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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
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Cocktail bar
Front of property
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Cocktail bar
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Place
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬
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Room options

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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

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

  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Queen Room (Private)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen Room (Private)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 helpful staff 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)

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: 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

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

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 1716 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Capri

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonshequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the stay . Only con , was room temp controlling & no ice machine … but i love the vibe and experience. Will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enid Valentin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. But I don't like the share room. Sorry, my english is not good.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is retro, throw back to 70's-80's in design. There are trendy bars on the property that are popular. The location is good with close proximity to shopping, attractions and restaurants. also close to a subway stop. Overall the facility is worn around the edges. The walls have poor soundproofing and noise from adjacent rooms and hallways transmits into the room. The heating units are noisy and did not warm the room adequately. I am 65 and I was clearly the oldest person staying there that I saw. Most guests appeared to be in their 20s-30s. I stayed 4 nights. On my second night, guest in the adjacent room were loud and rowdy and I was unable to get any sleep. I called the front desk three times to complain. They sent security twice. The next morning I requested a room change which. The desk manager was very accommodating and the new room was nicer than the first though the room heater still did not heat sufficiently. The price is very reasonable but the issues of noisy rooms would prevent me from staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest hotel ever! Comfy beds, clean rooms, and a great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love it they’re very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hesam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In the first day when we were resting in our room someone used a card and entered to the room!!!! Long story short ; the hotel staff forgot to assign the correct card to our room. It could be so bad if we were not in the room . Room is very average; don’t expect so much. Not bad for the price tho .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Gorecka

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sadia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic necessities like a water fountain, refrigerator, and microwave were not available. The room was not cleaned even though I put the tidy room sign 3 times.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Weiwei

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eliott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NYE
Decent room and close to venue. No frills but no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

A

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tarhonda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool bar downstairs. Queen bed room felt more like a dorm room / cell. Lovely green tile in the bathroom was the highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ghazaleh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walkable and safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024