SoHo New York, New York
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
SoHo loft landmark
A discreet private library lounge anchors this quintessential downtown hub, pairing analogue calm with the bustling fashion scene outside.
“The hotel’s 73 loft-like rooms and suites are a masterclass in quiet luxury.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Christian Liaigre minimalist interiors feature eleven-foot loft ceilings, expansive windows, hardwood floors, and custom dark-wood furnishings.
Notable
A landmark 1890 Romanesque Revival red-brick structure commissioned by the Astor estate, later home to artists' lofts.
Notable
A downtown institution since 1997, hosting generations of creative figures and fashion royalty on cobblestoned Mercer Street.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – New York City
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and Wallpaper*.
Guest rooms put their loft-style oversized windows and hardwood floors to good use, and the fixtures and furnishings are custom pieces…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Cobblestone streets and 19th-century cast-iron facades frame the corner of Mercer and Prince, surrounded by luxury fashion flagships.
The rooms
Loft layouts pair eleven-foot ceilings and hardwood floors with expansive windows and deep Vermont Danby marble soaking tubs.
In-room treatments
Dr. Barbara Sturm brings bespoke facials directly to guest rooms, incorporating red-light therapy and scalp massages.
The fitness room
A private workout room is reserved for solo sessions around the clock, set against tall windows over SoHo.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Sartiano's
Scott Sartiano and Alfred Portale serve modern Italian fare across vaulted brick cellars and a Carrara marble bar.
The Mercer’s goal remains to provide guests with a taste of the remodeled loft apartments common to the neighbourhood…
At the table
Outdoor sidewalk tables sit beneath the facade's round clock for morning espresso and people-watching along Mercer Street.
How it began
Commissioned in 1888 for the Astor family estate, the Romanesque Revival red-brick building housed artists' lofts before its boutique transformation.
“The Mercer has opted to return to real room keys that have weight in the hand, and handwritten notes with fresh flowers to delight guests.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.