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Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 3 restaurants and bars

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Located near L.A. Live, Freehand Los Angeles offers a vibrant retreat with shopping on site, 3 restaurants serving local and international cuisine, and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the poolside bar and rooftop terrace while taking in the city views or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers; guests rave about this hotel's central location, helpful staff, and refreshing pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium King - City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium King - Skyline View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in Quad

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in 6 bed room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in 8 bed room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Bed in Female Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King - Corner Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private Quad

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private 6 bed room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private 8 bed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private Female Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Corner Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Cozy King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior King Room with Skyline View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Bed In Quad

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Female Quad

  • Sleeps 1

Private 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 6

Private 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 8

Private Quad

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014

What's nearby

  • Orpheum Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pershing Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • L.A. Live - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crypto.com Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Los Angeles Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 8 min drive
  • 7th Street - Metro Center Station - 8 min walk
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joyce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Andante Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen - DTLA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cognoscenti Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

Upscale hotel near L.A. Live
Located close to Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center, Freehand Los Angeles provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • 1 meeting room, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 226 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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

  • Valet parking on site (USD 61.05 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
  • Cafe Integral
  • Rudolph's Bar & Tea
  • The Exchange Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

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)
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
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, 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 150.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 61.05 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 4:00 PM

Property is also known as

Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
The Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles Hotel Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Does Freehand Los Angeles have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from noon–4:00 PM.

Is Freehand Los Angeles 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?

Valet parking is available for USD 61.05 per night.

What time is check-in at Freehand Los Angeles?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Freehand Los Angeles?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Freehand Los Angeles located?

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Orpheum Theatre, Crypto.com Arena, and L.A. Live. Los Angeles Convention Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th Street - Metro Center Station is 8 minutes by foot and Pershing Square Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1857 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 622 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 277 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 186 out of 3057 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and the room I stayed in was perfect for my trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place and front desk was very nice I will highly recommend staying here .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

zef

Liked: Cleanliness
Ate in the restaurant, great food , great price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sycamore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable stay in a stylish hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and good service here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

zef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes , great and affordable menu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hostels in LA.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price and amenities, we really love this place and keep coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The beds are comfortable and the room is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option, staff friendly and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helped me immediately when there was an issue with my first room and my stay was absolutely lovely afterwards ! The breakfast I got was also great happy to say this is my go to place to stay when traveling to La
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were really nice and the place its self was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Our room was extremely clean and equipped with everything we needed. The staff made it easy to check-in upon arrival, we even got to check in early
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay will book again soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maquivi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second visit. I always enjoy my stays here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was so inviting and warm, room was clean and orderly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay thank you! We
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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