Freehand Chicago Hotel, Chicago - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Freehand Chicago, a 4-star hotel, occupies a classic 1927 building in River North neighborhood's art gallery district, featuring a shared kitchen, lounge, and 24-hour front desk service.

Designer Room Amenities

Designed by Roman and Williams, all rooms at Freehand Chicago feature premium bedding, custom artwork by Bard College artists, and en-suite bathrooms with Argan products. Each accommodation includes work desks, high-definition cable TV, and in-room safes.

Award-Winning Dining Options

Tales of Cocktail's Best Hotel Bar winner Broken Shaker serves craft cocktails with garden herbs and exotic ingredients. Cafe Integral offers Nicaraguan coffee, creative breakfast dishes, and artisanal light fare.

Business & Leisure Features

The hotel provides complimentary high-speed WiFi and gym access. A work-ready lobby with specialty coffee bar caters to business travelers, while laundry facilities and multilingual staff ensure practical convenience.

Shopping & Transit Access

The Magnificent Mile with 400 retailers stands two blocks from Freehand Chicago. The Grand Stop on Red Line CTA is two blocks away, connecting to O'Hare via Blue Line and Midway via Orange Line transfers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Queen Room

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2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Private Quadruple Room

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4 persons

21 m²

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1 Bunk bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Chicago 1.3 mi

Airports

Midway International (MDW) 10.9 mi

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 17.8 mi

Train

Millennium Station3300 ft

Millenium Station3300 ft

Metro stations

Grand700 ft

Chicago1700 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Delicious Cocktails!

“I had one of the best cocktails of my life at the bar; the atmosphere was relaxed yet chic, perfect for unwinding.” view full review

Excellent Shower Pressure

“The shower in my room had great water pressure, making for a refreshing experience each morning.” view full review

Beautifully Decorated

“My private king-size room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, enhancing my overall comfort.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

“The self-catering area was fantastic, with a good spread for cooking and multiple fridges available for guests.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Night club

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

City landmarks

Parks

Millennium Park

1.2 mi

Museums

The Art Institute of Chicago

1.2 mi

875 N Michigan Ave Within Chicago 360

360 Chicago Observation Deck

3200 ft

Harbor

Navy Pier

1.1 mi

Art object

Cloud Gate

4900 ft

233 S. Wacker Drive Entrance on Jackson Blvd

Skydeck Chicago

1.3 mi

233 S Wacker Dr

Willis Tower

1.3 mi

Broadway Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

3100 ft

Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

2.0 mi

Museums

Chicago Cultural Center

3900 ft

Fountains

Buckingham Fountain

1.7 mi

Museums

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

3300 ft

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

1.8 mi

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

2100 ft

209 S La Salle St

The Rookery Building

1.1 mi

Parks

Maggie Daley Park

5200 ft

376 N Michigan Ave

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

2500 ft

Museums

Loyola University Museum of Art

2500 ft

Gallery

Chicago Water Tower

2400 ft

439 N Wells St

Chicago-style pizza

2500 ft

100 E. Wacker Drive

Chicago Riverwalk

1.3 mi

Shopping Area

Water Tower Place

3300 ft

Museums

The Field Museum

1.9 mi

Museums

American Writers Museum

3200 ft

Museums

Chicago Children's Museum

1.1 mi

Nearby

North Michigan Avenue

The Magnificent Mile

1200 ft

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

1900 ft

300 N State St

Marina City

1900 ft

201 E Ontario St

Arts Club of Chicago

1600 ft

Shopping Area

Shops at Northbridge

1200 ft

Restaurants

Eataly

300 ft

43 E Ohio St

Weber Grill Restaurant

600 ft

539 N State St

Pizzeria Uno

100 ft

29 E Ohio St

The Purple Pig

1300 ft

500 North Michigan Avenue

Quartino

900 ft

626 N State St

Broken Shaker Bar

400 ft

19 E Ohio St

Cafe Integral

400 ft

East Ohio 19

The Berkshire Room

400 ft

15 E Ohio St

Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours

100 ft

29 E Ohio St

Pizzeria Due

500 ft

619 N Wabash Ave

Osteria Via Stato

800 ft

620 N State St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

Michael

United Kingdom, January 2025

7.2/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the location is great for getting around downtown and the staff was friendly and helpful, my room was a bit too small and there was quite a bit of noise from the parking lot. On the plus side, the amenities in the room were thoughtful and the service was excellent. Overall, it's a decent place, but certainly not perfect.

Rooms

6.0

My room was small but well-equipped with good touches like books and an audio system. Unfortunately, it lacked natural light and was right next to a noisy parking lot.

Service

7.0

The staff was genuinely friendly and went out of their way to be helpful, although they weren't always prepared for every question.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for exploring downtown, as most major attractions were within walking distance.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was good overall, but there could be more variety available, as it depended on the day.

Facilities

7.0

The amenities available in the room were great, though I didn’t make much use of other facilities during my stay.

Wesley

United States of America, September 2024

7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, which was impressively clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, just a short walk from the subway and many great dining options. The staff was friendly and accommodating, which made my experience even better. That said, the dining area was a bit cramped and could use more variety in breakfast options.

Rooms

10.0

The room was the cleanest I've ever experienced, equipped with plenty of towels, linens, and a fabulous smart TV.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, making sure I felt welcomed during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, just a few blocks from the subway and within walking distance of many attractions and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was rather dull and limited in options, plus the dining area was in the basement with not enough seating.