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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring wooden booths and tables, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.
A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a large mirror.
A rooftop bar with a city skyline view, featuring modern furniture and a glass ceiling.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a number '139' above the door, and a 'MERCHANT' sign on the right.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $326
$283 nightly
$326 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Room options

View all photos for Corner Double

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Corner Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 227 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a city skyline in the background.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a chair, a suitcase, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a city view.

Balcony King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Corner King

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a city skyline in the background.

Premium Corner King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 298 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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High Floor City View King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

High Floor City View King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city through the window.

Grand Terrace Room

  • City view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

With a stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, you'll be centrally located in New York, within a 5-minute drive of New York University and 5th Avenue. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Brooklyn Bridge and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Wall Street.

What's nearby

  • Lower East Side Tenement Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Katz's Delicatessen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bowery Ballroom - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manhattan Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New York University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Delancey St. Station - 3 min walk
  • New York 9th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fan Szechuan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Congee Village - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The DL - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

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.
Stay in one of 98 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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 transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 17 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 543 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, super clean room and the location in the city is perfect! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly gorgeous hotel in a great area. The views were spectacular, will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location The rooms are clean, modern and spacious The staff were polite, attentive and welcoming The rooftop was a nice surprise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Great locatjon
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice clean and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on LES. Very nice rooms. Loved the coffee and croissant in the morning. Didn't eat at the restaurant but it smelled incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and the staff was extremely helpful and kind. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, contemporary boutique hotel with nice views, great Resto/bar/cafe. Best bang for your buck in the area! Front desk staff were super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Easy in and out location and great digital check in option! Great staff and clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in a great area. My go to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, very clean and spacious room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room| Nice location| Staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fairly clean (for an NYC hotel). Staff was great & the rooftop bar was the BEST view we saw in all of NYC!!! Awesome location for food & nightlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simran

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

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Nespresso pods in the room was a nice touch, and a mini fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean room, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom! Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and room. Also the best customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous I really enjoyed my stay I highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best NY hotel experience we've had. Location was fantastic. Staff were terrific. Only wish there were drawers or lower shelves for clothing storage. Also more hooks in the bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MaryBeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great space in hotel room and vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025