The Mercer HotelvsCrosby Street Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Crosby Street Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Mercer Hotel. Crosby Street Hotel is ranked #1 in New York City with accolades from 22 reviewers including Oyster, Concierge and Rough Guide.
The Mercer Hotel Show All Reviews
147 Mercer St, New York City, NY 10012
From $565/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Mercer stood out from the crowd and inspired plenty of copycats. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but there's still only one Mercer hotel."
Frommer's
"Once inside, there is a pronounced calm... The hotel is a perfect complement to the scene outside your big window." Full review
Concierge
"You never know who you're going to see at the Mercer or what you'll see them do."
Fodor's
"The Mercer is superbly situated in the heart of SoHo's myriad name-brand stores, although you wouldn't know it once you're inside the lobby, a minimalist oasis." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Right in the heart of SoHo’s brick lanes, the grand Mercer is where stars sleep." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Mercer's 75 loft-style guest rooms, beautiful staff, stylish lobby/lounge, personalized service, and swanky SoHo location make it a go-to choice for celebrities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Mercer's six floor Romanesque-revival style building is a landmark of SoHo." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This discreet boutique property comes at luxury prices, and celebrities seeking a bit more privacy have made this their choice."
Insight Guides
"A converted 1890s landmark building right in the heart of Soho, the Mercer's rooms feature high loft ceilings, arched windows, and (for New York) spacious bath facilities."
Time Out
"Opened in 2001 by trendsetting hotelier André Balazs, the Mercer still has ample attractions that appeal to a celeb-heavy clientele." Full review
Crosby Street Hotel Show All Reviews
79 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012
From $595/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A hotel like Crosby Street is exactly what this city needs—a smallish, intimate, service-oriented, decidedly high-end offering."
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Fodor's
"Each of the rooms is individually designed, with fun patterns and colors, big warehouse style windows, and a cozy, residential feel. The location is smack in the heart of the action in SoHo." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It’s not just the clotted cream and raisiny scones that will grab you, but the fun and upbeat lobby... the whimsical striped chairs in the bar and the unique rooms." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Offers spacious, impeccably furnished rooms to a sophisticated set who can afford the sky-high rates." Full review
Time Out
4.5
"There’s an air of sophistication when you enter the hotel and it carries through to each area." Full review
Star Service
"Anyone familiar with London and its early boutique-hotel surge will recognize this Kit Kemp creation from a mile away." Full review
Gayot
"All in all, the place oozes excellent taste. When you're ready to leave your room but don't want to step out into the city, the Drawing Room offers fireplaces and access to a courtyard garden."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The stateside outpost of U.K.-based Tim and Kit Kemp’s Firmdale hotel group boasts the same eclectic English country-meets-modernist design as its London sisters." Full review
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One of the perks of staying at Crosby Street Hotel is having access to the private, guest-only areas.
Afar Magazine
"Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling warehouse-style windows, with gorgeous views over SoHo and lower Manhattan." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Inside it’s all understated elegance." Full review