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I originally booked a quad and “upgraded” to a private room due to my late night arrival, I’ve stayed at the NY location before so I had expectations of a similar room and amenities. The most largest disappointment was you could immediately tell the mattress needed to be replaced as I got in bed I immediately was able to feel the bed frame underneath. The mattress had a obvious dip in it. The room did not have slippers or robes like the NYC location and spaces to lounge that were not a bar atmosphere in the being did not exist. The location however was great I was able to walk to my daily location in the loop and there are plenty of choices for dining and shopping in there area.

Location is great. I like the outdoor seating with music. The bathroom shower curtain and chower tiles had mold, but the sheets were clean.

I love that there was a washer and dryer

Great hotel that is on budget and stylish

N/a

I must admit- my husband and I were disappointed in our stay at Freehand Chicago. Upon arrival, the gentleman at the front desk gave a speedy run through of all the ins/outs of the hotel including parking, amenities, etc. You would have thought it was the memorized speech rollercoaster operators quickly recite to riders before takeoff. As first time visitors to Chicago, we had several questions and were looking forward to recommendations or tips for the city. (We also researched this ahead of time.) It was very evident he was in a rush and it came off incredibly rude. When we went to our room, there was a heavy, saturated odor of marijuana. Because it seemed that marijuana was legal here, we didn’t report it and assumed it was going to be wrote off if we reported it. We later found out that smoking was NOT permitted in any rooms and we told them about it at checkout to ensure we weren’t charged the $250. The woman at the desk looked at me almost in humor that I was complaining about this and just said housekeeping will take care of it. I can confidently tell you I doubt they will as they clearly didn’t before our arrival. We will not be returning to Freehand again.

Nice

It’s different

Quite

I think it a great place n ckean and the staff is great!

Had a classic feel to it. Kinda like a old 1920s type feel, with and updated touch.

Unless you pay for a single room, you'll be sharing with 3 other people. Depending on who you get, your experience will vary. But the beds are soft, the shower has high-flow heads, downstairs is a bar that's bumping, and the location can't be beat.

Having 4 guests in a very small room was Not acceptable! Furthermore, parking spaces were too expensive!

I like the staff, the boy at the front desk was very nice, he printed my basketball tickets free

East Ohio Street Chicago IL

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • 24-hour fitness center

Located in Downtown Chicago, Freehand Chicago is adjacent to Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Holy Name Cathedral. This 3.5-star hotel has 217 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Explore the hotel and meet new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge, or enjoy a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

55-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include free local calls and safes.


Property features

Guests of Freehand Chicago enjoy features like a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Self parking is offered for USD 49 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.

Room options

Private Quad

4 Twin Beds | Sleeps 4

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 1

Queen

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

King

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Freehand Chicago

Everyone (19) Couples (3) Family (4)
1
Everyone

By on Dec 4, 2022

2
Business Business

I originally booked a quad and “upgraded” to a private room due to my late night arrival, I’ve stayed at the NY location before so I had expectations of a similar room and amenities. The most largest disappointment was you could immediately tell the mattress needed to be replaced as I got in bed I immediately was able to feel the bed frame underneath. The mattress had a obvious dip in it. The room did not have slippers or robes like the NYC location and spaces to lounge that were not a bar atmosphere in the being did not exist. The location however was great I was able to walk to my daily location in the loop and there are plenty of choices for dining and shopping in there area.

By on Nov 15, 2022

1
Everyone

By on Sep 29, 2022

3
Family

Location is great. I like the outdoor seating with music. The bathroom shower curtain and chower tiles had mold, but the sheets were clean.

By on Jul 21, 2022

4
Everyone

I love that there was a washer and dryer

By on Sep 20, 2021

Review comment responded on Sep 28, 2021

Thank you so much, Linda, for sharing your experience with us. We greatly appreciate your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We hope you join us again next time you are in the city. Please take care!

5
Friends

Great hotel that is on budget and stylish

By on Aug 10, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 31, 2021

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We can't wait to see you again soon! Please take care!

5
Friends

N/a

By on Aug 8, 2021

3
Partner Couples

I must admit- my husband and I were disappointed in our stay at Freehand Chicago. Upon arrival, the gentleman at the front desk gave a speedy run through of all the ins/outs of the hotel including parking, amenities, etc. You would have thought it was the memorized speech rollercoaster operators quickly recite to riders before takeoff. As first time visitors to Chicago, we had several questions and were looking forward to recommendations or tips for the city. (We also researched this ahead of time.) It was very evident he was in a rush and it came off incredibly rude. When we went to our room, there was a heavy, saturated odor of marijuana. Because it seemed that marijuana was legal here, we didn’t report it and assumed it was going to be wrote off if we reported it. We later found out that smoking was NOT permitted in any rooms and we told them about it at checkout to ensure we weren’t charged the $250. The woman at the desk looked at me almost in humor that I was complaining about this and just said housekeeping will take care of it. I can confidently tell you I doubt they will as they clearly didn’t before our arrival. We will not be returning to Freehand again.

By on Jul 28, 2021

5
Everyone

Nice

By on Jul 17, 2021

3
Business Business

It’s different

By on May 14, 2021

Review comment responded on May 14, 2021

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We thank you for staying with us at Freehand Chicago.

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