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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Chinese Consulate

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Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar
Signature Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Living room
Reception
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is $64
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

Room options

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Private Quad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Quad

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Female Quad

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Private Quad

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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About the neighborhood

Map
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk
  • Water Tower Place - 11 min walk
  • Merchandise Mart - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 30 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 31 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 23 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 6 min walk
  • State Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quartino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

When you stay at Freehand Chicago, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and State Street. After getting a workout at the 24-hour fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This Art Deco hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Grand Station (Red Line) is steps away and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 217 rooms
  • Arranged over 17 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests booking the Standard Shared Dormitory rooms are only booking 1 bed per person, per night.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1927
  • ATM/banking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Broken Shaker - This cocktail bar specializes in local cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Cafe Integral - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 49 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Freehand Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Freehand Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Freehand Chicago?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Freehand Chicago?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 49 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Freehand Chicago?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Freehand Chicago?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (1-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Freehand Chicago and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Freehand Chicago?
Yes, Broken Shaker offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Freehand Chicago like?
Freehand Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 2-minute walk from Grand Station (Red Line) and 3 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I love it here!
Nilesh, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jacqueline, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Feras, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

I love great group of people who worked this hotel plus good clean bathroom which has plenty of hot water immediately. There were however a few not so good experiences -- room was too dark to see (opened the curtain/drape was not an option as we lost our privacy 100%), AC had temperamental behavior, bed-mattress was too soft to cramp my both calf during midnight, there was neither refrigerator nor microwave -- not even kettle to boil water, even a double room had only one chair, two elevator to cover the entire 17 stories building took time to call, and there was no hotel name on the entrance door/wall for the first timer. Overall, as the hotel was aiming toward to have a rustic feature, it did not work for me as the facility does old anyway.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Oyunbileg, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Casandra, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

George, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Room is compact but clean and quiet. Good price for the location.
Lisheng, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It was meh.
Staff was super friendly! Easy check in and check out. Room was meh. Pictures looked better than the real deal. Upon entering, the room walls were dirty and had pencil markings all over. Ac didn’t work ( Chicago had weird warm weather for the season ). Room with a view was nothing special. City scape was nice, the parking garage next to the window was not. Car alarms at 2am were not pleasant. Bed was comfy. Sheets were a bit dirty. Bathroom was tiny and the shower head was gummed up with grime. I wanted to save money, but I should have spent the extra to stay elsewhere.
3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Nao indico, não vale o preço
Local parece sujo. Quando cheguei não tinha sabonete para as mãos e encontrei sujeira e poeira pelo quarto e na cama. Dividi o quarto com uma mulher que "morava" lá, não me senti confortável ou há vontade em nenhum momento. Local não me passou segurança nenhum, nem dentro, nem na vizinhança
4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location. Love the building and what you did to fix it up. Our room was small but comfy.
keith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jose Paulo, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matt, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exactly as expected. Clean bed and room condition. Super convenient location.
Ekkarat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed, good view, great area, nice bathroom though they didn't provide soap for the shower.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Bhaskar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and stay
Great location, great service, comfortable room with a comfy mattress - great value for money.
Michael, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location but could be cleaner
No house keeping. Towels aren’t changed which didn’t expect. It’s a great hotel and venue location but they just need to deep clean it. Nice hot shower and comfortable bed:)
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Zoe, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very good at any food(uno, close to food shop, eataly etc) but room didnt have refrigerator. And this accommodation has fitness center, but very small and doesnt have enough stuff. But for trip, very appropriate place
jooik, 6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pick this hotel!
Cute little hotel in a really great spot in the city. The rooms were small but super cozy. The bathrooms were clean and nice, no ugly grout, no stains anywhere. And the water was HOT. Not lukewarm. Not hit or miss hot. Nice and hot. About a 5-10 minute walk to Michigan Ave. almost right next door is the famous Pizzaria Uno.
Adelita, 2-night business trip
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