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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
Upscale Art Deco hotel, walk to Chinese Consulate
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Freehand Chicago

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Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar
Premium Queen Room (Private)
Interior detail
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Freehand Chicago

7.8

Good

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Chicago.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Popular LocationUNO Pizzeria & Grill1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEataly1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOgilvie Transportation Center8 min drive
  • Popular LocationChicago Union Station10 min drive
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Room options

Private Quad

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Private Female Quad

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Queen

cleanliness

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

King

cleanliness

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

Premium Private Quad

cleanliness

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

Premium King

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Premium Queen

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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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 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.

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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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 onsite restaurant, Broken Shaker, features local cuisine and 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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, 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)

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 Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on Mar 31, 2024 start from CA $79.19, 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. 431 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos oversell this property. The private rooms have no sunlight and inadequate artificial light considering that. The staff made check in stressful and one individual was aggressive when I attempted to switch rooms, even when their website was showing availability. Another person at reception ended helping me, unfortunately the second room wasn’t much better than the first facing an HVAC unit directly on the other side of a broken window shade. Wouldn’t recommend

4/10 Poor

Nayoon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yinlin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for the price. The location is surrounded by lots of other hotels, and is close to downtown attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sergey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property in in the close proximity to downtown, lake, riverfront. Subway is in 3 minutes walk from the door. The room was pretty small. I think it is my mistake that i didn't look for a size in the description. Just know that it's smaller or than it looks on the pictures. Stuff is pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tristan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kind of the story of downtown Chicago in 2024. A lot of money for a pretty average place. One major thing was that no one mentioned to us that our view from our 8th floor king room would be the 24 hour neon lights of a parking garage! No joke, there was a parking garage directly outside our only window- with super bright neon lights, and of course a lot of noise throughout the night and into the morning. That would have been nice to know. When you stay in downtown Chicago you are kind of expecting to see it out of your window! The room was nice, but very small. The cocktail bar in the hotel was absurdly overpriced- $20 for a tiny cocktail! Wow. There was also some street riff raff that ventured into the lobby and the cocktail bar while we were there and made things a bit uncomfortable. Oh, and to get a discount on parking you have to scan a tiny qr code in the lobby BEFORE you go into the garage- except no one tells you that. Even when your wife goes into the lobby and asks "We're checking in, where do we park?" So we ended up paying extra for the parking. The staff in general was nice though- the guy at the check in counter was a character and was really cool. Overall it was a mediocre hotel that had been decorated in a real hipster chic meets ShangriLa fashion to cover up its defects. For half the price it would have been ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the way it's decorated. Wish there was more food inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jairo, Houston

Liked: Amenities
Great great front desk agents
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ML

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024