Freehand New York review: a Manhattan hotel that’s both stylish and affordable

This Flatiron gem is the perfect place to give guests a bunk up to explore the Big Apple

Freehand New York hotel at 23 Lexington Avenue
(Image credit: Adrian Gaut)

For a place that’s nicknamed the city that never sleeps, there really are a lot of hotel rooms to choose from in New York.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.