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Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Crypto.com Arena

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Lobby sitting area
Coffee service
Rooftop terrace
Poolside bar
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
  • Place, Jewelry District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, L.A. Live
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crypto.com Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium King - City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium King - Skyline View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in Quad

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in 6 bed room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in 8 bed room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in Female Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King - Corner Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private Quad

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private 6 bed room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private 8 bed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private Female Quad

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Corner Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Cozy King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Bed In Quad

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Female Quad

  • Sleeps 1

Private 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 6

Private 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 8

Private Quad

  • Sleeps 4

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Los Angeles

City center retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Los Angeles hotel, you'll find Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live. Los Angeles Convention Center and University of Southern California are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Jewelry District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Orpheum Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pershing Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • L.A. Live - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crypto.com Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 7th Street - Metro Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 8 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen - DTLA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andante Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joyce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gopher - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Crypto.com Arena
Freehand Los Angeles offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Los Angeles. Parking is available for a fee.

This Beaux Arts Los Angeles hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 226 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1924
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Freehand Los Angeles offers 226 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 61.05 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)
  • 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! One child 17 years old or younger stays 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 150.00 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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 61.05 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from noon to 4:00 PM.
  • One child 17 years old or younger stays 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.

Property is also known as

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Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2098 out of 3383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 665 out of 3383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 305 out of 3383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 3383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 3383 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jett

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

bhavith

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't eat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lobby was absolutely beautiful. Staff was prompt and very useful. Rooms were clean and quiet for a hostel. Both shared bathrooms were clean. Local area was actually nice.
Morning coffee
Hostel window view. Room 1018. Bed 3
The room
Lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but could hear a ton of noises and yelling from the street
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good - handy spot to public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfred Jeremy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sylvia

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANELLE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel with history in a colorful part of DTLA. Valet staff was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No parking, and $61 per day for valet. Charged an unreasonable resort fee. Coffee shop in the lobby was mediocre at best. Won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

RYO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saban

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Micah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
we had numerous small issues all culminating in a mediocre stay that was overpriced, even at a discounted rate. The “view” is a joke!
Bathroom sink at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukund

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Annalisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good location especially if you don't have a car. Shopsand public transport near by. Room was okay, needs a bit of renovation. A bit noisy as on the main roads. Staff was friendly. Nice rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Great ambiance!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

lawrence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025