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Manhattan · New York · United States

Freehand New York

From US$148 a night — varies by your dates

23 Lexington AvenueView on map
Excellent
3,524 reviews
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About this hotel

Freehand New York is a 4-star hotel in New York, United States.

Historic Charm and Creative Legacy: Formerly the residence of renowned writers and musicians, the Freehand New York offers a unique blend of history and creativity, evident in its design by Roman and Williams. Luxurious Amenities: Indulge in bathrobes, slippers, and premium Argan amenities in every room, along with complimentary water, apples, HD smart TVs, and safes for your convenience and comfort. Culinary Delights and Rooftop Oasis: Savor delectable dishes at the restaurant and lobby bar by Happy Cooking Hospitality, grab a bite at The Smile's takeout outpost, and enjoy craft cocktails at the rooftop Broken Shaker by Bar Lab. Experience the vibrant neighborhood of Flatiron from our prime location on Lexington Avenue. Book now to immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of Freehand New York.

Guest reviews

8.0
Excellent
3,524 reviews

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Leila🇺🇸
13 Oct 2026
2.0

Pros: Staff were great. Cons: We stayed 4 nights. The location and staff were great! But isn’t like advertised. Fridge was almost like heater. Very small room and weird bathroom design and not very clean. I would say it’s a low quality place to stay. They need to upgrade if they want to charge $350 or so a night.

Bennett🇬🇧
13 Oct 2026
6.0

Perfectly average, overpriced for what you get

Pros: Location. Cons: Outdated, dingy, dark and gloomy, overpriced. Clearly they’re going for a specific sparse design aesthetic but the place is just tired.

Ida🇸🇪
12 Oct 2026
10.0

Pros: Hotellet var välplacerat med närhet till det mesta. Fina rum med sköna sängar. Trevlig bar och extra utrymmen. En del ljud från gatan men det är att räkna med i en storstad. Tyst och lugnt inne på själva hotellet. Cons: En del oljud från gatan och eftersom det var öppet runt av aggregatet kom det in både ljud och kalluft men det gick bra ändå eftersom allt övrigt var bra

Simona🇮🇹
12 Oct 2026
10.0

New york

Pros: Mi è piaciuta molto l'atmosfera vivace,i ragazzi alla reception veramente gentili e disponibili, la stanza molto pulita.La zona molto carina e comoda per girare la città,anche i bar che sono nell'hotel sono carini da frequentare Cons: L'unica cosa che non mi è piaciuta è stata l'assegnazione della stanza ,per la vista,la finestra dava praticamente su un pozzo luce,vedevo un altro palazzo e basta,avrei gradito avere la visuale almeno sulla strada,e ill lavandino del bagno molto piccolo

Hannah🇺🇸
12 Oct 2026
8.0

We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay and it was the perfect location! Would definitely stay here again next time

Pros: Loved the onsite dining options and the location! Being so close to the subway was so convenient and we loved the area surrounding the hotel too! The inside was so fun and eccentric- loved all the art and decor choices. I was worried the room would be cramped (we had 3 people) but it was very well laid out and we had plenty of space. Cons: The bathroom was quite small and I think the space could have been better utilized (ie more shelving, a medicine cabinet mirror, etc). The rooftop bar was closed for most of the weekend due to a private event so that was a bummer, but it didn’t put a h

Typical weather

October here averages 15°C, with around 124 mm of rain across the month.

Climate data: NASA POWER

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Stations and stops

  • 23rd Street-Baruch CollegeSubway, 3 min walk
  • 28th StreetSubway, 6 min walk
  • New York Penn Station22 min walk