As you wind your way through SoHo's cobblestone streets, where vibrant street art adorns century-old buildings and crowds drift in and out of Broadway's designer boutiques, a particular landmark is unmistakable: The Mercer Hotel. Located on the corner of Mercer and Prince Streets, The Mercer’s Romanesque façade offers an opulent haven within the vibrancy of SoHo. For over 25 years, The Mercer has attracted fashion's elite – including designers Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs – thanks to its refined atmosphere and classic style.

The Mercer building was originally designed by architect William Schickel, whose integration of Roman arches and pillars within the building’s exterior continues to distinguish the construction from neighboring buildings. Over a century later, French architect Christian Liaigre designed the hotel’s interiors, using warm colors and natural light to establish The Mercer's trademark essence of homey luxury. 

The hotel’s 73 guest rooms embody the openness of downtown loft living with plush linens and high ceilings. Additional amenities include complimentary La Bottega bath products, stocked minibars as well as access to a private workout facility.

On the main floor sits Sartiano’s, a modern Italian restaurant with a vast menu. Sartiano’s serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and offers hotel guests 24-hour room service. Helmed by Chef Alfred Portale, a James Beard award winner, Sartiano’s is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort for stylish clientele. After all, Sartiano’s famously hosted Chanel’s 2023 Met Gala after party.

An embodiment of bespoke design and quintessential SoHo charm, The Mercer remains a cornerstone of both tradition and innovation. From Schickel's timeless Romanesque architecture to Liaigre's contemporary interiors, the hotel masterfully bridges New York's gilded past with its fashionable present.