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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is AED 317
AED 424 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

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Private Quad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

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

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

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Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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Premium Private Quad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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Premium King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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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

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Premium Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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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

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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)

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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. 765 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1691 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

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

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Nice and close to all attractions and even has a speakeasy down stairs! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Camellia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed everything about our stay! Rooms could have used a little more cleaning and it was extremely hot in our room but thankfully we had packed a small fan.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was surrounded by dining options and shops and a short distance from the Navy Pier and Maggie Dailey Park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are close to everything , they have a coffe place and bar at night. They have a Starbuck's around, supermarket 2 min walking and trader joes so you can eat in the lounge if you need to! Love the location
Stayed 2 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

Ci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fashionable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Oricks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, cozy rooms, could do with a little touch-ups on the furnishings (
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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

8/10 Good

Vince

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

8/10 Good

Yeferson David Velazco

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient spot to experience the downtown city with affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Amazing!
Stayed 2 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

Motolani

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place but not what Expedia pics and discription shows. Beds were comfortable but with a double hard for people to get in and out of
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025