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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

4.0 star property

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Premium Corner King | City view
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Gym
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002
  • Place, Lower East Side Tenement Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Katz's Delicatessen
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New York University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Corner Double

Corner Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City view

Standard King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony King

Balcony King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Corner King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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High Floor City View King

High Floor City View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Terrace Room

Grand Terrace Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side offers 98 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
During your stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, you're just a quick walk from Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Amenities include an elevator, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 14 minutes by foot from New York University and a 4-minute drive from 5th Avenue
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side also features a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 17 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 463 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room| Nice location| Staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel, great rooms and courteous staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Destiny

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Beautiful clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

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Great staff, very clean room, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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Marvelous I really enjoyed my stay I highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lydia

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Great place for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adella

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Clean room, staff were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location, so much to do and everything is so walkable! The hotel room was beautiful and clean. The bed was comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kavan

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Amazing staff amazing stay amazing food
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Masiel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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Excellent stay spotless room
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Missie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean!! And the view!! I’m so thankful I found this hotel! Will for sure stay again when I come back to the city. Staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful with recommendations and were very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, staff super friendly and helpful, comfortable bed and nice shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and modern, and the staff were all kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Very nice hotel great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elliotte J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, modern and clean rooms. A very lovely boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liskula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, and Lavender at the front desk was amazing…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Just a great hotel all the way around. We will definitely be staying here again when we visit the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the location was great. There were things to do nearby but it never felt overwhelmingly busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camille

Room was good and staff was very helpful. It would however be nice if the coffee bar opened earlier than 8:00 am.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026