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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(82 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Three Company

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

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

Deluxe Corner King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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)
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Quad ADA

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

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Solo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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.

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

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. 808 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1490 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small for two people, with the bed shoved up against the wall. That was not the case in previous experiences booked there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was tiny but clean, and if nothing else, it encouraged you to get out and see the city. For one person, it was doable. The elevator was a bit strange. The on-site bars and restaurant were nice and staff were friendly. I guess my chief complaint would be the “resort” fee which seemed unnecessary considering the price of the items in the bars and restaurant and the fact that the room was so small with few amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

8/10 Good

GABRIELE, TAKOMA PARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, close to transport, and liked the quiet in the room (with windows closed/AC on)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was fine. The room was the issue. The first couple days we didn’t notice much about the room other than very dusty. It smelled a little musty but it’s an old building so that’s understandable. But after showing for a few days (there isn’t a working fan) we noticed when we would get back from our activities and the room would have a very strong mildew odor. The water from the shower is not draining properly and the steam is not ventilating anywhere. We had to close the bathroom door and stuff a towel under the door just to sleep. I thought about changing rooms but we only had one more night and I figured all the rooms were like this. Next time we’ll be doing an airbnb or staying somewhere else.
Shower floor buildup
Black mold shower wall
Ceiling above shower
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Devon

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If the overall volume of background noise matters to you, then seriously consider this establishment. It really did not feel like an urban experience from the quiet. I'll have to ask them how they do it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Lovely Hotel

Great service, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerston

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krista

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Love this Boutique Hotel!

I love this boutique hotel! Beautiful wood and creative furniture. Corner room, great views, polite staff. There was the right restaurants for the right time. Cozy elements..the robes and slippers..great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

da mi

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, historical and old timey feel but also incredibly elegant and cool. We loved our stay and were greeted by kindness and calm which is all we can ask during a stay. My only complaint is that all the bars were listed to be open until 1 am or late and that was just not the case the night we went. We were quite disappointed as that was major part of our booking but the people at the front were kind to give us some recommendations on what to do next.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel had a lot of extra fees for amenities that you have to pay for daily even if you don’t use them. Our AC in our room was broken for a full day and a half. The phone didn’t work and some of the light switches were working off and on. The bed wasn’t as comfy as we hoped. They resolved the air issue but it was all pretty inconvenient and not what I expected from a hotel of that caliber.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows filthy, room is gross, extremely overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool place! It was well priced for the experience and the rooftop bar put it over the top!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good place to stay a few days

It was a great place to stay. I would recommend it for people who mostly want to do stuff outside of their hotel room since the room was so small. But the location was great, the building is beautiful, and I was comfortable in my single queen bed room. The cafe downstairs serves good food, too. Just be warned that, at least in my room, there were no drawers to store clothing, though there was a closet and a few hangers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025