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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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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 Quad

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

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

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

7.8 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Queen

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

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King Room

King

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quad

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Female Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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Private Female Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Private Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bed In Shared Quad Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .You'll be steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute walk of Holy Name Cathedral with a stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel. Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and Northwestern Memorial Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

4-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate
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 center, 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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
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 lbs 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.

Property 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 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)

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 each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 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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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1227 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 651 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 376 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 193 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 235 out of 2682 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Perfect for traveling solo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick easy check in and accommodating for early check ins.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kewin Joel Zavala, Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kewin Joel Zavala, Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staffs service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bibi Soraya

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was my second time staying at this hotel, and unfortunately, this experience was not as good as the first. The front desk staff seemed resistant and unwelcoming this time around. People travel to Chicago from all over the world, and everyone deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect. I hope the staff can improve their attitude moving forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ritangshu

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ernesto Ramon Garcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice, and the price was acceptable compared against other hotels in the area. BUT I have never been in a hotel so dirty. The first room was awful, like a cave, the main door was hanging, there was leak in the toilet, the faucet, and shower, the ceiling was in bad condition, and everything was extremely dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLEN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Coral Gables

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaneca

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was misadvertised on hotels.com. I was under the impression when I booked it that it was a single hotel room not shared. After I booked it, I got a communication that it was a quad shared room. Hotels.com won’t refund me and neither will this hotel. I understand that I booked it, but it was not as advertised. I never stayed and therefore should get a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and polite
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had a window to the inner court and the lighting was inadeQuate. I could barely find my studf in my suitcase. The general building is likable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sokmakara, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky cozy and clean. Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Worth the try

This is my first experience with a shared room and I was pleasantly surprised. The room was very nice , and I slept so good. The room was set for four but there was only 2 of us and we both slept good . We had privacy while in bed I will go again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heiline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in a shared quad with females, The room wasn’t bad for the price they do however need to install more lighting in the rooms because there was only one light working in the room plus the one in the bathroom so the room was very dark. The staff are great!!! They were super helpful answered all my question and they were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ross, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(Private queen room) the room was small but very comfortable. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa, Muscatine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, room, and hallways smelled of cigarettes and mildew. We booked a queen bed, the bed was clearly a twin xL. The floor was damp. The bedding was stained / dirty. The window shade was broken and stained / moldy. There were water stains on the wall under the window. The hot shower water was luke warm. The room was hot and the AC unit barely worked. The lamp plug in was extremely loose and did not even work. A "clean" bathroom towel had a black stain on it. The location was noisy and the walls were like paper thin because we could hear the people next to us. The bed was not comfortable, it was hard. A refund was refused. I recommend paying extra to stay elsewhere. If you do stay here, use Spot Hero to book a parking garage spot so its not $50 to park.
Blankets were dirty/stained.
Blankets were dirty/stained.
Window shade was broken.
Window shade was dirty, stained and it looked like mold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo, Houston

Liked: Staff & service
I was not aware that it was a motel/hostal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the cheapest hotel in downtown for a reason. Everything is just passable. The staff is cool, very friendly and helpful, but the room itself was dusty and way too dark. I had to use my phone light to see in the middle of the day. But you get what you pay for. Cool vibe in the bar downstairs, but again, way too dark. Parking also sucks big time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025