Sonder The Merchant puts you just a 5-minute drive from New York University and 5th Avenue. Also, Wall Street and Washington Square Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Delancey St. Station is 3 minutes and Essex St. Station is 4 minutes.
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 51 min drive
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 104 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
Double Chicken Please
Okiboru
Ludlow House
Starbucks
Pretty Ricky’s
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
Sonder The Merchant puts you just a 5-minute drive from New York University and 5th Avenue. Also, Wall Street and Washington Square Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Delancey St. Station is 3 minutes and Essex St. Station is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
98 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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 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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Sonder The Merchant
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Sonder The Merchant?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder The Merchant?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sonder The Merchant.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder The Merchant?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Sonder The Merchant?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sonder The Merchant and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
What's the area around Sonder The Merchant like?
Sonder The Merchant is 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, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
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.