Freehand New York
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23 Lexington AVE, 10010-3790 New York, NY
Location and distances
23 Lexington AVE, 10010-3790 New York, NY
Freehand New York sits in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron District, placing guests steps from Madison Square Park, Eataly, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. Its central location offers easy access to top business hubs like Midtown, Chelsea, and Union Square, making it ideal for corporate travelers. The hotel is a short walk to multiple subway lines, connecting guests to Times Square, Wall Street, and cultural landmarks across the city. Surrounding the property are acclaimed restaurants, cozy cafés, and vibrant nightlife options, while popular attractions such as the Empire State Building, Gramercy Theatre, and The High Line are minutes away. Whether visiting for business or leisure, Freehand NY offers a prime base to explore and experience the city like a local.
Hotel amenties and information
Hotel Description
Freehand New York blends the vibrant energy of Manhattan with a creative, community‑driven spirit. Set in the former George Washington Hotel, the property fuses classic architecture with eclectic, modern design, featuring custom art from Bard College students and alumni throughout the spaces. Its lively yet relaxed ambience attracts business and leisure travelers alike, offering stylishly appointed rooms, inspiring common areas, and flexible social spaces that make it easy to work, meet, and unwind. With curated programming, a welcoming lobby café, and rooftop views at the celebrated Broken Shaker bar, Freehand New York delivers a boutique lifestyle experience that feels both distinctly New York and refreshingly original.
Special features of the hotel
Roman & Williams designed interior, featuring custom artwork by Bard college artists. The property has plenty of bar's and restaurants to choose from as the Freehand features the Gabriel Stulman led Simon & Whale Restaurant, George Washington Bar, and Studio Restaurant and Bar. We also have our notorious Broken Shaker bar coming to our rooftop this April. Smile to go Café will also be opening in mid-March, offering a fast casual outlet for our guests. The Freehand's common space also includes our Game Room which has a retro pin-ball and pacman machine as well as endless board game options. There is a 24 hour fitness center on site, featuring 2 peloton bikes, 5 treadmills, a cable machine, free weights and more! Room delivery is offered from 6am till 12am.
Most popular facilities
Free for HOTEL DE guests
Free WiFi
Frequently asked questions about Freehand New York
- Free WiFi
- During the week: occupied 24 hours a day
- At weekends: occupied 24 hours a day
- Diners Club
- Debit card
- Travelers' checks
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Billing to corporate account possible
Clean & Safe Protocol
Self Inspected Hotel
The hotel has undergone a self-inspection regarding its enhanced protective measures.
Hotel information
Service times
Reception
occupied 24 hours a day
Reception manned at weekends
occupied 24 hours a day
Earliest check-in
03:00 AM
Latest check-out
12:00 PM
Spoken languages
- Multilingual staff on hand 24 hours a day
Payment options
Diners Club
Debit card
Travelers' checks
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Billing to corporate account possible
This hotel measures and reports its environmental footprint - including carbon, water and waste through the HRS Green Stay assessment based on the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance's HCMI and HWMI methodologies. The grades below reflects the hotel's reported performance per occupied room night, compared against hotels assessed via Green Stay
Carbon dioxide
A
4.9 kg CO2 / night
Water
B
430 liter / night
Waste
A
Calculations include Scope 1, 2 and Partial Scope 3. They exclude upstream supply chain (Scope 3.2-3.14) and are not a full life cycle assessment (LCA). HRS performs plausibility and anomaly checks and does not independently verify or audit sustainability data provided by the hotels.
Sustainability Programs
Go Green Program - ConEd