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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Cocktail bar
Reception
Cocktail bar
Interior detail
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Merchandise Mart
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Women only

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Freehand Chicago puts you in the heart of Chicago, steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute stroll of Holy Name Cathedral. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .Broken Shaker serves local cuisine. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Chicago hotel include Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Water Tower Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quartino Ristorante - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 49 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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
Guests booking the Standard Shared Dormitory rooms are only booking 1 bed per person, per night.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Freehand Chicago?

Freehand Chicago offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Freehand Chicago?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on 26 Aug 2025 start from NZ$226.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Freehand Chicago?

Yep, Freehand Chicago has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 49 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Freehand Chicago?

Yep, Freehand Chicago is a short 14-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach.

What makes Freehand Chicago a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Freehand Chicago.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Freehand Chicago?

No, Freehand Chicago does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Freehand Chicago?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Freehand Chicago?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 566 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 284 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 195 out of 2202 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shared bedrooms? First time i have seem this awfull hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

scott

Liked: Staff & service
Overall my stay was good. Most of my issues were due to guests that I shared my quad with. That being said, it is an older building and it does show in some places. Upon check in, I realized someone took my bunk (which could have been an honest mistake.) Since they were already in bed, I just took there bunk instead of making a big deal about. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize until a couple hours later that they also took my pillow. When I went to the front desk they were unable to get me a new pillow because they didn’t have the key to the housekeeping closet. They did however supply me with shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and a toothbrush. The other issue is one of my roommates decided to wash his clothes in the bathroom in the early am hours. He also let them drip dry so when I went to use the bathroom the floor was soaking wet. Definitely not ideal as the floor is tile. The only other issue is only one elevator was working and it is slow. I did use the stairs several times but I was only staying on the 8th floor. It definitely was a good workout and I am not sure I would want to make that trip regularly The staff were very nice and considering the cost and location, I was satisfied with my stay. I was only there for one night so the inconveniences were manageable. That being said, I am not sure I would rush to stay there again. Or at least, maybe I would book a private room next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleurissaint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff Was Very Friendly And Helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC was not working. I never received my deposit back they said I was going to get.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shyam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a good choice, centrally located. The staff was prompt with service. I stayed in teh king and the room and ensuite bath was good. had a lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place if just need a place to sleep in a clean , safe area . I would suggest to bring ear plugs if you have to share a room in dorm .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

It’s my second stay here and I really like this place. Nice bed, good location, a fast elevator!!, good barista and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are clean, the beds are comfortable, there's hot water, and the location is good. The only bad thing was that in the elevator, at 8 a.m. last Sunday, May 11th, a very strange man harassed me in the elevator. He pretended to be on my floor, and when he saw me get in, he turned into a subway. He followed me to the reception desk and waited for me at the entrance. When I left and started walking, he also started following me. I guess he wasn't a hotel guest and was just looking for someone to harass. I have no idea how he got into the building, but I had to run so he wouldn't stop following me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place as everything one needs is walkable. The L is right around corner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room the gave me was being used by another person
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down. Dirty. Light was broken on the bed. Outlet didn’t work. Lockers were small and doors were broken. Bar had astronomical pricing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice stay the only problem i had was that one of my roommates was dirty with the towels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dyllan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need for a solo travel it’s neat and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ceira

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025