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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.
Book lovers can enjoy a curated collection of art and literature on display.
Step into a welcoming space with a bar area featuring a selection of beverages and lush greenery.
Relax in a cozy lounge area with a comfortable sofa, wooden cabinet, and decorative sculpture.
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Room options

View all photos for Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Relax in this inviting space with a sofa and bunk bed, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Women only

Cozy retreat with a single bed, wooden headboard, and a telephone.

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Cozy room with a bunk bed setup and a seating area featuring a sofa and table.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen Room (Private)

Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and wall-mounted TV.

Classic Queen Room (Private)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a mirror.

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Relax in this cozy space with a bunk bed, sofa, and wall-mounted TV.

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and lamp, complemented by a geometric wall hanging.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Guests can sit and wait in this cozy space with a bench.

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

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

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Relax in comfort with a large bed against a window, a stylish wardrobe, and a cozy chair.

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 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quartino Ristorante - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

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 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 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)

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. 977 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 551 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 276 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 194 out of 2156 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

8/10 Good

karthika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Young

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a total VIBE! Shout out to Cassidy at the bar and Butch! Front desk staff was amazing! Don’t be a fool, and miss out on this hotel/hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

young

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam, ROUND LAKE BEACH

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, in the city and the red line is right there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anya

Okay

Hotel is okay - the photos make it look much better than it is. Room was dated and had a huge crack in the window. One of the walls was falling apart and was mostly polyfilla. Good location though and close to subways and nice restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Sing

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Trouvé

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elier

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robertico, Tell City

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed for a couple of days in a Queen room. The bedroom is low and there were some stains, things were left from previous stays (sunglasses and some clothes) there was some paint coming off one side of the wall overall not a great option considering all of the above.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great community
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Srinivas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location for the Magnificent mile, reasonable prices, friendly staff. Smaller rooms but couldn’t beat the price. Walking distance from everything the Navy Pier, the river walk, shopping, and authentic Chicago signature dishes…will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good for the price and right in the middle of the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The décor around the bar and in the lounge was very pretty but we had multiple issues for our one night stay. The TV wouldn't connect to channels (internet issue?), the lightbulbs in our room needed replacing, the hot water for a shower was spotty, the heater/AC unit was broken and when we tried to call the front desk, we discovered the phone didn't work. Someone did come up and attempt to fix the multiple issues and we were given a space heater to make the room comfortable for the night. I would not recommend staying at this property unless the owners or renters invest in making it a nicer place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

karthika

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

karthika

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the rooms could have much cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025