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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

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

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Close to New York University and Brooklyn Bridge, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy provides amenities such as 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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Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002

What's nearby

  • Lower East Side Tenement Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Katz's Delicatessen - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bowery Ballroom - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manhattan Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New York University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

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.

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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 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 cots are available on request at the 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?

Checkout 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 mile (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 miles (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, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and good location
Stayed 5 nights 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

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

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

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are looking for a NY in extinction… not your upper west super clean cut experience. Just perfect. More old NYC les Chicago
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t check out the gym, but the surrounding options had plenty of food and shopping and entertainment. Probably something better for people who like higher energy areas with a night life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THEY ARE THE BEST!!! Our last night, my friend and I went out and got back to the hotel at 8am, and our KIND front desk knew our checkout was in a few hours, and he extended our check out till 2PM so we can get some sleep before our flight at 5pm. HE WAS A BLESSING!!!! Such an amazing stay. PRIME LOCATION. You can walk to 10X bars just from our hotel. And of course, the hotel is soooooo cute. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very Fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, modern and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025