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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.
An outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, string lights, and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.
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 bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $205
$176 nightly
$205 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Room options

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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

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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
(82 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(42 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Room

Corner Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a sofa, a ladder, and a hanging light fixture.

Premium Family Room

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

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A single bed with a white pillow and a blue headboard in a room with a window and blinds.

Standard Family Room

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

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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

  • Broadway Theater District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Bloc - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Orpheum Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • L.A. Live - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Good Clean Fun - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cognoscenti Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Andante Coffee Roasters - ‬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
  • 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

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
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
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Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 357 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool hotel with great history!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about it. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a nice vibe, it was clean and all the employees were nice. The location was perfect for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great hotel. Coffee shop and restaurant and pool in hotel. Great vibe vintage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front check-in staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, the rooms were clean and the other client in the hostel was also nice. The rooftop bar was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Freehand LA was wonderful. From our 2 minute checkin to the rooftop bar and pool (check out their happy hour!!), everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing views, good food and natural wine! Woo! Lovely time, every time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time, and the views were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooftop bar in atmosphere. Staff is friendly and poured drinks nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at Freehand, fabulous ambience throughout our stay. Roof top is awesome with a fun cocktail in your hand. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay,polite staff. Walkable distance to CVS, Starbucks, subway, Whole Foods, Paris baguettes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
This place was ok , cute rooftop but not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed for work - room was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our shower has the best water pressure of any hotel I’ve ever stayed in! The rooftop bar was a bonus and super cool spot to hangout at. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The Freehand hotels always have a super cool vibe and this location was no exception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the experience. extremely helpful staff and the Rooftop is a plus beautiful and cozy ambiance. We enjoyed our stay very much. The rooms has 1920’s vibe. Historical! we really loved it. Definitely we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Love the rooftop pool and bar with food. Was disappointed they didn’t disclose resort fees when I booked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with kids. We all enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable for solo travelers. Very Clean room, well maintained every single day. The ambiance is Lit specially the pool and bar at the rooftop staff are Fabulously kind and gentle. I am well Accommodated. Highly Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the people are super nice. The roof top is so charming. The area of LA around the hotel is a little "interesting" and there is public parking around the corner. I thought the amenities fee was ridiculous since we didn't use any of the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026