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Freehand New York

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near 5th Avenue

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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
  • 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
  • 5th Avenue
    6 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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17 Dec - 18 Dec
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About the area

New York

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find Gramercy Park and 5th Avenue. Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Broadway - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Times Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

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 5th Avenue
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. 556 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1113 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ready and clean, check in and checkout were super easy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff were so kind
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freehand New York is incredibly charming. Walking in the main entrance, you feel like you’re walking in to a modern day 1940s. It is cozy and classic, yet stylish and modern. The staff are incredibly friendly. It is situated between two restaurants, both with access doors in the actual restaurant. There’s a great bar on the second floor too! My room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable, and the pillows were not an absolute disaster as they are with most hotels. For a New York hotel it was much larger than I was expecting. I would definitely recommend and will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nieca

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom was very small but still very nice. No iron or ironing board in the room but staff brought them to us quickly. I love to walk around New York, and this is a great area to do that. If you don’t need a lot of space in your room I recommend this hotel. I wouldn’t mind using them again at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard, Laurel

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
More of an upscale hostel vibe. Not for the over 30 crowd or business traveler. Front desk staff not helpful or welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aven

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. I liked the art deco vibe. There weren't towels in our room when we checked in. I called housekeeping and a staff member brought towels very quickly, which I appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

CHE-KANG

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

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