Freehand New York

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

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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

Premium Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Solo Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Quad

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Queen

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Company

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Premium Quad ADA

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Corner King

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium King

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • New York University - 4 min drive - 2.3 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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
  • 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

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: 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 smoke detector, 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. 662 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1287 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

Brian, REDONDO BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, REDONDO BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff. Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew, CONCORD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Super nice staff. Rooms were dated, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahamad

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would just say the carpets look super dirty and worn out. If you had wood or tiles it would look so much cleaner and more chic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place decent cleanliness staff are on a level but they do accept animals in the rooms. The rooms they are clean enough not spacious whatsoever even though we had one of the largest.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greta location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. My only complaint, which is not really a complaint, is that the Broken Shacker closed at 12 PM on a Saturday when the website said 1 or 2 AM. My family and I were meeting up and we loved it! Staff is super friendly and the Cafe is good food at a great price. Many train stations nearby too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, second stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel
Great hotel with the coolest vibes! Will be staying there again when we visit New York.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in excellent condition although older. We stayed in a Private Quad (4 people, 2 bunk beds) and somewhat tight space especially for the upper beds due to low ceiling. I would suggest removing the large TV screen in front of the window to create more space and bring in more light. 2 robes provided, clean and modern bathroom and fresh towels. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great location, especially if you don’t mind walking, near subway stations. For short stays and great prices, I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place outside the craziness of nyc. Easy access to subway to get around. It’s loud if you’re on the top floors. We stayed on 16 and could here the music from the bar all night long, I’m sure lower floors were a little quieter
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gerardo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terribly dirty and dusty. Bunk bed room is tiny and the pictures are misleading. There’s no place to sit. Terrible configuration and size for 4 people. No places to dine, the restaurant adjacent to hotel is always closed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED RATEB DAR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takako

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the feel and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small ,which I could have dealt with, but the room was very dark and the main light flickered when it was on. I asked for someone to fix the light three times and nothing changed. The third time we were in the room and the man who came to look at the light said it cannot be fixed. The tv channels were all wrong, when you clicked on a channel from the guide you never knew what you would get. We asked if that could be fixed and heard nothing. Lastly, on a day that was 30 something degrees, we came back to our room to find an old portable heater in our room with no explanation but then realized the heat in the room was not working. When we called the front desk to have someone look at the thermostat they sent someone up and the man who came up explained that the heat was out In the entire building and they had no idea when it might come back. At the end of our stay we listed these issues and asked for a discount and have received NO money back. It’s a shame, I’ve stayed at freehand hotels in LA and Chicago and had good experiences. I would tell anyone considering the freehand in NY not to stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN HUGHES, Clarence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where we needed to be excellent dining options. Doorman very helpful with parking, directions, and baggage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and Beautiful
The Hotel is conveniently located near the empire state bldg and subway station. We had a very small room with double bunk beds for a family of 4, but the property is beautiful old vintage structures. Daily parking is expensive at $60. Better leave it outside and pay the meter. TY
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable with extras like a refrigerator and bathrobe. I was on the 14th floor and a corner room so there were two windows and the view was nice. The shower water pressure was great, often an issue in hotels. There was a great restaurant right next door where we had a fabulous dinner. And a parking garage and CVS right close by also. I will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024