Freehand Chicago
19 East Ohio Street
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3 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
3 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Perfect location”
“It has cool look, location is great”
“Dionté showed a similar room to a friend I was travelling with before my booking…”
“Charming room”
“Dionté was very helpful and friendly”
“Services and personnel were excellent”
“The room was clean enough and the lounge/bar downstairs was chill”
“The location was optimal, and the price low”
“Very central location, fast WiFi, quiet rooms”
Overview
Featuring a restaurant, Freehand Chicago is located in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Free WiFi access is available. Both the John Hancock Observatory and Millennium Park are within 1 km of the hotel. Offering both private and shared rooms, the property provides a seating area, desk and air conditioning. Linen and towels are provided as well. Select rooms include a flat-screen TV. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Freehand Chicago, which includes a shared lounge. Other amenities offered include lockers and luggage storage. The Broken Shaker offers up signature cocktails and small bites in a relaxing and unique space. Cafe Integral serves Nicaraguan gourmet coffee and creative breakfast dishes. The hotel is a 2-minute walk away from the Magnificent Mile and a 10-minute walk from Water Tower Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 25 km away.
Traveller reviews
lenise
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“Bad benefit-cost.”
The shower!!! In general, everything worked.
edward
extended_group
May 26, 2026
“Very comfortale, and fun place to stay.”
Dionté was very helpful and friendly. Dionté showed a similar room to a friend I was travelling with before my booking, to ensure it was suitable for her. Neesha was so kind and friendly! She was most helpful and very accommodating as well. Dana was very patient, and arranged a late check out for the four of us.
Jane
couple
May 24, 2026
“Love the hotel character but disappointed by receptionist”
Loved the character of the hotel
Margherita
couple
May 13, 2026
“Good place for a weekend in Chicago”
Perfect location! The style of the place is really cool!
Arthur
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
Charming room
Hugo
couple
April 28, 2026
“Was ok”
It has cool look, location is great
Sonia
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Mixed rooms”
Location, lounge, bar, there was a hip hop concert it was nice
Oluwayomi
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
“Misleading listing and refund not honoured”
Nothing to highlight as I did not stay. I arrived and immediately decided to cancel due to the condition of the property not matching the description.
Bethany
couple
April 7, 2026
“Uhm. It was okay. There are better options.”
The area was great, and so close to a lot of things. The tiny room was actually a great size for the two of us who just wanted to plop down and watch Family Feud after a long day. The bathroom was nice.
X.
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
“The room has a very bad smell with really expensive city tax.”
David
couple
March 30, 2026
“Perfect location but windows and heating can improve”
Best location
Diana
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
“Excellent”
Amazing location! Services and personnel were excellent. Additionally, it was super quiet up in the rooms. Highly recommend it.
Jhon_93
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
“My one day trip”
Close to shops and nearby tourist spots
Ghorai
solo_traveller
March 19, 2026
“Review”
Great location and helpful staff. Always available to help.
Vadym
solo_traveller
March 18, 2026
More than a month has passed, and the deposit has not been returned for reasons that remain unclear.
Benedict
solo_traveller
March 3, 2026
“Good place for a short stay in the center of Chicago”
Very central location, fast WiFi, quiet rooms
Claire Anne Loes
solo_traveller
February 4, 2026
“Great!”
The room was clean enough and the lounge/bar downstairs was chill. The location was optimal, and the price low. There was a 50 dollar fee to pay at check in, but it was replayed after check out as promised.
Leonel
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Great location, be sure to triple check your type of booking.”
Location of the property is in the Center of Downtown Chicago which is great.
JAEWON
solo_traveller
January 13, 2026
Good location
Ester
couple
January 6, 2026
Localization is perfect! Staff was great (special thanks to Amanda)! Great shower, comfortable bed, cozy decoration. Would definitely choose this hotel again.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Evening entertainment, Fitness centre, Nightclub/DJ, Happy hour, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Mobile app for room service
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Lockers, ATM/cash machine on site, Ironing service, Luggage storage, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Premium King
Featuring a private bathroom, the king room includes a minibar, flat-screen TV and cable. It also includes free WiFi access. The room offers a city view.
Premium Queen
This room features a private en suite bathroom, work desk and flat-screen TV. It also includes free WiFi access. The room offers a city view.
Private King
This room features a private en suite bathroom, work desk and flat-screen TV. It also includes free WiFi access.
Private Queen
This room features a private en suite bathroom, work desk and flat-screen TV. It also includes free WiFi access.
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 4 beds.
Private Premium Quad
The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features a tiled floor, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 4 beds.
Private Quad
This quadruple room has a private en suite bathroom, air conditioning, work desk and seating area. It also includes free WiFi access.
Penthouse
The spacious suite features air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.
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