“Finally an affordable and hip hotel in the heart of Manhattan! The interiors are bold and interesting and the walls are covered in unique murals designed by local artists. The three restaurants, two bars and 24 hour gym are all achingly cool. A real winner!”

Recommended for

  • Groups

    • With triple and quadruple rooms this is the ideal hotel for thos travelling as a group
  • Value chic

    • A trendy and fun hotel in an unbeatable location, without the killer pricetag
  • Other Activities

    • The rooftop bar, Broken Shaker, draws a lively crowd on the weekend to sip cocktails and admire the views
  • Museums

    • The Museum of Sex is just a ten minute stroll away, an interesting and unique way to pass an afternoon
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • There is plenty to entertain here from shuffleboard to arcade games, table tennis and pool
  • Great walks

    • Explore the area on foot and end up soaking up some fresh air in Madison Square Park
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets stay free of charge
  • Romantic

  • Lively

  • Family Suites

  • Less £

  • Designer

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • House party feel

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    395 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Pets stay free of charge
  • Good wine list

  • Wifi

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Room service

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Games room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • The rooftop bar, Broken Shaker, draws a lively crowd on the weekend to sip cocktails and admire the views
  • Museums

    • The Museum of Sex is just a ten minute stroll away, an interesting and unique way to pass an afternoon
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • There is plenty to entertain here from shuffleboard to arcade games, table tennis and pool
  • Great walks

    • Explore the area on foot and end up soaking up some fresh air in Madison Square Park

Map & Location

Other reviews

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Originally published by Conde Nast Traveler

Freehand, Manhattan's artiest place to stay

Originally published by The Telegraph

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