

19 East Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611 | 312-940-3699
Laid-Back in Style in the heart of River North
Welcome to Freehand
Our second Freehand outpost is housed in a classic 1927 building in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood – home to some of the city’s best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants.


King
Our King is a private room with one king-size bed and a private, en suite bathroom with sapele wainscoting. Rooms are air-conditioned and include an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, bath products from Argan, clock radio with audio input, safe, telephone, work desk, seating area, high-definition cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. All Freehand Chicago rooms are designed by Roman and Williams.
Offered with standard and city views.
Our King is a private room with one king-size bed and a private, en suite bathroom with sapele wainscoting. Rooms are air-conditioned and include an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, bath products from Argan, clock radio with audio input, safe, telephone, work desk, seating area, high-definition cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. All Freehand Chicago rooms are designed by Roman and Williams.
Offered with standard and city views.
Penthouse
The Penthouse is a private duplex with two bedrooms, one with four twin size beds and one with a queen or king bed. Each suite includes a living area with double-height ceilings with windows and a 65″ flat-screen TV, and either gaming area or an oversized bathroom. Each bunk is draped for privacy and includes individual outlets and reading lights. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a work desk, seating area, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Perfect for groups of friends and families.
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The Penthouse is a private duplex with two bedrooms, one with four twin size beds and one with a queen or king bed. Each suite includes a living area with double-height ceilings with windows and a 65″ flat-screen TV, and either gaming area or an oversized bathroom. Each bunk is draped for privacy and includes individual outlets and reading lights. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a work desk, seating area, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Perfect for groups of friends and families.
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Queen
Our Queen is a private room with one queen-size bed and a private, en suite bathroom with sapele wainscoting. Rooms are air-conditioned and include an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, bath products from Argan, clock radio with audio input, safe, telephone, work desk, seating area, high-definition cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. All Freehand Chicago rooms are designed by Roman and Williams.
Offered with standard and city views.
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Superior Queen with Transfer Shower
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Room Features
- Queen bed
- Transfer shower
- Toilet with grab bars
- Lowered vanity in the bathroom
- Lowered light switches and thermostat
- 32” wide doorways
- Closed captioning on TVs
- Visual alarms
- Phone with flashing light when ringing
- Outlet within 4 feet of phone line
All of our guest rooms have the following accessible communication features available at check-in:
- Adjustable Telephone Amplifier
- Visual Telephone Ring Signaler
- Communication Access Device (TDD)
- Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker
- Visual Door Knock Signaler
Our Queen is a private room with one queen-size bed and a private, en suite bathroom with sapele wainscoting. Rooms are air-conditioned and include an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, bath products from Argan, clock radio with audio input, safe, telephone, work desk, seating area, high-definition cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. All Freehand Chicago rooms are designed by Roman and Williams.
Offered with standard and city views.
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Room Features
- Queen bed
- Transfer shower
- Toilet with grab bars
- Lowered vanity in the bathroom
- Lowered light switches and thermostat
- 32” wide doorways
- Closed captioning on TVs
- Visual alarms
- Phone with flashing light when ringing
- Outlet within 4 feet of phone line
All of our guest rooms have the following accessible communication features available at check-in:
- Adjustable Telephone Amplifier
- Visual Telephone Ring Signaler
- Communication Access Device (TDD)
- Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker
- Visual Door Knock Signaler
Quad
Our Quad rooms have four twin-size bunk beds and a private, en suite bathroom with sapele wainscoting. Each bunk is draped for privacy and includes individual outlets and reading lights. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a work desk, seating area, lockers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Female-only rooms are available. Upgraded Premium Quads are available, featuring the amenities listed plus a HD TV, phone, and full bath amenities. All Freehand Chicago rooms are designed by Roman and Williams.
Shared or private.
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Quad Features
Accessible Room Types
- Mobility/Hearing Accessible Quad with Roll-in Shower
- Mobility/Hearing Accessible Quad with Transfer Shower
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Room Features
- Two twin bunk beds
- Roll-in shower or transfer shower
- Toilet with grab bars
- Lowered vanity in the bathroom
- Lowered light switches and thermostat
- 32” wide doorways
- Closed captioning on TVs
- Visual alarms
- Phone with flashing light when ringing
- Outlet within 4 feet of phone line
All of our guest rooms have the following accessible communication features available at check-in:
- Adjustable Telephone Amplifier
- Visual Telephone Ring Signaler
- Communication Access Device (TDD)
- Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker
- Visual Door Knock Signaler
Our Quad rooms have four twin-size bunk beds and a private, en suite bathroom with sapele wainscoting. Each bunk is draped for privacy and includes individual outlets and reading lights. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a work desk, seating area, lockers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Female-only rooms are available. Upgraded Premium Quads are available, featuring the amenities listed plus a HD TV, phone, and full bath amenities. All Freehand Chicago rooms are designed by Roman and Williams.
Shared or private.
Accessible Room Types
- Mobility/Hearing Accessible Quad with Roll-in Shower
- Mobility/Hearing Accessible Quad with Transfer Shower
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Room Features
- Two twin bunk beds
- Roll-in shower or transfer shower
- Toilet with grab bars
- Lowered vanity in the bathroom
- Lowered light switches and thermostat
- 32” wide doorways
- Closed captioning on TVs
- Visual alarms
- Phone with flashing light when ringing
- Outlet within 4 feet of phone line
All of our guest rooms have the following accessible communication features available at check-in:
- Adjustable Telephone Amplifier
- Visual Telephone Ring Signaler
- Communication Access Device (TDD)
- Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker
- Visual Door Knock Signaler
Amenities
The secret to a good time in Chicago? It’s all in the details...
- Award-Winning Broken Shaker Cocktail Bar
- Events & Programming
- Café
- 24-Hour Front Desk & Security
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Curated Tours & Activities
- Multilingual Staff
- All Day Food & Drink Menu
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Daily Housekeeping & Guest Laundry
- Affordable Parking


Celebrates the city’s Midwestern heritage with a string of evocative communal spaces and rooms located in a restored 1920s Art Deco building, set among the high-rises of the downtown River North neighborhood.
Broken Shaker


Escape to our den and delight in the Tales of Cocktail’s award-winning Best American Hotel Bar.
Explore Broken Shaker’s diverse street-food inspired menu and revel in a vast selection of ingenious cocktails composed of elixirs, syrups and infusions made from garden herbs & spices and exotic ingredients from around the world.
