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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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Map
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Empire State Building
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Queen

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Solo Room

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Private Quad

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Queen

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Three Company

  • 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

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Corner King

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cozy Queen

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 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.
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

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

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1325 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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location is perfect and the stuff were great. The room was wide but a bit old. Besides this no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

nice but freezing

their heating system is really bad and we were freezing every single night of our stay. when we plugged in the heater that front desk provided the whole room's power went off! yes, it is a nice hotel but I won't stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareshma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Hidden gem away from the hustle.

Front desk was very welcoming & helpful. Location was great; between Gramercy & Flat Iron, Chelsea is a 3 minute cab ride. Room was very comfortable; king bed and small sitting area. Actually had a view of Lexington Ave and not a building wall. My only negative is, the bathroom was a bit tight. But I’m also a larger man, so bathrooms are normally a bit snug. With that said, the shower had plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eriko

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in NYC
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently stayed one night at Freehand in NYC as a quick turn around trip. I use to live in NYC and have been to their rooftop bar MANY times. PROS: I really like the vibe of the place--the staff are great, helpful, and attentive. The ambiance is cool, they attract young, hip clientele and where it's situated--23rd and Lex--is a great location, central to everything and right on the 4/5/6 train line. CONS: The rooms are very dimly lit--like, I could barely see in both the main room and the bathroom to put my makeup on. I get that it's a vibe to have lamps and mood lighting but good grief, I was struggling. The thermostat didn't work--it was flashing an error when I arrived so I called down to the desk and told the attendant. He said he would send someone up to address it. I was in my room for 2 hrs before I had to leave for dinner and no one came to fix. When I arrived back to the hotel 3 hrs later, my room was 59 degrees and the thermostat was still flashing error. I called downstairs again and again the attendant said someone would come service it. No one came and I woke up in a 55 degree room with just a thin hotel blanket. My feet were ICE. All in all, my experience is a one off, I'm sure. The hotel is very cool, the staff really is great and the location can't be beat. I will absolutely stay there again but next time, I will back a few extra pairs of socks and a hoodie :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozero P

Liked: Cleanliness
excelent I love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and good location, but even though I was on 12th floor, windows so thin I could hear every ambulance, fire truck and police siren in Manhattan. Couldn't sleep at all. Highly recommend earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tremayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gaston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could have used more cabinets / drawers. Cubbies were nice but not enough for storage of additional clothing. The hotel was trendy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Freehand. Even though the rooms are small, they have everything necessary for a delightful stay. The decor is surprising, warm, and unique. Its location makes NYC very walkable. And if you don’t want to walk there are always taxis available and the subway station is nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool lobby and vibe…updated but has a vintage feel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient hotel in a great area. Bathrooms are small but rooms are very efficient for NYC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
A delightful artistic vibe in rooms. Cozy and clean. Not much shelf space in bathroom but that’s not a dealbreaker. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025