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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Solo Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Private Quad

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Queen

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King

  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cozy Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

  • 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 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Madison Square Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Empire State Building.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New York University - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Times Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 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

  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TKK Fried Chicken - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ampersand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker New York - ‬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.

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 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

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
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

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. 649 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1268 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

6/10 Okay

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ella

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was a cute place. No water pressure, beds were uncomfortable, walls were thin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. The Bathroom was a big disappointment. Been on cruise ships with bigger bathrooms It was way TOO small
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff but booming loud music all night
The Freehand Hotel has a very nice lobby, a good restaurant, and good-enough rooms. It was somewhat reasonably priced, at least compared to other hotels nearby. Every person we interacted with who worked at the hotel -- front desk, housekeeping, security -- was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Big however: There is a club in the hotel. The club played blasting music that we could hear in our room. The club was still playing music at 4 am, when I finally went to the front desk to complain. It was simply impossible to sleep. Regardless of the wonderful staff, you couldn't pay me enough to go back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were charged $80 for amenities that were not mentioned in the expedia description and were for nothing but wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth it
We stayed here for a Christmas weekend in December. Unfortunately it was extremely over priced for what you got. The rooms were a bit dates and VERY small. During our stay, our shower stopped working in the middle of me being in there. No water coming out, light flashing from the ceiling. I alerted the front desk but nothing ever happened. Thankfully we were leaving the next day but the service and the quality were severely lacking. It was in a great location and the cocktail bar was amazing, so those were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed here for one night and got two rooms, one for myself and boyfriend and the other for my friend and her boyfriend. Overall it was a good stay, and enjoyed the decore and aesthetic. It was fairly priced, but had some drawbacks. For starters the rooms were very small and difficult to navigate. Also, there is no microwaves, mini fridge or coffee maker. In addition, there was no bath mat and only two smaller bath towels and small shower curtain. The TV was also incorrectly calibrated. Overall the experience was fine, the hotel served served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Madison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointing.
Great location but we hadn’t realised that the hotel has a nightclub which doesn’t close until 3am on a Friday and Saturday. We were kept awake by the base and then by people leaving once the club was closed. Not ideal and something to be aware of if you are planning a weekend stay. In addition neither the hotel bar or restaurant were available on the Friday we stayed due to private functions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY Small rooms with teeny tine bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The person who checked us in was disrespectful to both my wife and myself. Needless to say we will NOT being staying here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Holiday Stay!
check in was fast an easy! hotel was beautiful and festive! the staff was great esp at the adjoining restaurants! perfect location to exploring the city, very close to the 23st subway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eat here too!
Delightful room at a great price. Perfect for a quick trip. FABULOUS restaurant options on site.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Martha D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Be aware of hidden charges + services no provided
Be aware of hidden charges at this hotel. We paid upfront but at check-in we were charged extra $40 per night due to the "usage of the facilities" ...according to them that amount includes the ACCESS to hotel bars and restaurants... we paid to find out that sadly those services were CLOSED during our stay... the upper floor bar was open only one day and the restaurant and other bar remained closed... but the "facility charge" remained!! We feel robbed
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024