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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
Reception
Cocktail bar
Interior
King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Merchandise Mart
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Quad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Quad

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Private Quad

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium King

  • 185 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Freehand Chicago

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Freehand Chicago is a smoke-free property.

Broken Shaker - This cocktail bar specializes in local cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Cafe Integral - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking the Standard Shared Dormitory rooms are only booking 1 bed per person, per night.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 870 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 491 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 245 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 161 out of 1919 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was surrounded by dining options and shops and a short distance from the Navy Pier and Maggie Dailey Park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nika

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool vibe. Not the newest or shiniest, but such a great value. Definitely did not feel like I was staying in a hostel. Loved having a private room. Great lounge area to hang. Just blocks from Michigan Ave. and many other notable landmarks. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shantel-Ann

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
It was cool but the room was cold the heat wasn't able to be changed and it was just okay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria J.

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Freehand Chicago is shuch a throwback in time, it's just fun to stay here. I told a friend it like being in a 1970's Hippie Hotel....I'm old so that's a positive statement :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

yunkyeong

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tifany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the 60s, hippies, rustic feel....outside piping in the ceilings, very authentic, a little dark in majestic looking, but yeah, very clean super friendly people, enjoyed my stay. Love the old school photo booth!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ran down badly. Electrical problem heating problems etc good location thats all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is OK. The staff is excellent. The property is really clean. There are plenty of shops around and restaurants to eat and shop at however it’s Chicago and it’s winter the rooms need to be a little warmer for folks like me who our middle age with arthritis otherwise it was great thank you my day was pleasant Ant . See you next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wawawa

The stay itself was amazing because it was a one night getaway for my birthday. We couldn’t figure out how to turn on the air conditioner so it was pretty hot inside the room, but overall it was great! The staff were very friendly and helpful and it was nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room. Perfect for a short, one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Xavier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Parvinder

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Super neat hotel, but rooms need TLC

The common areas of the hotel are fantastic and beautifully decorated, as was our hotel room bathroom. The room itself needs repairs and deep-cleaning. Several of the custom lights (looked so neat in the photos online!) were damaged, didn’t work, or were falling off the wall/mounting. The carpet was in poor condition. While we never expected any sort of view, the window was drafty and not in great condition, and the blinds were discolored or stained. For the price, this wasn’t a bad deal, and the bar spaces downstairs are awesome and super vibey! The room could just use a little TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for what I needed this weekend, thank you! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

JARED

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super disappointed. Have loved Freehands in the past, especially LA. The Chicago location is no where near the standards set in LA. Rooms were dirty, heat didn’t work, stains on curtains, etc… Front desk was somewhat accommodating in looking to relocate rooms, but all seems to have same issues. We requested a refund and moved hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025