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2.8 of 5 guest rating
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Private Quad
225 square feet
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm
225 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Queen
155 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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King
185 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium King
Room with view
185 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Private Female Quad
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Queen
165 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bed in Shared Quad Dorm
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Premium Private Quad
225 square feet
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Art Deco hotel, walk to Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Freehand Chicago is centrally located in Chicago, a 3-minute walk from Chinese Consulate and 5 minutes by foot from Holy Name Cathedral. This upscale hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Make yourself at home in one of the 217 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Freehand Chicago is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1927
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 217
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 17
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet

Where to Eat

Broken Shaker - This cocktail bar specializes in local cuisine. Happy hour is offered.

Cafe Integral - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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 available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 1

No rollaway/extra beds available

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 3

Debit cards

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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