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Freehand Chicago

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

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Cocktail bar
Reception
Interior
Cocktail bar
Interior detail
Freehand Chicago offers modern comfort near Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy local cuisine at Broken Shaker during happy hour. The upscale hotel provides high-speed WiFi, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour gym for convenience and relaxation.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Classic Queen Room (Private)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

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

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King Room

King Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen Room (Private)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, Freehand Chicago is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Broadway Playhouse and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Water Tower Place. Chinese Consulate and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Merchandise Mart - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quartino Ristorante - ‬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 reception. 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
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the 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. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping

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

  • 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

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 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 34 kg 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

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

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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 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Freehand Chicago?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Chicago on 23 Sept 2025 start from AU$212.66, 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.

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.

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1039 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 584 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 295 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 202 out of 2288 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to everything we had planned to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
over all great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with a great bar and good food for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a convenient place to stay at if you just need a quick place to stay at. Staff were so friendly, and rooms were pretty cool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakim Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how nice the hotel staff was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was walkable to everything in the city. In a great part of town with plently of things to do. Hotel was clean, comfortable, safe, and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olubukola Blessing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Definitely will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was walking distance to a lot of the places I went to in downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place…. Very noisy though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hostel and great prices for it being in the heart of downtown. Highly recommend, staff is so friendly and welcoming. There was some staining on the curtains and a couple more stains on the furniture but other than that i have no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot when staying for lolla
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super atmospheric!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere of the hotel. The only thing that was a little off was there was only one working elevator. Regardless it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was just what needed and at an affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One elevator was down but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LaVondra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the safe and ease I felt while staying there. I really appreciate the option to stay in the bunks where I felt secure and at ease.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't realize it was a hostel, but can't complain for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would totally stay here again. Loved it for a weekend staycation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the atmosphere and laid back vibe. Very conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aftab

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice and supportive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025