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Freehand Chicago

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Cocktail bar
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Cocktail bar
Reception
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
$139
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Private Quad

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

King

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quad | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Private Quad

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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. 1020 out of 2245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 571 out of 2245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 2245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 2245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 200 out of 2245 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I always try to choose this hotel when I go to Chicago, location is perfect, love the vibe of the place staff is pretty nice but they can definitely improve the cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mulugeta

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jung

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
For the price, it is a decent place. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet. The room was overall clean. It smelled strange in my room and the lobby had a very strong smell of musty over-the-top perfume? No fridge, no microwave. Staff, not very friendly or helpful. Bare bones in a lot of ways. Don't pay for the parking spot. Found a $27 spot on spot hero for 24 hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Selene

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hermelinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location! Will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie

Disliked: Room comfort

Great location, old but fine hotel

Great location. Hotel was old and room was small but otherwise fine. It was a good budget friendly option since we spent very little time in our room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A cramped vibe with a little bit of noise!

This was my first time at Freehand Chicago. I've been to other Freehand properties, so I thought this would be a solid spot for my Memorial weekend trip to the Windy City. Overall, the hotel isn't terrible. The service was great and quick, and everyone was friendly. The hotel is in a good location - close to the subway and some good eats. My only gripe was the room and noise. The room is very barebones with no fridge, ice, or storage. It was very tight for 2 with carry-on luggage. The rooms are very close in proximity also, so you can hear your neighbors and Chicago traffic in the early a.m. I probably wouldn't go back unless I was passing by for a night, but if you’re an individual looking for a moody aesthetic for the weekend, check it out!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl Lynn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

DINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More light please

It was a nice hotel in great location. I just wish there was more light in the room and bathroom. It was hard for me to see
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with much of the original architecture. We had a one queen bed room and it was extremely small but served our need to stay downtown for one night for a concert. Bar/restaurant area was very cool and had drinks and food there and it was very good. Friendly bartender. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuri

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cool atmosphere, and clean room. Walkable area, a lot nearby. Parking garage close by.
Friendly bartender and delicious cocktails at the bar in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bret

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give this place ZERO stars if it wasn’t for the polite check in staff! I was under the impression that this was a “hotel”, somewhere it might be but not the “room” I chose. I picked the (private quad) room bc it was only 2 of us and I figured that 2 people could use this space easily. This space was easily used by 2 people but was more like a jail space. The pics online made the quad look nice and cozy but when we entered, the bench/couch are had stains all over the cushion, there was crayon on the wall, and the sink leg was practically falling off. There was no shampoo, conditioner, body soap, nothing. Also I found out that the bathroom door had NO lock on it. Luckily I was with my kid so no worries on getting walked in on. There is no TV in the room which is usually fine but if it was raining or just bad weather and we were stuck inside, there was nothing else to do. Overall my disappointment with this room cannot be understated! It was literally a just a place to sleep and nothing else!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cool hotel with lots of charm. Only negatives are the overwhelming scent from the incense they use in the hotel (def not great if you're allergic to perfumes or scents) and the elevators are slow. A great central location, walking distance to the mag mile. Safe neighborhood and friendly staff. Great happy hour specials at the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Abduletif Kedir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was ok. A bit darker for my taste and a hit too bohemian.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Xenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025