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Freehand New York

Property class: 4

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A restaurant with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and large windows.
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A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.
A lobby with wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a digital display showing 'LL'.
A rooftop patio with hexagonal tiles, green metal chairs, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $212
$182 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

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23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Place, Gramercy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Premium Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(105 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a television on the wall, a small wooden cabinet, and a window with blinds.

Private Quad

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Three Company

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Corner King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with blinds.

Cozy Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a flat-screen TV, a small cabinet, and a window with blinds.

Premium Quad

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 295 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy room with a wooden desk, a cushioned chair, a sofa, and a small table with a plant.

Premium King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with wooden frames, white bedding, and a ladder.

Gallery Suite

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Three's Company Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a radio, a window with blinds, a television on the wall, and a decorative plant.

Solo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, flanked by bedside tables with lamps and books, in a room with a large window and a ceiling light fixture.

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

A stay at Freehand New York places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Madison Square Park. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Empire State Building and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Gramercy Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Madison Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Empire State Building - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plug Uglies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Saravanaa Bhavan - ‬3 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. Open daily.
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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 18 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1929
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Property 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
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1245 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 2108 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel, love the location and fun vibe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff and food options are located in the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff really helpful, and the location was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool vibe, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive & paid attention to details. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was very clean and staff was friendly. It was in a great location to visit our son.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good features, good food available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great and location is easy to get around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and great location - the rooms were a little worn down but clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, good sized room with lots of amenities-perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great value and cool hip hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. The staff was AMAZING, room was unique and fun! WOULD STAY AGAIN!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nitara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel. Italian restaurant jus opened next door, will def stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service, clean rooms and convenient location to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying at the Freehand. I love this boutique hotel’s artsy, cozy vibe. Staff is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff, clean hotel, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vladyslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in NYC period
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Very good location. Nice rooms. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel in very convenient location to walking to everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

AXEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and cozy… great people vibe… very convenient and centric location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel and unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026