Freehand Chicago
4.0 star property

Upscale Art Deco hotel, walk to Chinese Consulate

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Freehand Chicago

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Cocktail bar
Premium Queen Room (Private) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Gym

Overview of Freehand Chicago

VIP Access
7.8

Good

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Chicago.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is ฿2,583
Price available on 31/3/2024

Check out the area

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWater Tower Place11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMerchandise Mart13 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)35 min drive

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks
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Room options

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Quadruple Room, Women only

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Queen Room (Private)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Queen Room (Private)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Freehand Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Broadway Playhouse and Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Holy Name Cathedral and Merchandise Mart. Chinese Consulate and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eataly - 1 min walk
  • Nordstrom - 2 min walk
  • Weber Grill Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - 3 min walk
  • UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 1 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 reception. The on-site restaurant, Broken Shaker, features local cuisine and 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
  • Tour/ticket information, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the bar, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 217 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for 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

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

LED lighting (80% minimum)
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Water dispenser usage encouraged
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 17 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • 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

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
For more details, 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 are 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 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

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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 lb 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 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on 31 Mar 2024 start from ฿2,582.71, 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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.

Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1023 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nattanai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read a number of reviews for this property and I was nervous. It turns out that I didn't really have to be. I stayed in a premium queen room. While it was a bit dim like others have said, I wasn't bothered with it. The room was smaller than expected, but it was well appointed. The bed was comfortable and clean, as was the bathroom. There was hand soap, bath gel, shampoo, and conditioner in the bathroom and the towels were clean as well. It was relatively quiet aside from when a police siren was going through the area, which only happened once. The shower had good water flow and appropriate water temperatures. The elevators are small and slow, but very secure. You can't go to any upper floors without a functioning room key. There are lots of shops near the hotel and at the moment there's even a casino across the street. I believe it will move in the future after construction is complete, but for now it's a nice little activity if you're into that. There are a number of restaurants, a CVS, a Jewel/Osco grocery store, and even a Trader Joe's within a couple of blocks. Even my parking was around the corner from the hotel, with an additional facility across the street from the casino. I can't say anything about the shared spaces, but I am highly satisfied with my stay and would stay there again when i need to come into town for work.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adalberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent area and decent room. Hotel was nicely designed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SELFY SUSANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean, safe, and walkable around the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! I was welcomed with so much warmth that I felt like I was at home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and the bathroom are good but the problem is that is too dark, also all the hostel. On the hallway, it's kinda of horror movie.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at this property, would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos oversell this property. The private rooms have no sunlight and inadequate artificial light considering that. The staff made check in stressful and one individual was aggressive when I attempted to switch rooms, even when their website was showing availability. Another person at reception ended helping me, unfortunately the second room wasn’t much better than the first facing an HVAC unit directly on the other side of a broken window shade. Wouldn’t recommend