Freehand New York

About

Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Freehand New York is housed in the former George Washington Hotel—once home to many storied writers, musicians and creatives. Designed by Roman and Williams and featuring custom-commissioned artwork by Bard College students and alumni throughout, we’re revitalizing the artistic community in a historic NY neighborhood. Designed by Roman and Williams, all of our rooms feature comfortable bedding, custom-commissioned artwork by Bard College students and alumni, plus all the necessities to make you feel at home. Work or play, we’ve got you covered. A rooftop oasis with sweeping views of the city, Broken Shaker offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and fresh bites. Created by Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi of Bar Lab, Broken Shaker is a James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar. Our skilled bartenders shake up the perfect blend of elixirs, syrups and infusions, paired with fragrant herbs, fresh-pressed juices and exotic ingredients from around the world. Chef Matt Griffin moves from behind the stoves of downtown Fedora and Bar Sardine to helm Flatiron’s newest neighborhood corner, Simon & the Whale. Gabriel Stulman’s American restaurant captures both the warmth of home and the flair of a lifetime of a travel. For some perspective, grab a seat at the diner’s bar and watch city life fly by the wrap-around windows. Lastly, Smile To Go is Matt Kliegman and Carlos Quirarte’s off-shoot of their popular downtown café, The Smile. Chef/partner Melia Marden serves healthy and tasty Mediterranean-inspired fare focusing on daily rotating seasonal ingredients inspired by her youth spent between Greece and Greenwich Village. The dishes, pastries, and coffee options are perfect for a bite at a table or on-the-go.