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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Place
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Merchandise Mart
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

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

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

  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 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 drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .You'll be steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute walk of Holy Name Cathedral with a stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel. Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and Northwestern Memorial Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

4-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate
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 center, 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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)

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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs 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.

Property 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, 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
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 each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 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).

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 831 out of 1796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 455 out of 1796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 1796 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

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, convenient, comfortable, and the lobby smells amazing!! We had a really excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Business traveller
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

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

Netzahualcoyotl

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

10/10 Excellent

Takeo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place deserves to have an immaculate record. _ Alec Baldwin voice Great vibe in the place, better than the one I was staying in before. My roommate also helped me in a bad moment. I’ll definitely be staying again next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Brandilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was nervous about staying in a shared room for the first time, but the building was very safe, you need your key card to even use the elevator, and I had no issues with my temporary roommates. I brought my own lock for my storage box, which was very spacious. The room and bathroom were clean. Every member of the staff who I talked to was helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kailey

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Olasubomi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalia

Travelled with partner
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

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at this unique hotel! The staff was very welcoming and informative. Super cool and vibey lounge areas and bar. The photo booth is a nice touch. Our only complaint was it was very cold in our room and could not change the thermostat. Not a deal breaker but uncomfortable at times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tenasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe. The staff was great. We would have liked to have had access to more drinkable water without having to go down to the bar or gym, and a better heater in the room. It took two days to get our room to a comfortable temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Svetlana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025