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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
Front of property
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Reception
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Co-Ed Dorm with 4 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Co-Ed Dorm with 4 Beds)

  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Female Dorm with 4 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Female Dorm with 4 Beds)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Freehand Chicago is centrally located in Chicago, a 3-minute walk from Chinese Consulate and 5 minutes by foot from Holy Name Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quartino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 217 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Fireplace in reception
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

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 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. 748 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 1652 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

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tammie

Travelled with group
It was unique and homey. Everyone was nice. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

ALVARO

No he recibido mi reembolso
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

STEFANIE K, Chicago

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything I needed to do this trip. Love that there is a cafe in the AM and a bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Great place, small rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put the Fun in Funky.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place and staff, really appreciate it We had so much fun! Location is just perfect, hotel has cool vibe with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
get what you pay for really it was a good place to sleep for the night. couldn't get the heat to work and the room was a little grimy around the edges but the bed was comfy and the staff was kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the staff was amazing!! the room was way better than the reviews have said, ours was amazing!! and you can’t beat the fact that you are 5 mins from michigan ave!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
It was more run down than the pictures make you believe but it was a safe place to lay my head. Old but clean. You get what you pay for compared to surrounding hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and convenient location
Randomly stopped at one of their bars in the past and recognized it when looking for a hotel for a few nights in Chicago. Decided to book. Room was smaller than I figured but not in a bad way. It was unique and cozy. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the location! So much within walking distance, including a red line train station, Michigan Ave and Rush St. If you don't mind a smaller room, I highly recommend the Freehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariia

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

10/10 Excellent

lisako

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The access was very good! The sound of police cars may be a little loud at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo Jr Habagat

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

8/10 Good

Analiz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its unique, beautiful, convenient, staff is super friendly and chill; they definitely made us feel welcomed and had genuine interactions. We came in on October so it was a good weather but definitely not cold. We needed a/c, they explained the building was already preparing for winter so the a/c was off. They kindly brought to our room a small fan but for two it was still challenging. Overall it was an amazing experience and will stay again, but maybe not in that time of the year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Busy area of course and a hopping youthful crowd in the public area. The cafe was delightful but our room was so small there was no place for luggage. lighting way too atmospheric even if trying to make for more economical rooms. Front desk staff neutral...not very friendly. It WAS quiet though which is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024