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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, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Merchandise Mart
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪23 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
(63 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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
(73 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

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

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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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
Freehand Chicago Hotel
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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. 1166 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 623 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 353 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 229 out of 2556 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Selin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zeyang

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Disliked: Amenities
I spent four nights in the Freehand. We can start with the Pros. The staff were friendly and the check-in process was easy. They were able to help with a bag hold and informed of the cleaning policy and the card hold policy. There is a cute photobooth in the lobby and a nice bar with decent drinks. The communal area was busy with some people sleeping on the couches and others working on their laptops. There's a vibe of hostel - hotel mix. The linens were comfortable and the towels are plush. The water pressure is decent and the water gets HOT which is a plus. The Cons - my bodywash was empty and I asked for a housekeeping run to refill it. It remained empty for three days despite me asking each morning. The first time I excused it as an accident / they just forgot. The second time I thought maybe I asked too early and they haven't gotten to the room yet - by evening it was still empty. I asked for the little bottle at the front desk, so I wasn't stinking up the city. Then day 3 I asked for housekeeping PLUS soap and by the fourth day it was finally filled and the room was tidied. The elevator is a tad slow but not something to ding points off of. I stayed in a private queen room and it was quite tiny and old with a shower and small desk, closet, and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Igor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Fatou

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sofiya

Travelled with partner
the room was super dim and small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

carrie

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

Hidden Gem

We had a private nest for our family of 4 with the 2 sets of bunks. Extremely comfortable for our needs because we were out sightseeing all day long anyway. Bathroom and lockers were fine because we didnt have much. Drinks in the Broken Shaker our last evening were great, as we had our own comfortable nook to chill and cool down. Tried breakfast one morning but they were slow to start at 7am and we were ready to go, so we went elsewhere. Used the laundry room and it was fine. Convenient to have it. Exterior could use some updating and there wasnt much they could do about the bum nextdoor urinating as we exited one morning. But for the price and proximity we couldnt beat it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The only negative thing to mention is that the bathroom had a shower curtain that sat about 6 inches above the ground. The rest of the bathroom did not have a
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
M/A
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, easy check in and check out process and valet for bags was handy! thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

santos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the atmosphere and laid back vibe. Very conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aftab

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice and supportive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved The Freehand! The common areas were wonderful for conversations and hanging out and the bar was great. The staff were super friendly as well. Our only minor complaint was that our room smelled a bit like smoke when we checked into it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Silvana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025