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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
Rooftop terrace
GW Suite | Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Gramercy Park
    3 min walk
  • Comodo
    1 min walk
  • 23 St. Station (Park Av.)
    3 min walk
  • 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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Empire State Building and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Grand Central Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 15 min walk
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Broadway - 4 min drive
  • Times Square - 4 min drive

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 New York hotel in Manhattan with 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 public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Off-site parking within 656 ft (USD 60.00 per day)

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10.00-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Comodo
  • Broken Shaker
  • Smile to Go
  • Bar Calico
  • Georgia Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • 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 available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

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 security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Freehand New York Hotel
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1143 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

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this property as a central place to come back to while exploring NYC!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This was the 6th time we have stayed at The Freehand. It is a bit run down but the price point used to be good and it's always been clean. This time it was pricier and we got to enjoy a lower floor room where they have a club night on Saturdays that goes until 3am. Our room was SHAKING from the base, I phoned reception and they offered earplugs. So you're going to piss off multiple floors of guests for the sake of your club night? (Read the trip advisor reviews, there are many that complain about this) If you get the lower rooms, you get so much noise you can't sleep. One night a guy in the neighbourhood screamed for 3 hours straight, every night there was so much street noise that sleep was patchy. If you can secure a room higher up and get a decent price, it's worth a stay but who can guarantee they're not going to get a low floor room? Simply not worth it. Last time for us after many good years
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at Freehand. Very clean and staff friendly. Roof top bar is a great vibe. Location of hotel is great as well, we were able to walk to most places we wanted to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared a bunk room with 3 friends and while it was cozy, we really enjoyed the stay at Freehand! The housekeeping staff and folks helping with the baggages were super sweet - front desk staff are a little cold (not sure why- guess you can get a taste of both sides of New Yorkers!)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nikolai, Reston

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanisha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor, Millersville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Went at a busier time of year, so prices were definitely higher than usual. It is fine but nothing special, very tight spaces, no bathroom trash can or surface area. The WiFi was not usable. Service was fine but nothing stellar. Expectations would have been lower had the price been a bit more fair :/ but I guess that’s demand
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ensi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vladyslav

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl Ray

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOMENICO

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best bang for your buck in NYC. The rooms feel big compared to what most rooms in the area offer. If you want something nicer or more luxurious, you're looking at a much higher step up in price. This is the best. Location is great and close to a lot of trains. Easy peasy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
bathroom way too small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Cannot Recommend
I was very disappointed with my stay at The Freehand, as I used to live in New York and years ago enjoyed the rooftop. The front desk was rude and a bit snooty, which for the rate of this hotel feels very unnecessary for the attitude and not caring about a guest's stay. I asked for a kettle when I checked in and they said one would be sent up within 10-15 minutes, but I never got one the entire time. The rooms are extremely small, even by New York's standards. I got a King room, which I don't believe was actually a King. They put me in a room with one small window that looked into a creepy small area between two buildings so I had no natural light. There were virtually no amenities in the room either, besides shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The walls are very thin, so you hear everything especially if close to an elevator, making it hard to sleep or sleep in. I think there are better options within the price range than the Freehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin, Southlake

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

cesar

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The creative look of the Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tarquin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception needs to work on their level of customer support, an air of being disturbed when a query is made
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024