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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar
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Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $168
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Merchandise Mart
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Private Quad

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

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

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

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

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

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

King

  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Private Quad

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Private Female Quad

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 64 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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 64 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. 1404 out of 3043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 720 out of 3043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 429 out of 3043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 215 out of 3043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 275 out of 3043 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Yasmine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fee when we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often when connecting through Chicago. For a fraction of what I'd pay for a hotel room, I get a very comfortable bunk in a 4-bunk room with clean sheets and blankets, a clean room with good amenities, a clean bathroom and shower, and a lockable locker for my valuables. The staff are excellent, the bar and lounge area are great, and the location is perfect to get anywhere in the city conveniently (the L station for the red line is just around the corner a block away). Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area, and very convenient to the pier. Definitely recommend this place to save a LOT of money if you don't mind not having complete privacy in the room (I've usually had like one roommate, at most two, and they have always been courteous).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was near from the city . I had a great time sleeping over there . Looking forward to come back again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nati

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, comfortable, conveniently located, small, reasonably priced. Two of the electric outlets didn’t work and the blinds didn’t open. But I’d still recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and great location. It’s an older hotel with lots of character. The rooms are small but absolutely adequate, comfortable and clean. The location is great and surrounded by good bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bar areas! Very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MaryJane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and decent sized room, staff was helpful and amenities are very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armani

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No better place to stay in Downtown Chicago for the money, comfort and easy walking district for shopping or dinning or nightlife. Casino across the street for added fun if that’s your thing! Book it and you will be happy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hostel I’ve ever been to and what makes it so fabulous is the staff. Anything you need they are there to make your stay comfortable and wonderful! Give it a try!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Marcelo, Marietta

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Centrally located, the price was just right, staff was friendly, room small and kind of worn down but adequate for our needs. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Traveled with partner
The staff was courteous and very accommodating. The location was extremely convenient. However, the room was not as nice as presented in the photos we saw upon booking. There was also some confusion/miscommunication about how to receive housekeeping services; we used the "Please clean" door tag that was in the room, but no one came to clean the room while we were out. The staff then told us that they don't actually use the tags to communicate room cleaning and that it was too late to get our room cleaned. I don't think we would stay here again, but it seems to be a decent choice for folks who won't be spending much time in their room on a trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice and very accommodating. Was worth the price, I had to pay a fee that I was unaware of due to booking on a 3rd party site. Had some issues with the bathtub not draining.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kiarra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice vibes, close to so much, and great staff. I’d just tone down the essential oils in the lounge area it’s a bit overwhelming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People were nice. Room was tidy and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Venus

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026