
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Best for skyline and park views, a rooftop pool, and a full spa program in Brooklyn Heights.
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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a nature-minded, waterfront full-service hotel in Brooklyn Heights with a seasonal rooftop pool, multiple restaurants, and a sizable spa — a fit for wellness-minded travelers who want easy access to Brooklyn Bridge Park. The Mercer is a SoHo boutique luxury hotel popular with fashion and downtown crowds — read this if you want a compact, design-forward Manhattan base steps from Washington Square Park and NYU.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for skyline and park views, a rooftop pool, and a full spa program in Brooklyn Heights.

Best for a smaller, fashion-focused SoHo stay with easy walking access to NYU, Washington Square Park, and neighborhood boutiques.
When 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge wins: choose 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge if you want a larger property with waterfront access to Brooklyn Bridge Park, a heated seasonal rooftop pool, a 5,000-sq-ft Bamford Wellness Spa with nine treatment rooms, and multiple on-site dining and event spaces.
When The Mercer wins: pick The Mercer if you prefer a compact, high-rated SoHo boutique hotel within easy walking distance of Washington Square Park, NYU, and SoHo shopping — a quieter Manhattan base for exploring downtown on foot.
Bottom line: both are quality luxury options in New York but serve different priorities — 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge for a wellness- and view-focused stay across the East River in Brooklyn; The Mercer for a classic SoHo boutique experience in Manhattan.
| Category | 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge | The Mercer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Nature-forward, larger waterfront hotel with an emphasis on wellness and sustainability | Small, design-focused SoHo boutique catering to downtown and fashion crowds |
| Location | Brooklyn Heights waterfront at Pier 1, next to Brooklyn Bridge Park | SoHo, steps from Washington Square Park and NYU |
| Size (rooms) | 194–195 rooms | 73 guestrooms |
| Age policy | All-ages property; primary booker must be 18+ | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
| Pools / beach | Heated seasonal rooftop pool (open daily 7am–7pm, weather permitting) reserved for registered guests | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: Barbuto Brooklyn (signature dining), Neighbors Café (grab-and-go), Harriet's Rooftop, Harriet's Lounge | One restaurant (Sartiano's) and a bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & fitness | Bamford Wellness Spa (5,000 sq ft, nine treatment rooms) and 24-hour Field House fitness center | Spa services available nearby and on-site massages/facials noted; free use of nearby fitness center and on-site fitness classes listed |
| Known for | Waterfront views, rooftop pool, extensive event spaces and wellness programming | SoHo location, stylish rooms, proximity to NYU/Washington Square |
| Accessibility & family services | 24-hour front desk, concierge, accessible paths; pet-friendly | Wheelchair-accessible features listed, free WiFi, family-friendly services and babysitting (surcharge) |
| Distance between properties | about 1.6 km to The Mercer | |
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge sits on Pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge Park with immediate park and East River access.
Choose 1 Hotel if you want waterfront access and easy outdoor walks beside the river.
The Mercer is located on Mercer Street in SoHo, steps from Washington Square Park and New York University.
Choose The Mercer if you want a compact central Manhattan base for walking the SoHo/Greenwich Village neighborhoods.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge provides nearly 195 rooms and suites with nature-led design elements and skyline views.
More room variety and larger property footprint at 1 Hotel for travelers who want options and in-room views.
The Mercer is a smaller boutique property with 73 guestrooms and several studio and loft-style rooms.
The Mercer suits travelers who prefer a compact, design-led boutique room selection in SoHo.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge offers multiple on-site dining venues spanning casual to rooftop cocktail settings.
Choose 1 Hotel for variety and onsite waterfront or rooftop dining options.
The Mercer has a single main restaurant and bar offering Italian cuisine and 24-hour room service.
The Mercer is better if you want a simple in-house dining option and plan to eat out among SoHo’s many restaurants.
1 Hotel features a heated seasonal rooftop pool reserved for registered guests.
If a rooftop pool and river views matter, 1 Hotel is the clear pick.
The Mercer’s supplier facts do not list an on-site pool.
Expect a classic boutique-city-hotel experience at The Mercer rather than poolside amenities.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge emphasizes wellness with a large Bamford spa, fitness center, and programmed classes.
1 Hotel is a better fit for planned spa treatments and on-site wellness programming.
The Mercer provides concierge-arranged wellness options, on-site massages/facials, and easy access to SoHo nightlife.
Choose The Mercer if you want neighborhood nightlife and a boutique-soho vibe with some spa offerings rather than a large on-site wellness complex.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — heated seasonal rooftop pool and East River/Manhattan skyline views.

The Mercer — small boutique footprint steps from Washington Square Park, NYU, and SoHo shopping.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — Bamford Wellness Spa with nine treatment rooms and dedicated wellness tools and classes.

The Mercer — central SoHo location with designer shops and galleries right outside.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — it has a heated seasonal rooftop pool reserved for registered guests. No pool is published for The Mercer.
The Mercer — it’s on Mercer Street in SoHo, a short walk to Washington Square Park, NYU, and neighborhood boutiques.
Yes. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge has the Bamford Wellness Spa with a full schedule and public access; The Mercer lists on-site massages/facials and recommends reservations.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages (the primary booker at 1 Hotel must be at least 18).
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