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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 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 bar area with a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by potted plants.
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 $266
$224 nightly
$266 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

Room options

View all photos for Premium Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a pillow featuring a red floral pattern, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted lamp.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Private Female Quad

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

Property 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1525 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 780 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 484 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 276 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 325 out of 3390 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

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

6/10 Okay

URSULA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very easy to talk with and happy to help Useful amenities, location was even better than anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

connor micheal david

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, lots to do nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Agnes Nmabila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and stylish and location could not be better. Very friendly vibe - looking forward to returning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay the parking was very close i wll be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in an amazing area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and incredibly helpful staff. The room was great and the hotel is in a phenomenal location. Second time staying there and look forward to doing so again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained historic, but updated property. Incredible views, great walking area, full of just about anything! Great trip!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the bar, great coffee in the morning and the lounge is a great place to get some work done. Location is amazing for jazz clubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amenities, vibes, will definitely be staying here next time I’m in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my friends stayed here for three days. The front counter girl was so incredibly nice The location and the room was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, the bunk beds were fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wandalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fav place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maegan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Small room, good for short term stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel side was perfect. Great rooms and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to a lot of the popular/touristy spots in Chicago which is one of the reasons I liked it. Also right next to a great breakfast/brunch spot the Goddess and the Baker, food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayleen Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super chill place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff clean good people
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! The vibes were great. Bar was fantastic ✨
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely as always. The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026