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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

3.5 star property

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds
Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds
Lobby lounge
Restaurant
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002
  • New York University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Brooklyn Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • One World Trade Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 centre, near New York University
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and free Wi-Fi 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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, you're just a quick walk from Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and concierge services.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Services include a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from New York University and a few minutes from 5th Avenue
As a guest of The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, you'll find a fitness centre, concierge services, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star New York hotel is smoke free.

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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)
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in.
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

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

Property is also known as

Sonder The Merchant

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

PEYMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and the view are beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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