Freehand New York
Roman and Williams interiors, shared rooms available, and Studio Bar in the lobby.
23 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Freehand New York actually is
The Freehand occupies the 1928 George Washington Hotel near Gramercy, restored by Roman and Williams with commissioned artwork from Bard College students throughout. It offers private rooms alongside shared four-bed rooms, which makes it one of the few properly designed budget options in central Manhattan.
Studio Bar off the lobby and Broken Shaker on the rooftop are both destinations in their own right — Broken Shaker's plant-filled terrace has been one of the more reliable rooftop bars in the city since it opened.
What stands out
- 01 Roman and Williams interiors in a restored 1928 building
- 02 Broken Shaker rooftop bar and terrace
- 03 Private and shared four-bed rooms
- 04 Between Gramercy Park and Madison Square Park
Rooms and suites
Bunk Bed Room
Sleeps 4Shared or private four-bed room with individual lockers.
Standard King
Sleeps 2Private room with a walk-in shower and vintage furnishings.
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Higher floor with a seating area and city outlook.
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Rooftop bar
- Fitness centre
- Studio Bar
- Simon & The Whale restaurant
- Co-working space
- Concierge
- Pet friendly
- Bicycle storage
- Meeting space
- Wheelchair accessible
Eating and drinking on site
| Broken Shaker | Rooftop cocktail bar |
|---|---|
| Simon & The Whale | American |
| Studio Bar | Lobby bar |
Where it sits
Anchored by the wedge itself, with Union Square at one end and Madison Square Park at the other. Good food, good transit, and a genuinely residential feel after office hours.
Nearest transit
- ▸23 St (N, R, W, 6, F, M)
- ▸14 St–Union Sq (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W)
What's nearby
- ▸Flatiron Building
- ▸Madison Square Park
- ▸Union Square Greenmarket
- ▸Eataly NYC Flatiron
- ▸Gramercy Park (viewed from outside)
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Questions people ask about Freehand New York
Are the bunk rooms shared with strangers?
They can be booked either as individual beds in a shared room or as a whole private room for a group — choose the option carefully at booking.
Is Broken Shaker open in winter?
Yes, the rooftop is partly enclosed and operates year-round, though the open terrace section is weather-dependent.