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Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a large seating area, wooden accents, and large windows allowing natural light.
An outdoor bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and potted plants.
A spacious cafe with large windows, outdoor seating, and a variety of tables and chairs.
A rooftop pool with pink lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by city buildings.
An outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, string lights, and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
  • Place, Broadway Theater District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Orpheum Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crypto.com Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and wall art including a bird and landscape painting.

King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King - City View

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a chair, and a rug.

Premium King - City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King - Skyline View

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a chair, and a rug.

Premium King - Skyline View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe King - Corner Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair. There are large windows providing a view of the cityscape.

Deluxe King - Corner Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Private Quad

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private 6 bed room

A room with two bunk beds, wooden furniture, a small rug, and a hanging light fixture.

Private 6 bed room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private 8 bed room

A room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a small desk with a chair.

Private 8 bed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Women only

A person sitting on a wooden bunk bed with a laptop, a wooden headboard, and a number '3' on the wall.

Deluxe Room, Women only

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Corner Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King Room with Skyline View

Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

3 restaurants, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
Freehand Los Angeles offers 226 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Freehand Los Angeles's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Broadway Theater District. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Exchange Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Freehand Los Angeles offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Los Angeles. Parking is available for a fee.

This Beaux Arts Los Angeles hotel is smoke free.

The Exchange Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Broken Shaker – This poolside rooftop bar specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Rudolph's Bar & Tea – This lobby lounge specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cafe Integral – This café specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 61.05 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral
  • Rudolph's Bar & Tea
  • The Exchange Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

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)
  • 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! One child 17 years old or younger stays 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 150.00 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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 61.05 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Pool access available from noon to 4:00 PM
  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays 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.

Property is also known as

Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
The Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2243 out of 3571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 696 out of 3571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 312 out of 3571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 3571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 202 out of 3571 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Amazing hotel so affordable and the pool rooftop was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

hermes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
like always great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location the hotel has.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a charming hotel in the heart of DTLA. Good restaurant, cafe and bar. Comfortable room and very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great space, well priced and well taken care of. Central location and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Butrus

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was cool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with friendly staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic 1920s hotel that has been beautiful restored recently.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was amazing, I will return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Freehand. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect. The prices can't be beat, so this will be my only choice when visiting DTLA.
The Broken Shaker rooftop at the Freehand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hostel in DTLA. Stayed here a couple times and its always a good experience. Clean facilities, comfy beds and best staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a chic hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Very conveniently located with plenty of restaurants, shopping and Lakers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and location itself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful & clean. We loved our corner deluxe king room. Beautiful restrooms. The rooftop bar and swimming pool was fantastic . Food & drinks were excellent. Hotel in a great area to walk.
Rooftop Bar
Room Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here when I’m in LA
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops where nearby and the roof top pool was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Torrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at this property was immaculate. I would recommend this facilty for anyone looking to acquire overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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