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Loved the downstairs breakfast area and French Style architecture. One morning at "peak showering time" ran out of hot water...so I adjusted the next day. Loved there's a WHOLE FOODS down the street.

Excellent

This is a great spot. Popular with the locals and always a good crowd of working professionals. Yes, DTLA can be sketchy sometimes. However, like in any big city, mind your surroundings and youll be completley comfortable. Its generally a nicer safer area outside the hotel compared to the historic core. It sort of borders south park.

Great atmosphere

they shut the door in my face.

Location

The pictures on Orbitz are totally misleading! The rooms look nothing like what is advertised. The rooms are small, old, and smell like an old building. There is no comforter on the bed and the beds are so low we kept hitting our ankles on them. The best thing about the room and stay was the shower/shower head. I do not recommend.

Easy check in process and front desk staff is efficient and tries to be helpful. I wasn't kept waiting too long. The lobby area and restaurant area is clean. Booked a bed in the female quad room. Room and bathroom was cluttered and messy, trash overfilling the bin. And some other gross stuff I won't mention. Clearly this is because of the roommate(s), but it makes you wonder when housekeeping actually gets around to cleaning and how thorough they can be. My bunk bed was dusty and grimy from at least weeks, if not months or more, of build up and from it last being wiped down. I checked in right when check in hours started so it's a mystery as to the state of the room. The hardware and fixtures in the bathroom also need minor repairs or replacements. I booked what is essentially a hostel-like accommodation in a nice hotel in a central location of a large city so I only expect that it be clean and have working plumbing. I recommend bringing your own disinfectant wipes and gloves. Other things to note, not necessarily negative: A thin blanket and a towel are provided, locks are not provided for the locker. Bring whatever else you need to ensure your comfort like toiletries, earplugs, face mask (one of my roommates coughed and sneezed throughout the night), etc. Overall an okay stay. Would be better if the cleaning standards improved. And if you luck out with decent roommates.

Lot of sirens through the night though.

The property and staff was great! I wish that they offered room service.

Cool place to be...

W 8th St Los Angeles CA

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Outdoor pool

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


Dining

Relish the local and international cuisine at The Exchange Restaurant, one of 3 onsite restaurants. Get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

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.


Property features

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.

Room options

Premium King - Skyline View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Bed in 6 bed room

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 1

Bed in Quad

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 1

Bed in 8 bed room

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 1

Guest reviews for Freehand Los Angeles

Everyone (30) Couples (3) Family (2)
5
Everyone

Loved the downstairs breakfast area and French Style architecture. One morning at "peak showering time" ran out of hot water...so I adjusted the next day. Loved there's a WHOLE FOODS down the street.

By on Apr 30, 2024

Review comment responded on May 2, 2024

Thank you, Michael! Glad you enjoyed but sincere apologies regarding the shower issue. We do hope this will not keep you from returning.

5
Everyone

Excellent

By on Apr 7, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 8, 2024

Thank you, Mohammed!

4
Everyone

By on Feb 13, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 20, 2024

Thanks!

5
Everyone

By on Feb 13, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 20, 2024

Thnak you!

1
Everyone

By on Jan 29, 2024

Review comment responded on Feb 1, 2024

Reservation was cancelled by Expedia before check-in.

4
Partner Couples

By , from Diamond Bar on Jan 22, 2024

Review comment responded on Jan 24, 2024

Thanks.

5
Everyone

This is a great spot. Popular with the locals and always a good crowd of working professionals. Yes, DTLA can be sketchy sometimes. However, like in any big city, mind your surroundings and youll be completley comfortable. Its generally a nicer safer area outside the hotel compared to the historic core. It sort of borders south park.

By on Jan 2, 2024

Review comment responded on Jan 4, 2024

Thank you for the nice review! Hope to have you back.

5
Everyone

By on Dec 28, 2023

Review comment responded on Dec 29, 2023

Thank you, Rita!

5
Family

Great atmosphere

By on Nov 3, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 6, 2023

Thank you, Jon!

1
Everyone

they shut the door in my face.

By on Aug 19, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 19, 2023

Hello Mr. Hassan! Apologies for bad experience but I would really hope you are more detail what you mean so we can fix the issue. Thank you for staying at the Freehand Los Angeles.

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