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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
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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Place, Gramercy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(87 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Quad

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Company

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Corner King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quad

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gallery Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Solo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Interior

Cozy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Solo Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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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

  • Gramercy Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Madison Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬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 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.

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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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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.

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
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 942 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1700 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, New York

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LENNY, AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle, FRASER

I didn’t stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with group
Added an extra $40 a night that was not disclosed pre booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I will say that I had a staycation with me and my girlfriend’s and we hung out. We basically had to do a bunch of setting up for birthday parties birthday parties that we were doing in a local area so we needed a hotel room to stay at just set up and get things acquainted and move in and out when we need to somewhere close by where the parties will be given, and I must say that everything was obstacle we loved it, but we visited again. Yes we would, but for the price the central air was not working on the line, but that we were staying in, but once we call the front desk, they quickly had an AC brought up to the room and it was great after that
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Disliked: Staff & service
When you book this hotel from hotels.com with your card, they will send you another link for you to put your card info in and information. However they STILL want a hard copy card for the hold at the hotel. If you only have tap it won’t work because they aren’t allowed to use the Tap.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay, we loved the breakfast. The next morning, staff was super nice and our room was clean, and we loved the vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ambiance. Clean and well appointed rooms. Fun rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all ways!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I don't really feel like the hotel lived up to its pictures online. i found it a bit dark and not terribly inviting. the staff were not overly friendly at check in/check out. the main restaurant had permanently closed. tried to go up to the rooftop bar to grab a bite to eat (after being turned away from the bar on second floor since our daughter was with us, understandable). but the rooftop restaurant was also not allowing kids. the restaurant options on site were one of the reasons we picked the hotel because we were traveling with our 9 year old and wanted to keep things easy. the bunk beds in the room were fine and worked well for the 3 of us. the bathroom was very small, but again to be expected in New York. the fridge in the room was so small you could not even fit a drink in there and close the door. we had to wedge the door closed with a shoe and the fridge did not stay cold. overall, i would not say it was a good value for the close to $1000 i paid for 2 nights. i would have preferred to know about the restaurant situation prior to booking. i did love the decor in the room and lobby though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Amazing staff! Clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I have a service dog and they tried to charge me a fee for the dog. I argued with the manager. When I checked in. He told me the fee would be waived. When I checked out the fee was added to my bill. I argued with a manager while I was checking out. Supposedly they refunded the fee but I won't know until I get my bill. Not service dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunilchandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean room wonderful staff central location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wall were too thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC did not work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Checking in the attendant was not very friendly at all. All other staff was amazing and very attentive. Water dispenser in the "Smile to Go" was not working or not filled, therefore getting water was very limited. Restaurants on site were also great, with amazing service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025