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Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property
Experience LA’s energy from a rooftop perch or lounge by the pool surrounded by city views.

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Located near L.A. Live, Freehand Los Angeles offers a vibrant retreat with shopping on site, 3 restaurants serving local and international cuisine, and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the poolside bar and rooftop terrace while taking in the city views or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers; guests rave about this hotel's central location, helpful staff, and refreshing pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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

King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium King - City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium King - Skyline View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in Quad

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 6 bed room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 329 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 8 bed room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 559 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in Female Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King - Corner Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Private Quad

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Private 6 bed room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

Private 8 bed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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

Private Female Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Corner Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Cozy King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Superior King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Bed In Quad

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Female Quad

  • Sleeps 1

Private 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 6

Private 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 8

Private Quad

  • Sleeps 4

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, Freehand Los Angeles is near a metro station. Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood Bowl are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studio are not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Los Angeles travel guide
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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014

What's nearby

  • Broadway Theater District
    Broadway Theater District
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beautiful.
    Orpheum Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mezzaluna moon (top) at LA Live area downtown..
    L.A. Live
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Staples Center showing signage, a city and modern architecture
    Crypto.com Arena
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • JANUARY 2024, LOS ANGELES, CA. - aerial view of LA Skyline & Convention Center at dusk showing intersection of Harbor Freeway 110 and Interstate Highway 10 with traffic
    Los Angeles Convention Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

  • Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen - DTLA
    3 min walk
  • Broken Shaker
    1 min walk
  • Andante Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • Joyce
    3 min walk
  • Golden Gopher
    1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

Upscale hotel near L.A. Live
Located close to Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center, Freehand Los Angeles provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 226 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Does Freehand Los Angeles have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from noon–4:00 PM.

Is Freehand Los Angeles 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 61.05 per night.

What time is check-in at Freehand Los Angeles?

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

What time is check-out at Freehand Los Angeles?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Freehand Los Angeles located?

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Broadway Theater District, Crypto.com Arena, and L.A. Live. Los Angeles Convention Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th Street - Metro Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and Pershing Square Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2054 out of 3322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 651 out of 3322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 302 out of 3322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 3322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 194 out of 3322 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Savanah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel good location staff was nice and easy check in check out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price for the amenities and hostel room experience. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, the rooftop bar is also and location is central to everything LA!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean amenities. Convenient location within downtown LA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aivaras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room were clean and tidy, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable, affordable and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KHALED SALEM OBAID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful, making check-in and check-out smooth. The location was convenient, and overall the hotel offered great value. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, felt safe, interesting neighborhood, rooftop pool and bar, I loved it there and will visit again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and the room I stayed in was perfect for my trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely. It’s always a pleasure to stay at Freehand. Rooms are great and reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really love the style of freehand hotels. also in a great part of dtla that's surrounded by restaurants and old art deco buildings. hope the revival continues in this part of the city
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms & welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop pool and city view, close to public transport, good price, clean, gym
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place and front desk was very nice I will highly recommend staying here .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel with history in a colorful part of DTLA. Valet staff was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahalda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and they have security at night which is great in DTLA area. You use your room card to enter the elevator floor, I like that security protection. I had a great time solo traveling & this was the perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and good service here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Clean and easy check in. Super friendly staff. Got a bed in the quad and it was nice and easy. Will definitely stay here again next time I am in the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vijaykumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for a short stay; the room and washrooms were spotless, and the staff was very courteous to hold my luggage for a few hours. Overall had a pleasant experience and recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently close the Nightlife nearby. Room was clean. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025