About

Freehand is a collection of hotels that combine the social culture of a hostel with innovative design, award winning food and beverage, and a community driven atmosphere. Each Freehand takes its cues from the surrounding neighbourhood, with spaces that are a microcosm of the best each city has to offer. Featuring a restaurant, Freehand Chicago is located in Chicago's River North neighbourhood. Free WiFi access is available. Both the John Hancock Observatory and Millennium Park are within 1 km of the hotel.

The property provides a seating area, desk and air conditioning. Linen and towels are provided as well. Select rooms include a flat-screen TV. All rooms feature a private en-suite bathroom

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.

GROUPS POLICY
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.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.5Fabulous(2500)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.4
  • Cleanliness
    7.9
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.0
Stayed in May 2025
7.4
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Christina
Female, 18-24, USA
Great location walking distance to major attractions and close to public transit. Cleanliness was not very good with mold in the showers, stains on the couch, stale stench and lots of dust and grime. Beds were pretty comfortable. If you’re looking for a centralized location, this was a great option, however the rooms/cleanliness were quite underwhelming.
Stayed in May 2025
8.3
A
Antonis
Male, 25-30, Greece
Hostel room was tiny, and not much storage space. The beds are all in one corner which can feel overwhelming. otherwise great location.
Stayed in May 2025
7.4
P
Polina
Female, 25-30, Spain
The location is great! Front end folks were helpful and welcoming. I slept on the top bunk bed and area around my matrasse was not clean. Also AC was only blowing cool air although it was cold and we wanted to increase room’s temperature. And because there is no ventilation in the bathroom - walls and floor and air stays humid - once I unpacked my luggage at home it had a specific humidity smell, so I had to wash it off. Otherwise - I loved it! Just brace the imperfections :)
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Location

19 E Ohio Street, Chicago, USA
5.1km from city centre