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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Creator video
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$274
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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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.)
    ‪25 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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
(85 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Three Company

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

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

Deluxe Corner King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 235 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Gallery Suite ADA

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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)
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk 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 Ada

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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About this property

Freehand New York

4-star hotel in Manhattan
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 center, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a nightclub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a terrace. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided.

Freehand New York is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Property 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

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 868 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1590 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

gross
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay! The staff was accommodating, the room was clean, short walking distance to beautiful parts of the city, and the rooftop bar had a spectacular view!! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in staying in Manhattan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Experience – Not Recommended

The room was very dim, with a blinking foyer light and dark bathroom. There was a bad smell from the toilet, and basic amenities were missing—no kettle, coffee machine, mugs, or even paper cups. One power outlet didn’t work, and the shower curtain didn’t cover the whole area, causing water to spill. No view at all. Overall, poorly maintained and not worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that my daughter and I were able to walk
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hotel when visiting my daughter. Great quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the property, staff, maintenance personnel are outstanding, respectful and professional. Omar, an attendant at the reception desk was kind enough to let us have breakfast vouchers. He was courteous, informative and kind. I’ll definitely keep this place in mind for any future trips to NYC!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyril

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff in concierge were not very helpful in arranging
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very noisy jam-packed hotel

Very noisy. Hotel was over-crowded and booked to the max. Long wait for the elevators and for breakfast in the morning. Hotel bar was extremely loud and jam packed. I walked out without ordering a drink because there were no seats and it was far too loud. Not a place you can have a quiet drink and conversation. Room was also noisy. I had a corner king room on the 5th floor and it was like I was sleeping in the middle of a highway. All night there were loud trucks and busses going by. Do your best to get a high floor room to avoid the street noise. It was relentless and I did not sleep at all. The room itself was nice and had excellent decor and was clean. The hotel itself is also nice with excellent decor. It's just the noise!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

10/10 Excellent

sabina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical but the rooms were very clean and staff was friendly! They have a free purified water fountain but I would be sure to have a water bottle because they don’t provide any. Great location, super close to the a subway entrance. Can walk to time square!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel guest must exit to street level to access roof top bar. Georgia room not accessible by elevator to arrive guests must use stairs, but both areas can exit by elevator. Quad rooms lack quad hooks for towels. Chose hotel for outlets in beds. 2 of 4 bed outlets did not function. Hotel unable to repair during stay and no credit to cost of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, and clean and comfortable room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice. I love the location, it is central to much in the Manhattan/Chelsea area. Walking distance to transportation,food and 2 nice parks. Madison Square park being one of them, almost everyday some event was taking place. Shake shack is a great burger/shake place to grab a quick bite or a treat. The beds are spacious, comfortable, and clean. There were two small drawbacks, no streaming service on the tv and no ice unless the restaurant is open. Love that the floors are only available with room key for that floor. Which added to feeling safe. Also, most rooms have city views and at night are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline, Vancouver

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The place was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Our bedroom was cozy and offered all the amenities necessary to make our stay pleasant. Overall, we had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025