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Freehand Los Angeles Hotel, Los Angeles

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About the Hotel

416 W 8Th St, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Freehand Los Angeles is housed in the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange building, which was once home to the publishing house responsible for 'Tarzan.' The hotel is recognized for its award-winning rooftop bar, Broken Shaker, which serves tropical cocktails infused with homemade elixirs. Situated in Downtown LA, the hotel features distinctive design by Roman & Williams, blending modern style with local culture.

Location

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Freehand LA is within walking distance of cultural landmarks like the Museum of Contemporary Art and LA Live. Guests can access LAX via the Flyaway bus, with Union Station just 0 milesiles away. The hotel offers 24-hour valet parking for guests traveling by car.

Rooms

All accommodations at Freehand Los Angeles feature custom-commissioned artwork and comfortable bedding. The Two Bedroom Loft Suite includes a spacious living room with a work desk and double vanity in the bathroom. Guest rooms are equipped with high-definition TVs, Wi-Fi, and in-room safes, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Shared rooms are available with custom cedar bunk-beds, privacy screens, and secure lockers.

Eat & Drink

The Exchange Restaurant offers a menu that explores multicultural urban LA flavors through an Israeli lens, utilizing the freshest local ingredients. For lighter fare, Rudolph's Bar & Tea features tea-infused cocktails with a selection of light bites in the lobby. The Broken Shaker bar, located on the rooftop pool deck, specializes in craft cocktails and small bites, creating a unique dining experience.

Leisure & Business

Freehand Los Angeles provides a rooftop swimming pool and a fitness facility for guest relaxation. Business amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, a lobby workspace with a specialty coffee bar, and various options for event planning. The hotel's relaxed atmosphere, including cultural programming, makes it suitable for both business and leisure guests.

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26 m² 
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25 m² 
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52 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Los Angeles 1.1 mi
Airports
Los Angeles International (LAX) 14.7 mi
Hollywood Burbank (BUR) 15.6 mi
Train
7th St/Metro Center1700 ft
Metro stations
7th Street/Metro Center1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
  • Curtains
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Location

416 W 8Th St, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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416 W 8Th St, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nearby
Boundaries are South Hill St
Pershing Square
2000 ft
Mall
The Bloc Los Angeles
1700 ft
Museums
FIDM Museum and Galleries
1100 ft
617 S Olive St
James Oviatt Building
1300 ft
Broadway 3rd and 9th Streets
Broadway Theatre
1500 ft
Los Angeles
Downtown Historic District
800 ft
Parks
Grand Hope Park
1400 ft
Broadway Theatre
Globe Theatre
900 ft
Store
Ralphs
1800 ft
Restaurants
Bottega Louie
1200 ft
700 S Grand Ave
Rudolph's Bar & Tea at Freehand Los Angeles
0 ft
416 W 8th St
Colori Kitchen
200 ft
429 West 8th Street
The Exchange Restaurant
200 ft
416 W 8th St
Tocaya Organica
300 ft
801 S. Olive St #b
Shibumi
400 ft
815 S Hill St
Shake Shack
300 ft
400 W 8th St
Whole Foods Market
800 ft
788 S Grand Ave
fundamental DTLA
800 ft
750 S Grand Ave Ste 30
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1400 ft
600 West 7th Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Friendly staff
Language barrier
Lack of specific instructions
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
7.4
Location
7.9
Service
7.6
Dining
5.4
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 24 review
7.9
7.9/10based on 5396 review
Michael
United Kingdom, May  2024
6.6/10

The hotel is like a mix between a hostel and a hotel, providing an interesting atmosphere for my grandchildren's Urban Vacation Experience. The rooms, although clean and spacious, lacked practicality with limited counter space. The service was good for basic needs, like washing hands but slightly lacking in friendliness. The location was convenient, especially for those staying in Downtown, but lacked specific instructions for amenities. The dining experience was basic and lacking in variety. The facilities were adequate with basic amenities.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are always clean and spacious.
Service
6.0
The service was good for basic needs like washing hands, but could be more friendly.
Location
8.0
The location is convenient, especially for those staying in Downtown.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was basic and lacked variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided basic amenities.
Edward
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.4/10

