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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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Map
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
(80 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 Single 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 Single 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 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 Single 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 Single 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

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

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About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and nightclub
A restaurant, a nightclub and 3 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Freehand New York offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Freehand New York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. Free WiFi in public areas, 3 bars and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at Comodo
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Gramercy Park and 6 minutes on foot from 5th Avenue
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Freehand New York. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Comodo – This restaurant specialises in seafood and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Broken Shaker – This rooftop bar specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.
Smile to Go – This café serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Bar Calico – On-site cocktail bar. Open selected days.
Georgia Room – On-site bar. Open selected 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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1380 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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property does not belong in conde naste top 50 for anything! The corridors are dismal, rooms tiny and bathrooms tiny closet tiny!!! Phone did not work during my stay , engineer came to fix thermostat and tried to fix the phone . He was very nice as was bellman named hero but otherwise awful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Isabella

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

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Prettier in the pictures. When I visited the neon Freehand sign was busted. The hallways and rooms were very dimly lit. The room had no view. And I was charged a resort fee for an onsite restaurant that was "closed for a private event" and a bar that was closed for the month.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Bella, Magnolia

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

8/10 Good

Lilly

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really great place to stay. Very central to lot of things. Really helpful at the front desk and housekeeping was great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Stylish, Hip Hotel with Great Service

Very fun, very stylish/hip hotel with fantastic service. One staff member, Hero (sp?), was fantastic and really helped make our stay wonderful. My only recommendation would be to add more items to the bathroom - water glass, toiletry storage, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I sta
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Busy, crowded hotel with a college vibe

Loved the decor and the proximity to a great breakfast spot. We had a tiny room that had blackout shades and a warm, comfy bed. Because the room was small, we wanted to use the lounge, but it was often occupied by private groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits in a historic building. Extremely convenient access to the subway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ju Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsee

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jomarie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location is good and the price is right. however, do not expect anything other than a decent crash pad. if you are looking for a cheap place to crash, this is good enough but its not great. The place is old and outdated. The photos look bright and airy and cool but its dark and dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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