Salem without ever having to get in your car. The Inn itself is what I would call rustic, not charming. It is furnished in the colonial style of the time of Old Salem. It has the creaky wood floors and electric candles in the windows fashioned to look like the beeswax candles of the time. However, the rooms are small and I didn't find the queen room we stayed in particularly comfortable. Linda the innkeeper was friendly in a fake kind of way and she pushed eating at the Tavern so much that I wonder if she doesn't get a cut. The weekday breakfast was average. I understand the weekend breakfast is bigger so I can't comment on it. On my next trip to Old Salem I plan to stay elsewhere. When I was checking out, I thanked Linda and she didn't even bother to thank me in return, so I will spend my $200plus elsewhere in the future.

Two friends and I went to the Zevely Inn for a "Girl's Trip" and couldn't have had better accommodations. Three adjacent rooms were unavailable when I called for reservations, but with the patient assistance of the owner, we came up with a plan that worked wonderfully. Two stayed in the two-bedroom Winter Kitchen Suite and one on the second floor. By walking down the back stairs, we were able to get together in mere seconds. We spent a lot of time in front of the beautiful fireplace in the larger of the bedrooms in the suite, and because of the quiet atmosphere felt as if we had the place to ourselves.
The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean, and the building itself is beautifully decorated. Breakfast was light (we were not there on a weekend, when a full breakfast is served) but good, and the little touches -- like the chocolate chip cookies set out at night -- were thoughtful and helped make the Zevely Inn special.
The kindness of the hostess truly impressed me. She was unusually patient when I was trying to arrange rooms for three of us, and she was quick to offer to make dinner reservations and to offer suggestions of activities in and around Old Salem. She has done a superb job of making the B&B an inviting and attractive inn, but she herself is one of the most outstanding treats of the Zevely Inn.

Last weekend we experienced a wonderful weekend at the AZ Inn. Linda the Innkeeper couldn't have been nicer. This is a B&B in the center of historic Old Salem, while the building is old the furnishings are excellent. Outstanding service and excellent breakfast made this a weekend to remember. Will definitely stay here again.

We stayed on Saturday night, so we got to enjoy the full breakfast. Wonderful!
Our third floor room was a bit of a climb but worth the effort. Innkeeper Linda was most helpful and friendly.
The location cannot be beat. Right in the middle of Old Salem. Easy walking to dinner (Willow's Bistro was superb), the Salem Creek Greenway, and Ollie's Bakery.
We will return.