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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Lobby sitting area
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

King

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

Premium Queen

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

Private Quad

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

Three Company

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

Deluxe Corner King

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

Cozy Queen

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

Deluxe Queen

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

Premium Quad ADA

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

Premium King

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

Gallery Suite ADA

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

Solo Room

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

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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 - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Times Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 2.1 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

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

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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
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
  • 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

  • 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

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

Reviews

Freehand New York Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1492 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sumitkumar

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and cute decor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, great location, wonderful amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small for two people, with the bed shoved up against the wall. That was not the case in previous experiences booked there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was tiny but clean, and if nothing else, it encouraged you to get out and see the city. For one person, it was doable. The elevator was a bit strange. The on-site bars and restaurant were nice and staff were friendly. I guess my chief complaint would be the “resort” fee which seemed unnecessary considering the price of the items in the bars and restaurant and the fact that the room was so small with few amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

GABRIELE, TAKOMA PARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, close to transport, and liked the quiet in the room (with windows closed/AC on)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was fine. The room was the issue. The first couple days we didn’t notice much about the room other than very dusty. It smelled a little musty but it’s an old building so that’s understandable. But after showing for a few days (there isn’t a working fan) we noticed when we would get back from our activities and the room would have a very strong mildew odor. The water from the shower is not draining properly and the steam is not ventilating anywhere. We had to close the bathroom door and stuff a towel under the door just to sleep. I thought about changing rooms but we only had one more night and I figured all the rooms were like this. Next time we’ll be doing an airbnb or staying somewhere else.
Shower floor buildup
Black mold shower wall
Ceiling above shower
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Devon

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If the overall volume of background noise matters to you, then seriously consider this establishment. It really did not feel like an urban experience from the quiet. I'll have to ask them how they do it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Great service, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerston

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krista

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this Boutique Hotel!

I love this boutique hotel! Beautiful wood and creative furniture. Corner room, great views, polite staff. There was the right restaurants for the right time. Cozy elements..the robes and slippers..great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

da mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, historical and old timey feel but also incredibly elegant and cool. We loved our stay and were greeted by kindness and calm which is all we can ask during a stay. My only complaint is that all the bars were listed to be open until 1 am or late and that was just not the case the night we went. We were quite disappointed as that was major part of our booking but the people at the front were kind to give us some recommendations on what to do next.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel had a lot of extra fees for amenities that you have to pay for daily even if you don’t use them. Our AC in our room was broken for a full day and a half. The phone didn’t work and some of the light switches were working off and on. The bed wasn’t as comfy as we hoped. They resolved the air issue but it was all pretty inconvenient and not what I expected from a hotel of that caliber.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows filthy, room is gross, extremely overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025