The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near New York University

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January 2026
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February 2026
When you stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from New York University and 5th Avenue. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Wall Street and One World Trade Center are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Delancey St. Station is 3 minutes and Essex St. Station is 4 minutes.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
CA $232
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Interior
Double Room, City View
Double Room, City View
Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Deluxe Single Room
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Deluxe Single Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Signature Single Room
Signature Single Room
Signature Single Room

Signature Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Single Room, City View | Bathroom
Superior Single Room, City View
Superior Single Room, City View
Superior Single Room, City View | Bathroom

Superior Single Room, City View

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Grand Room | Bathroom
Grand Room
Grand Room
Grand Room

Grand Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • Orchard Street Shopping District - 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

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 23 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 36 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 54 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 116 min drive
  • New York 14th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • New York 9th St. Station - 27 min walk
  • New York Christopher St. Station - 29 min walk
  • Delancey St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Essex St. Station - 4 min walk
  • 2 Av. Station - 4 min walk

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

When you stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from New York University and 5th Avenue. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Wall Street and One World Trade Center are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Delancey St. Station is 3 minutes and Essex St. Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 89 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side and nearby?

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side like?

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side is in Manhattan, a short 3-minute walk from Delancey St. Station and 16 minutes' walk from New York University.

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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

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, staff super friendly and helpful, comfortable bed and nice shower.
Eduardo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great views, friendly staff
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room clean, great staff and perfect location.
Cecilie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean room and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Deb, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are great—beds large and super comfy. Modern, clean bathrooms. Great views and awesome location! Hotel staff really helpful and friendly.
Kyle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible staff, perfect location. Felt like we were back in Europe.
Andee, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel! Amazing location to meet up with friends. Beautiful modern room with floor to ceiling windows cosy, warm. Great front desk person, and coffee bar.
Crista, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in LES with a good restaurant and exceptional customer service. Highly recommended.
Dean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot! Clean, easy check in, super quiet from street noise, balcony. I was there for 3 nights and will look into for the next time.
Jessica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my husband love this hotel very beautiful and the staff were excellent and very helpful. The rooftop bar beautiful very intimate
Jessica, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable.
Lori, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room , design and everything is perfect
Nkusu Sacha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Clean, nicely appointed rooms. Held our luggage for us before and after our check-in/check-out. Just a few blocks from the subway. Would definitely stay again!
A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and view lovely Coffee bar in lobby has
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant, courteous staff. New build, great location
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, clean, beautiful views. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Evan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing stay. The staff were so helpful and the room was perfect. Excellent location. Couldn’t fault it!
Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect room for one night solo trip in Manhattan
Marlena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

stunning room—design, style, views (wow!!!!), comfort, cleanliness. the hotel is an an amazing location—safe, so close to metro, buses, shops, restaurants. A very hip place in a a very hip location. Most gorgeous place I’ve ever stayed. We couldn’t have been more pleased.
Shannon, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the room, staff and overall vibe of hotel. HATED the elevator and the marijuana smell throughout the hotel and especially in the room. Great location to SoHo, China town and little Italy!!
bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, close to the subway. Rooms were so nice and up to date. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and new
rossana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Scenic beautiful room w floor to ceiling windows overlooking the NayC skyline- it was awesome
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay! Room was clean, everything seemed brand new. Balcony was a super nice touch. Check-in process was so nice, no need to check in at the front desk! 2 minute walk to the subway and in a super cool neighborhood. We'll be back!
Karl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Balcony view was great. It did get too cold in the room when we left the window curtains open. The room was a little cramped, but worked.
Suzanne, 3-night trip