• City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Generator Hostels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
  • Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern

Facilities of Freehand Chicago

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs US$49 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Freehand Chicago takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 39. 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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Freehand Chicago accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this 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.

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 US$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.

FAQs about Freehand Chicago

  • Check-in at Freehand Chicago is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Freehand Chicago has 2 restaurants:

    • Cafe
    • Broken Shaker

  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Freehand Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Freehand Chicago is 0.7 miles from the centre of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Freehand Chicago include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Suite
    • Dormitory Room

  • The prices at Freehand Chicago may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Freehand Chicago offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/performance