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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 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
(71 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 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
(87 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Freehand Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute walk of 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

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

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

Freehand Chicago Hotel

Freehand Hotel

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1370 out of 2979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 713 out of 2979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 415 out of 2979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 213 out of 2979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 268 out of 2979 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sai Sai

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room.felt very neglected. I don't understand how they are running a business downtown Chicago with no heat in the rooms. What is that foul odor in the lobby? Water stained ceiling. Carpet looked out and saturated with filth. I will say the room attendant makes a mean bed. Minute the disgusting throw pillow that need to be thrown away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good yeah GOOD........ They have 4 person room...... And if I'm Honest this is best with a group of people your FAMILIAR with.......... And then I got Queen Elizabeth's room on the 13 th Flower.......... Amazing........ Absolut VODKA and many of RushAAAs finest Communist Community Commissary QUEENS
Someone got EXCITED........
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Netzahualcoyotl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always is a pleasure stay in Freehand Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Margarette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the room was good and everyone that worked there was super nice. the room was a little chilly but we've been in a deep freeze for solidly three weeks so it seemed to be a known issue and they brought us a space heater right away. the main issue was that nearly outlet didn't work, including the radio, TV, and bedside lights. had we been staying for longer than one night we might've tried to get a different room but there were a couple outlets that worked where we were able to charge our phones
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Serge, Strongsville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, excellent building, amazing part of the city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Clayton

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was not as advertised. In addition, there was no heat. An extreme situation as such during Chicago winter season should have been disclosed prior to completing check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryoma

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its never Easy retracing your Old Footsteps in a WORLD that has changed so much....... but my STAY Here in this Schmoozie Hotel...... has definitely been a REAL Blessing....... take me Home, Country Roads>>>>>>>>>
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1613 yes everything was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness
This place offer everything and anything you need ! It right in the city and offer a good night sleep without breaking the bank ! Give it a try
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Staff & service
The first room our heat didnt work the madw us move all our stuff down to the lobby only to move us to another room on the same floorth
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KARTHIK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayden, Port Saint Lucie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i've stayed here twice now and its so incredibly charming and beautiful, staff is friendly, and very affordable, HIGHLY reccomend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

McLayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room. However the rooms are really poorly insulated and it was absolutely freezing both times I’ve stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, very nice bunkmates, amenities are nice and staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a Premium King which advertised amenities such as a minibar, seating area, and robes… etc. This room had none of this and also was freezing cold. No heat in sub zero temperatures. They didn’t care and said “those amenities don’t exist here.” Then why are they advertised? That is illegal. It was like being in hell for a week. DO NOT STAY HERE. They also gave me a towel with blood on it. Zero housekeeping service, nothing was as advertised and I regret paying extra for the tiniest room ever. I am fairly certain the King bed was twins pushed together. It was incredibly uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026