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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Interior
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Interior detail
Reception
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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)

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

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private)

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 Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

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 the area

Chicago

Freehand Chicago is centrally located in Chicago, a 3-minute walk from Chinese Consulate and 5 minutes by foot from Holy Name Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Water Tower Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco hotel with a restaurant, steps from Chinese Consulate
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 217 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

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 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

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 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)

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. 1254 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 663 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 383 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 199 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 245 out of 2744 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hong Nhung

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was freezing, light didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi rarely worked, AC didn’t work well, ceiling was falling apart, blinds had pieces falling off and sticking out. Mostly a subpar stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When you walk into the hotel, you see a well-stocked bar to your left and a nicely decorated check-in area in rich reds and muted golds. The elevator has too many coats of black paint. The painted directional signage with arrows looks as if it was painted by an amateur artist. The room was dark and dank. The privacy curtain was dirty. The sick was held up by a bootleg prop. The room was cold and drafty. The best part of the experience was the green tile in the bathroom. However, the sink was propped up with a metal rod that wasn’t attached. The windows are thin and allowed air to pass through and the heat was a joke. The great advantage of this experience was meeting someone who I connected with over academics. The hotel has the potential to be better with updates and remodeling. I hope they consider it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. A few minor issues with the room. But the worst is what happened a few days later when they put a $150 charge on my card! STILL fighting it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay. The Red Line station is 1 1/2 blocks away and is the key to public transportation in Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room felt neglected
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff interactions were excellent in every aspect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hadaiya

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vibes. It was my first time staying in a hostel. I liked being in downtown Chicago. Quadmates were quiet. There was a bit of staining on some furniture and a random empty water bottle somehow found its way into my bunk. But I enjoyed myself
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Melana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small, the bed was uncomfortable and hard to get in to. The bed was blocked on one side due to it being fitted in the wall. There was no microwave or fridge. The rate was incredibly high for not having these amenities. The curtains were dirty and had stains all across. Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zach

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being from Texas, Front bartenders were very friendly and nice. Every other employee especially front desk were very very rude and degrading when I was tryi g to check in and schedule another reservation. Will not recommend this hotel to my colleagues or anyone. Rude service. And I've been in the restaurant and hospitality industry for 27 years. They need a reality check.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyah

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Staff & service
Yeah my dates got booked wrong so I never even got to stay at the place and lost my money-- booked me for the 30th even though I know for CERTAIN i booked my stay for the 31st to the 2nd. I want my money back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kamryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and stocked with bodywash, shampoo, handsoap. Staff were courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and discounted parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really kind
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley Riley, Cedar Grove

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so excited as I had never stayed in a hostel before. The men and ladies at the front desk were the BEST!! When I am back in Chicago this is where I'll stay. Room was the perfect size for me. The food and drinks were outstanding and the staff just made it all the more everything! Very personable and easy to talk to. Can't wait to visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025