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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

2.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near New York University

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Located close to New York University and Brooklyn Bridge, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side provides a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Signature Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Single Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Grand Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002

What's nearby

  • Lower East Side Tenement Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Orchard Street Shopping District - 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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Delancey St. Station - 3 min walk
  • New York 9th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

Hotel near New York University
Near Brooklyn Bridge, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side provides a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 89 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-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
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 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

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

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side pet-friendly?

Yes, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Washington Square Park, 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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Reviews

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Masiel

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, spacious balcony, friendly staff, and amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff was so helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design was amazing as well as the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mubassar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was elegantly designed and had everything we needed. It was very comfortable and in a perfect location for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great Very friendly staff and clean and large room
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and staff prioritized our room so able to get in a bit early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quaint … high end w technology, restaurant attached was great ate there twice in less than 5 hrs lol. Clean, great staff and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this place. We had wrap around views of the city and didn’t want to leave the room for our stay. The hotel is modern and in a great location with super helpful staff. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Friendly Service, Roof Top Bar very cool - Espresso martinis were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cenlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the costumer service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was amazing, I had the corner premium king room. The restaurant downstairs was really good and the location no more than 15-20 min from all the bureaus. I will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! The Merchant is within walking distance to tons of amazing bars and restaurants, and to the subway. Staff were super friendly, and the room was spacious and immaculate! We’ll definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The staff was great! Randy at the front desk was very helpful, funny, and accommodating. All the staff was great and one of the bartenders was very friendly. Great place to stay and it was easy to go to most places walking or subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and the rooms were very comfortable and clean. The staff was truly some of the friendliest and most caring I’ve ever encountered in New York. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Great hospitality. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff! Close to the subway, Soho, and Chinatown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

derick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. especially the woman at front desk. looking forward to a longer visit next time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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