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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
Art Deco Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
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Cocktail bar
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Local cuisine
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

Map
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • State Street
    1 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue
    3 min walk
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    7 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Women only

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Co-Ed Dorm with 4 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Co-Ed Dorm with 4 Beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

Highlights

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

View all photos for King Room

King Room

King Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Female Dorm with 4 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Female Dorm with 4 Beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Chicago

Freehand Chicago puts you in the heart of Chicago, steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute stroll of Holy Name Cathedral. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .Broken Shaker serves local cuisine. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Chicago hotel include Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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 International 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

Art Deco Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 provided

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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Freehand Chicago?

Freehand Chicago offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Freehand Chicago?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on 17 Dec 2024 start from AU$134.32, including 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.

Is parking available at Freehand Chicago?

Yep, Freehand Chicago has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 49 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Freehand Chicago?

The closest beach to Freehand Chicago is Oak Street Beach (1.3 km).

What makes Freehand Chicago a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Freehand Chicago.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Freehand Chicago?

No, Freehand Chicago does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Freehand Chicago?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Freehand Chicago?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1508 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1508 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1508 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1508 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1508 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! I’ll definitely keep returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DNC in Chicago
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the room was a great value for the money the room was really really small, there wasn’t a good place to put the luggage and we tripped over it a few times. The first 2 days in the room there was a bad sewer gas smell, to the hotels credit as soon as it was mentioned their maintenance guy pulled up the toilet and replaced the beeswax ring which fixed the issue! He did a great job and made sure it fixed the issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susama

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price
Bunk in room of four.
Shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teasha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my GO TO place when i visit Chicago. I love the service, the people and the accomplishments always made to me. It’s my home away from home!! Thanks so much ALL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Erik

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, and a shout-out to Orlando
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rufus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room is tiny with no view. The shower area needs a grip handle--it looked dangerous, a person could easily fall without safety. I decided not to use the shower for that reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annacarin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazingly friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decorations were unique. Staff super nice, helpful, & understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DIANE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities just wish the have a place to enjoy outside food
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Boutique Hotel in downtown Chicago. Love the tile and wood in the bathroom but wished for better lighting to fix my h&m. Great vibe at their cocktail bar(s) We would like to know the history of the building. Glad you kept the US Mail glass and brass mail chute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed it so much!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. The whole place has a funky feel to it with a cool lobby and bar. Easily walkable to most places you may wish to visit and a subway stop. The rooms are tiny and older but it’s totally fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

neyda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am a plus size female traveler and I have to say freehand was very accommodating. I asked for the bottom bunk given that I am plus size and they didn’t even ask questions they gave it to me which made my stay way more comfortable! I will say the shower was very small and the only downside about this place. Other than that it was a great place to rest at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024