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Freehand New York

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location_on23 Lexington Ave, New York, New York, 10010

What Guests Say

comfortable bed (62)quiet room (28)noise level (140)
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Score: 37/100

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Guest Reviews

h5hthth Mrgrbrgegstarstarstarstarstar2026-02-19T17:55:30

"Excellent hotel. Beautiful architecture, cafe on-site, clean, friendly and well- laid out. Cons are the rooms are small but for a traveler or two who will be mostly out exploring, it's perfect. It's in an excellent location where you can step outside and walk to the tourist locations. No laundry mac"

Daphne Vaughanstarstarstarstarstar2026-02-21T00:09:13

"Stayed here to tour Baruch College with my son for a morning tour. Very clean with a very fun vibe with hand drawn art on the walls. Stayed in a room for 3 with a queen bed and twin bunk above. Very unique. Staff was friendly and check in and out was simple. Had breakfast in the cafe associated wit"

Viola Sororiastarstarstarstarstar2026-01-22T13:53:37

"I've been traveling back and forth to the East Village fairly frequently and the Freehand is in the rotation of places I stay depending on who's got the best room rate. I've stayed at the Freehand multiple times and the experience has been very consistent. First, the downsides: it's an old hotel wh"

natalie drohdestarstarstarstarstar2026-01-04T15:13:08

"Great experience. Would recommend. The decor is original and funky. When we checked in, there were a few things in the room that needed attention from maintenance. The front desk took care of it right away and offered us complementary breakfast for the inconvenience, which was really nice. The staf"

Susan Hechtstarstarstarstarstar2026-03-10T01:02:53

"We had my son's engagement party on the Georgia Room and it was fantastic! Brittany was wonderful to work with. The staff & service was excellent. The food was delicious. We loved the vibe & the set up was perfect. Thank you!"

About

In a storied building dating from 1928, this cool hotel with an arty vibe is in the hip Flatiron District, a minute's walk from the iconic Gramercy Theatre music venue and a 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station. Featuring art by local students, the stylish rooms offer Wi-Fi access and smart TVs; some have sofas or bunk beds. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms. Room service is available. Amenities include a polished, wood-paneled restaurant, a trendy North African eatery and a vintage-chic cocktail bar. There's also a 24-hour gym and a game room, as well as a resident artist

photo_cameraFreehand New York

Review Keywords

noise level (140)room size (109)comfortable bed (62)bunk beds (50)rooftop bar (49)free water bottles (34)quiet room (28)room design (28)subway access (19)soundproofing (19)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiPaid breakfastParkingAccessibleAir-conditionedPet-friendlyRestaurantFitness centerBarSmoke-free
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Low Dissatisfaction Risk

12% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.

Rating Distribution

5star
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4star
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3star
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2star
138
1star
217