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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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Cozy seating areas and warm ambiance invite relaxation and social interaction.
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Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants, with comfortable seating options and a view of the city.
Relax in this stylish living room with a striped sofa, wooden coffee table, and comfortable seating for all.
Classic lobby with a reception desk, wooden doors, and ornate light fixtures.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Solo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Private Quad

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Three Company

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cozy Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 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
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 50

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 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (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
Freehand New York Hotel
Freehand New York New York
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 751 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1412 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zaria

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff are exceptional and very helpful throughout the stay. The ac in our room didnt not work nor was their hot water in the shower. The bed was very comfortable and the location is about a 20 minute walk from time's Square.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHEA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveninet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome bars!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisreen

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was fairly rude (front desk, not housekeeping) and seemed like they thought we were privileged to be staying there. Rooms (even deluxe) are tiny even by NYC standards. Restaurant was great though and it’s fairly convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
loved that there were several options to have a drink. The room is very small but we knew that going into it. Area around the window was drafting but luckily we like to sleep cool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
I admit I have not stayed in Manhattan in a while. Still, for the cost, I expected more. Room was very small. Bed not comfortable. No cups in the room, making it difficult to drink water. No “do not disturb” hanger for door knob. The heat/AC was primitive by modern standards. I guess the biggest thing it has going for it is…location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Long weekend

The hotel room was very cute, clean, and it was a great stay for a long weekend. I loved the hotel bars and everyone who worked there was incredibly nice. The location was perfect. I would be very happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique space! A lot of cool spaces within the hotel, everything accessible right outside, including express and local trains up the East Side and West Side.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I each split rooms. The walls are very thin and we could hear each other talking. The AC did not work and because the room is small, it quickly became very humid and we happened to be staying during 80° weather. In order to get some air, we were left with no choice but to open the window, but given it’s NY, it was extremely loud to continue keeping the window open. Therefore, it was SO difficult to sleep at night. I figured there would be no point in calling maintenance since it was late at night already, we were leaving the next morning, and because I doubt it would be fixed immediately. Once I checked out, I asked for an itemized bill to be sent to my email. They asked for my email, gave it to them, told me it would be sent right away, and left. A few hours later (I’m already at JFK at this point), someone called to ask if I checked out because there was a note that said my belongings were still there. That was impossible since I had everything of mine with me… Disorganized. I asked them again since I was on the phone with them for my itemized bill to be emailed to me since I didn’t receive it. They told me they were never given an email. I don’t understand the lack of communication and the disorganization. Don’t be fooled by the photos and rooftop bar. Our stay here was moderate at best. I will not be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great besides the size of the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Bala Cynwyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freehand was a great place for my wife and I to stay on a short trip to NYC. The staff was excellent, the hotel was beautiful with interesting architecture, our room was comfortable and well appointed. The location was perfect for us, as were visiting our son in Gramercy. Would definitely recommend, and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I took my 9 year old son here for the night for April break. It was magical. From the moment you enter you are greeted by the nicest staff. Check in was clear and easy. The accommodations were spectacular - imagine a bunk bed!! over a queen bed of your very own. The room was quiet - even close to the elevator. A delicious cafe and coffee shop await you in the lobby. Ms Pac Man! Walk to everything that you need. We will be back at least every year.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, however not very clean in the public areas. Hotel room was clean and ready for use upon arrival. Great service with bag handling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was quite cozy and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, great area and great rooms for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena Grijalva Aguilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

derek

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025