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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
Reception
Cocktail bar
Interior
King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Merchandise Mart
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Quad | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Private Quad

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

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

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

7.8 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Queen

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

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

King

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quad | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Private Quad

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

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

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Premium Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Queen

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

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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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)

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
  • 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

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 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. 891 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 507 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 1978 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, the affordable prices and the friendliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well ambiented in an incredible zone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very Affordable for quick one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcellus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I got a premuim king thinking there would be plenty of room, that only referred to the shower and the bed. My wife and i had a time trying to get ready for dinner at the same time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fashionable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, HOPKINS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are close to everything , they have a coffe place and bar at night. They have a Starbuck's around, supermarket 2 min walking and trader joes so you can eat in the lounge if you need to! Love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the staff. They let me check in early no hassle. Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oricks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, cozy rooms, could do with a little touch-ups on the furnishings (
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARIA, ORANGE

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unless you want to stay in a low class hostel where you can walk into coworkers giving each other oral then be thrown out after being verbally abused and physically attacked, DO NOT STAY THERE. I called police and filed a report because when I asked staff and mgmt to help they turned the story around and kicked me out. I WAS THE ONE VIOLATED AFTER WITNESSING AN EMPLOYEE GIVING ORAL AND COMPLAINING ABOUT IT.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Camellia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed everything about our stay! Rooms could have used a little more cleaning and it was extremely hot in our room but thankfully we had packed a small fan.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Astrid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everyone who works there is very nice but the rooms are not clean at all, I assume we got a room that wasn’t used in a while and there was dust all over the room and it looks like the window had mold on it..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has no air conditioning as we were told, it was "Chicago winter months" so we only have heat. No coffee in the room. We paid over $300 dollars and this hotel was not worthy of $100.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place but not what Expedia pics and discription shows. Beds were comfortable but with a double hard for people to get in and out of
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025