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Reviews of Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
Freehand Los Angeles
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 777 out of 1470 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1470 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1470 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1470 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1470 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience was terrible. Never again.I submitted a complete report regarding the Freehand hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 15, 2024
Hello Wiliam. Our sincere apologies for your overall experience. We are following up internally regarding your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Erpin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent 2 days in LA and this place is good to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from ro on May 15, 2024
Nice! Thank you, Erpin!

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nah
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 14, 2024
Yah.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so amazed that this option existed! Great clean room for an amazing price! The staff were super attentive. I just wish there were better dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 13, 2024
Thank you, Amanda! Glad to see that, overall, you enjoyed your visit! Nice to see you had a good experience with our staff as well. For dining we have the Cafe Integral for to go breakfast, coffee and pastries, The Exchange for lunch and dinner and Broken Shaker for lunch and dinner (pool menu items).

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz, Tony, Enen, Jason, Maria, Jose, and all of the staff from the front desk to the Management on duty were very professional and went out of their way to accommodate me. I love my Room and it is because of all the staff and particularly, the ones I mentioned above, I extended my stay and additional week. The only problem I had is the method of pay. my account was compromised and my bank could not issue me a card in time for my trip and Freehand only accepts credit cards. This policy needs to change to accommodate problems with credit cards beyond my control.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 13, 2024
Thank you, Ernest. We appreciate you extending your visit with us and are thrilled the front office team made such a positive impression. Our sincere apologies that we only accept credit cards for room stays.

8/10 Good

Connor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t book through Expedia they charged me $300 more than the hotel would have
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from ro on May 13, 2024
So sorry, Conner...you should call Expedia.

10/10 Excellent

andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to many things
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 13, 2024
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

William F

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from ro on May 13, 2024
We are very happy you enjoyed your recent stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Ishmael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay. Met great people
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 13, 2024
Awesome! Thank you, Ishmael!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The golden gopher across the street was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ro on May 10, 2024
Hope you had a chance to visit our rooftop pool/bar, Broken Shaker, as well!

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is great for a group trip with a couple of friends! We stayed in a private quad room and it was perfect for the weekend. Having individual bunk beds for everyone worked out well and we loved that there were outlets on each bunk. The rooftop bar was the best part of our entire trip. Drinks were amazing, they had live music (not guaranteed every night), ambient lighting, and the view of downtown LA was the ultimate vibe. The lobby decor is classy, yet casual, the coffee shop downstairs had good coffee and breakfast options, and the valet driver was super friendly. The only thing I would say that could be better is thicker blankets for the beds. We made the mistake of leaving the AC on all night and we woke up freezing. Can’t say anything about the non-hostel style rooms, but after a long day at theme parks and hanging out all night at the rooftop, the beds definitely did their job. 10/10 would recommend for a boys/girls trip or even a weekend getaway for a couple. Will definitely return with my wife.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 10, 2024
Great review...thank you, Alex! Nice to see our Private Quad worked out well for you guys. Excellent to see you took nice advantage of our facilities as well. Sorry in regard to the cold room. Thank you for the recommendation and please do come back with your wife!

10/10 Excellent

Begimai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 10, 2024
Appreciate it.

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My overall stay at Freehand LA was good. The staff were kind and helpful, there were a lot of things to do (eat, explore, transpo) within walking distance, and the overall hotel vibe is edgy at an affordable price. However, there are some things that didn't quite work for me, which are as follows: 1) worn out & thin beddings 2) dim light 3) really slow elevator 4) rooftop wasn't available for sunrise watch 5) lobby event music was loud even after 10pm 6) lounge area outlets weren't working and 7) there are no windows in the gym and lounge area which can feel claustrophobic and stuffy. In spite of all these observations, I still recommend Freehand LA if you are a budget traveller who likes to stay within the DTLA area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 8, 2024
Hi Josephine. Thanks for the detailed feedback. Though we are very happy to see that you recommend Freehand LA, we are very disappointed to see all of the issues your experienced. We are looking at these items internally and apologize once again.

6/10 Okay

Rylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 10, 2024
Thanks.

4/10 Poor

Shin, La Mirada

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from ro on May 6, 2024
Very sorry you did not enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from ro on May 6, 2024
Thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, esp valet! Everyone was friendly, helpful & kind. We stayed on the 13th floor below the rooftop pool & it was so quiet in our room. Loved the view. The rooftop pool was great, including the bar, even though we did bring a toddler to the pool & no one said anything that’s clearly not the vibe. The cafe downstairs had an amazing ‘spicy chai’ tea with pistachio milk. I loved it. Overall this was somewhere I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from ro on May 6, 2024
What a great review! Thank you, Kaleigh! Appreciate you staying with your family and hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Stany, Sherwood Forest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking sucks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 6, 2024
Sorry for any issue. We do have 24-hour valet parking at the hotel, or one can choose to self-park at the off-site garage directly next door (not affiliated with the hotel).

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 6, 2024
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have to travel by bus or train, this place is well located. It also has an amazing view on the rooftop. Completely safe if you want to have some drinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 3, 2024
Thank you Bryan! Happy you like our location and were able to enjoy Broken Shaker on our rooftop.

2/10 Terrible

Tsedale

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding is terrible
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 3, 2024
Sincere apologies you did not like the bedding in your shared dorm accommodation. We are always happy tom bring more sheets and blankets if needed.

