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Freehand New York

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and nightclub

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Lobby sitting area
GW Suite | Interior
Reception
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

Map
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10010
  • Empire State Building
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Solo Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Private Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Three Company

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Premium Quad ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Corner King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cozy Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

Freehand New York puts you in the heart of New York, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Gramercy Park and 5th Avenue. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a nightclub. .The restaurant, Comodo, serves seafood and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Broken Shaker is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Manhattan hotel include Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New York University - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Times Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • 23 St. Station (Park Av.) - 3 min walk
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 10 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TKK Fried Chicken - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ampersand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker New York - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and nightclub
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 centre, 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Freehand New York offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 60 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Calico
  • Broken Shaker
  • Comodo
  • Georgia Room
  • Smile to Go

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 18 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1929
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Freehand New York?

Freehand New York offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand New York on 26 May 2025 start from NZ$272.26, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Freehand New York?

The closest beach to Freehand New York is Coney Island Beach (18.8 km).

Does Freehand New York serve breakfast?

Yep, to-go brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Freehand New York?

No, Freehand New York does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Freehand New York?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Freehand New York's onsite restaurant that serves seafood.

What time are check-in & check-out at Freehand New York?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Freehand New York?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Freehand New York, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1321 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

Nir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location is perfect and the stuff were great. The room was wide but a bit old. Besides this no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

nice but freezing

their heating system is really bad and we were freezing every single night of our stay. when we plugged in the heater that front desk provided the whole room's power went off! yes, it is a nice hotel but I won't stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareshma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Hidden gem away from the hustle.

Front desk was very welcoming & helpful. Location was great; between Gramercy & Flat Iron, Chelsea is a 3 minute cab ride. Room was very comfortable; king bed and small sitting area. Actually had a view of Lexington Ave and not a building wall. My only negative is, the bathroom was a bit tight. But I’m also a larger man, so bathrooms are normally a bit snug. With that said, the shower had plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eriko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in NYC
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently stayed one night at Freehand in NYC as a quick turn around trip. I use to live in NYC and have been to their rooftop bar MANY times. PROS: I really like the vibe of the place--the staff are great, helpful, and attentive. The ambiance is cool, they attract young, hip clientele and where it's situated--23rd and Lex--is a great location, central to everything and right on the 4/5/6 train line. CONS: The rooms are very dimly lit--like, I could barely see in both the main room and the bathroom to put my makeup on. I get that it's a vibe to have lamps and mood lighting but good grief, I was struggling. The thermostat didn't work--it was flashing an error when I arrived so I called down to the desk and told the attendant. He said he would send someone up to address it. I was in my room for 2 hrs before I had to leave for dinner and no one came to fix. When I arrived back to the hotel 3 hrs later, my room was 59 degrees and the thermostat was still flashing error. I called downstairs again and again the attendant said someone would come service it. No one came and I woke up in a 55 degree room with just a thin hotel blanket. My feet were ICE. All in all, my experience is a one off, I'm sure. The hotel is very cool, the staff really is great and the location can't be beat. I will absolutely stay there again but next time, I will back a few extra pairs of socks and a hoodie :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozero P

Liked: Cleanliness
excelent I love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and good location, but even though I was on 12th floor, windows so thin I could hear every ambulance, fire truck and police siren in Manhattan. Couldn't sleep at all. Highly recommend earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tremayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gaston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could have used more cabinets / drawers. Cubbies were nice but not enough for storage of additional clothing. The hotel was trendy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Freehand. Even though the rooms are small, they have everything necessary for a delightful stay. The decor is surprising, warm, and unique. Its location makes NYC very walkable. And if you don’t want to walk there are always taxis available and the subway station is nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool lobby and vibe…updated but has a vintage feel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient hotel in a great area. Bathrooms are small but rooms are very efficient for NYC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
A delightful artistic vibe in rooms. Cozy and clean. Not much shelf space in bathroom but that’s not a dealbreaker. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025