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The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

2.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near New York University

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Exterior detail
Property grounds
Lobby
Signature Single Room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Single Room

Signature Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room, City View

Superior Single Room, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side puts you in the heart of New York, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like New York University and Washington Square Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a water dispenser and a lift. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel include 5th Avenue and Gramercy Park.

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

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side

Hotel with bars, 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 Merchant Hotel Lower East Side also features coffee/tea in common area, a lift, and a water dispenser.

This New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side offers 89 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

The closest beach to The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side is Coney Island Beach (16.6 km).

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

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$404.55, 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?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side?

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

The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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