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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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A restaurant with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and large windows.
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A rooftop patio with hexagonal tiles, green metal chairs, and potted plants.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a large fan, and bar stools.
A lobby with wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a digital display showing 'LL'.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(52 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(103 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Quad

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

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Gallery Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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About this property

Freehand New York

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 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 cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Madison Square Park
  • 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. Open daily.
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.

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 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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.

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

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1215 out of 2062 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 2062 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 2062 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 2062 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 2062 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service, clean rooms and convenient location to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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great staff, clean hotel, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel and unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, safe, clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This staff was very helpful in getting my mother set up in her room and throughout our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay in NYC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location, fun bars at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cutest boutique experience! Great location and staff went above and beyond!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026