The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Hotels
9.1 (14 reviews)
139 Orchard Street , New York , US

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels (on request)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing views
Comfy bed

Categories

Cleanliness
9.11
The room was so clean and in great condition.
Service
9.58
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Location
9.62
Excellent location - not far from the subway and lots of cool bars around.
Room Quality
9.07
Everything was very fine, comfy bed, and good temperature.
Amenities
9.1
The hotel had a lovely rooftop bar and good lighting.
Value for Money
8.56
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Though not the best in the city, nice cocktails were available.
Overall Experience
9.18
We plan to go back to NYC soon and would definitely love to stay at The Merchant again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 10:52

Property Description

Experience a vibrant stay at Sonder The Merchant, where modern comfort meets downtown flair in the heart of Manhattan.

Fitness Center: Energize your stay with our well-equipped fitness center, perfect for maintaining your workout routine or unwinding after a day of exploring the city's iconic sights.

Room Amenities: Enjoy luxurious accommodation in one of our 98 air-conditioned rooms, featuring flat-screen televisions, digital entertainment, and upscale toiletries that elevate your relaxation experience.

Convenient Location: Ideally situated just minutes from popular attractions like New York University and Wall Street, your urban adventure starts right outside your door, with easy access to the best of New York City.

Don’t miss out on this ideal escape—book your stay at Sonder The Merchant today!

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 14 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.07
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 9.18
T
Torben
10
Pros:

Everything was very Fine

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
T
Torben
10
Pros:

very nice rooms

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
L
Laura
10
Amazing views and a great stay.
Pros:

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.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer
10
Pros:

Great location for restaurants, bars and subway access

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Excelente!
Pros:

Hotel totalmente novo, tudo impecável e de bom gosto. Chuveiro e cama excelentes, travesseiros, toalhas e roupas de cama de boa qualidade. O quarto tem um ótimo tamanho e muito funcional. As janelas grandes do chão ao teto dão uma sensação maior, super confortável. A recepção funciona 24hs e os funcionários são bastante atenciosos e solícitos. Tiveram um problema no prédio com a água quente no primeiro dia que foi resolvido em 2 ou 3 horas, mesmo assim se preocuparam em nos compensar pelo inconveniente de alguma forma. No nosso caso ganhamos o late checkout. Serviço de depósito de malas e recebimento de encomendas funcionaram super bem. Localização perfeita, na melhor rua do LES, na frente do Russ & Daughters, poucos passos do Katz, pertinho do Nolita e Soho. Caminhada tranquila para Little Italy e Chinatown. Metrô bem próximo, fácil acesso para qualquer lugar. Apenas 1 parada para Williamsburg, 2 paradas pro Brooklyn. Ficamos hospedados por 10 dias e voltaríamos com certeza!

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
L
Lisa
10
Pros:

Mysigt hotell, extra bonus för balkong med morgonsol där vi åt frukost med utsikt över takåsarna.
Rummet var jättefint.
Outstanding service och trevligt bemötande av supergullig personal!!!
Vi kommer definitivt tillbaka.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay
10
Pros:

The location is the best, the hotel itself is super comfortable. Loved the bed, loved the cafe in the lobby and loved the staff.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
A
Anne partner
6
Pros:

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.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Fantastic hotel in vibrant neighborhood
Pros:

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.

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
M
Moa
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

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!

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
C
Carissa
10
Great Stay
Pros:

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.

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
E
elizabeth
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
L
Luis
2
Pros:

Staff was extremely unhelpful and rude. Felt like it could have been racially motivated. I will not be staying here ever again.

2025-03-31 via Nuitee
P
PEYMAN
10
Pros:

The rooms and the view are beautiful

2025-03-27 via Nuitee