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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day by the cozy fireplace in the lobby or grab a coffee to plan adventures, then enjoy excellent food during Broken Shaker's happy hour

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Freehand Chicago offers modern comfort near Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy local cuisine at Broken Shaker during happy hour. The upscale hotel provides high-speed WiFi, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour gym for convenience and relaxation.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Private Quad

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

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Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(68 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

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

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Queen

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

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King

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen

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

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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 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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Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bed In Shared Quad Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Freehand Chicago is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and Broadway Playhouse are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Water Tower Place. Chinese Consulate and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Water Tower Place
    Water Tower Place
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk which includes a high rise building, a river or creek and a city
    Chicago Riverwalk
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Merchandise Mart
    Merchandise Mart
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Holy Name Cathedral
Located close to Chinese Consulate and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s, Freehand Chicago provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Broken Shaker, features happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 217 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freehand Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 64 per night.

What time is check-in at Freehand Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Freehand Chicago?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Freehand Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chinese Consulate, Holy Name Cathedral, and Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Merchandise Mart are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Freehand Chicago Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1302 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 676 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 390 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 206 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 254 out of 2828 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryJane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and decent sized room, staff was helpful and amenities are very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room (small space tho), overall clean bathroom (some hair in drain) and water pressure wasn’t great. In an amazing location. Would recommend for a quick city stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miss,Wynel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very low key and surrounded by many food and beverage locations and there is also a bar with music and excellent bar tenders the front desk representatives and staff management are on site also for questions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and great location. It’s an older hotel with lots of character. The rooms are small but absolutely adequate, comfortable and clean. The location is great and surrounded by good bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 so comfy, so cute, in a safe and nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garrison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Can’t beat the location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, very nice bunkmates, amenities are nice and staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laquette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am so grateful for Dana and I believe Mathew the supervisor. They definitely made the stay worth my wild with their genuine courtesy and professionalism. The location is literally one of the best neutral spots to everything. Will for sure be coming again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Staff was accommodating. I switched from a shared hostel room to a private regular hotel room no problem. Good property to explore Chicago from. Not sure if they do online check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great atmosphere, great location, comfy bed. LOVE the Broken Shaker. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, excellent building, amazing part of the city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Amazing location, keep it quiet, we do not want this to get out
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

McLayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room. However the rooms are really poorly insulated and it was absolutely freezing both times I’ve stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, attendant, staff, lovely amenities, and very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

John steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite area in a good location to walk to different locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness
This place offer everything and anything you need ! It right in the city and offer a good night sleep without breaking the bank ! Give it a try
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, clean, friendly, easily accessible to everything, friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff where great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, cozy and very comfortable. Staff were all friendly, and the atmosphere around the bar and café area was eclectic. Hustle and bustle, close to so much including the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Water Tower Place, etc. It's got a different feel from chain hotels and if you're looking for something unique, this place deserves your consideration. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Perfect for traveling solo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emeraude

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff and the peaceful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and there were enough towels and toilet paper for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025