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Freehand Los Angeles

Property class: 4

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A spacious lobby with a large seating area, wooden accents, and large windows allowing natural light.
A spacious cafe with large windows, outdoor seating, and a variety of tables and chairs.
A rooftop pool with pink lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by city buildings.
An outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, string lights, and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.
An outdoor bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $173
$149 nightly
$173 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
  • Place, Jewelry District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bloc
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orpheum Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and wall art including a bird and landscape painting.

King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a chair, and a rug.

Premium King - City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium King - Skyline View

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a chair, and a rug.

Premium King - Skyline View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King - Corner Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair. There are large windows providing a view of the cityscape.

Deluxe King - Corner Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a ladder, a sofa, and a small table.

Bunk Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Friend Zone 6 Bunk Room

A room with two bunk beds, wooden furniture, a small rug, and a hanging light fixture.

Friend Zone 6 Bunk Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Friend Zone 8 Bunk Room

A room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a small desk with a chair.

Friend Zone 8 Bunk Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A person sitting on a wooden bunk bed with a laptop, a wooden headboard, and a number '3' on the wall.

Private Female Quad

  • 229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Corner Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Family Room

  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Family Room

  • City view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Los Angeles

A stay at Freehand Los Angeles places you in the heart of Los Angeles, within a 15-minute walk of L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Los Angeles Convention Center and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from University of Southern California.

What's nearby

  • Jewelry District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Bloc - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Orpheum Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pershing Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crypto.com Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 7th Street - Metro Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 8 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪California Chicken Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bottega Louie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Andante Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joyce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles offers 226 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 226 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Beaux Arts hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Exchange Restaurant, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Exchange Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Broken Shaker - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Rudolph's Bar & Tea - This lobby lounge specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cafe Integral - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 61.05 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral
  • Rudolph's Bar & Tea
  • The Exchange Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • 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
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

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)
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
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, 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 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 61.05 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 4:00 PM

Property is also known as

Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
The Freehand Los Angeles
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Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2267 out of 3618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 697 out of 3618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 329 out of 3618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 3618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 204 out of 3618 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very happy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with pool and roof top bar
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mehboob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel option, affordable and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, staff friendly, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serghio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff and great amenities. Centrally located with public transportation available.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Amazing hotel so affordable and the pool rooftop was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place rocks has everything a visitor needs location a great staff and very clean. I totally recommend this place😁👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice place. Stay here quite frequently and it’s very convenient if you need to be in downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant bar ,staff and fiest
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greet location... All around great place to stay...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hermes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
like always great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mehboob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel option in LA. Breakfast menu and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

YONGLEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to get around attractions of LA via public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location the hotel has.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for 3 days by myself, everything was decent, comfortable bed, 2 bathrooms, nothing was stolen, worth every small penny I paid for. They also have a roof cafe with nice views that you may wanna check out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myles

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

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable. Quiet property was really clean and really like the pool and rooftop area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a charming hotel in the heart of DTLA. Good restaurant, cafe and bar. Comfortable room and very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great space, well priced and well taken care of. Central location and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026