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Freehand Chicago

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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
  • Place, State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(64 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Classic Queen Room (Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Queen Room (Private)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bed In Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In Female Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Private Female Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Private Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bed In Shared Quad Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre 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 a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Freehand Chicago. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Broken Shaker
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Chinese Consulate and 5 minutes on foot from Holy Name Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

Broken Shaker – This cocktail bar specialises 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 transport

  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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

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
Guests booking the Standard Shared Dormitory rooms are only booking 1 bed per person, per night.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Freehand Chicago Hotel
Freehand Hotel
Freehand Chicago
Freehand
Freehand Hotel Chicago
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Freehand Chicago Hotel Chicago

Reviews

Freehand Chicago Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1186 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 630 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 363 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 189 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 2600 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Selin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristhian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mofan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One elevator was down but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not satisfied with my experience. the first room we had was extremely small, nothing like the photos. it was very hot and the AC did not work, we called for assistance and the maintenance man came in to clean out the dirty filter while we were in the room. after he left, our room smelled like weed. we then found a stain in our bed and hair, it was disgusting! we called and got a new room, which was bigger but still not great and the AC did not work in there either. there was only one working elevator and it took forever, stopping at every single floor. i will not be staying at this hotel again, very disappointed! not at all worth the money i spent, very overpriced for what it was
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tekikki, Springfield

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not my favorite, not going back...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was able to get me checked in early,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi, Houston

Liked: Staff & service
One elevator was broken during my stay, so getting to the 16th floor was a bit of lag in higher traffic times. However the unit was cleaner than a lot of other negative reviews I have seen for this hotel. Certainly, the room could use more detailed cleaning, but there wasn't a proliferation of mold or mildew to be seen. A bit in the corner of the shower, but that is all I recall seeing. The window shade was dirty, but nothing to get upset over. Honestly, you get what you pay for and for the value saved in a room like this, you should -- in my opinion, expect that some factors will be less than desirable. But did you save hundreds of dollars in the process to be a couple blocks away from Michigan Avenue? Of course you did. So, all things considered -- super happy staying here and would stay again. They provide towels and a proper safe in your room, with a double lock on the door. Sheets were clean and the room did smell or look unattractive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was walking distance to a lot of the places I went to in downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stains on the curtains and sheets. Room ceilings caked in cobwebs and dust. Tried two rooms before leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakim Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how nice the hotel staff was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at the Freehand was terrible. Not very cleanly, the AC doesn't work, the bed was not comfortable at all, we couldn't get the shad down so the person at the front desk told us to cut it with a knife. And then when we were trying to leave the elevator was broken so we walked down 8 flights of stairs. There were several people complaining down stairs when we finally made it down the stairs. The only thing thats good about this place is location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

myra

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad cleaning service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanlin

very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe . Cool bar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Photos look much better than this place actually is. Rooms are quite dirty and small. Hotel staff are very nice and location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

disappointing stay; lack of amenities

I’ve stayed at the hotel for 7 years. The service is drastically worse. The cleaning is non existent and they won’t clean the bathrooms for the hostel bedrooms unless asked. The housekeepers are rude and intrusive. The front desk is apathetic. You won’t be able to refrigerate your food since they lack a guest kitchen ( they had one but tore it down for some odd reason) and there aren’t any mini fridges in the rooms. They don’t even have a microwave for guests. Hopefully they get new leadership and restore the hotel to what it once was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025