The hotel had chic and spacious rooms but was extremely noisy due to lack of soundproofing from the street side, making it uncomfortable to sleep with loud disturbances. The service was excellent and very helpful, making everything convenient, yet there were additional charges for parking. The location was great in downtown with easy access to various shops and facilities, but improvements are needed in certain areas. The dining experience, although okay for a short stay, was comparable to a high-school cafeteria. There were some nice touchpoints but also room for enhancement in the breakfast offerings.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were chic and spacious but lacked soundproofing, leading to a noisy environment throughout the night. It was uncomfortable to open suitcases on the floor.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly kind, helpful, and professional, making the stay pleasant.
Location
8.0
The hotel is quite central in downtown with easy access to shops and facilities, making it a convenient location for various activities.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was passable for a short stay, resembling a high-school cafeteria with limited breakfast options.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered dry cleaning and valet parking services, enhancing the convenience for guests.
Katherine
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.4/10

The hotel offers well-presented and comfortable rooms, but they are smaller than anticipated, giving a cozy vibe like in a backpackers' setting. The service was a mix of impressive attentiveness alongside minor inconveniences like delays in orders. The location is ideal for exploring Downtown LA, with convenient access to public transport and shopping options. The dining experience, while functional, lacked variety and could use some improvements to match the overall quality of the hotel. Overall, a pleasant stay with some room for enhancement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms, though comfortable and nicely presented, were smaller than expected for a King suite.
Service
7.0
The service was a mix of amazing attention to detail but had slight hiccups like delays in orders and less attention to protective clothing.
Location
9.0
The location is perfect for exploring Downtown LA, with easy access to public transport and major shopping outlets.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience, while functional, left much to be desired in terms of variety, resembling a basic cafeteria setup.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were adequate, providing essential services but could benefit from some enhancements.
Lee
United Kingdom, March  2024
6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, while cozy and comfortable, lacked some basic amenities like tissues and waste paper baskets. However, the floor length windows added a nice touch, making the room feel more spacious. Despite some noise at night, the room overall was lovely and spacious.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were cozy and comfortable, though lacking some basic touches like tissues and waste paper baskets. The floor length windows added a nice touch.
Service
5.0
The service was unresponsive and not very helpful. There were issues with my booking being canceled and a lack of willingness to solve problems.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient for exploring downtown LA, with easy access to the metro. However, the area had a presence of homeless individuals, especially in the surrounding streets.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience could have been better, with some issues like a rude service in the basement restaurant. However, the food quality at The Exchange was superb.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities offered standard services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and valet parking.
Alice
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.2/10

The hotel offers a cool rooftop pool with many sunbeds and nice, large rooms with comfortable beds; however, the lack of response to room requests and limited private room availability were disappointing aspects. The location is excellent for exploring DTLA with convenient access to transport and nearby amenities, although the hotel can get crowded with locals. Dining options are simple, with room for improvement, while the service stands out for its excellent responsiveness and professionalism.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are cool, spacious, and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service is excellent, very timely and professional.
Location
9.0
The location in DTLA is easily accessible and surrounded by shops, making it convenient for travelers.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience is clean, cozy, but could use more variety.
Facilities
8.0
The rooftop pool and facilities are well-maintained and enjoyable.
Alec
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.8/10

The hostel is located in a great area, easily accessible to transport and events in the DTLA area. The rooms are small but have charming heart decorations. The service was generally helpful and friendly, though there were some instances of rudeness. The dining experience was varied, from decent to disappointing. The hostel offers good value for the money, especially considering its central location.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms, while decorated with heart details, are tiny and sometimes feel packed, especially in the basement area.
Service
7.0
The service was a mix of helpful and friendly interactions with a few rude incidents.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, near bus stops and underground stations, allowing easy access to popular attractions like St Monica Pier and Universal Studios.
Dining
5.0
The dining options varied from decent to disappointing, with some meals coming in basic packaging.
Facilities
8.0
The hostel offers dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry services, and valet parking.
Bill
United States of America, February  2024
7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were quite small but very clean, with great coffee and nice bar/restaurant options. However, the King suite was smaller than expected. The service was top-notch, super friendly and accommodating. The location was really handy, walking distance from the subway and downtown museums, though it's not the most vibrant place. The dining experience left much to be desired with long queues and limited breakfast options.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean and had great coffee and nice bar/restaurant options, but they were smaller than anticipated, especially for a King suite.
Service
9.0
The service was super friendly and accommodating, with staff being very friendly and helpful with good local recommendations.
Location
7.0
The location was really handy, within walking distance from the subway and the downtown museums, making it a convenient spot despite not being the most vibrant.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was challenging with long queues and limited breakfast options, resembling a High-School Cafeteria setup.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, but the dining area could get chaotic during peak times.
Jeremy
United States of America, February  2024
6.4/10