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 6, 2024
Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Paso Robles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are easy to work with, bar and restaurant is hip. Rooftop bar is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 1, 2024
Thank you very much, Angel. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and truly appreciate the kind remarks regarding our staff. Please come back soon!

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 2, 2024
Thanks Tiffany!

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 1, 2024
We are very sorry you did not enjoy your recent stay.

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 1, 2024
Thank you, Betty!

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 30, 2024
Appreciate it! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 30, 2024
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

BronxWitch

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Freehand and will definitely choose them again for my next LA trip. There were some smudges of someone's makeup on the wall near the mirror and the desk table had some damage on it but otherwise the room was clean. The room I chose faced a street with a bar and there was some noise from people standing out front late at night but otherwise it was a peaceful stay. The rooftop bar is wonderful and open til midnight which made it a great option for a night cap without having to leave the hotel and the lobby lounge was a great option for getting work done during the day. A little busy but I found a spot and the cafe integral staff was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for the review. Glad that, overall, you enjoyed your stay. Our sincere apologies for the cleanliness issues in your room and the table with damage. We do hope these items will not keep you from returning.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showed up and was greeted and received service right away. Check in was smooth and the hotel is amazing so far!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 29, 2024
Awesome review. Thank you, Anthony!

10/10 Excellent

Salina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff, very accommodating. The rooftop was also a very welcoming environment. Although the surrounding area isn't the best, the hotel and the bar at the top was very friendly and welcoming. The valet service is a bit on the expensive side, but definitely well worth it considering the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 29, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Salina! We are very happy that, overall, you had a nice visit with us!

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, rooftop bar, lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 29, 2024
Glad you enjoyed, Jeffrey!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far from ordinary with killer vibes, this hotel did not disappoint. The Supra Lowery Brothers jazz band was the highlight of my stay. Check them out every Wednesday night!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 25, 2024
Awesome...thank you, Paul! So pleased to see you enjoyed Jazz Night at Rudolph's in our main lobby.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Guelph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Love the rooftop bar and staff. Great location for my needs.for
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 24, 2024
Excellent! Thank you, Daniel. We are so pleased that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful. Happy you enjoyed our location as well. Hope to see you back with us soon!

10/10 Excellent

Colbey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freehand is wonderful! This was our third time staying at Freehand LA. It is in such a great location—very walkable and close to everything! You are downtown yet don’t feel “smothered” in the super busy areas. Our favorite part is the hotel rooftop, where there is a restaurant, great bar and very relaxing pool area (this is called the Broken Shaker). We arrived early and even though our room wasn’t ready, we could safely leave our bags and still use the amenities such as the gym and rooftop. The hotel is in an older building but the renovations and decor give it a nice clean, modern feeling where its charm can be appreciated from both aspects. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 24, 2024
You are "wonderful", Colby! Thanks for the amazing review! We truly appreciate it! We also truly appreciate your continued business and hope you come back again very soon.Thank you once again.

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Tv in the room would have been nice. Other then that was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you, Steve! We do not place TVs in our shared rooms as to the potential for disturbance of other guests. Apologies for this.

10/10 Excellent

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe. There are supermarkets, nice bakeries, and many bus stops nearby. We had no problems. I will definitely choose this hotel again when I'm cheering for the Dodgers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 23, 2024
What a lovely review! Thank you, Ayumi! Hope to have you back with us very soon.

8/10 Good

JANICE, Gillette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has doom rooms which was fun meeting new people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 23, 2024
Glad you enjoyed!!

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 23, 2024
Sorry you did not enjoy.

8/10 Good

James & Dar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don't expect a lot, you'll be extremely pleased with the Freehand. Some odd things weren't there — like only two tiny plastic cups in the room. No coffee maker. The street noise was noticeable, but not overwhelming. The bed was comfortable the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you, James! No coffee maker, but we do have amazing coffee 7 days a week at Cafe Integral in our main lobby. Sorry for any exterior noise. We do hope this will not keep you from returning.

10/10 Excellent

frida, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you, Frida!

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looked just like the pictures. super cute hotel with the cutest rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 22, 2024
Awesome...thank you!

8/10 Good

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel has good location, impressive lobby and beautiful terrace. The staff is polite and ready to help. Quad room was clean, with the necessary minimum
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 22, 2024
Very much appreciated, Sergei!

8/10 Good

Mia Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I adore staying at this hotel. I've been coming since 2019, and I am still in love with the rooftop pool and the interior design. Compared to every other hostel experience I'd had in LA, this has been leaps and bounds better. I'd like to note that the beds are pretty creaky and getting down from the top bunk woke everyone in the room up when someone climbed down, but beyond that, I really felt very at home in the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 19, 2024
Thank you for the kind review, Mia. We truly appreciate your continued patronage. Sorry for the "creaky" bunk! Perhaps, on your next visit, we can get you into a Private King Room.

2/10 Terrible

Itzell

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mark on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Itzell! i'm so sorry to know you didn't enjoy your stay. We just hope that you informed us about the issue during your stay, to give us the opportunity to rectify it and have a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 10, 2024
Thank you, Dylan!

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ro on Apr 19, 2024
Thank you, Ana!!

6/10 Okay

Carson

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 7, 2024
Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on May 7, 2024
Thank you!!

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place I just didn't like the area to much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ro on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you, Jade. DTLA is not for everyone, but we do have a lot of cool things going on around the hotel. All within walking distance. Check with the front desk on your next visit. Happy to guide you.