Hotel in Gramercy
Freehand New York: Is It Right for Your Stay?
Ranked 261 of 279 in Manhattan on our weighted review measure.
- Best for
- A long review history rather than a small sample
- Location
- Gramercy
- Review score
- 8.0 out of 10 from 2,381 reviews
- Price band
- $150 to $300
- Property type
- Hotel, 4-star listing
- Last checked
- August 2026
The verdict
Freehand New York ranks 261 of 279 in Manhattan on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.0 out of 10 from 2,381 reviews. Its reference price of about $224 sits close to the $243 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is a long review history rather than a small sample.
It ranks 261 of 279 here on review record.
Its 8.0 review score is below the 8.4 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
Location
The address is 23 Lexington Avenue, Gramercy, New York, NY 10010, United States.
Our data places it in Gramercy.
In a straight line it is about 0.6 miles from the Empire State Building, 0.9 miles from Madison Square Garden, 1 mile from Grand Central.
Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.
The honest comparison
Right for you or not
- travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
- anyone who wants a long review history rather than a small sample
- Its 8.0 review score is below the 8.4 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
- A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
What the listing records
Facilities in the source listing
Recorded without a verification flag.
- Spa
- Fitness room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Free wifi
- Children welcome
Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.
- Pet-friendly
FAQ
Common questions
Is Freehand New York a good choice?
It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 261 of 279 in Manhattan. The main trade-off is that its 8.0 review score is below the 8.4 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
What does it cost?
About $224 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.
Are the listed facilities confirmed?
Not by us. The source listing recorded pet-friendly at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.