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Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property
Experience LA’s energy from a rooftop perch or lounge by the pool surrounded by city views.

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine - Freehand Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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

King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(76 reviews)
  • 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
(40 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 6 bed room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 8 bed room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(88 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King - Corner Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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

Private Female Quad

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Miscellaneous

Premium King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

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

  • 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

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, Freehand Los Angeles is near a metro station. Walt Disney Concert Hall and Kia Forum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Rose Bowl Stadium and Griffith Observatory. Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studio are not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Los Angeles travel guide
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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014

What's nearby

  • Broadway Theater District
    Broadway Theater District
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Orpheum Theatre
    Orpheum Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pershing Square
    Pershing Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • L.A. Live
    L.A. Live
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Crypto.com Arena
    Crypto.com Arena
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen - DTLA
    3 min walk
  • Broken Shaker
    1 min walk
  • Andante Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • Joyce
    3 min walk
  • California Chicken Cafe
    1 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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Broadway Theater District, 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 7 minutes by foot and Pershing Square Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2152 out of 3460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 684 out of 3460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 310 out of 3460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 3460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 3460 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mehboob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel option, affordable and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Amazing hotel so affordable and the pool rooftop was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mehboob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel option in LA. Breakfast menu and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location the hotel has.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop pool and bar was nice, not overly elegant but comfortable and relaxed, excellent food, and drink prices. Not the quietest place to stay, of course, being downtown, but the nostalgia is something that I enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonita Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! You can see the entire city from the rooftop diner which also has a pool! Staff was super friendly and helpful! I also love Expedia for showing me hotel choices!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with friendly staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Freehand. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect. The prices can't be beat, so this will be my only choice when visiting DTLA.
The Broken Shaker rooftop at the Freehand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and decor. Truly a unique place to stay and rather centrally located to 7th and Metro and the Theatre District. Tip: 25 all night parking at the lot across from Wholefoods.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic 1920s hotel that has been beautiful restored recently.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Torrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at this property was immaculate. I would recommend this facilty for anyone looking to acquire overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janette V.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is convenient, walking distance to so many bars and restaurants. The rooftop bar was one of my favorites; very beautiful views and yummy drinks! Definitely an older hotel, not modern; but I’m okay with that. Would stay again for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hostel in DTLA. Stayed here a couple times and its always a good experience. Clean facilities, comfy beds and best staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Very conveniently located with plenty of restaurants, shopping and Lakers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Anike Olufunke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean , had nice roommates till the last night. Overall not bad at all. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient and safe location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohan Rao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay with hostel vibe with prime location to cover all the historic spots like hotels, apple store, food spots. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Average. Good spot to stay. Nothing too luxurious but enough to sleep and stay and feel comfortable. Nice small gym. Pool is pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool staff, clean facilities and awesome atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice! Downtown LA is busy but that’s the beauty in it. Everything is walking distance. Public transit and light rail aren’t too far away. Lively club scene too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto Dominguez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and help me with my check in, the room was perfect, large and comfortable, I was lucky to share with other quiet guys
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cadisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms! Definitely an amazing hostel. I had a chance to see the shared quads and wow. Great to see the washrooms in the room itself. I stayed in a private room with g a great layout. Amazing experience overall. There was one lady at the front desk who was a little sour but everyone else was 10/10. Excellent security and bar across the street!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
• Clean shared rooms, beds and bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026