Freehand New York, hostel in New York
Freehand New York is a hotel and hostel in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, housed in a 1928 building redesigned by designers Roman and Williams. The property offers varied room types, from private bedrooms to four-bed dormitories, along with multiple food and drink venues including the rooftop Broken Shaker bar, Comodo restaurant serving Latin American cuisine, and lounges like Bar Calico.
The building originally served as the George Washington Hotel before being transformed by designers Roman and Williams into a modern, artistically designed space. This redesign updated the offering in Manhattan while preserving the historic architecture from 1928.
The name reflects the creative and open-minded spirit of the space, visible in the colorful artworks painted on walls and ceilings by students from Bard College. The place serves as a meeting point for young travelers and local artists who gather here before heading out to explore the city.
The hotel is located in a quiet area of the Flatiron district and is easily accessible by subway to explore other parts of the city. Public spaces are accessible throughout the day and evening, with the Broken Shaker staying open until around 3 am on weekends.
The rooftop Broken Shaker bar is open to the public, not just hotel guests, where locals and visitors enjoy cocktails and city views together. The hotel also hosts live music, comedy shows, and DJ events across different areas of the building, creating ongoing entertainment throughout the night.
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