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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

4.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
Exterior detail
Restaurant
Property grounds
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $349
$303 nightly
$349 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

Explore the area

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 227 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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City view

Standard King

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

View all photos for Deluxe King

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
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Balcony King

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

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

Premium Corner King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 298 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for High Floor City View King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

High Floor City View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Okiboru House of Tsukumen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Russ & Daughters Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pretty Ricky’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marshall Stack - ‬1 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. Breakfast is available for a fee.
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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • 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 30.00 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 495 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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10/10 Excellent

Brianne

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Loved staying here. Great locatjon
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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Great views, very clean and spacious room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

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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

Kyle

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Fantastic hotel! We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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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8/10 Good

MaryBeth

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Great space in hotel room and vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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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

Emily

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Beautiful room, great area and amazing rooftop views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Rachel

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Great location. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights 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

Cristy

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Friendly staff and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Masiel

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Great location and lovely hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Boutique service . Really nice coffe bar and restaurant on property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eboni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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Lovely hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved working with Anthony he was so helpful. All of staff was really great. Will be coming back very regularly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel with amazing views from the rooftop bar. The room was pretty spacious for Manhattan and very comfortable. Good lobby coffee shop too. Overall, a great spot on the Lower East Side, I hope to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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