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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$526
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible w/ Roll-in Shower)

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible w/ Roll-in Shower)

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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About the area

New York

At The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like New York University and Washington Square Park. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a lift. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Manhattan hotel, attractions include 5th Avenue and Gramercy Park.

What's nearby

  • New York University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wall Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • One World Trade Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Times Square - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Antler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonnyboy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trapizzino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marshall Stack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Russ & Daughters Cafe - ‬1 min walk

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
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.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. 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) guidelines.

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

Are there any beaches close to The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

The closest beach to The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy is Coney Island Beach (16.6 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$525.8, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

No, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with partner
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

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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

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