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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$177
$151 nightly
$177 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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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, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪25 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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
(85 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Three Company

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Deluxe Corner King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 235 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Gallery Suite ADA

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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)
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk 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 Ada

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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

  • 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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 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) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with bars and a nightclub
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 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1929
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Freehand Hotel
Freehand
Freehand New York Hotel
Freehand New York New York
Freehand New York Hotel New York

Reviews

Freehand New York Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1595 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shazia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bahigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby was gorgeous, but I was really disappointed that both restaurants were not open while I was there. It was a main part of my deciding to stay there and the main restaurant was closed for an unknown reason. I was told Saturday I would have the opportunity to dine at the rooftop bar but when I went I was told their kitchen was closed due to a private event. Had I known both dining options were unavailable I would have chosen a different hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Average stay

We stayed in the queen + bunk bed room for our family of 3. The way the bunk and ladder were set up proved very difficult for our daughter to get in and out of, so I took the bunk and my husband and daughter slept in the queen. Neither mattress was especially comfortable. The bunk under the mattress hadn’t been cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shout out to the amazing Javier- but also to the incredibly nice team upstairs at the rooftop bar!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

gross
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay! The staff was accommodating, the room was clean, short walking distance to beautiful parts of the city, and the rooftop bar had a spectacular view!! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in staying in Manhattan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Experience – Not Recommended

The room was very dim, with a blinking foyer light and dark bathroom. There was a bad smell from the toilet, and basic amenities were missing—no kettle, coffee machine, mugs, or even paper cups. One power outlet didn’t work, and the shower curtain didn’t cover the whole area, causing water to spill. No view at all. Overall, poorly maintained and not worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that my daughter and I were able to walk
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hotel when visiting my daughter. Great quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the property, staff, maintenance personnel are outstanding, respectful and professional. Omar, an attendant at the reception desk was kind enough to let us have breakfast vouchers. He was courteous, informative and kind. I’ll definitely keep this place in mind for any future trips to NYC!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

cyril

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff in concierge were not very helpful in arranging
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

A very noisy jam-packed hotel

Very noisy. Hotel was over-crowded and booked to the max. Long wait for the elevators and for breakfast in the morning. Hotel bar was extremely loud and jam packed. I walked out without ordering a drink because there were no seats and it was far too loud. Not a place you can have a quiet drink and conversation. Room was also noisy. I had a corner king room on the 5th floor and it was like I was sleeping in the middle of a highway. All night there were loud trucks and busses going by. Do your best to get a high floor room to avoid the street noise. It was relentless and I did not sleep at all. The room itself was nice and had excellent decor and was clean. The hotel itself is also nice with excellent decor. It's just the noise!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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