Freehand Los Angeles

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 3 restaurants and bars

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Poolside bar
Coffee service
Sundeck
Deluxe King - Corner Studio | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
  • L.A. Live
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Crypto.com Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Room options

Premium King - City View

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Private Female Quad

  • 229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Bed in 6 bed room

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8 bed room

  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe King - Corner Studio

  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in Quad

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium King - Skyline View

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in Female Quad

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private 8 bed room

  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Private Quad

  • 229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Private 6 bed room

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Los Angeles

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Freehand Los Angeles is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 226 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • L.A. Live - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peacock Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Crypto.com Arena - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Los Angeles Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 8 min drive
  • 7th Street - Metro Center Station - 8 min walk
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cognoscenti Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Andante Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Freehand Los Angeles

Beaux Arts hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
At Freehand Los Angeles, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace. Valet parking is available for USD 59.40 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and express check-out.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 59.40 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 59.40 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Freehand Los Angeles?

Freehand Los Angeles offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Freehand Los Angeles?

As of May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freehand Los Angeles on May 26, 2025 start from $102.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Freehand Los Angeles?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Los Angeles within a short 11-minute walk of L.A. Live and also 15 minutes on foot from Crypto.com Arena. You'll also find Peacock Theater and Walt Disney Concert Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Freehand Los Angeles?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 59.40 per night.

Does Freehand Los Angeles have a casino?

No, Freehand Los Angeles doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Freehand Los Angeles?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Freehand Los Angeles a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Freehand Los Angeles have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Freehand Los Angeles have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Freehand Los Angeles has 3 restaurants, and serves breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Freehand Los Angeles allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Freehand Los Angeles for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay.

Does Freehand Los Angeles have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Freehand Los Angeles?

The closest major airport to Freehand Los Angeles is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 12.6 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is located 17.8 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Freehand Los Angeles?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Freehand Los Angeles.

Freehand Los Angeles Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1494 out of 2512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 516 out of 2512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 2512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 2512 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are clean with poor lighting. You hear random screaming outside in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

EMMANUEL, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a wonderful unique spot in heart of LA. Staff were amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Weird Experience

Feels more like a halfway house than a hostel. I was placed in a room with what must have been someone that had stayed there for some time. Totally felt as if I was invading his space. On top of that he had other guys sleeping in his bed pretty much every night that I was there. Super uncomfortable and inappropriate. Never interacted with any of the front desk staff other than checking in. It was clear that the staff has to know there are a massive amount of people that actually live there. The main entrance was one entrance while everyone living there entered another door. Super weird and not what I expected. Additionally, you’re pretty much forced to eat on-site given you can’t bring outside food in which got super expensive…everything is overpriced and is mediocre at best. Wouldn’t stay there again. And yes I could have complained, yet it’s obvious management is fully aware of the people living there. Really wasn’t the issue as much as it was that I was in a room with a guy and his boy toys. Didn’t ask to move, because I knew it wouldn’t be any better.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Didier

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restroom smell like cigarettes and room was nithing like on pictures
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hamid

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie, San Jose

Liked: Amenities
Roommate left lights on all night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place to stay during your adventures in Downtown LA!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. I would highly recommend this hotel. Its great for sharing rooms and for saving money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice but loud

The hotel was nice and it was the perfect location for us BUT bring your earplugs because it felt like the street noise (lots of people hanging out by the bar across the street) was directly in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience for Valentine’s Day!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique hotel. Comfortable bed and room was relaxing. Loved it!! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haider

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
In the market for a hostel and a delicious burrito truck across the street? Feehand is your place. Accurate recordkeeping and anything above and beyond? No. This isn't for you. I stayed 6 nights at the Freehand Hotel & Hostel. Hands down, it is the nicest hostel I've stayed at. You get the hotel amenities (Rooftop pool, yes please) and some delicious calamari at the bar. And the value, at ~$40/night for shared 4-8 bedroom accommodation is truly incredible. But wait. Order 2 drinks and guacamole at the rooftop and the math works out to $65. Burger for lunch? $3 overcharged. Extend your stay? You still need to check out, and check back in at the regular check-in time. Random $.02 credit card charge and a bill with even more errors? Yep, that too. So pick your poison. If I were more of means a lot of the above I wouldn't care about - though the checking out and checking back in when extending a stay I've never experienced. The really big things they get right: food, high value quality accommodations, and stellar amenities for a hostel. Attention to detail and accounting not quite there. Still, probably better than the 3* that google gives them. Oh, and the Burrito Truck? It's name is Taco Rodriguez. Do try it. It's delicious 2/15 Update: When I left I had an outstanding balance of $125. I dutifully paid it back, and tried to book another reservation. I was told I was banned. Why, I asked? I was not given an answer. Sadly, I can no longer recommend this establis
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025