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Freehand Chicago

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

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Interior
Cocktail bar
Interior detail
Reception
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room

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
(11 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
(66 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
(78 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
(13 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)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 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 bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In Female Shared Quad

  • Sleeps 1

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

Private Female Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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  • Pet friendly
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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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 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 64 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

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 64 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. 1265 out of 2757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 660 out of 2757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 384 out of 2757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 201 out of 2757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 247 out of 2757 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but heating in my room wasn’t working so they moved me to a different room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location-Amazing, Overall Vibe-AMAZING Service-Phenomenal but the actual room was eh at best. The size is why you pay for so no complaint about being too small, the walls were just dirty. Corner of the rooms dirty with dust. I will say the mattress was insanely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the retro style of the hotel. It was also in a great location to all the things we wanted to do and was affordable compared to other hotels around it. With it being in a popular area it was quiet at night which we loved.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Could have been a little cleaner in the common areas but the value was good staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was TINY. No reading lights next to the bed (no room for nightstands on each side of the bed! No room for a closet. The bathroom so small the door hit the sink. And the parking situation was ridiculous--we were able to get our money back, but the guy at the front desk was NOT as communicative as he should have been, causing us a great deal of headache to get back the $63 it charged us for 2 hours and 15 minutes of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly and helpful staff, environment felt warm and welcoming. The people who stay there are pretty cool as well! Rooms were clean and cozy. Would definitely stay there again if I’m in Chicago again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went very smoothly Really nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The gent at the front desk was very friendly. The room and hotel were clean. Was the room small? Yes. Buy I don't need a ton of space. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was my second time staying there. Staff members are great, helpful. The rooms are ok for the price. Both times the curtain in my bathroom has been very dirty. Other than that all good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was wonderful. The room was cozy. I loved the radio and just the whole decor and I definitely look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, staff are nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option on a shoestring budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall my stay went fine. Very affordable for a short weekend visit and amenities were ok. Nothing fancy about the hotel was clean and i felt safe. First time staying at a Hostel and things were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy clean room, heater didn't work, but staff were very quick to bring us extra blankets. We did not ask to swap rooms since we only stayed two nights but I imagine they would have if we requested. Everyone was friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really small room but good for solo travelers, the workers were so nice and helpful. The vibes were amazing and there is also a photo both!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hostel works well for what it is. Location is great, lots of food and interest nearby. Room is small, and lockers were also too small for a normal small roller bag. There are a couple corners to stash them, but it does start to interfere with walkways if the room is full and everyone had a bag too big for the locker.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025