Freehand New York – A Favorite for Families in New York
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Freehand New York offers a range of rooms designed by Roman and Williams, featuring custom artwork by Bard College students and alumni. Options include Twin, Queen, King, and Quad rooms, with ADA-accessible units available. The GW Suite includes two king bedrooms, a living room, and two bathrooms. All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, USB outlets, and Argan bath amenities. Premium rooms offer extra space, seating areas, and city views.
Dining & Bars
The hotel houses five dining venues. Comodo serves Latin American cuisine with influences from Mexico to Brazil, featuring natural wines and signature cocktails. Bar Calico offers Southwest-inspired cocktails and small bites. Broken Shaker, a rooftop bar, provides handcrafted drinks with views of the Empire State Building. Smile To Go serves Mediterranean-inspired fare, pastries, and coffee. Georgia Room, a nightlife destination, includes a disco ball and DJ booth.
Leisure & Events
Broken Shaker, a James Beard Award finalist, hosts year-round rooftop cocktails with city views. Georgia Room features live music and dance events. The hotel offers fitness classes, art workshops, and cultural programming. Event spaces accommodate groups of 15-400, with private dining at Comodo and cocktail masterclasses at Bar Calico. The 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment.
Location & Transit
Freehand New York is in Manhattan's Flatiron District, 0.3 km from 23rd Street Station and 1.5 km from Grand Central. Nearby landmarks include the Gramercy Theatre (285 feet), Flatiron Building (0.4 miles), and Empire State Building (1 mile). The R train connects to LaGuardia Airport, while the AirTrain links to JFK and Newark via Penn Station. Street parking and nearby garages are available.
Services & Amenities
The hotel provides 24-hour package receiving, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. High-speed Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and bedside USB ports are standard. Dogs under 75 lbs are welcome for a $75 fee. ADA-compliant rooms include visual signalers and roll-in showers. Event services include DJ booths, private dining, and curated cocktail classes. The facility fee ($35/day) covers Wi-Fi, fitness access, and rooftop priority.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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