Freehand New York
Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan, New York
“Bohemian creative clubhouse”
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”
Broken Shaker rooftop drinks, Georgia Room dance parties, and mezzanine cocktail sessions at Bar Calico.
Roman and Williams interiors featuring crafted millwork, custom timber bunks, and murals by Bard College artists.
The 1928 George Washington Hotel shell, historically home to creatives like W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood.
On Lexington Avenue near Gramercy Park, steps from Madison Square Park and Flatiron dining.
Rooms
Accommodations range from tailored solo pads to crafted timber bunks, detailed with custom millwork and hand-painted original art.
Backstory
Built in 1928 as the George Washington Hotel, this brick tower was once home to writers W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood.
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.
The app
Hotel Please was drawn for the phone in your hand — and this is the flat version of it.