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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
Upscale Art Deco hotel, walk to Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s
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Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar
King Room
Interior detail
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Gym
    GymGym

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM
The price is CA $136
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul

Explore the area

Map
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Popular LocationNorthwestern Memorial Hospital7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWater Tower Place11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMerchandise Mart13 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)35 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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8/10 Good

Good spot to see the city on a budget with spunky cool atmosphere
Matt
Jun. 12, 2024
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Room options

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quad

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Female Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quad

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 185 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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About the area

Chicago

Freehand Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Broadway Playhouse and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Holy Name Cathedral and Merchandise Mart. Chinese Consulate and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nordstrom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

Upscale hotel near Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s
Located close to Chinese Consulate and Holy Name Cathedral, Freehand Chicago provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Broken Shaker, features happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak well of the bar, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 217 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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
  • 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
  • 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

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
For more details, 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 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:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 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

Freehand Chicago Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Freehand Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Freehand Chicago?

As of Jun 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on Jul 1, 2024 start from CA $136.43, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Freehand Chicago?

Self parking is available for USD 49 per night.

What time is check-in at Freehand Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Freehand Chicago?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Freehand Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chinese Consulate, Holy Name Cathedral, and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 6 minutes.

Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1094 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1094 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1094 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1094 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1094 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freehand hotel has great customer service (shout out to Matthew!), cool bar, and excellent location. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Great location and as advertised. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the place alot. Thought the area was pretty safe! The day shift workers were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I thought the property was unique, but unfortunately, we got there for check-in and had to wait because the room wasn’t ready. The bathroom had a bad odor. The bottom bunk had crumbs in the crevice. The lights on didn’t work along with the charging outlets on the bunks. Overall, it was a very convenient location and a cool stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Subhash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my daughter and was placed in the 8th floor, which I’m on with; however, it was so noisy each of the two nights due to some unruly neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many good places to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

I was surprised that it had a small workout room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024