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Freehand New York

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars and a nightclub

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Solo Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Private Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Three Company

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Quad ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Corner King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cozy Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Times Square - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 1.3 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

Upscale hotel near 5th Avenue
Close to Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, Freehand New York provides a nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site seafood restaurant, Comodo, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 400 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Freehand New York Hotel
Freehand Hotel
Freehand
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Frequently asked questions

Is Freehand New York pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Freehand New York?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Freehand New York?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Freehand New York located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gramercy Park and 5th Avenue. Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km). 23 St. Station (Park Av.) is only a 3-minute walk and 28 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 6 minutes.

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1353 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot - great vibe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful, clean, stylish, and well located. It worked out perfectly for my family during our stay in New York!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable place to stay in midtown. Comfortable beds and nicely designed rooms, quiet, convenient location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very courteous and helpful. The cafe had amazing food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place but very clean and staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cool rooms, typical NYC size (small). Rooftop bar is a cool spot too. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, great area and great rooms for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome bars!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zhiyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to Baruch College.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Just had a 5 night stay here with my son. The staff were so friendly, especially the door staff. The hotel itself is definitely value for money especially given how much time we actually spent there during our trip. Room service and clean towels every day and a cool lounge area on the first floor, great for some quiet time. Smile to go cafe on the ground floor was our go to for breakfast, great service and food at reasonable prices.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting, unique hotel in a great location, good and helpful staff, rooms are clean but generally small, which is not unusual for NYC hotels--convenient on-site restaurant, bar and coffee shop, plus a rooftop bar with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend 100% Beautiful hotel with a very modern and luxurious feel. Wonderful Staff, great Food, super fun Saturday night trivia at the lounge, spacious and very well appointed rooms with again a very luxurious feel. Well located. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great! The staff not so great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was fun.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice hotel but associated restaurants are ridiculously expensive even for NYC, and they charge a “Facility Fee” for services like faxing (who faxes anymore?!), their gym, and “unlimited water” (whatever that means) whether you use them or not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and location were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I selected Freehand for proximity to business meetings and room rate. What an eclectic and fun hotel!! Staff is efficient, professional and helpful. Rooms were minimal but perfect for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in many hotels in NYC over the past 30 years…freehand is my new home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really great place to stay. Very central to lot of things. Really helpful at the front desk and housekeeping was great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location great price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and efficient. While the room was small, it still worked for 3 people. The sink was really tiny, but we made due. The beds, floor, and bathroom felt clean which is all I can ask at a hotel! The staff was helpful and the cafe in the lobby was great for coffee and breakfast. This was short trip so we didn't get to explore as much as I would've liked, but it was very enjoyable nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Saskia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was really outdated and some of the staff was really rude. Others were very pleasant and had a great attitude like Hero. The facilities are really outdated and the hotel needs some TLC but it has a charm about it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our overall experience here was great, I’d stay again. The only reason for not being 5 stars is not receiving new towels to replace what was on the floor, and refilling of the soap. However, all of these were addressed once we called the front desk. They were bro
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025