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

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
(40 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 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
(31 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
(27 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
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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

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. 843 out of 1553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1553 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

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice. I love the location, it is central to much in the Manhattan/Chelsea area. Walking distance to transportation,food and 2 nice parks. Madison Square park being one of them, almost everyday some event was taking place. Shake shack is a great burger/shake place to grab a quick bite or a treat. The beds are spacious, comfortable, and clean. There were two small drawbacks, no streaming service on the tv and no ice unless the restaurant is open. Love that the floors are only available with room key for that floor. Which added to feeling safe. Also, most rooms have city views and at night are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The place was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Our bedroom was cozy and offered all the amenities necessary to make our stay pleasant. Overall, we had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe Amael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MITZI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would be even better if breakfast was included
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernice

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the Flatiron district making it near a lot of good dining options and attractions. Room was clean and comfortable although the bathroom was quite small. Bag check staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Yes, and yes.

The staff here have an INCREDIBLE vibe. So friendly, generous and helpful. Can’t recommend more. 7 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Freehand NYC for 5 days in July. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was helpful with toom service, luggage hold(even on the day of checkout) and giving recommendations. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

diem

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

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, houston

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Clean, good location, lacking

We stayed in a bunk bed room Pros: room was clean, staff was friendly and generally helpful, bed was comfortable. Cons: there are no bright bulbs in the entire hotel. Hallways are dark and drab, room was dark, bathroom was dark. One of the handles on the bunk fell off in my (teen) daughter’s hand and she fell while climbing down from the top bunk. The bathroom has no where to put ANYTHING. 2 hooks on the back of door for towels and that is it. No other hooks, no countertop, no shelf. For anyone who wants to do more than brush your teeth- it’s an issue. The “desk” in the room is so tiny- it’s hardly deep enough to set a laptop on. It’s too bad because with a a few changes it could be so much better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't happy that there weren't any glasses in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

BIRUK

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Flight cancelled but they charged me anyway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025