

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, minibar, 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, minibar, 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...
Due to the global pandemic, some venues and services may have been eliminated or scaled down for the safety of our guests and staff. Please contact the hotel should you have any questions or concerns.
- 24-Hour Front Desk & Security
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Curated Tours & Activities
- Multilingual Staff
- Award-Winning Cocktail Bar, Broken Shaker
- Fine Nicaraguan Coffee at Cafe Integral
- All Day Food & Drink Menu
- Events & Programming
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Daily Housekeeping & Guest Laundry
- Affordable Parking



The Freehand Club
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.

Café Integral


Fine Nicaraguan Coffee & Light Bites
Wake up to the smell of freshly ground fine Nicaraguan coffee and wind down with the distinctive flavors of our original and classic mixed drinks. Café Integral is serving up artisanal light fare, coffee-infused cocktails and comfort food.