Sonder to manage NYC property

Sonder Holdings Inc. has partnered with Kalimian Equities to manage and operate the newly constructed property at 139 Orchard St. in New York as The Merchant.

This new, 98-key hotel is scheduled to open this fall. Located on the corner of Orchard and Allen streets, the hotel will offer a variety of amenities including a 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 views of the surrounding neighborhood. Several rooms are equipped with private outdoor terraces overlooking the Lower East Side’s streetscape. A fitness center and guest lounge are also available to all Sonder guests.

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 and make requests such as early check-in or late checkout at the click of a button.

The deal was brokered by Aziz Kabbaj of Reshape.