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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
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Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • State Street
    1 min walk
  • The Berkshire Room
    1 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line)
    2 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

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

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

  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

  • 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
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk

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 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Fireplace in reception
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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
For more details, 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 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

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place at central location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alpha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s worth the price. The location is prime and convenient. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Asdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent first stay
I like the quad room but it was very small and not as well ventilated as I thought it would be. Also, some of the light fixtures were broken and the wall plug by my bunk bed did not work. Other that that, the lounge area is a fun place to hang out and meet people and the staff is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Goshen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for the Chicago events and restaurants we attended. Quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfy, the whole place is very lively, perfect for solo travelers and young people.I wish I had tried the bar downstairs. The couch in the room could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryman

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was okay, but the place could use some updating. Our mattress sank. The sink’s faucet leaked. One outlet didn’t work. The place felt old and outdated. There was a lack of sufficient lighting especially as you pass the lobby to the elevator where it was dark like going into a cave. Had to use my flashlight in our room at times to get a clear view of things like the safe.. People smoked just outside the main entrance. On the other hand, it was a convenient location and probably on average with others in this price range is my guess. I’d consider staying here again, but I doubt my wife would go along with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good atmosphere; enjoyed the decor. Facilities needed some minor maintenance. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel, Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Great cocktail bar. Reasonable comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Zoe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was filthy, plenty more complaints would like to talk to manager
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They clientelle, the facilities, and the vibe in general was great here. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, near subway and Donwtown. The hotel has a nice decoration and the rooms are nicer and I thought. The Staff was friendly and positive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great place to sleep that was close to everything we needed. They staff made us feel welcome. The room had some spider webs, but overall was a great place to stay. I would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024