Classic Queen Room (Private)
Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
C$122 per night
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Freehand Chicago
19 East Ohio Street,
Chicago,
IL
1-855-887-0424
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Freehand Chicago
3.5 out of 5.0
"I completely recommend Freehand Chicago particularly if you are traveling with a group. I brought a group of college students to Chicago and the rooms ... " More
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Hotel Description
Heart of Chicago
You'll be steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute walk of Holy Name Cathedral with a stay at this River North hotel. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Museum of Contemporary Art are also within half a mile (1 km).
Renovated in 2015
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a snack bar/deli are also offered.
Luxe linens, free WiFi
The 215 guestrooms offer free WiFi, room service, and premium bedding. Rainfall showerheads, hair dryers, and showers are also available.
Freehand Chicago ratings based on 27 Verified Reviews
Room cleanliness
4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff
4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort
4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition
4.0 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Freehand Chicago
The elevator service was poor. Building lost all water services during our stay, and the guest kitchen was severely undersized for the number of guests you had staying there.
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Comment from Hotel Management
12 Apr. 2019 by Jenna
Thank you for choosing Freehand Chicago! Your feedback is much appreciated!
It's a funky, unique hotel in a great location. Very classic atmosphere. It feels like you're stepping onto the 1940's.
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Comment from Hotel Management
26 Mar. 2019 by Mary
Thank you for staying with us!
We were very excited about staying at the Freehand. From the pictures it looked very "hip" and unique. The coffeeshop downstairs was a bonus. We were unfortunately, disappointed by the hotel. The room was very small and a little dark which wasn't a big turnoff. It looked much different than the pictures online. The biggest problem we had was that the mattress was very cheap and horribly uncomfortable. The springs literally felt like they might stab us when we rolled over. The other problem was that the Heating/Air unit was controlled remotely so the room was extremely hot over night and there was no way to shut it off or to turn the temperature down. We attempted to open a window, since it was a chill 20 degrees outside, but it caused the heat to come on. We we asked the staff about the room the next morning they were kind enough to switch us rooms to the opposite side of the building, however, the room was hot and miserable as well and the bed was just as uncomfortable. Also, maybe because it is an old building, the walls are a bit thin and you can hear other guests. Not as bad as the beds and heat, but the elevators are also very small and very slow. The bathrooms were cool.
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Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr. 2019 by Jenna
I am so sorry to hear that your stay was anything less than pleasant. I hope that you can come back and stay with us in the future so we can make sure your stay is amazing! Thank you for choosing Freehand Chicago!
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Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr. 2019 by Jenna
I am so sorry to hear that your stay was anything less than pleasant. I hope that you can come back and stay with us in the future so we can make sure your stay is amazing! Thank you for choosing Freehand Chicago!
Good location With five Avenue on restaurants and activities nearby in walking distance
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Comment from Hotel Management
30 Mar. 2019 by Mary
Thank you for staying with us!
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jan. 2019 by Mary
Thank you for staying with us!
Location couldn't have been better for us. The hotel has a parking arrangement with the ramp nextdoor that allowed us to park right there for a lower rate than the standard parking downtown. We never needed the car or a rail pass though. Everything was walking distance.
Don't expect a silent stay. It is an older building. We were near the top floor but sierins and horns were heard all hours.
The coffee shop and lobby are comfortable areas to hang out and breakfast was simple but sufficient. Staff was all friendly. I plan to return here!
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This hotel was perfect for a few days in Chicago! The room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the room was far from the street so so quiet. The cafe down stairs was a fun place to relax. Loved my stay!
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Cramped room. Super slow elevators. No mini fridge. No complimentary water ($8 a bottle!). And I am convinced the ringworm I got was from the room I was staying in.
On the plus side, the location was pretty central.
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Comment from Hotel Management
13 Jul. 2018 by Emilia GM
Hello, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am sorry to hear your stay was disappointing due to the layout and amenities of the guest room not being as expected. we would love to speak to you more about the issues you encountered; please feel free to contact us and ask for the General Manager. I hope we can see you back again very soon for what I am sure will be a better experience.
Small room, hard to find hotel, rude staff. Not what I expected from seeing it on website. Expensive parking too
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Comment from Hotel Management
23 Apr. 2018 by Emilia GM
Hello, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am sorry to hear you found the room to be small and the property to be hard to find. I hope we can see you back again very soon for what I am sure will be a better experience.
About the Freehand Chicago
Location 19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611Property Features
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/café, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Freehand Chicago. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Freehand Chicago was completed in May 2015. This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 215 guestrooms or units
- 17 levels
- Built in 1927
- Dining venue
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Deli
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Concierge
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- ATM
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Water dispenser
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Property
- Free WiFi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Transport
- Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
- Train station: Millennium Station (1.2 km / 0.7 mi)
- Metro station: Grand Station (Red Line) (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)
- Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Freehand Chicago offers 215 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
- In-room dining (limited hours)
- Luxury bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Blackout drapes
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Broken Shaker - This cocktail bar specializes in local cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Cafe Integral - This Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Hotel Policies
Check-in
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-in time ends at 2 AM
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Guests booking the Standard Shared Dormitory rooms are only booking 1 bed per person, per night. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-out
- Check-out by noon
Payment types
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.
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Policies
Guests are limited to booking a maximum of 14 days in a 12 month period in our shared accommodation room types. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are 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. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within the same city as the property will not be allowed to check in.
- Only service animals are allowed
- Union Pay
- No rollaway/extra beds available
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, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 12 and USD 30 for adults, USD 10 and USD 30 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 39.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
- Freehand Chicago Hotel
- Freehand Hotel
- Freehand Chicago
- Freehand
You should know
- Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
