(The Mercer)
SoHo, Manhattan, New York
“SoHo loft benchmark”
Vibe
A discreet lobby retreat anchors this quintessential downtown hub, where understated French minimalism meets the energy of Prince Street outside.
“SoHo loft benchmark”
Christian Liaigre's minimalist loft interiors with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and Vermont Danby marble bathrooms.
SoHo's foundational 1997 boutique luxury retreat, serving as a creative downtown anchor for three decades.
An 1888 Romanesque Revival red-brick building designed by William Schickel for John Jacob Astor III.
In SoHo at Mercer and Prince, surrounded by cast-iron facades, designer boutiques, and late-night dining
Rooms
Eleven-foot ceilings and hardwood floors frame loft spaces outfitted with custom Christian Liaigre furnishings and Vermont Danby marble soaking tubs.
Backstory
Built in 1888 for John Jacob Astor III, the Romanesque Revival red-brick structure housed artists' lofts before opening as SoHo's first boutique hotel.
Eat & drink
At Sartiano's, chef Alfred Portale oversees modern Italian dining anchored by a 20-foot Carrara marble bar and a breezy sidewalk café.
The neighborhood
Cobblestone streets and 19th-century cast-iron facades surround the corner of Mercer and Prince, steps from downtown's most coveted designer flagships.
The app
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