The Hotel Merchant LES New York is a 4-star hotel on Orchard Street with a terrace, a restaurant, a bar and a gym. Reception staff speak English and Spanish, which is handy if you are not confident in English.
Location and getting around
You will find it at 139 Orchard Street, in the south of Manhattan. The Brooklyn Bridge entrance is about a 25-minute walk away and Washington Square Park about 20. The 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center are around 35 minutes on foot.
The Empire State Building is 3.2 km away and Times Square 4.2 km: for those journeys, take the subway or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning, free wifi, a desk, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some have a balcony and others city views.
- Terrace for guests.
- Restaurant and bar.
- Fitness centre.
- Reception staff who speak English and Spanish.
Who it suits
- Guests who prefer to sort out questions in Spanish on arrival.
- Anyone who wants a balcony or views: ask for that room type when booking.
- Visitors who will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge or explore Lower Manhattan.
Good to know
Arrival hours are from 16:00 to 23:00. If your flight lands late, tell the hotel in advance, because outside that window there may be nobody to give you the key. Check-out is between 8:00 and 11:00. Photo ID and a credit card are required. There is no information about breakfast. You can see alternatives among the 4-star hotels.