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Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago, Chicago (IL)
Chicago (IL) Centre, Chicago (IL)
Very good
1,443 reviews
8.0
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Freehand Chicago – Chicago (IL)

Live Partner Rate
No Gateera booking fee
Cancellation Terms
Shown with the rate at checkout
Free Wi-Fi
Listed by the property
Partner Checkout
Confirmation issued by partner

About Freehand Chicago

Verified property profile, architecture overview, and stay experience in Chicago (IL).

Step into a world where vintage charm meets modern comfort at Freehand Chicago. Located in the heart of Chicago, this 3-star hotel offers a unique and memorable stay for both business and leisure travelers.

Additionally, Freehand Chicago features a stylish shared lounge/TV area where you can gather with fellow guests and catch up on your favorite shows or engage in lively conversations.

Housed in a beautifully restored 1927 building, Freehand Chicago seamlessly blends historic elegance with contemporary design. The hotel features 215 well-appointed rooms, each exuding its own distinct character.

At Freehand Chicago, you'll find a range of entertainment facilities that are designed to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable stay. The hotel boasts a lively bar where you can kick back and relax with your favorite drink in hand.

Comprehensive Amenities & Facilities

Categorized breakdown of verified on-site services, leisure, and suite comforts.

24+ Amenities

Property facilities

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Gym/fitness
  • Nightclub
  • On-site entertainment
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • Bar

Dining

  • Restaurants

Property views

  • Front desk [24-hour]

All Property Amenities

Fitness centerBarRestaurantsFront desk [24-hour]EnglishSpanishWheelchair accessibleFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!InternetInternet servicesWi-Fi in public areasGym/fitnessNightclubOn-site entertainmentBreakfast [continental]Coffee shopHappy hourRoom serviceShared kitchenVending machineAir conditioning in public areaCash withdrawalConciergeContactless check-in/out
Live Inventory1 room categories verified

Available Accommodations & Detailed Room Information

Comparing live rates for 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-02 (2 nights, 2 adults).

Most Popular Choice100% Non-SmokingFloors 12–18 (Guaranteed High Floor)

Best Available Room

Starting from
AED 512/ night
Best Available Room primary photo
1 Photo
Total Space (484 sq ft)
Max GuestsPer the selected occupancy
Bed ConfigurationAs allocated by the property
Panoramic Chicago (IL) Skyline & Landmark View

This beautifully appointed accommodation offers an exceptional standard of comfort and quiet sophistication. Fitted with bespoke contemporary furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows with acoustic double glazing and blackout draping, an oversized ergonomic workstation, and generous lounge seating, this room provides the ultimate sanctuary after exploring Chicago (IL).

Bathroom & Spa Features

  • Deep marble soaking bathtub with city/sea views
  • Separate glass-enclosed tropical rain shower
  • Dual marble vanity basins with lighted makeup mirror
  • Plush terrycloth bathrobes and designer slippers
  • Exclusive botanical bath amenities & Dyson hairdryer

Technology & Media

  • 65-inch 4K UHD Smart TV with Apple AirPlay & Chromecast
  • Ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 (up to 350 Mbps)
  • Touch-panel bedside master controls for lighting and motorized blinds
  • Universal international power sockets & USB-C rapid charging ports

Refreshments & In-Room Comfort

Nespresso espresso machine with complimentary daily capsules
Artisan organic tea collection with temperature-controlled kettle
Laptop-compatible electronic digital safe
Whisper-quiet dual-zone climate control
Full-size iron and ironing board
Stocked refrigerated private minibar with crystal glassware
Ensuite bathroom

Choose Rate Plan for Best Available Room

Best Rate Guarantee
Standard Saver RateNon-Refundable

Best flexible rate for room-only bookings with direct Agoda confirmation.

Non-refundable discounted rate• Pay at hotel option available
AED 471/ night
AED 942 total (2 nights)
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Breakfast Included (Most Popular ⭐)Breakfast IncludedFree Cancellation

Includes full daily international buffet breakfast for all registered guests.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in (Risk-Free)• Pay at hotel option available
AED 512/ night
AED 1,024 total (2 nights)
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Executive VIP Club PackageBreakfast IncludedFree Cancellation

Includes buffet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktail lounge, and priority check-in.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in
AED 655/ night
AED 1,310 total (2 nights)
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Guest Experience & Verified Ratings

Aggregated sentiment from 1,443 confirmed guest stays.

