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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

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
  • 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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$218 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.8 miles
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • New York University - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Times Square - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

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 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 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. 646 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1263 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

Madison

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a king suite with corner room. Very spacious for New York. Great location. Comfy bed and sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great area
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariola

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

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to a nearby wedding. Rooms small- but expected for price. Heat didn’t work at first, but hotel fixed it. Was annoyed facility fee that wasn’t disclosed on Expedia when I booked. Otherwise, was satisfied and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ramin

They charge you a fee for amenities after you book it. Be ready to pay an additional $45/night when you’re comparing costs. That should be included up front
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing vibe,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel. Has so much character and it was so quiet and I felt very safe as a solo traveler. The room was a perfect cozy size for one person, I had a great view and it was very clean. I can't recommend this hotel enough. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel definitely had some charm and all the employees were extremely helpful friendly. The room itself was very tiny and dim. With the lights up all the way I still felt like I couldn't see well in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick, GRANGER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Asmaa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024