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Freehand New York

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Empire State Building

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

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
  • Gramercy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Flatiron Building
    ‪7 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

City center stay.A stay at this Manhattan hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of 5th Avenue and 2 miles (3 km) of Empire State Building. Madison Square Garden and Grand Central Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

4-star Art Deco hotel near Empire State Building
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.

  • 400 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1929
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Offsite 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Nightclub

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 available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 available on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1176 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

Derrick, GRANGER

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Colorado Springs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel and the staff and common areas are great. The rooms are updated and, while small, are good for the price. Outside of the reception and first floor areas, the common areas are dated but fine. There is a great coffee shop on the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean, quiet room & a beautiful rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Naama

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint and adorable. I loved the decor, and the uniqueness of Three's Company room. It was small, but that's typical for NYC. My only complaint is that a room for three, only had two hooks in the bathroom. Otherwise the location was great, near multiple subway lines, and the bars on location were a great experience. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are very small and a little outdated for the price. Staff is very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine, Orient

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
arrogance at front desk. no water or glasses in room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nili

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location. Location! Tv didn't really work, and it's NYC so expect noise all night long (emergency vehicles, jack hammers, partying), but otherwise it was perfect. Clean, comfortable, and really fun to be on this Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulita

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

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zaimarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a wonderful aesthetic, and two adjacent restaurants which are really convenient. There’s no room service but you can order take out and pick it up literally next to the lobby. The only downside for me was the noisyness. My room was on the third story facing the main street and it was noisy every night until 3-4 AM. If you’re a light sleeper, you will definitely need ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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