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Freehand Chicago

Property class: 4

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A luxurious hotel lobby with a plush sofa set, a large wooden bookshelf, and a central decorative pillar.
A bar area with a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by potted plants.
A bookshelf with books, decorative items, and plants.
A warmly lit library with bookshelves, a central reading area with sofas and a table, and a chandelier.
A reception area with a wooden counter, shelves with various items, and a decorative wall hanging.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $183
$154 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

Room options

View all photos for Private Quad

A compact room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Private Quad

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a wall-mounted TV, and a geometric wall decoration.

Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(112 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted flag, and a window with curtains.

King

  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

Premium Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a geometric wall hanging.

Premium King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Private Quad

A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a hanging light fixture.

Premium Private Quad

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, wooden headboards, and white curtains.

Private Female Quad

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Merchandise Mart - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs at The Gwen - ‬3 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. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 64 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1523 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 771 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 483 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 283 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 330 out of 3390 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Great vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the heart of the city Accommodations met our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, affordable, comfortable bed, great air conditioning and plenty of hot water great water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, the bartender was fantastic and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very nice and staff were nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place Good vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was good place to stay for the Go Fest Event
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and bar were great! Location was nice with plenty of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is in an amazing location close to everything you would want to do in Chicago. The price cannot be beat! The vibe of this boutique hotel is hip and cool and it was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Cozy, private, aesthetic with a vintage vibe. Staff was nice. Room was clean, except for a few stains on the couch. Great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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No problem with check in. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very easy to talk with and happy to help Useful amenities, location was even better than anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very fun, with a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Small rooms but if you don't plan on being in the room much it's perfect. The bar was great friendly staff delicious drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were looking for something last minute, and decided to go for this one for the price. We loved the bunk beds and they are very comfortable! Very cute tiny rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel for the price. It was in the city - walkable to all city attractions. If you don’t mind staying in a room about the size of a cruise ship interior room then you will enjoy your stay. We enjoyed our stay because we spent most of the time out exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026