The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Hotel with a fitness center, near New York University

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November 2025

December 2025

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds - The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy (New York)

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Close to New York University and Brooklyn Bridge, The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy provides amenities like a gym. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

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Popular amenities

Gym
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, is home to The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bryant Park and Washington Square Park, while Broadway and Barclays Center Brooklyn are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall.

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139 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002

What's nearby

New York University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Brooklyn Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Wall Street - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
One World Trade Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Times Square - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

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
‪Russ & Daughters Cafe - ‬1 min walk
‪Trapizzino - ‬1 min walk
‪Marshall Stack - ‬1 min walk
‪Wildair - ‬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 center, near New York University

Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and free WiFi 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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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6 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$284 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

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 of 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 cribs are available on request at the property

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

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy on Nov 16, 2025 start from $309.0, 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.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (5 km). Delancey St. Station and Essex St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Sep 30, 2025

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

Oct 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice property and good location

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Sep 29, 2025

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

Aug 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place with amazing staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Jun 9, 2025

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

Aug 18, 2025

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

Jessica

Aug 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice property

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Jun 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location for restaurants, bars and subway access

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Oct 19, 2025

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

Oct 16, 2025

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

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice rooms

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Oct 14, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rolando

Sep 2, 2025

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

elizabeth

Apr 8, 2025

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

Casey

Sep 2, 2025

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

Carissa

Apr 15, 2025

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

Torben

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was very Fine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moa

May 21, 2025

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

Jul 31, 2025

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 traveler

May 22, 2025

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

Aug 7, 2025

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

Jun 9, 2025

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