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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
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Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Classic Queen Room (Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 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 Queen Room (Private) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen Room (Private)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In Female Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Private Female Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Private Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bed In Shared Quad Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco hotel with a restaurant, steps from Chinese Consulate
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 location 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 64 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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

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: 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 64 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. 1245 out of 2725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 659 out of 2725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 381 out of 2725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 198 out of 2725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 2725 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is not fancy, but the room was clean and quiet. The staff let us check in early and even brought me a fan. They were lifesavers as we were tired from our train trip and needed a little nap before an evening of fun! Close to stuff too! I recommend for the budget conscious traveler. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yusuke, Brookline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Laundry for credit card
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and complimentary yummy snacks!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayshawn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phalandrea

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zlatka

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location close to everything. Room with a double bed was small but had a nice bathroom. Nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shana

Our initial room smelled strongly like mold. They sent a member of the maintenance staff up who told us that was “just what this room smelled like” and proceeded to unload a can of air freshener all over. I pointed out some visible water damage on curtains and she agreed to move us. The second room was better. Charming design and otherwise clean. Pretty bare bones amenities (no coffee pot/ironing board, place to hang your things, but it was one of the cheapest options for that part of town. Definitely a get what you pay for situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divyansh singh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pa Yia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It stated there was on site parking, there wasn't. It's in a parking ramp down the street, also the $49 rate is only valid if you nake a reservation for the parking ramp prior to parking. This information isnt shared until physically checking in. We had already parked and obtained a ticket, so the reservation I made was not honored and i ended up paying the ramp fee for $64 for the night. The attendant via the parking ramp help line would not honor my parking reservation, so parking was deceiving. The lock on our room would also get stuck when trying to key in. We had to try 10+ times. The one light source in our room was blown out so we just had light from the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was super great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynquavia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rongrong

Liked: Staff & service
One point taken away from old stains on sofa pads.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lights is too dark in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of things could be better…a little rude, inattentive, but, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daina

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and the room was clean. There was no fan in the bathroom and a moldy looking spot on the ceiling near the shower. Lighting in the room was so dim it was difficult to apply makeup. Staff was pleasant. Parking issue- supposed to be a discount so we did the prepay but the parking garage scanner wouldn’t accept the prepay. We ended up paying for parking twice. No one at the garage to help and talked to hotel staff who said there was nothing they could do.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel should be marketed as a hostel. Hotel is rundown, gross and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025