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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
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Cocktail bar
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Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$86
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Private Quad

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

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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
(64 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Queen

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

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

King

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Queen

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

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Premium King

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

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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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In Female Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Private Female Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Private Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bed In Shared Quad Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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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 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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 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, 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. 1222 out of 2669 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 651 out of 2669 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 371 out of 2669 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 192 out of 2669 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 233 out of 2669 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo, Houston

Liked: Staff & service
I was not aware that it was a motel/hostal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the cheapest hotel in downtown for a reason. Everything is just passable. The staff is cool, very friendly and helpful, but the room itself was dusty and way too dark. I had to use my phone light to see in the middle of the day. But you get what you pay for. Cool vibe in the bar downstairs, but again, way too dark. Parking also sucks big time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good for 3 nights

The price was right, the location excellent for shopping, riverwalk, other attractions within walking distance. The rooms are tiny, the bar and breakfast inconsistent. The mattress was terrible and needs to be replaced. The lobby area is beautifully refurbished and a place to spend time reading, or on the computer because the rooms are too small for that. The woven light fixtures need to be vacuumed. The lighting in the bathroom was not sufficient for makeup application but the shower was wonderful. It was a good fit for a 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the vibe and location, easy walk to many Classic Chicago scenes. My room was very clean but small and dark. The sink faucet and shower head both leaked. Both should be monitored and repaired in order to maintain an environmental consciousness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff were always happy to help
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great deal, is as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location to all the sights!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Staff is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ogie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Double charged me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

I don’t think the place was worth $200 a night. Very cramped and not that well-kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny, and decorated like a summer camp bunk. Lots of wood. A piece of trim on the bathroom door fell off and there was a wall lamp dangling as if it could fall any time. The air conditioning barely worked and the room was stuffy. The bed, while comfortable, was not a standard height -- closer to the height of an air mattress. But the biggest concern was that the door to the room was tight and VERY difficult to open and in the event of fire we would have had great difficulty getting out quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The information about shared accommodations with other people is very poor, and I didn't want to use the reserved accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyedmohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

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

2/10 Terrible

Talan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was unfriendly and stood there talking while trying to check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to complain and they gave us snother room. The 1st room the tv would not turn on and the curtain did not cover all of the window exposing our privacy. The rooms are very small, way too small. The tv only had local stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Summer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eyner

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025