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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Lobby sitting area
Reception
GW Suite | Interior
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Gramercy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JRB-Downtown Manhattan Heliport)
    ‪15 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 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
  • 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 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. 613 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1222 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

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very NYC-esque. Chic and dark.
Our room had no heat. No glasses. No coffeemaker. The sent someone with a blanket and 4 paper cups. The vibe was chic and NYC-esque (dark and small) it was artistically decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice design & location, but request a high floor
We stayed at the Feeehand for one night while in the city for a show. We were pleased when the hotel was able to check us in as soon as we arrived at 9am. Unfortunately, the room they gave us was on the third floor. We didn't realize this was an issue until that night when the room was vibrating and we could hear the thumping music and bass from the bar/club below. The music lasted until after 3am, which made for a very unrestful night. Overall the hotel design is nice and location is good. If you stay, I'd insist on a room on a higher floor to avoid the misfortune we had. Was definitely not worth the price for a sleepless night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big, clean, light room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daryle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was like a club until 2am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Business traveler
felt like a dorm room. too expensive for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi, newark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean room, large size for nyc, quick elevators, good temp control thermostat in room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, quirky and comfortable rooms. Tiny sink in the bathroom, but def not a dealbreaker.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

kharissa, Massena

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Normally I’d recommend this hotel but not anymore. I use this hotel for work and in the past enjoyed it but this time the front desk staff was unpleasant and the room was poorly cared for. My shower wouldn’t drain, tv wouldn’t connect to the internet for streaming, room wasn’t clean, front desk staff was dressed inappropriately and actually hung up on us when we called to ask a question. When we went down to ask they wouldn’t even speak to my partner. Sadly don’t plan on using the freehand again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is very good total experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was pretty noisy until the wee hours of the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

So noisy from their rooftop bar…didn’t fall asleep until 4:00 AM
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
TV and WiFi didn’t work properly for entirety of trip. Severe mold discovered in first room, and we were itchy the entire trip from how dirty it was. Omar one of the managers comped us a night off but the previous manager we spoke to only offered an amenity fee of $100 off so we had to circle back to get this. The first refund the first manager promised didn’t come through fully to the amount he promised and it amounted to $73 dollar refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

LI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no coffee pot and cups to use in the room. And very noisy at night. The room was small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , lovely staff . Good restaurant and 2 nice bars .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had no ac not a big deal for most but i have a medical condition where i have seizures. Heat makes things worse and can trigger a seizure with my room being 87°F it did just that i had 2 seizures. I had repeatedly asked for it to be fixed or to be given another room and nothing happened. I will never stay at this hotel again and will be reporting all NYC code violations to the proper authorities and consult my attorneys in this matter. This hotel put my life in jeopardy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Can’t recommend.
We were on 3rd floor. Directly beneath us was a Halloween party until 4 am both nights. Not appropriate. Front desk staff were disheveled
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tremayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Beth, Doylestown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good location and has it’s own vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024