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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near New York University

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Restaurant
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002
  • Place, Lower East Side Tenement Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowery Ballroom
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New York University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 227 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Single Room

  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Single Room, City View

  • City view
  • 298 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Room

  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Heart of New York.Your stay at this Manhattan hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of New York University and 5th Avenue. Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lower East Side Tenement Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Orchard Street Shopping District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Katz's Delicatessen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bowery Ballroom - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New York University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Delancey St. Station - 3 min walk
  • New York 9th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Okiboru House of Tsukumen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Russ & Daughters Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marshall Stack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sonnyboy - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

3.5-star hotel near New York University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side also features a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator.

This 3.5-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2025
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side offers 98 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 75 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 75 per day (500 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side to the airport?

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side is 10.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side on Feb 22, 2026 start from $168.77, excluding 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.

Does The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side.

How close is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side to the beach?

This hotel is 17.4 mi (45-min drive) from Coney Island Beach.

Does The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side offer free breakfast?

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

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

Is there free parking at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side have a pool?

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side does not have a pool.

Does The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side to downtown New York?

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side is 1 mi away from New York.

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 227 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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