Freehand New York
Freehand New York
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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 160 metres away. The Flatiron building is 644 metres away and Madison square park is 483 metres away. The nearest airport is LaGuardia, 14.4 km from the Freehand New York.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Lift
Property highlights
- AccessibilityLift, Facilities for disabled guests, Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- ViewsCity view
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 single bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 4 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
4 single beds | ||
3 single beds | ||
3 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rosinaj28
Canada“Location is great, and central. Rooms are decent, and staff is pleasant.” 
Tessa
United Kingdom“The hotel has multiple restaurants and is fun. The location and food were good, the room had cool decor and the hotel has a great vibe”- Campbell United Kingdom“clean facilities, small but cosy rooms cleaned and fresh towels every day - good to leave a tip for the cleaning ladies. was able to book online late check out till 3pm for extra charge- $86 small breakfast place and lunch/ restaurant next to the...”
Roderick United Kingdom“The style of the hotel was funky and nicely designed. I loved the roof top bar with the most amazing views of Manhattan. The staff were super friendly. Most of all I like the location.”- Charlie
Australia“Room was super nice, bathroom was pretty and the cafe downstairs was great for an on the go breakfast.” 
Padraic Australia“Love this place … and its legacy as the once (infamous?) George Washington Hotel. It’s glorious hybrid of old/school NY and casual contemporary with a vaguely scandi-vibe.”- Sarah United Kingdom“Very comfortable and clean. Compact bathroom, but perfect for couples, and the shower was excellent. Well placed power sockets. Good size room for the price. Great roof terrace bar with food with views of the city, perfect for food and drinks when...”
- Tim
New Zealand“We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel in Manhattan, near Madison Square Park. It was really easy to walk or catch the subway to the sights around New York. Our room for 3 was perfect for me and my two kids, compact but very well laid out and...” 
Fiona United Kingdom“Well designed, beautiful interior. Relaxed and welcoming”
Olivia United Kingdom“Fantastic location. Booked a room for 4 and got 4 good size single beds bunk bed style and our own bathroom. Close to subway station.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Comodo
- CuisineLatin American
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Freehand New York
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Lift
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- City view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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 menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-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
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Chinese
House rulesFreehand New York takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-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 centre which features Peloton bikes - Priority seating, based on availability, to F&B outlets - Access to game room When travelling 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 cancellation 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 identification 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 US$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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
