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
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King

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

Premium Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 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

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

Deluxe Corner King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 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

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
(29 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

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Private Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Cozy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Solo Room

  • Sleeps 1

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite Ada

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery 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

  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬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 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

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1601 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freehand Par Sub

We have stayed there several times. Room was much smaller bathroom you could hardly move. It had bed bugs and I am missing jewelry. Won’t stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the roof top bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glamarie

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Perfect

Perfect location for visiting our daughter who lives in the Gramercy neighborhood. Our room was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious. The housekeeping and front desk experiences were exceptional. We also really enjoyed the three on-site restaurant/bar options. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shazia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bahigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby was gorgeous, but I was really disappointed that both restaurants were not open while I was there. It was a main part of my deciding to stay there and the main restaurant was closed for an unknown reason. I was told Saturday I would have the opportunity to dine at the rooftop bar but when I went I was told their kitchen was closed due to a private event. Had I known both dining options were unavailable I would have chosen a different hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Average stay

We stayed in the queen + bunk bed room for our family of 3. The way the bunk and ladder were set up proved very difficult for our daughter to get in and out of, so I took the bunk and my husband and daughter slept in the queen. Neither mattress was especially comfortable. The bunk under the mattress hadn’t been cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shout out to the amazing Javier- but also to the incredibly nice team upstairs at the rooftop bar!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

gross
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay! The staff was accommodating, the room was clean, short walking distance to beautiful parts of the city, and the rooftop bar had a spectacular view!! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in staying in Manhattan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Poor Experience – Not Recommended

The room was very dim, with a blinking foyer light and dark bathroom. There was a bad smell from the toilet, and basic amenities were missing—no kettle, coffee machine, mugs, or even paper cups. One power outlet didn’t work, and the shower curtain didn’t cover the whole area, causing water to spill. No view at all. Overall, poorly maintained and not worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that my daughter and I were able to walk
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hotel when visiting my daughter. Great quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025