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Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge
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Deluxe King - Corner Studio | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Sun deck
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
  • Place, L.A. Live
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crypto.com Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Los Angeles Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

King

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premium King - City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premium King - Skyline View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Bed in Quad

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Bed in 6 bed room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Bed in 8 bed room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Bed in Female Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe King - Corner Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Private Quad

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Private 6 bed room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Private 8 bed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, Women only

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

Beaux Arts hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges
3 restaurants, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
Freehand Los Angeles offers 226 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Freehand Los Angeles's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Orpheum Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Exchange Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Freehand Los Angeles offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Los Angeles. Parking is available for a fee.

This Beaux Arts Los Angeles hotel is smoke free.

The Exchange Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Broken Shaker – This poolside rooftop bar specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Rudolph's Bar & Tea – This lobby lounge specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cafe Integral – This café specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 61.05 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral
  • Rudolph's Bar & Tea
  • The Exchange Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

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)
  • 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! One child 17 years old or younger stays 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 150.00 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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 61.05 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays 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.

Property is also known as

Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
The Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel Los Angeles

Reviews

Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1743 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 579 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 257 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 184 out of 2875 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Regular
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe staying by myself in this hotel. The room was also clean and neat. The lobby is beautiful as well as their rooftop. Personnel was nice, valet was easy to use and I was able to leave my bags at check out with ease to go eat in the surrounding area before leaving Los Angeles. Ultimately, I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia, Santa Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

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

4/10 Poor

Suzan, Carpinteria

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location is great, the lobby area and coffee bar are lovely, the rooms however are sad, very basic and dirty. The floor of our quad room was so filthy we had to get extra towels to lay on them. There was also blood on the bunk bed frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alessandro S

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gilbert, Boston

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDGAR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, especially our room. The rate was very fair for the quality of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place is super special. Fun bar scene at night. Great restaurant in the lobby and lots to see and do in the immediate neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness
Very fun, aesthetically pleasing LOVE the salmon bagel. 11/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudy Sanchez

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very ugly surroundings, homeless people outside building the room didn’t have an iron only one towel no face towels
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pretty surprised when I got to the hotel and they charged me an extra $97 for a service fee for 3 nights. When I booked it, it said everything was already paid, so I wasn’t expecting any extra charges. If I knew the total would be that much more, I probably would’ve picked a different hotel for the same price. Also didn’t love that when I got drinks on the rooftop, they already added 18% tip and almost $3 per person for staff insurance. I usually leave a tip, but all these hidden fees just felt annoying and kind of shady. The room itself was nice, but the area around the hotel isn’t great — lots of homeless people around and it smelled like pee outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noah, Boulder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hard hotel to review because it's an excellent value and in a way, is what it is. The lobby area and staff are great. Definitely hip vibes. And it's surrounded in DTLA by nice quick service options like Sweetgreen, Calif Chicken Cafe, Starbucks, a nice french pastry shop, Whole Foods, etc. BUT it is still DTLA, which means it's gritty and colorful and a bit stinky. Just how that part of the city is. And in the Freehand itself, you can't escape that it's an upscale hostel, with people walking through the hallway with dop kits and semi-prison vibes in the upstairs hallways. My corner king room was huge and an EXCELLENT value. But it's definitely has an urban hostel vibe and more like an Ace Hotel than anywhere else I've stay in its military minimalism. I'd stay there in a pinch on a budget again, for sure. But would not bring my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luther

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

All was great...

Minus the wifi, signal waa weak this time around and caused problems with syncing audio to video with my firestick. Movies eventually were off sync and made movies, Youtube unwatchable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked my stay. Staff was nice and price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gil

Los trabajadores excelentes pero el cuarto era muy chiquito oscuro y en vez de camas literas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was an alright experience since we only stayed for one night. Did not understand why there was an extra service fee aside from the stay, even though it said it was mandatory...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop pool amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hipster hotel in good proximity to the dtla hot spots. My big gripe is the pool/rooftop doesn’t open til 12 noon but checkin is at 3pm and checkout is 12 noon, so if you’re only staying one night you have virtually zero access to the pool. Good value for hostel accommodations but for a solo room it’s not much cheaper than most better hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When in L.A the freehand is my go to. To compliment the amenities are the vibes and those are further complemented by the staff both up front and the hard working team that cleans the rooms and grounds behind the scenes. Provided your respectful the staff will be courteous in an Angelino way kinda serious yet they take care of their Guests! Thank you Guys!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025