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Freehand Chicago

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8.6
Fabulous
2273 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

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.

Reviews & Ratings

8.6
Fabulous
2273 Total Reviews
  • Security
    9.2
  • Location
    9.6
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    8.1
  • Value for Money
    8.6
  • Facilities
    8.2

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Latest Reviews

8.0
Fabulous
Mar 12, 2024
Beautiful, classy
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Female, 25-30
9.7
Superb
Mar 07, 2024
I stayed in this hostel for 5 nights. Enjoyed my stay. Rooms are clean. Staff is nice, maintains cleanliness for hotel and rooms great. Location is right in the heart of downtown. Red line Subway station in the same block, within 30 seconds I am on train. Most all happening places and attractions, theaters close by. Overall it was great stay for me.
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Male, 41+
8.0
Fabulous
Feb 29, 2024
They are missing a kitchen, the location is perfect, people is nice and the bar at night is good! :)
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Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free City Maps
    • Towels Included
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Security Lockers
    • Key Card Access
    • Elevator
    • Bicycle Parking
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot Showers
    • Dryer
    • Cable TV
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Reading Light
    • Hair Dryers
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Safe Deposit Box
    • Washing Machine
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Fax Service
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • ATM
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Housekeeping
    • Express check-in / out
    • Internet café
    • Late check-out
  • Food & Drink

    • Restaurant
    • Bar
    • Cafe
  • Entertainment

    • Wi-Fi

Awards

2019

3rd, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2018

3rd, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2017

1st, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2016

1st, Best New Extra Large Hostel

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