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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Empire State Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Solo Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Private Quad

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Three Company

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Quad ADA

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Corner King

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cozy Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

With a stay at Freehand New York, you'll be centrally located in New York, just a 3-minute walk from Gramercy Park and 6 minutes by foot from 5th Avenue. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Empire State Building and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Grand Central Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Times Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • 23 St. Station (Park Av.) - 3 min walk
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 10 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TKK Fried Chicken - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ampersand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker New York - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with bars and a nightclub
Freehand New York offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 400 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Stop by Comodo for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in seafood, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Comodo - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Broken Shaker - This rooftop bar specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Smile to Go - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Bar Calico - Onsite cocktail bar. Open select days.
Georgia Room - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 60 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Calico
  • Broken Shaker
  • Comodo
  • Georgia Room
  • Smile to Go

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 18 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1929
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60.00 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Freehand New York Hotel
Freehand Hotel
Freehand
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1363 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer Loren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pretty good. The front desk staff, on arrival, was exceedingly rude. All other interactions were pretty positive. The bellman was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay. Room was extremely small. The bathroom was the size of a closet. When washing our face water would get all over because sink was barely bigger than a dinner plate. Lighting was awful and flickered. Maid left dirty washcloth near bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
1 of 3 elevators out of service. Often waited multiple passes of elevator to get up and down to our floor. Over 10 minutes. The rooftop cafe/bar was closed for renovations or season and front desk staff did not make us aware of the mezzanine hangout or bar area. Front desk staff not super welcoming or friendly. Room was clean and maid service great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dharmender

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location great price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Freehand. Have stayed there many times.

Love Freehand. Simple boutique hotel. Always comfortable. Nice people. Affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before & this time exceeded the others. Staff very welcoming. Perfect corner king room which was ready for early checkin. Great view, decor & comfy bed. Smile cafe on first floor is a nice AM start too. Thx.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, poor quality

Great location and good vibe. But the amenities are nonexistent. There’s not even a cup in the room. Shower pressure and temperature were awful. There was also a very loud mechanical sound in the courtyard my room faced, which made sleeping quite difficult. Honestly I felt dirty and exhausted after 4 days in this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vaishnavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

MYEONGYEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This room was so cold. The first day of travel, heating system was not working. I was about to death freezing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this hotel Everyone was cool and there’s a cool bar scene as well
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025