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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Merchandise Mart
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 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. 795 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1732 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Avery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really small and a bit cold but for the price I really couldn’t be upset. I didn’t come expecting a full service luxury hotel and I left very happy. The hotel itself is really well decorated and the staff was incredibly friendly. The location was also a huge plus as everything was walkable despite the low temperatures outside. Overall a very positive experience and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sujeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The heat was icy, and I had a little heater, but I was cold
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Could use a deep clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, fairly priced, cool bar and cafe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe here and the staff is excellent. Very cool cocktail bar and neat decorations. Room was a bit small and cold, but location was fantastic and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Smith

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Capri

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonshequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the stay . Only con , was room temp controlling & no ice machine … but i love the vibe and experience. Will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enid Valentin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. But I don't like the share room. Sorry, my english is not good.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is retro, throw back to 70's-80's in design. There are trendy bars on the property that are popular. The location is good with close proximity to shopping, attractions and restaurants. also close to a subway stop. Overall the facility is worn around the edges. The walls have poor soundproofing and noise from adjacent rooms and hallways transmits into the room. The heating units are noisy and did not warm the room adequately. I am 65 and I was clearly the oldest person staying there that I saw. Most guests appeared to be in their 20s-30s. I stayed 4 nights. On my second night, guest in the adjacent room were loud and rowdy and I was unable to get any sleep. I called the front desk three times to complain. They sent security twice. The next morning I requested a room change which. The desk manager was very accommodating and the new room was nicer than the first though the room heater still did not heat sufficiently. The price is very reasonable but the issues of noisy rooms would prevent me from staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest hotel ever! Comfy beds, clean rooms, and a great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love it they’re very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hesam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In the first day when we were resting in our room someone used a card and entered to the room!!!! Long story short ; the hotel staff forgot to assign the correct card to our room. It could be so bad if we were not in the room . Room is very average; don’t expect so much. Not bad for the price tho .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024