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Freehand Chicago

3.5-star property
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819
4.0 out of 5
Very good!
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"Nice place. Clean. Enjoyed it! " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 16 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate

City center stay

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).

Dining, 24-hour fitness

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a snack bar/deli are also offered.

Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$95* Per night/room Oct 29 - Oct 30

Private Quad

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Premium Private Quad

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Premium Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Freehand Chicago ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Freehand Chicago

Everyone (6) Couples (2) Family (4)
5 out of 5
Friendly staff!

Posted by on Sep 16, 2023

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2 out of 5
The hotel is trying to be an upscale, hipster, youth hostel. Mattress pads and room seating were uncomfortable. Space was very cramped. Lighting barely worked.

Posted by on Sep 14, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 11, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 14, 2023 by Kevin M. - Front Office Manager

Thank you for rating our hotel. We are glad to read that you had an excellent stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

2 out of 5
I was charged 17 plus dollar's. I am not sure why this happened

Posted by on May 24, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 25, 2023 by Kevin M. - Front Office Manager

Thank you for bringing this billing error to our attention. Upon review, it seems that charges which you had already pre-paid were mistakenly routed to the incidental folio instead of the room and tax folio. We have corrected this error and issued a refund to your card. We are very sorry for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

5 out of 5
Nice place. Clean. Enjoyed it!

Posted by on Jan 16, 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 26, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from Grayslake on Jun 24, 2022

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5 out of 5
Unique hotel and cozy rooms

Posted by , from Grand Blanc on Jan 1, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 18, 2022 by Amanda A

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We greatly appreciate your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We hope you join us again next time you are in Chicago! Please take care!

3 out of 5
I liked that they let me check out one hour late. But when I got there at 3:40 pm. The room was not ready, I waited one hour for the room to be cleaned and the second day, I was in the room when someone opened my door, they assigned my room to another person.

Posted by on Jul 22, 2021

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5 out of 5
Comfortable, laid back, cozy atmosphere.

Posted by on May 8, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 10, 2021 by Amanda A

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We greatly appreciate your feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Please visit us again this summer! Please take care!

About the Freehand Chicago

Location 19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Features

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, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff 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

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

  • Train station: Millennium Station (1.5 km / 0.9 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 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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Broken Shaker - This cocktail bar specializes in local cuisine. Happy hour is offered.

Cafe Integral - This café 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 contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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.

Pet Policy

  • 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

Policies

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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 1
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Debit cards

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.

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.
  • 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.