8
Excellent

Freehand Hotel

🌍
United States, Chicago, 19 East Ohio Street
● Center: 5 km
🌞 Beach - 1.1 km
☎ Phone: +1 312-940-3699Show
🧭 Coordinates
230 USD
Freehand Chicago
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Double room
Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
230 $
Quadruple room
4 x
Quadruple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
249 $
Premium Quadruple room
4 x
Premium Quadruple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
273 $
Premium Double room
Premium Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
295 $
Bed in Dorm
Bed in Dorm
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
321 $
Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Penthouse
Penthouse
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:

Description

LAID-BACK IN STYLE IN THE HEART OF RIVER NORTHWELCOME TO FREEHANDOur second Freehand outpost is housed in a classic 1927 building in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood – home to some of the city’s best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

Hotel opened in 2014, renovated in 2015. In this hotel 217 rooms.

Policies and conditions

  • Child Policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of US$50.00 is charged. This property accepts credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 14 days after check-out.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service Animals: Service animals are allowed on request
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the Hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard, UnionPay, DinersClub, JSB
  • Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • ATM
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Newspapers
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • VIP room amenities
  • Indoor Fireplace
  • Smoke Detector
  • Locker
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Linens
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Common kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Taxi booking
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Library
  • Bike rental
  • Nightclub
Parking
  • Parking
  • Garage
Pool and beach
  • Beach/pool towels
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Sports
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gym
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Health and Safety Measures
  • Temperature control for staff
  • Extra decontamination measures
  • Temperature control for guests
  • Personal protection equipment for guests
  • Contactless check-in and/or check-out
  • Additional measures against COVID-19

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1090 m. It takes 16 minutes To the beach!

Street view

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Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
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12.12.2025
This is a super cute vintage looking hotel. We stayed on the night of 29th November. The private quad is perfect for friends to crash for the night. The view from our room was nice. The bar and the lounge on the first floor was super cute and nice. Special mention to the receptionist - I forgot to ask his name, but African American dude. He is the best. Amazing hospitality from the staff.
15.11.2025
It’s a cute place, and you pay for what you get. Bring ear plugs. Our room was super loud, and right next to a parking garage. The room was cozy, and the updated aspects felt like a nice addition. Our bathroom had a leak and it made the bathroom smell like pee. Couldn’t really use the bathroom trash can because it needed to catch the water. Let the staff know when we left, but didn’t say much about it. Hope it gets fixed.

The breakfast bar was awesome, literally the bar in the front. Great coffee and a good little breakfast. Lastly, the bar in the back is not to be missed, super fun, with an amazing staff.
Thank you for having Ron de Barilito on the back bar!
27.10.2025
A perfect hotel for travelers looking for a clean, convenient place to stay without paying extra for fancy accommodations.

If you just need a clean and comfy bed, a toilet, and a shower this is the way to go for sure.

Staff and service were great. Location can’t be beat. Everything felt clean and comfortable.
23.10.2025
Small room, but quiet and met my needs just fine. The room was clean and comfortable. The only things I would have liked to have seen would be an outlet near the desk area (only ones were near the bed) so I could more easily utilize the desk for working and a coffee maker, but honestly it worked out just fine. The staff were great from the bar to the front desk. Enjoyed my experience and plan to stay again as I visit Chicago regularly.
02.10.2025
Really cool Art Deco hotel centrally located.
Only complaint with the room was our bed, it was well worn and sat really low to the floor.

Our room was small but adequate and our bathroom and shower were functional.

We spent a little bit of time in the cocktail bar that was like a speakeasy. Dimly lit with lots of nooks and comfortable seating.

The cocktails were good but definitely on the pricey side starting at $18.

When you're spending $43 a round with tip for 2 people it adds up quickly.

We actually found some reasonably priced drinks within walking distance of our hotel.

Definitely priced well and couldn't have asked for a better location.

Overall a great place to stay within walking distance of everything.
16.07.2025
I pre-paid 100% on Trip.com after booking this hotel. Upon arrival, hotel demanded me to pay additional $180 called "Chicago city resort fee". I talked to other guests in the hotel and none of them was charged for this fee. I'm also originally from Chicago and never heard about such fee before. Everyone works at the front desk was SO MEAN. They all looked like gang members, kind of scary. The service guy who came to my room to fix the light had just smoked ****, and my entire room smelled like **** after he left. After checking into the room, it is SO SMALL, my suitcase barely fit in there. The room looked nothing like the picture. The bed is surrounded by 3 walls, I'm only 5'5 and I can barerly straight my legs laying down. Also, it is the dirtiest room I had ever stayed, and I have stayed in LOTS of hotels because I do travel for a living. Their laundry rooms and work out room are downstairs in the basement and so tiny without any window. I originally paid for 10 nights and checked out only 2 days. I don't recommend this hotel to anyone. I would have rated zero if there's that option.
05.04.2025
Nice and convenience place for solo traveler
18.01.2025
Be aware there's a USD16 resort fee. The staff at the counter is not very friendly but the room is ok. For shared room, there's curtain and outlet at each bed.
12.10.2024
Great value, super central location, great roommates met. A good stay. But remember to bring a lock, and the locker is not big, can not fit in the suitcase.
Finally, the night view outside the window is very bustling
11.10.2024
This place is very close to the city center, the transportation is convenient, the environment is also very good, the room is a little small, but I am very satisfied 👍👍👍👍🥹🥹🥹
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Frequently asked questions about Freehand Chicago

How much does it cost to stay at ?

The cost of living in depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.

Is it far from to the nearest beach?

It takes 16 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

What are the check-in and check-out times at ?

Check-in at is possible from 15:00, check-out is until 12:00.

Does Freehand Chicago have a swimming pool?

No, Freehand Chicago doesn't have a pool.

Are pets allowed at Freehand Chicago?

No, pets are not allowed at Freehand Chicago.

Does Freehand Chicago provide breakfast?

No, Freehand Chicago doesn't provide breakfast.

How to get from the closest airport to Freehand Chicago?

The closest airport is Midway International Airport, and it is about 24 mins from hotel by car (19.9 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Freehand Chicago?

The cancellation policy for Freehand Chicago varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

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