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Freehand New York

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$204
$175 nightly
$204 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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
(89 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Three Company

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 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
(20 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

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

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

Gallery Suite

  • 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

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

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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 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 - 0.2 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) - 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 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

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 1817 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1817 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1817 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1817 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1817 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Always great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful and kind. Rooms were clean and well prepped. Overall a great stay and a perfect location to walk anywhere you may want to go. Close to a station in case you wanted to get around the city. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very user friendly and comfortable. Well-designed and a great shower. LOVED having Smile To Go in the building, and the location is fantastic. Desk staff was helpful and the whole experience was a great one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great staff. Have stayed here before and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antje

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great bar and coffee shop!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, spacious for Manhattan, good value, staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisarg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very accomodating, and the rooms were always clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tamsin

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valciel

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good.. it could use a bit more storage specially since its meant for 4 people it can get crowded and I think there's room for some drawers. But overall the stay was really good..staff very kind and the location of the hotel is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Younghyun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and good amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly helpful staff. Most of the outlets in the room didn’t work. Very small room. Sleeps4 but can’t imagine 4 adults sharing the space. Almost nowhere to put stuff down or away. Rooms desperately need shelves, bureau, hooks.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey, Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great boutique hotel. I stay there often. They need to replace the eletric outlet. They are all worn and didn’t charge my eletronics
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Azania

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025