Freehand Chicago
Voyza AI summary
Freehand Chicago is a 4-star hotels in Chicago. Guest sentiment is solid at 7.6/10 based on 4,419 guest reviews. Unique Boutique Hotel Experience Located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, Freehand Chicago offers a blend of comfort and style. The property features a restaurant and free WiFi, ensuring a convenient stay. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining.
About Freehand Chicago
Unique Boutique Hotel Experience
Located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, Freehand Chicago offers a blend of comfort and style. The property features a restaurant and free WiFi, ensuring a convenient stay.
Versatile Room Options
Choose between private and shared rooms, each equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and cozy seating areas. The provision of linen and towels adds to the convenience and comfort of your stay.
Exceptional Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in signature cocktails and small bites at The Broken Shaker, or savor gourmet coffee and creative breakfast dishes at Cafe Integral. The hotel's proximity to popular attractions like the Magnificent Mile and John Hancock Observatory makes it an ideal choice for travelers.
Book your stay at Freehand Chicago for a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Rooms & rates
Private Quad
Room Only
Bed in Quad
Room Only
Private Premium Quad
Room Only
Private Female Quad
Room Only
Bed in Female Quad
Room Only
Private Queen
Room Only
Amenities
Location
Map and distance table use the property coordinates. Miles are straight-line (great-circle), not driving distance—confirm routes in your maps app.
Address
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago
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Distance table
Source: OpenStreetMap Nominatim.
Neighborhood
Freehand Chicago sits in Chicago, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Freehand Chicago is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Chicago activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Chicago, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Guest reviews
Cleanliness
6.8Several reviews mention issues such as dust and hair in the beds, indicating low cleanliness.
Service
8.3Staff were mentioned as friendly, with some positive interactions despite issues.
Location
9.3Multiple reviews highlight the great location near attractions and transport.
Room Quality
6.3Rooms are described as small and underwhelming with maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.3Amenities mentioned appear limited or in maintenance, affecting overall satisfaction.
Value for Money
7.8While some found it reasonable, others mentioned double charges which impacted the perception.
Food and Beverage
7.3Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality for the hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.8Mixed feelings due to location and service but impacted by cleanliness and room quality.
What guests liked
What could be better
Policies & house rules
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in: 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Pets
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Groups
- When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Children and extra bed policy
- Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any extra beds. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Parking
- Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs USD 49 per day.
Frequently asked questions
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incl. taxes & fees
Same pricing basis as city search results for these dates (lowest mapped room).