Freehand Chicago

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

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Cocktail bar
Reception
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Front of property
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 348
SAR 461 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

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Room options

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Private Quad

Highlights

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

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

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
  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Queen

Highlights

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

King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Private Quad

Highlights

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

Premium King

Highlights

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

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
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Queen

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

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
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quartino - ‬2 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 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
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the 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. Guest reviews highly rate 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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/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 available
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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 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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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)

Property is also known as

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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 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.

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 1668 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeongeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was perfect and service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room. Perfect for a short, one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, fairly priced, cool bar and cafe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and the great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Netzahualcoyotl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice un the downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest hotel ever! Comfy beds, clean rooms, and a great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the staff was very helpful and nices
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tifany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the 60s, hippies, rustic feel....outside piping in the ceilings, very authentic, a little dark in majestic looking, but yeah, very clean super friendly people, enjoyed my stay. Love the old school photo booth!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location for the price. Check in and check out was extremely easy and overall layout of the place was trendy and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool vibe. Not the newest or shiniest, but such a great value. Definitely did not feel like I was staying in a hostel. Loved having a private room. Great lounge area to hang. Just blocks from Michigan Ave. and many other notable landmarks. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motolani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best in everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freehand is a great place to stay at! I will definitely be coming back! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for what I needed this weekend, thank you! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ghazaleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walkable and safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe here and the staff is excellent. Very cool cocktail bar and neat decorations. Room was a bit small and cold, but location was fantastic and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ran down badly. Electrical problem heating problems etc good location thats all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to. Quick check in. Located near alot of places like restaurants and convenience stores. The people I was in a room with was nice, helpful and Friendly. I will likely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Great for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place and staff, really appreciate it We had so much fun! Location is just perfect, hotel has cool vibe with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024