Classic Queen Room (Private)
Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$69 per night
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Freehand Chicago
East Ohio Street,
Chicago,
IL
1-855-201-7819
"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).
Dining, 24-hour fitness
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 20 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
4.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Freehand Chicago
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
Jul 13, 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
Apr 23, 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.
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 were perfect! The students had their own bunk with a light and outlets for their electronics. The rooms were very clean and you can't beat the location! The staff was courteous and very efficient. I will definitely be bringing students back to this hotel!!!!
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Comment from Hotel Management
Apr 5, 2018 by Emilia GM
Hello Cathy, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am so glad to hear you loved your visit and that you found our location and layout ideal for your group. I hope we can see you back again very soon.
Close to shops and restaurants and parking
The hotel was decorated very nicely and the staff were nice. However the room was smaller than expected and bed was very uncomfortable. Also we couldn’t control the temperature of our room. The location was excellent!
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Comment from Hotel Management
Feb 24, 2018 by Emilia GM
Hello Shasta, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am so glad to hear you loved your visit and that you found our location to be great. I am sorry to hear you found the bed to be uncomfortable; we are checking it now as that is not up to our standards! I hope we can see you back again very soon.
This hotel has a very lively atmosphere. It's Bohemian style atmosphere is truly comfortable for all age groups. It has a Hostel style to it. If you like meeting people from all over the world who are laid back then I highly recommend this hotel for you. The location is great too!
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Comment from Hotel Management
Nov 11, 2017 by Kristen J
Thank you for taking the time out to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our environment. We certainly try our hardest to foster that community style. We hope you get the chance to come back to Chicago and stay with us again. Thank you again for your kind words, have a great day!
Great Place
Pros:
Location
Location:
Everything is within walking distance
I've stayed here before and will in the future. Great location, it was quiet even though I was in a dorm room. Everyone in the room was friendly.
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Comment from Hotel Management
Sep 26, 2017 by Kristen J
Thank you for choosing the Freehand Chicago, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and thank you so much for the feedback. Thank you again and we hope to see you next time you are in Chicago.
Good hotel close to a lot of attractions
Freehand Chicago has a friendly atmosphere and a cool vibe...the room was nice, but kind of small. Still very clean and the staff was great! Would recommend them to a fellow traveler.
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 21, 2017 by Emilia GM
Hello Layne, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am so glad to hear you loved your visit and that you found the property to be clean and our staff to be helpful. I hope we can see you back again very soon.
Within walking distance of miracle Mile.
We had a quad room, and really liked it. Room was very clean and comfortable. Single bed were quite comfortable. Room was on the street, so sirens were often heard, consider ear plugs. Walked to everything we wanted to see/do.
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 17, 2017 by Emilia GM
Hello Richard, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and that you found the quad to be comfortable and clean. I am sorry to hear you had a bit of noise from the city; let us know on your next visit if you prefer a quieter room as we are happy to accommodate. I hope we can see you back again very soon.
Affordable boutique hotel, good location
Perfectly situated between Millenium Park and Gold Coast, close to Michigan Ave. unique, eclectic design inside. Very comfortable atmosphere. This hotel brings thoughts of San Francisco to mind (free spirits and a lot of traveling youth). The shower had the world's smallest soap shelf...only drawback!
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 11, 2017 by Emilia GM
Hello HW, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay. I am so glad to hear you loved the location of the property and that you found the design to be amazing. I am also glad you found the property to be so comfortable. I hope we can see you back again very soon.
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, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Freehand Chicago. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. 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
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Library
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- ATM
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
Family Friendly Amenities
- 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.) (28.6 km / 17.8 mi)
- 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 serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
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.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
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
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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 service animals are allowed
- Union Pay
- No rollaway/extra beds available
Fees
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 fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
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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.
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