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Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

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 this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco New York hotel in Manhattan with a nightclub
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Freehand New York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. Free WiFi in public areas, 3 bars, and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at Comodo
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 6 minutes by foot from 5th Avenue and a 2-minute drive from Empire State Building
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Freehand New York. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Freehand New York Hotel
Freehand Hotel
Freehand
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Freehand New York New York
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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1148 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1148 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1148 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1148 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1148 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

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olesia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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