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Freehand New York

Freehand New York

Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan, New York

Opened 2018   $$

“Bohemian creative clubhouse”

Social Design Heritage
Central
Freehand New York — vibe

Vibe

Roman and Williams-designed lounges buzz with neighborhood creatives, framed by warm woodwork and custom murals commissioned from Bard College artists.

“Bohemian creative clubhouse”

Social

Broken Shaker rooftop drinks, Georgia Room dance parties, and mezzanine cocktail sessions at Bar Calico.

Design

Roman and Williams interiors featuring crafted millwork, custom timber bunks, and murals by Bard College artists.

Heritage

The 1928 George Washington Hotel shell, historically home to creatives like W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood.

Central

On Lexington Avenue near Gramercy Park, steps from Madison Square Park and Flatiron dining.

Freehand New York — rooms

Rooms

Accommodations range from tailored solo pads to crafted timber bunks, detailed with custom millwork and hand-painted original art.

Freehand New York — backstory

Backstory

Built in 1928 as the George Washington Hotel, this brick tower was once home to writers W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood.

Freehand New York — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Nights move between Latin American fare at Comodo, mezzanine cocktails at Bar Calico, and open-air skyline drinks at Broken Shaker.

The neighborhood

Lexington Avenue places you steps from Gramercy Park's leafy enclave, with Flatiron restaurants and Madison Square Park right down the street.

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