Announcing our newest New York City hotel, The Merchant

Sonder has partnered with Kalimian Equities to manage and operate the newly constructed property at 139 Orchard as The Merchant. This new, 98-key hotel is scheduled to open in the fall this year.

Located on the corner of Orchard and Allen streets in one of the most coveted parts of the city for culture, food, and nightlife, The Merchant, will offer a variety of amenities, including a stunning rooftop terrace, and multiple food and beverage venues.?

The lobby will feature double-height ceilings, terrazzo floors, and custom millwork. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, hand-crafted custom finishes, and stunning views of the surrounding neighborhood. Several rooms are equipped with private outdoor terraces overlooking the Lower East Side’s world-famous streetscape. A fitness center and guest lounge will also be available to all Sonder guests.

“We’re excited to partner with Sonder to open the doors to The Merchant, a beautiful new property that’s perfectly placed in the heart of the Lower East Side, integrating an urban feel with modern amenities for a welcoming and comfortable stay,” said Morry Kalimian , Principal at Kalimian Equities. “The synergy between Sonder’s digitally enabled guest experience, paired with distinctive design and consistently high-quality spaces, will truly distinguish this property as a revered homebase for any visitors to New York City.”

Guests will have access to Sonder’s tech-enabled experience, including contactless check in via the Sonder app, which enables guests to skip the front desk, as well as the ability to make requests such as early check-in or late-check out at the click of a button.

“We are delighted to partner with the team at Kalimian Equities to bring Sonder’s transformative hospitality offering to this impressive property and to the Lower East Side neighborhood. The Merchant is a world-class building that exemplifies the category-defining experience Sonder seeks to create as we grow in New York City,” said Brooks C. , Sonder’s Director of Real Estate in New York.

“We are thrilled to expand our spectacular portfolio of properties in New York City including Henri on 24, Chambers, The William, The Nash, One Platt, and The Dutch. Each Sonder provides a distinct experience for guests with unique design, digital service, and thoughtful amenities, all in the best locations,” said Jenna Jacobson , Sonder’s Regional Director of Real Estate.

The deal was brokered by Aziz Kabbaj of Reshape. Sonder operates in 40+ markets across ten countries, and we have approximately 18,200 live and contracted units worldwide as of Q1 2023. We use technology to deliver a frictionless guest experience at a lower cost structure. The Sonder app puts guests in full control of their stay – from booking, to interacting with guest services, to check-out – via their own mobile device.

We?recently announced?that over a third of our properties are in the top 10% of Tripadvisor listings, and also announced our?continued expansion in Florida, and in EMEA.

To explore Sonder real estate partnership opportunities, please contact?[email protected]?

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