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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
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Lobby sitting area
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Place, Gramercy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Queen

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Quad

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Company

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Corner King

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Queen

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quad

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gallery Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Solo Room

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

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Interior

Cozy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Solo Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

New York

A stay at Freehand New York places you in the heart of New York, within a 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Empire State Building. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Madison Square Garden and 1.2 mi (2 km) from New York University.

What's nearby

  • Gramercy Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Madison Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.9 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) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Freehand New York offers 400 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 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.

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the dining venues

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 only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1044 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1841 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size rooms and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leen

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, New York

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pinhas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at Freehand was fun and accommodating. It was nice to have someone always checking in on our way in and out to make sure we had everything we needed. Our thermostat got stuck in standby mode one night and we just requested an extra blanket rather than worrying about having them come in and fix it. In the morning, it was reset and working again. The public spaces were nice, the gym was pretty nice. I loved the vibe in the rooftop bar. The queen room itself was small but cozy. Not ideal if you have two large suitcases (which we had), as there's little floor space and nowhere to put much of anything away. The bathroom was really nice, shower pressure was good, and the way the furniture was set up was thoughtful, given how tiny the room is. The lights in the bathroom flickered constantly, but it's an old building, what can you expect? I think the only thing that lacked in decor were the hallways to the rooms. A bit dim and felt a bit like an old apartment building rather than a nice boutique hotel. No real complaints that would keep me from coming back. It was convenient and central. it had a nice breakfast/lunch restaurant attached. Coffee was great in the morning. Cocktails at the rooftop bar were tasty. I would definitely tell friends and family to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The air conditioning was broken and I was given a space heater which short circuited power to the room in the middle of freezing weather. No discount was offered despite the room amenities not being as advertised or paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with portable room heater to make up for drafty windows. Awesome hot shower! Great service at front desk with check-in and storing luggage on day of departure. Convenient to Gramercy, Flatiron, Madison Square Park, Stuy town, LES áreas. Easy walk across town to Chelsea & Hudson Yards.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1) The soaps inside the bathroom were all branded with negativity. Big bold negative words staring me in the face as I try to cleanse myself. I understand the brand is 'Free Of' or whatnot, hence the subsequent negative wording...but at a glance, the negative push threw me off and feels like it wasn't thought all the way through. 2) No dressers for clothing was a bummer. Everything had to stay in my suitcase, which isnt ideal. 3) toilet paper was backwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, location, cool lobby and loved the fitness room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

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

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay so much!! The only thing we would suggest to make the stay better is that they put one more light in the room that is bright - we love the aesthetic vibe so much but it was tough to see certain outfits and things while getting ready because it was so dark and didn’t get much brighter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul Okello, Woodstock

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room (but tiny), lighting was very limited in the room....very dark. Great for sleeping...but putting on makeup was a challenge!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, amenities, nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

P A R D O N

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025