Freehand New York

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Private Quad

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Three Company

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Corner King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen

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

Premium Quad

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

Premium King

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

Gallery Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Private Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

Solo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Cozy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Solo Room

  • Sleeps 1

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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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 comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Empire State Building
  • 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.

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

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

Freehand New York Hotel
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1100 out of 1923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 1923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1923 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Friendly staff, great room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wiley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities. Good hot water. Nice gym with small weights! Fabulous art work. Good coffee shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Room was very clean and moderately sized for the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann

So fun- wonderful hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location. Liked their decor/vibe and was spacious and better-priced for NYC. Main drawbacks were the street noise was loud, which isn’t always the case in a NYC hotel, and the water pressure was horrible and not very hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, with wardrobe, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Daniel, Hero, and Brandon all stood out and went out of their way to make our stay even better. Would come back just for them. The housekeeping was phenomenal and was also so kind. The room was very nice and clean. There is always someone in the lobby, so it feels very safe even at night. Immaculate vibes. We will be back <3
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed hotel. Comfortable and cozy rooms and the front desk staff was on point!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Lake Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My recent stay at the Freehand New York was absolutely exceptional and I cannot recommend it enough. This hotel perfectly captures that quintessential New York charm with a modern, artistic twist. It's a true gem in the heart of Manhattan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous stay! The staff was fantastic - super friendly and accessible. Loved the design, although the wooden walls in the bathroom don't lend themselves to easy cleaning. It's hard to get in the nooks and crannies of the ridges really well. I noticed that in a few other areas of the hotel as well. But overall loved our stay and would absolutely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Leah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed multiple times at the Freehand. Room is snug, as is the bathroom, but compensates with a comfy bed, good linens, excellent shower with quality products. Always clean. Great location. Can’t beat the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mia

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

10/10 Excellent

Hoan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and hotel were fantastic. But
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

CRYSTAL

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay - location, service, quality and spaciousness was amazing. I’ve been making several trips to NY per year for the last 12 years, and this was one of my favorite hotels I’ve stayed in here. Only very minor issue was that our room was cold in the evenings. We had a thermostat and turned the temp up to 73 for over 24 hrs, but it stayed chilly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was great. Very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026