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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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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
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(89 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(34 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
(19 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

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

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

Gallery Suite

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

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

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Interior

Cozy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Solo Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

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

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

New York

A stay at Freehand New York places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Madison Square Park. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Empire State Building and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Gramercy Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Madison Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.9 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) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to 5th Avenue
Freehand New York offers 400 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 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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

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
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 998 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1775 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice reply rooms. A bargain for what it is. Bohemian vibe. Work it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay at with friends! Amazing rooftop bar and overall environment. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Fairly priced. Great restaurant and bar!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
i was so excited to stay here for the first time! i booked two rooms over a month in advance for my birthday. but i never got the chance. when we arrived, the agent at the front desk refused to check us in, look at our reservation number, or speak with us any further than directing us to take a seat and wait for the manager. he claimed that our reservation had been canceled. that was not true but for some reason, he insisted and when the manager finally appeared, he was also extremely rude and insisted i needed to "take it up with hotels.com" he would not hear anything i had to say. this hotel basically made an error, blamed it on me and then continued to dig their heels in. many hours later after i had already booked rooms at a different hotel and tried to decompress so as not to spend my entire vacation fuming about being treated so cruelly for no reason, the manager called me and apologized and acknowledged that the hotel had made an error. too little too late.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, and the staff was great, the breakfast options were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Logan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean good sized room for NYC, Kind staff & beautiful Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shabnam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Room was large for NYC. Hotel style & decor was cool, especially nice bar & rooftop. The bathroom smaller than NYC standard, especially the very tiny sink. No common bathroom items provided (i.e. shower cap or q-tips, etc). Eating options were limited as cafe closes early, restaurant was indefinitely closed and bar and rooftop open late in the day and are closed on Sunday & Mondays. The biggest thing is that it is extremely noisy, so not the place for you if you want a quiet night sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not get. breakfast included in our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No breakfast provided. Not even a coffee pot in the room. Saw 2 roaches in the bathroom. The housekeeper was very good—the best thing about staying here tho we DID have to ask for washcloths our last night.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Oh, the world of hipster hotels. My corner room was fine once I moved to the quieter part of the building on 22nd St. (vs the noise on 23rd). But be prepared for a lack of basic amenities. No room service, no mini bar and not even a coffee maker in the room. Groovy decor but there is no detail to service at the Freehand. Just another hipster hotel that doesn't really cater to its guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, great location Though bathroom very small its layout was well thought out and was nicely renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Chicago

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safe location. Friendly staff. Cute decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and parking were relatively easy (the parking garage is self-park and about a block away). We were charged two unexplained charges, one for $120+ and one for $150+, but both were refunded after I inquired about them at the front desk, so no problem. The gym was nice, and the Smile To Go had nice options for us (we're vegetarian) and friendly service. Maid service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025