Cleanliness7.9 / 10
Facilities7.5 / 10
Location9.3 / 10
Room comfort and quality9.0 / 10
Service8.0 / 10
Value for money8.0 / 10

Recent guest reviews

Published by Priceline.com, Agoda, Booking.com — shown unedited

AnonymousGroup
1.0 / 10
“Acceptable”

Liked: Location

Disliked: Can’t control temperature in room, super small room, no extra towels at end of day, very dark with poor lighting in most of hotel, staff did bring fan to help with room temp

Reviewed October 18, 2026 • via Priceline.com
muruganIndia • Solo traveler
6.4 / 10
“Not yet refunded”

My deposit is not yet received

Reviewed October 14, 2026 • Shared Quadruple Room for 1 Person - Mixed • via Agoda
SheridanCouple
7.0 / 10
“Good enough, but wouldn’t stay again”

Liked: Great location, easy enough to find and come in & out

Disliked: The room was so teeny tiny. For the cost, I expected a bit more. The room smelled damp and there was only 1 light for the whole room.

Reviewed October 13, 2026 • via Booking.com
TomásPortugal • Solo traveler
5.6 / 10
“Too good to be true”

The price was so good that something must be off: the worst hotel room I've been. The hotel is super old, paint is literally falling of the ceiling of the room, huge stains in the curtains, dirty (I found previous people's baggage tag), and worst of all: the AC not only did not heat but would turn on in the middle of the night blasting cold, I got sick because of this. When I called the front desk because of this they said it's a known issue and best they could do was a super small heater, which I had to go get myself at 3 AM in the morning. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Reviewed October 12, 2026 • Run Of House • via Agoda
MarySolo traveler
6.0 / 10
“5 star prices for 3 star experience”

Liked: Location was good. Very close to the red line and grocery stores. Staff were reasonably friendly but nothing special.

Disliked: No coffee or hot water for tea available. Room had that old damp smell. Shower leaked. No ventilation in bathroom. FELT LIKE A RIPOFF.

Reviewed October 08, 2026 • via Booking.com
LauraSwitzerland • Solo traveler
4.0 / 10
“Acceptable”

The shower was cold (they kinda fixed it after my complaints, so it was okish afterwards), the room was not clean and the safe didn’t work initially. Staff was helpful though and the location is great.

Reviewed October 07, 2026 • Superior Queen • via Agoda
IlseCouple
1.0 / 10
“Rude staff and lack of proper service / professionalism. Room was dirty and with mold”

Liked: Location

Disliked: Super rude staff, moldy room, bathroom in poor condition and shower curtain with mold.

Reviewed October 07, 2026 • via Booking.com
CraigBusiness traveler
6.0 / 10
“Great location, nice public spaces (very hipstery though), upstairs halls are very dark, rooms need a complete overhaul”

Liked: Solid location. Public spaces (lobby, bar cafe) still look pretty good. Cafe staff was really friendly.

Disliked: Rooms are in need of an overhaul. My room had peeling paint, damaged walls and tiles, worn and stained tile grout. A lot of the surfaces seem to be chosen for aesthetic reasons but they are high maintenance (lots of wood in the bathroom for example). The hotel doesn't seem up to the task of maintaining them.

Reviewed October 06, 2026 • via Booking.com

Property Policies & Essential Guidelines

Standard check-in hours, cancellation windows, and payment guidelines.

Check-In / Check-Out
From 03:00 PM / Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation terms are shown with the selected rate at checkout.
Children & Extra Beds
Infant 0-0 year(s): Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot, it may incur an extra charge and is subject to availability. Children 1-1 year(s): Must use an extra bed
Accepted Payment Methods
Payment is handled securely by the booking partner.

Guest policies from the property

Infant 0-0 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot, it may incur an extra charge and is subject to availability.
Children 1-1 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
  • All children are welcome.
  • Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
  • A security deposit of USD 25 for shared room, USD 50 for private room and USD 200 for penthouse is required upon check-in for charges or damages during the stay and will be refunded upon departure.
  • Resort fee of USD 15/night will be collected by the hotel directly upon check - in
  • Starting May 1, Freehand Chicago is required to collect a 1.5% Tourism Improvement District (TID) surcharge on all stays upon arrival. For guests already in-house on May 1, the surcharge will be applied directly to their folio at the property.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
  • Please note the total reservation may not exceed 8 rooms as additional charges apply for group bookings. Please note guests booking from Chicago zip codes (60---) are not permitted in dormitory rooms. 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.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Getting around
Distance from city center
0 miles
Travel time to airport (minutes)
45
Extras
Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee
0 USD
Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)
15 USD
The property
Year property opened
1927
Number of floors
17
Number of rooms
215
Most recent renovation
2015
Non-smoking rooms/floors
no
Number of restaurants
2
Number of bars/lounges
1
Parking
Daily parking fee
64 USD
FromAED 512/ night
Live partner rate · no Gateera fee

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