Freehand New York

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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

Premium Queen

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Solo Room

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Quad

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Queen

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Company

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Premium Quad ADA

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Corner King

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy Queen

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium King

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Freehand New York

4-star hotel in Manhattan
A restaurant, a nightclub, and 3 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a nightclub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a terrace. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided.

Freehand New York is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Comodo - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Broken Shaker - This rooftop bar specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Smile to Go - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Bar Calico - Onsite cocktail bar. Open select days.
Georgia Room - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Languages

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

Property amenities

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

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
  • 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

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

  • 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
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1307 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

10/10 Excellent

Ahamad

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would just say the carpets look super dirty and worn out. If you had wood or tiles it would look so much cleaner and more chic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Junious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's a good 3 star. Nothing more, nothing less.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eriko

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Sufficient and no frills

Had a smoothe check in. They didnt have a small shop for incidentals and other toiletries which was a shame. The room was decorated well and comfortable. The toilets are very very low. The windows are thin so you'll hear everything outside. There was an actual space heater plugged in on the floor which was very strange. It also happened to be the one that was recalled due to fire risk and was on the national news only 2 days prior. Overall not bad, sufficient is the word I would use but the price was aligned with that. I chose this hotel because of the location where my meetings were.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, McKinney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right off the 23rd Ave. 6 train. Starbucks next to the subway. Room with queen bed was perfectly sized for a small space. Nice bathroom with shower, although the shower took about 3 minutes to get to lukewarm. 3 elevators all running and very fast. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

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

Great Hotel!! Good Price!!

The hotel is small but very clean and cozy. Very friendly staff at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is nice. Rooms are small. Bathrooms have zero place to put anything. The staff is excellent all across. Food at the restaurant is terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Park Ridge

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect temperature when i arrived
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for us, the room configuration of a bunk over a bed was perfect! The bathrooms are a little small, every time I washed my hands the water spilled out of the tiny sink. And a coffee urn in the lobby would be a welcome addition. But great price point and very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but very clean the bed was a bit too low to the ground comfortable though the noise outside was a bit to loud it sound like an air conditioner I had to turn the heat away up because there was a draft in the room I would stay again but in a bigger room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing overnight stay. Would come back and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Thyme

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smart and comfortable property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Overpriced and underwhelming. Will not return.

Was going to give them 3 stars overall but then they never came and cleaned my room on my last day I was there after being gone for 12 hours all day. I had food in my trash that I was hoping could be taken out. The housekeeping also would really just make the bed and change the towels. When I called the front desk at 9pm upon arriving back, I was told that housekeeping wasn't able to come at that point and they would send someone up with clean towels. They would not fold up any clothes or organize any bathroom items which has been pretty standard in most of my other hotel experiences. They would take a night shirt that was thrown on the bed, make the bed and then throw the night shirt right back on top of it, not even stopping to fold it up and leave it neatly on the bed. It felt a bit careless and made me feel like they probably weren't cleaning the rest of the room very well either. The room was also dark. I booked a standard queen room, and my windows were facing into a light well so it got very little sunlight. There was a loud heater that made the room kind of noisy to sleep in. On top of that, they charge you an amenity fee every day that feels unjust based on how they don't even offer you coffee in room, or a carafe with any water. A few pros amongst all of that. The room is nicely designed, as is the rest of the hotel itself. The bathroom shower had nice water pressure and heated up quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall the stay was nice and went as expected, except for an argument in the hallway at 2am between a disgruntled couple that ended up with a call to the cops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025