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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

3.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, near New York University

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
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Lobby lounge
Close to New York University and Brooklyn Bridge, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy provides amenities like a gym. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible w/ Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible w/ Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, is home to The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy. One World Trade Center and Empire State Building are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and American Museum of Natural History. American Dream and Bronx Zoo are not to be missed.
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139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002

What's nearby

  • New York University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wall Street - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • One World Trade Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Times Square - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Antler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonnyboy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trapizzino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marshall Stack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Russ & Daughters Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Hotel with a fitness center, near New York University
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder The Merchant

Frequently asked questions

Is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lower East Side Tenement Museum, New York University, and 5th Avenue. Wall Street and One World Trade Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Delancey St. Station and Essex St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel. Easy check in and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is a bit sketchy but the hotel is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with amazing staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Know that you’re in basically an ApartHotel but the rooms are lovely, the staff great when you need something or have an issue. And you’re close to some of the best restaurants in Manhattan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best, the hotel itself is super comfortable. Loved the bed, loved the cafe in the lobby and loved the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location for restaurants, bars and subway access
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is well situated for subway access, dining and entertainment. We spent four nights, travelling mostly around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Other than some plumbing issues with our bathroom sink, our room was very spacious and comfortable, with exceptional city views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at 2 NYC Sonder Locations and have been very happy with both. Clean, convenient and comfortable… and affordable! Will stay for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The roof top party set up @ 2:00am was tough to handle, overnight party on Friday & Saturday night were bearable as staff brought noise cancelation device to use as we were located in 1505 - right below the party roof deck. Front desk staff extremely kind and condiserate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We had an excellent stay at Sonder the Merchant. It's brand new with beautiful gold fixtures in the bathroom, and we especially loved the location in the Lower East Side. We would definitely consider staying here again on our next NYC trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

We absolutely loved our stay at Sonder The Merchant! The hotel was fresh, clean, and beautifully designed. The location is perfect. It’s located on a cozy, quiet (but full with character) street in the Lower East Side, with great restaurants and shops nearby. We had a room on the 10th floor with amazing view over Manhattan. Service was also excellent — friendly and responsive. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room for one king bed and to my shock me and my fina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel in vibrant neighborhood

The Sonder is a beautifully designed hotel, nestled into one of the coolest neighborhoods of Manhattan.Upon entering the lobby, there is a small cafe with excellent coffee and pastries. Our room was located on the 5th floor and much more spacious than the average hotel room in NY, and equipped with a nespresso machine and electric kettle which was appreciated. The best part though were our beds which were heavenly. From the comforter to the mattress it was pure bliss. Thank you for such a wonderful stay. We are already looking forward to be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Noor-Ul-Huda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a mostly great stay at this hotel. The decor was beautiful, and the staff went above and beyond to make my husband’s birthday feel special, which we really appreciated. The bed was huge and very comfortable, and the balcony view of the city was stunning. That said, we could hear everything from the neighbouring rooms, and there were a few housekeeping issues — a dirty rag was left in the room, we weren’t given any soap, and someone entered despite the “Do Not Disturb” sign. Small things, but attention to detail matters. Overall, a stylish and comfortable stay with thoughtful service — just a few things that could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

The room was big and the bed was comfy! The coffee shop in the lobby was great - a great place to work. And the rooftop bar was cute. I like the area! However, we asked them to clean our room every day and they only did the last day. Getting more towels took forever. the hot water went out right when I needed to shower before an event. The gym was INSANELY hot like unbearable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely unhelpful and rude. Felt like it could have been racially motivated. I will not be staying here ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing views and a great stay.

We had an amazing time at The Merchant Hotel. Firstly - the view was gorgeous. Such amazing big windows. The room was so clean and in great condition. Good lighting. Comfy bed. Had a fridge which is a lovely bonus. The bathroom had 2 separate shower heads - perfect for a couple's shower. The room was a good temperature which considering it was 35C out was a blessing - yet it was the freezing cold air con you get in some places. The hotel had a lovely rooftop bar with fab views and nice cocktails (though not the best in the city!). There is also a little coffee bar on the ground floor. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are key-code entry which means no worrying about losing keys. Excellent location - not far from the subway and lots of cool bars around. There is a great cafe a few doors down that does amazing breakfasts ("Good Thanks") which we highly recommend. We plan to go back to NYC soon - usually we like to explore different hotels when we return somewhere but we would definitely love to stay at The Merchant again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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