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Freehand New York

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to 5th Avenue

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; seafood

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Private Quad

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

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

Three Company

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

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

Deluxe Corner King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cozy Queen

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

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

Deluxe Queen

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

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

Premium Quad

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

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Premium King | Room amenity

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Gallery Suite

  • 650 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Three's Company Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Solo Room

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

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

GW Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Interior

Cozy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Solo Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

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

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gallery Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Gw Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

New York

Freehand New York places you in Manhattan, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as 5th Avenue and Empire State Building. This 400-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gramercy Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Madison Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • 23 St. Station (Park Av.) - 3 min walk
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 10 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comodo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juice Generation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand New York

Art Deco hotel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to 5th Avenue
At Freehand New York, guests enjoy a nightclub, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, a water dispenser, and wedding services.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Other amenities include safes, phones, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Freehand New York?

Freehand New York offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Feb 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand New York on Feb 23, 2026 start from $108.9, excluding 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.

What is there to do close to Freehand New York?

This hotel is situated in Manhattan within a short 6-minute walk of 5th Avenue and also 19 minutes on foot from Madison Square Garden. You'll also find Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Freehand New York?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Freehand New York feature a casino on the premises?

No, Freehand New York doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Freehand New York?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Freehand New York good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 3 bars, a restaurant, and a nightclub.

Are there hot tubs at Freehand New York?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Freehand New York feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Freehand New York serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Comodo.

Will Freehand New York allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Freehand New York for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Freehand New York have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Freehand New York?

The closest major airport to Freehand New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 9.7 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 12.9 mi away (21-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Freehand New York?

No, at Freehand New York, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Freehand New York have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Freehand New York if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Freehand New York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 982 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1757 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Place is well kept, housekeeping also helpful. Only thing I did not care for was not being to control the thermostat. The room was cold when we arrived and had to get help from front desk to get it changed. This was only a minor inconvenience. Everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antje

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect affordable NYC hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeane

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

6/10 Okay

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walls are so thin externally- we could hear every single thing going on in the street all night. Bathroom is teeny tiny but there was space in the room for luggage which was nice. Bed was comfy and check in was on time! A good place for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No vallet parking. The Commodore restaurant was permanently closed although their website lists it as a facility. The room was dark, carpet was ripped and frayed with holes in it. The air-conditioning didn't work at all. The bathroom sink was ridiculously small. The bed was very lumpy. The hallways were dark and humid. The hotel was conveniently located to where we neede to be in Gramercy and the east village. That was the only positive. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
neat place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Asheville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was a great size for NYC. Clean, great location, and everything we needed in the room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. The ladder needs to be positioned closer to the bunk. Shelves added to the bathroom. Heat was tooo high. Very convenient location to The Grammercy Theater.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is fine for one night. It is overall a little run down. Hotel restaurant was used as luggage storage and was closed for the evening without any notice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Howell R

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient, comfortable room Bar on 18th floor was good for a late snack but exceedingly noisy, very loud music, and unnecessarily dark.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, large bathroom, overall, great hotel, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us. A little on the noisy (street noise) side due to in window ac unit. Bathroom was clean and functional but SUPER small. Overall nice weekend visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very cool hotel in excellent condition with great staff. Exceptionally well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry, Wilmington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very noisy from heat pumps/HVAC outside. Lighting in the room was very dim.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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