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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

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

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

Solo Room

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

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

Private Quad

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Twin Bunk 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 Twin Bunk Beds

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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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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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About the area

New York

With a stay at Freehand New York, you'll be centrally located in New York, just a 3-minute walk from Gramercy Park and 6 minutes by foot from 5th Avenue. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Chelsea Hotel and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Empire State Building.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Times Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • 23 St. Station (Park Av.) - 3 min walk
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 10 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with bars and a nightclub
Freehand New York offers 400 air-conditioned 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 air-conditioned 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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. 788 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1458 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yinyin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is quite small but they do 1 queen + single bed option, perfect for me and my parents stay for 2 nights in NYC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

scott david

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs to be fully renovated. The air conditioning is too loud and dated. The windows are thin, not sound proof and you hear everything on the street. The bathrooms are tiny, with sinks smaller than ones on airplanes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise, Alexandria

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for four nights! We were impressed with the staff and building. It was our first time in NYC. It was so nice and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Roda

Disliked: Cleanliness
I got charged an additional $120 that was not advertised. This was on top of paying $200 per night! Very loud AC which caused sleep issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

kathy

Bed was extremely comfortable. Hotel is dimly lit, both in the rooms and the hallways. You will not get a warm fuzzy feeling visiting this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and a great cool vibe around the hotel. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Itamar

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, friendly desk staff. Felt very safe staying solo for business. Room was spotless. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Unfortunately my room’s ac was not working and the hotel was not able to switch rooms until the next day. After a long travel day it was more aggravating than anything else. The next day the staff accommodated a change and all was good after that. Otherwise a good stay and nice (but very humid) gym.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, friendly staff and easy to find
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The threes company room was perfect for our needs. It reminded us of a dorm room - it was very unique making good use of the space. The view from our room was also very nice. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PAULA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel ia great to go with friends we stayed in the bunk bed rooms The space between a good fir NY rooms The has poor light and needs more space to accommodate the clothes but for a short trip is very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

We’ve stayed here at least 6 times. Always a clean and friendly space
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025