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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
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Relax in style with plush seating and a classic design, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and a bookshelf.
Relax in a cozy lounge area with a comfortable sofa, wooden cabinet, and decorative sculpture.
Book lovers can enjoy a curated collection of art and literature on display.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a stylish counter and pendant lights above, a shelf with decorative items, and a window with a view of the street.
Step into a welcoming space with a bar area featuring a selection of beverages and lush greenery.

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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
(52 reviews)
  • 20.9 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
(53 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 Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(22 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Queen Room (Private)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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)

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: 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. 950 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 533 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 278 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 190 out of 2106 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

10/10 Excellent

Narida

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in the heart of the city of Chicago to serve clients in need of hotel stay, and it maintains high standards of its name. I wish the hotel include breakfast in its services for the clients.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking wasn't easy be sure to read how to park here before you arrive. There's an app you will need to use before even entering and it may not always work and finding staff may be a challenge depending on arrival time. The hotel staff can't help with parking as they told us the parking lot is a separate company. bathroom was small and could stand to have at least 1 shelf for toiletries. No mini fridge or tv which is fine if you need a fast 1 night stay which we didm the beds were fun and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Akshat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel the quad shared room can be more spacious. I like the bed and bathroom was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Xibin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

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

10/10 Excellent

Kc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Had a private room so no review on the shared rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very unique place to stay, vibes were cool. Awesome lounge and great location in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiyas

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

10/10 Excellent

jonshequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My solo’ cation spot . I love it here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anselm

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melvisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at hostel. I must say it exceeded my expectations. Place was clean, diverse, access to everything, and staff was nice. I only dislike there is not a microwave available nowhere on the property. I enjoyed my stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really awesome place, has a whole vibe to it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satya Praneeth

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

Good location and excellent service

Reasonable price ,Friendly staff and an unexpected gift by the staff,excellent breakfast which is not included with your room stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, los angeles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

AARON

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I like how funky it is and the smell of air freshener in the elevators. Don't look under the beds or the cushions on the couches or the curtains. I did like the flying statues i could see out the window. I didn't like how they turn the bar/restaurant into a club at night and it was unprofessional that the desk clerks were dancing behind the desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked tge safety and ease of transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice to all the guest! It was a vibe especially at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025