Freehand New York
23 Lexington Avenue, Gramercy, New York, NY 10010, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Freehand New York
- City view
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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Located in the former George Washington Hotel, once home to many storied writers, musicians and creatives, the Freehand New York features five restaurant and bars, a custom art partnership with Bard College, and design by Roman and Williams. All units feature a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and Argan amenities. You will find water, apples, HD smart TV’s and a safe in every room The hotel’s restaurant & lobby bar is led by restaurateur Gabriel Stulman’s Happy Cooking Hospitality, known for their family of West Village restaurants. For guests on the go, Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte & Melia Marden have opened a takeout outpost of their popular Noho café, The Smile. Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi of Bar Lab opened the Broken Shaker on the Freehand New York Rooftop. Freehand NY is on Lexington Avenue between 23rd and 24th street, within walking distance of Union Square, Midtown, and Flatiron. The 6-subway train is 525 feet away. The Flatiron building is 2113 feet away and Madison square park is 1585 feet away. The nearest airport is LaGuardia, 8.9 mi from the Freehand New York.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Elevator
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Guests who stayed here loved
- PeterUnited States of America“Perfect for our 2 nights in NYC for a concert at Madison Square Gardens. Great neighborhood and local restaurants.”
- VandeyarUnited States of America“calm atmosphere, easygoing chill staff, good security. I liked my room, good use of space.”
- OOliviaUnited States of America“We went to check our bags at 10 am the day of check in, and they let us check in to our room! This was super nice for my older mother who doesn't travel much. The staff were very charismatic and seemed like they truly enjoyed hospitality and...”
- WyattUnited States of America“The room was perfect and the staff was very helpful! Location was also great!”
- JonathanUnited States of America“Great location in the heart of Chelsea. Very easy to get everywhere, and in a fun neighborhood. The hotel had a nice character to it, but without sacrificing cleanliness. Room wasn't spacious, but it was consistent with the space at a decent hotel...”
- DanielUnited States of America“Second time I’ve stayed here. I like that the Freehand has character (based on other bad reviews some people might think it has too much character). But, I appreciate the fact that it has a trendy vibe, not some carbon-copy hotel. Yes, it’s...”
- KayleyUnited States of America“Super convenient location, easy check in and the rooftop bar was awesome”
- RothUnited States of America“All of the staff was kind and attentive when we arrived and through our stay. There were multiple times we didn’t have housekeeping come but needed something small like a roll of toilet paper or towel and it was always provided within 10 minutes....”
- AnneUnited States of America“Location, room furniture and set up, and the roof deck bar (Broken Shaker) was beautiful - so well decorated. Also enjoyed that there was an option of bars, but disappointed that none of them opened until 4pm. Check in is at 3pm, so maybe open...”
- PaigeUnited States of America“Location, room, lobby, lounge, bars and amenities.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Comodo
- CuisineLatin American
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Freehand New York
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Elevator
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- City view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Nightclub/DJAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Chinese
House rulesFreehand New York takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
GROUP POLICY: Any reservation of 10 people or more per night will be considered a group with different terms and conditions. Groups reservations can only be made through our reservations team, and Generator reserves the right to cancel it otherwise.
RESORT FEES: - High-speed WiFi - Access to 24hour fitness center which features Peloton bikes - Priority seating, based on availability, to F&B outlets - Access to game room When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 75 USD per stay applies.
PET POLICY: We would welcome a dog on property but only when staying in a private room, and subject to a fee per dog per Stay. Only Dog under 75lbs./ 34kg.
For Advance Purchase rates/Non Refundable rates, we require the payment card used for booking to be presented upon check in.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: Individuals under the age of 18 can only stay at the Hostel when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in the same room.
The room must be private.
Unaccompanied under 18's are not allowed to stay in shared rooms, unless they are part of a group that has booked out the entire shared room. The group leader must provide the required documentation to Generator. Failure to comply with these policies will result in automatic cancelation of the booking with no refund. Guests violating these rules will not be permitted to check into the Hostel
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of $200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Freehand New York
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Room options at Freehand New York include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Suite
- Quad
- Single
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Freehand New York has 1 restaurant:
- Comodo
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Freehand New York is 2 miles from the center of New York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Freehand New York can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Breakfast to go
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The prices at Freehand New York may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Freehand New York is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Freehand New York offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Nightclub/DJ
- Fitness