(The Mercer)
147 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012, New York, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
The Mercer is a 5-star boutique hotel in a landmark brick Romanesque building at 147 Mercer St, anchoring the east end of SoHo’s high-end shopping area in New York. One block north, Greenwich Village begins, and nearby subways are typically a 1–2 block walk, making it a strong base for exploring on foot and by transit. Guest rooms lean modernist and loft-like, with high ceilings and large windows, plus Wi‑Fi and HDTVs; many add hardwood floors, balconies, kitchenettes, and/or oversized bathtubs. Dining centers on a modern Italian restaurant offering formal service led by chef Scott Sartiano and James Beard Award winner Alfred Portale, complemented by a lobby café. A 24-hour concierge can arrange business services, limousines, health club passes, and in-room spa treatments. From this downtown location, major sights are reachable, including Washington Square Park (669 m), the 9/11 Memorial & Museum (1,942 m), One World Trade Center (1,848 m), the Brooklyn Bridge (2,100 m), and the High Line (2,618 m).
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a luxury boutique stay in the heart of SoHo, with easy access to high-end shopping and quick connections to Greenwich Village and nearby subway lines. It also fits guests who value attentive service and on-site dining, with 24-hour concierge support and a modern Italian restaurant plus lobby café.
Travel tips
Plan to explore largely on foot: Washington Square Park is about 669 m away, and downtown highlights like One World Trade Center (1,848 m) and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum (1,942 m) are close by. For farther attractions such as Times Square (3,832 m), Rockefeller Center (4,113 m), and The Museum of Modern Art (4,423 m), use the subway—stations are typically within a 1–2 block walk. If you want added convenience, the concierge can arrange limousine service and help map efficient routes to sights like the High Line (2,618 m) and Whitney Museum of American Art (1,850 m).
What guests say
Guest feedback most consistently highlights the Mercer’s SoHo location as a major advantage, with many noting how easy it is to get around the city from here. Service and staff attentiveness are repeatedly praised, with guests describing a polished, highly cared-for stay. On-site food is also a common positive, with specific dishes and overall dining quality called out. The excerpts provided emphasize repeat-stay intent and suitability for a range of trip types (romantic getaways, work trips, and social visits), with no recurring negative themes mentioned.
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