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Freehand Chicago ****

Hotel room
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States Map
Rated Wonderful 4.67 (Booked 18 times)
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  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Gym
  • Pets allowed

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About the Place

Featuring a restaurant, Freehand Chicago is located in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Free WiFi access is available. Both the John Hancock Observatory and Millennium Park are within 1 km of the hotel. Offering both private and shared rooms, the property provides a seating area, desk and air conditioning. Linen and towels are provided as well. Select rooms include a flat-screen TV. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Freehand Chicago, which includes a shared lounge. Other amenities offered include lockers and luggage storage. The Broken Shaker offers up signature cocktails and small bites in a relaxing and unique space. Cafe Integral serves Nicaraguan gourmet coffee and creative breakfast dishes. The hotel is a 2-minute walk away from the Magnificent Mile and a 10-minute walk from Water Tower Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 25 km away.

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Hotel Facilities

  • Parking
  • Gym
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Essentials
  • View

Room type

  • Superior Queen Room

     Sleeps 2
  • Superior King Room

     Sleeps 2
  • Private Quad

     Sleeps 4
  • Bed in Quad

     Sleeps 1
  • Bed in Female Quad

     Sleeps 1
  • Deluxe Queen Room

     Sleeps 2
  • Deluxe King Room

     Sleeps 2
  • Penthouse

     Sleeps 6
  • Private Premium Quad

     Sleeps 4
  • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

     Sleeps 4
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The property is located: 19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States
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Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2024
I stayed in the freehand hotel in Chicago for two weeks. A great location in the city center, so Chicago's main attractions are close at hand, by bus, subway or even on foot. I had a bed in a room for four with an internal bathroom: the only slightly unfavorable aspect was the somewhat small size of the room. But on the other hand, the staff always responded...Read more
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed on July 12, 2024
Friendly staff, convenient location near transit. Onsite bar. Elevators take some time, not unusual in some buildings. An excellent option if considering a hostel-like shared room alt to an expensive hotel.

Rules & conditions

Check-in:
from 3pm
Checkout:
to 12pm
Legal Name:
Sydell Freehand Chicago LLC.
Type of accommodation:
Agency Partner
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Accommodation policies

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs USD 49 per day.

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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.

Important information

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property. Please be informed that, any reservation of 10 people or more per night will be considered a group with different terms and conditions. Groups reservations can only be made through our reservations team, and Generator reserves the right to cancel it otherwise. Additionally, we would welcome a dog on property but only when staying in a private room and subject to a fee per dog/per Stay. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 34 kilos / 75 pounds. PAYMENT: For Advance Purchase rates/Non Refundable rates, we require the payment card used for booking to be presented upon check in.
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Keys location: At the property

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