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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property

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Interior
Interior detail
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Reception
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(68 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In Female Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Private Female Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Private Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bed In Shared Quad Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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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
  • Holy Name Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Water Tower Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 64 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 64 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 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 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$156, 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 64 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Freehand Chicago?

Yep, Freehand Chicago is a short 14-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach.

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. 1303 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 678 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 393 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 208 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 254 out of 2836 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

megan

I was told to tell you to call the hotel. There was a broken heater in bathroom and they said they would pay for 1 night but you need to call them
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nellie

love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good experience and the staff was very courteous and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jenn

Travelled with family
Room could use some heavy dusting, but other than that it was nice and easy to stay here for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

The hotel is absolutely gross. The elevator and hallways feels and smell like a crackhouse. Maybe this is just for the hostel and there is a different part of the hotel that is cleaner. I don’t know. The door was open when I arrived late and dark inside the room was so gross I immediately turned around and left. There was no way I was sleeping in that room. The mold, the smell and the vibe is seriously so gross. I went to the google reviews and everyone says you pay for what you get and so nice because it’s cheap and location is good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Freehand! They treat us great and are super accommodating! Outside the hotel is rough, lots of homeless yelling in the street and hanging in the alley! No police presence. Stay in inside the hotel bars or walk fast to Ballys, UNO Pizza or Weber Grill! Room was clean, did not use the laundry!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Los

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amanda is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safeya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yasuyuki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Habib

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod, Port Lavaca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, except that there are no ice machines on the floors, the beds sit too low, and we could not adjust the ac/ heater.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tahshan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay great for 1-2 people in the queen room. If you go during a cold time I would ask the front desk for a heater helps a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Janefa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was overall good and they where able to accomidate an early check in. Staff wss very nice and welcoming. The heat was broken so a mini heater was provided, it kept the room warm enough. The hall near the evlevators smelled like urine and mildew. The curtains where stained as well as the towels in th bathroom. Feel like the stay is an overcharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came in super late from my flight being delayed- I was still met with patience and kindness after the online latest check in time. I stayed in a quad shared room and when I got there, everyone was asleep. There was a small space heater that worked well for the space and it was clean throughout. The bed was comfy and I didn’t feel unsafe or uncomfortable at all as a young woman. I slept in and everyone was very courteous, I didn’t feel disturbed by my roommates at all. Thank you for the amazing affordable stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Travelled with partner
Easy check in & friendly staff! Also in a good location. Rooms are very small though, and heater did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun Experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelyzaveta

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025