See all properties

Freehand Chicago

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Freehand Chicago

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Private Quad

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Female Quad

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

Private Female Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Queen

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

Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King

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

King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Private Quad

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium King

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
  • 185 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

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

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen

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
Private bathroom
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

Ad
Indoor pool

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Oakbrook Terrace

Villa Park
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
The price is $156
includes taxes & fees
$139 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Oakbrook Terrace
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • 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

Similar properties

Front of property

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 2,836 reviews
The price is $124
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Warwick Allerton - Chicago

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

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

Freehand Chicago Hotel
Freehand Hotel
Freehand Chicago
Freehand
Freehand Hotel Chicago
Freehand Chicago Hotel
Freehand Chicago Chicago
Freehand Chicago Hotel Chicago

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 does it cost to stay at Freehand Chicago?

As of Apr 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on Apr 24, 2025 start from $77.49, excluding 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.

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1740 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

Robert

Really awesome place, has a whole vibe to it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique place to stay, vibes were cool. Awesome lounge and great location in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kc

Great place to stay! Had a private room so no review on the shared rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Very Affordable for quick one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

The staff was so nice to all the guest! It was a vibe especially at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alina

The staff was very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonshequa

My solo’ cation spot . I love it here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

I liked the location, the affordable prices and the friendliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

All was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Everything from arranging parking, to checking in was convenient and easy. The whole place was very clean and had a very nice atmosphere. Will definitely be staying again next time I visit that part of Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nika

Perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Walk in shower is a nice accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Advaith

Great location, cozy room, but sofas had a few stains
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshat

I feel the quad shared room can be more spacious. I like the bed and bathroom was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Durga

Small space but clean and accessible spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

6/10 Okay

Camellia

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

Daniela

Well ambiented in an incredible zone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

I liked tge safety and ease of transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeongeon

location was perfect and service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

First time in a hostel; liked the female-only option
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Easy access to the redline. Lots of things to do in the neighborhood. Staff was super. Very clean room. Definitely would stay again for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025