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Freehand Chicago

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

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Relax in style with plush seating and a classic design, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and a bookshelf.
Book lovers can enjoy a curated collection of art and literature on display.
Relax in a cozy lounge area with a comfortable sofa, wooden cabinet, and decorative sculpture.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a stylish counter and pendant lights above, a shelf with decorative items, and a window with a view of the street.
Step into a welcoming space with a bar area featuring a selection of beverages and lush greenery.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Merchandise Mart
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Relax in this inviting space with a sofa and bunk bed, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Private Quad

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

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, wooden headboard, and a telephone.

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Cozy room with a bunk bed setup and a seating area featuring a sofa and table.

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

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

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and wall-mounted TV.

Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a mirror.

King

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in this cozy space with a bunk bed, sofa, and wall-mounted TV.

Premium Private Quad

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and lamp, complemented by a geometric wall hanging.

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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Guests can sit and wait in this cozy space with a bench.

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed against a window, a stylish wardrobe, and a cozy chair.

Premium Queen

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

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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
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quartino Ristorante - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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)

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

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: 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).

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 985 out of 2175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 558 out of 2175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 280 out of 2175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 2175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 194 out of 2175 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

Ricardo, Moline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith, MINNEAPOLIS

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in Chicago
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adicel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

PRENTICE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

PRENTICE

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures provided of the property are misleading and inaccurate. Property is dingy and dusty, lighting is horrible, room security bad, plaster peeling and creating holes in ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gaurav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

I was there, slept and left. Idk what else to say
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mitzie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakiko

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
perf
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, but very dirty. Blood on curtains separating quads… hole in the wall… the shower was very scummy.. food that was NOT ours crammed down in mattresses. Staff were nice and location perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felipe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had a leak under the sink, and there was water all over the floor and the hotel staff refused to fix it. The lights in the beds in the shared room didn’t work. The room was also not properly cleaned. The lobby is closed in the mornings, so if you wake up early, you can’t sit there. The hotel staff refused to return my backpack. They asked for the claim ticket, but I explained that my wallet—with the ticket inside—was in the backpack. Despite this, they still refused to give it back. The lock they provided for securing my backpack in the room didn’t work. Additionally, there wasn’t enough soap or toilet paper in the bathroom, and the toilet kept clogging. I don't not recommend staying in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

angelique

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bina M James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience the place had this bohemian 1970's vibe to it which I liked. There is no pool and there's no outside to hang out so everything has to be done inside in the lounge or at the bar. The room and shower was super clean, and the environment was nice and quiet so it was a nice chill Hangout. Super friendly attendance /workers and very convenient to walk to everything downtown Chicago
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

karthika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Young

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a total VIBE! Shout out to Cassidy at the bar and Butch! Front desk staff was amazing! Don’t be a fool, and miss out on this hotel/hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

young

Stayed 1 night in May 2025