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The Mercer

  • Price$$$$
  • CategoryLuxury
  • Rating★ 4.4

The Mercer is a boutique hotel at 147 Mercer Street, on the corner of Prince Street in SoHo, Manhattan, New York City. The address sits in the middle of the neighbourhood's cast-iron shopping district, with Broadway boutiques, Prince Street galleries and the restaurants of Nolita and Greenwich Village all within a short walk.

A SoHo loft-style hotel in a historic building at Mercer and Prince Streets. Rooms feature high ceilings and large windows.

The Mercer is a boutique hotel at 147 Mercer Street, on the corner of Prince Street in SoHo, Manhattan, New York City. The address sits in the middle of the neighbourhood's cast-iron shopping district, with Broadway boutiques, Prince Street galleries and the restaurants of Nolita and Greenwich Village all within a short walk. Subway stations at Prince Street (N, R, W), Broadway-Lafayette Street and Spring Street (C, E and 6) are close, and the Financial District and Washington Square Park are each a 10 to 20 minute walk.

The hotel occupies a late nineteenth-century building and helped establish the loft-style boutique hotel model in downtown Manhattan. Interiors emphasise high ceilings, large windows, dark wood, and restrained, artistic furnishings, and the lobby doubles as a social space with a library-style feel. Room categories include Queen rooms, Deluxe rooms, Loft Suites and a Penthouse, and many rooms have generous proportions and deep bathtubs.

Dining and drinking are on the ground floor, where a restaurant serves breakfast and dinner and a bar attracts local diners. Guests also have access to a fitness center, and concierge and wifi are provided. The hotel is pet friendly, and its size, with a modest number of rooms, allows a more personal level of service than larger hotels.

The property suits visitors who want to be in the centre of SoHo shopping and dining, including fashion and design travellers, couples and business guests in creative industries. Nightly rates generally run from about $500 to $1,500, depending on the season and suite category. Cobblestone streets and busy weekend crowds are part of the SoHo atmosphere, and early booking is advisable for the loft suites and the penthouse. Visitors who prefer quiet mornings often walk the neighbourhood's side streets before the shops open, when the cast-iron architecture is easiest to appreciate.

Practical information for The Mercer · Last updated August 2026
Price $$$$
Address 147 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012

Room types

  • Queen Room
  • Deluxe Room
  • Loft Suite
  • Penthouse

Amenities

  • restaurant
  • bar
  • fitness center
  • wifi
  • concierge
  • pet friendly

Location

147 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012

40.7243, -73.9997 View on map

Highlights

  • Loft-style rooms with high ceilings and large windows in a historic SoHo building
  • Prince Street and Mercer Street location among boutiques and galleries
  • Restaurant and bar on the ground floor
  • Pet friendly boutique with personal service

Tips for visiting

  • Visit SoHo shops on weekday mornings to avoid the heavy weekend crowds.
  • Book loft suites early, as there are few in the hotel.
  • Ask for a courtyard-facing or upper-floor room for quieter nights.
  • Walk to Washington Square Park or Nolita restaurants for dinner.
  • Confirm the pet policy before travelling with a dog.

When to visit

Weekday mornings are calmest for SoHo shopping. Spring and autumn offer comfortable weather; December holiday weekends are the busiest.

Accessibility

The building has elevator access to guest floors. Guests who need an accessible room or step-free entry should confirm details with the hotel directly.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mercer hotel?

It is at 147 Mercer Street at Prince Street in SoHo, close to the neighbourhood's boutiques, galleries and cafés.

Is the hotel pet friendly?

Yes, the property lists a pet friendly policy. Guests should check current fees and rules with the hotel.

What kinds of rooms are offered?

Room types include Queen rooms, Deluxe rooms, Loft Suites and a Penthouse, many with high ceilings and large windows.

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