The Mercer New York Unveils Its Renovation: SoHo’s Residential Icon Enters a New Era

The establishment, housed in an 1890 Romanesque Revival building at the corner of Mercer Street and Prince Street, remains one of downtown New York’s most discreet addresses. Under the direction of its owners Ira Drukier and Richard Born (BD Hotels), the renovation favoured a measured interpretation of the original interiors: preserving the spirit of the place while enhancing its warmth.

In both rooms and suites, carpets have given way to wooden floors; linen curtains now soften the natural light, and the colour palette intensifies. Soft greens, shades of burgundy, and touches of leather warm the entire space. **The furniture, redesigned with softer lines, accentuates the feeling of living in a private apartment in the heart of SoHo rather than staying in a hotel.**

“The spirit of the place is preserved, and its warmth enhanced.”

Several suites have been reconfigured into two or three-bedroom accommodations, designed for families or travellers wishing to settle in for longer periods. **The flow has been simplified and volumes better articulated, following a private apartment logic rather than that of a hotel room.**

The bathrooms, entirely redesigned, are adorned with Vermont Danby marble and feature new glass showers and bespoke furniture. This level of finish is consistent with the reputation of an establishment that also serves as a gastronomic anchor with Sartiano’s, Chef Alfred Portale’s Italian restaurant.

In a constantly evolving neighbourhood, The Mercer embraces its uniqueness: remaining a benchmark address, faithful to what has built its reputation since 1997. **This renovation marks less a new chapter than a refinement of its original identity, that of a discreet residential retreat, tailored for downtown New York regulars.**