Freehand Chicago

"This was probably the best hotel experience I had the front desk. Workers were really nice to me. I saw the manager actually go around the building and help out which was really nice. I had a shared room that had a locker in it too, which made me feel safe locking my items up and the dorm style beds were really cozy plus the bar had really good drinks"

"It’s a cute place, and you pay for what you get. Bring ear plugs. Our room was super loud, and right next to a parking garage. The room was cozy, and the updated aspects felt like a nice addition. Our bathroom had a leak and it made the bathroom smell like pee. Couldn’t really use the bathroom trash can because it needed to catch the water. Let the staff know when we left, but didn’t say much about it. Hope it gets fixed. The breakfast bar was awesome, literally the bar in the front. Great coffee and a good little breakfast. Lastly, the bar in the back is not to be missed, super fun, with an amazing staff. Thank you for having Ron de Barilito on the back bar!"

"service was amazing, the workers were very friendly. i didnt know i booked a hostel room (my fault for not looking into it) and they put me in an all female room as i was a lone traveling young woman. room was small but for the $50 i spent, it was good enough for me, i just needed a room to crash into after a concert. the location is amazing, north side chicago which is very safe and has a ton of things to do. i highly reccomend this hotel if youre looking for a cheap but decent quality hotel. my only complaint is their latte machine was down but things happen, i still could get a drip coffee and some cream and sugar."

"This is a super cute vintage looking hotel. We stayed on the night of 29th November. The private quad is perfect for friends to crash for the night. The view from our room was nice. The bar and the lounge on the first floor was super cute and nice. Special mention to the receptionist - I forgot to ask his name, but African American dude. He is the best. Amazing hospitality from the staff."

"Really cool Art Deco hotel centrally located. Only complaint with the room was our bed, it was well worn and sat really low to the floor. Our room was small but adequate and our bathroom and shower were functional. We spent a little bit of time in the cocktail bar that was like a speakeasy. Dimly lit with lots of nooks and comfortable seating. The cocktails were good but definitely on the pricey side starting at $18. When you're spending $43 a round with tip for 2 people it adds up quickly. We actually found some reasonably priced drinks within walking distance of our hotel. Definitely priced well and couldn't have asked for a better location. Overall a great place to stay within walking distance of everything."