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Freehand New York

Property class: 4
4-star Art Deco hotel near 5th Avenue

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A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.
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A lobby with wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a digital display showing 'LL'.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a large fan, and bar stools.
A rooftop patio with hexagonal tiles, green metal chairs, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Place, Gramercy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Premium Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(114 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bunk bed room with a television on the wall, a small wooden cabinet, and a window with blinds.

Private Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Three Company

A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Three Company

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

View all photos for Deluxe Corner King

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Corner King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cozy Queen

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with blinds.

Cozy Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Quad

A room with bunk beds, a flat-screen TV, a small cabinet, and a window with blinds.

Premium Quad

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium King

A cozy room with a wooden desk, a cushioned chair, a sofa, and a small table with a plant.

Premium King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bunk bed room with wooden frames, white bedding, and a ladder.

Gallery Suite

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

View all photos for Solo Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a radio, a window with blinds, a television on the wall, and a decorative plant.

Solo Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for GW Suite

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, flanked by bedside tables with lamps and books, in a room with a large window and a ceiling light fixture.

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

New York

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find 5th Avenue and Empire State Building. New York University 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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 23 St. Station (Park Av.) - 3 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 15 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ampersand - ‬2 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
  • 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.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Freehand New York Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

How close is Freehand New York to the airport?

Freehand New York is 9.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Freehand New York?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand New York on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $300, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Freehand New York have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Freehand New York.

How close is Freehand New York to the beach?

This hotel is 18.3 mi (45-min drive) from Coney Island Beach.

Does Freehand New York offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Freehand New York, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.00 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Freehand New York?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Freehand New York?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 75 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Freehand New York?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Freehand New York have a pool?

Freehand New York does not have a pool.

Does Freehand New York have a restaurant?

Freehand New York is home to Comodo, which features seafood, light fare, and brunch. One of the dining venues will be closed during the winter.

Does Freehand New York have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Freehand New York to downtown New York?

Freehand New York is 2.2 mi away from New York.

Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1319 out of 2235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 447 out of 2235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 2235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 2235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 2235 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recommended; good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Very Nice Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in heart of city
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny as expected but very clean and staff was very helpful. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, great staff, comfortable room - perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff Restaurants were very good esp Patsys Enjoyed the roof top and gym Would return there
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, easy check in and out. Room was tiny but generally clean and was fine for our purposes. The restaurant is really good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The beds were also comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice amenities. Cool bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel, staff and bar was so fab!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky hotel in Gramercy Park-very helpful staff and great rooms! Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel, love the location and fun vibe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Felt safe. Staff very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and enjoyed the rooftop bar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and wonderful staff at the Freehand. Location is central with access to subway and walkable to many things !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time at the hotel, and I will definitely come back. I was traveling on a business trip. Great location, the hotel was very clean and well maintained, and the staff were super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very gorgeous hotel. I will be coming here again when I can
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our room it was small as is expected in New York, but it was perfect. Great location, friendly staff, and loved the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect! Staff always helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff and food options are located in the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Kind & welcoming staff.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026