The hotel has a nice cottage touch in the rooms but they are a bit too dark for my taste. It's in the basement, so it can be quite hard to find. Despite this, the room was tidy, and the bathroom was comfortable. The service lacked sufficient English communication, and the vibe was just average with some missing amenities like a bathroom door lock. The location is excellent for accessing transportation and events in DTLA, though it felt a bit unsafe at night. The dining options were not remarkable. The hotel lacks some facilities expected for the price paid.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are decorated with a heart and have a nice cottage touch, but they are a bit too dark for my taste.
Service
6.0
Communication was a challenge with the limited English, and amenities like a lock on the bathroom door were missing.
Location
8.0
The location is excellent, easily accessible to transport and events in the DTLA area, but I felt a bit unsafe walking at night.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not special, reminding me of a typical High-School Cafeteria.
Facilities
6.0
Some expected facilities like dry cleaning and valet parking were missing for the price point.
Eric
United States of America, January  2024
7.4/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The rooms were awesome with a nice design, plenty of storage, and a clean bathroom. It felt like more than just a hostel with the cozy bunk beds. The location was very central, making it easy to explore Downtown LA, although it was a bit noisy at times. The service was friendly and helpful, though it took a bit long to get our food order. The dining experience was average, with a continental breakfast that left a bit to be desired. Overall, a great value for money stay with some minor room for improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable with nice design and plenty of storage.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist patrons.
Location
9.0
The hotel is quite central in Downtown LA, making it convenient to go in all directions, even if slightly noisy.
Dining
6.0
The downstairs continental breakfast was decent but could be better to match the overall experience.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers essential facilities for a comfortable stay.
Felix
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.0/10

The room I stayed in at the hotel was cozy but smaller than expected, and there was a significant amount of dog and cat hair on the carpet which was off-putting. The absence of parking and the overly soft lighting, especially in the bathroom, made certain activities like doing makeup a bit challenging. However, overall, the atmosphere was very cozy.

Rooms
7.0
The room was cozy but smaller than imagined, and cleanliness could improve due to the presence of pet hair on the carpet.
Service
9.0
The staff at the hotel went out of their way to assist me and were all very friendly.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel was amazing and cozy, but it could benefit from more artistic touches to align with the overall ambiance. It's probably not the best in the entire city, but it offers a unique charm different from typical tourist spots.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience at the hotel was lacking and chaotic, resembling a high school cafeteria rather than providing an extraordinary food experience.
Facilities
John
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.0/10

The hotel rooms are decorated with a heartfelt cottage touch, but they were tiny with small lockers and one bathroom. Overall, it's not a big issue considering the atmosphere.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms have a nice cottage touch and are decorated with heart, but they were tiny with small lockers and one bathroom.
Service
7.0
The service was helpful and friendly, but there was a language barrier as they couldn't understand basic English to explain certain amenities.
Location
8.0
The location is excellent, easily accessible to transport and events in the DTLA area. Great for an afternoon drink at the lounge downstairs. Affordable stay for those looking in downtown area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good and fair for the price, but there were some shortcomings in packaging and temperature of the food.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent but lacked specific instructions for certain services. Additional fees apply for some room upgrades.
Great location
Language barrier
Anthony
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.6/10

The corner studio room was great and spacious with a classy look, though the bathroom felt like an afterthought. The service was amazing, with staff going out of their way to help me and an excellent rooftop bar and restaurant. The location is dark initially but walkable to key spots in LA. The dining experience, while good, was limited, resembling a high-school cafeteria. Overall, a pleasant stay with minor drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The corner studio room was spacious and had a classy look to it.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing with staff going out of their way to assist me.
Location
7.0
Dining
6.0
The dining experience, while good, was limited, resembling a high-school cafeteria.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained overall.
Graham
United Kingdom, October  2023
7.2/10

I was very lucky to have a room at the rear of the hotel. While the room was smaller than expected and quite narrow, it was still comfortable for two of us with our suitcases. The service was excellent with friendly and helpful staff, and the hotel had a convenient location. However, the dining options were limited, which was my only complaint during my stay.

Rooms
7.0
The room at the rear of the hotel was smaller than a standard-sized room, but it was still comfortable for two persons with suitcases.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and provided great local recommendations.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was very good and accessible to everything needed during my stay.
Dining
5.0
The free breakfast provided was too poor for the quality of the hotel.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic amenities and services.
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
Harry
United Kingdom, September  2023
6.0/10

The hotel rooms were small but cozy, although a bit messy with some pet hair on the carpet. The lack of parking was inconvenient, and the diffuse lighting, while nice overall, was not ideal in the bathroom for tasks like makeup. Despite these drawbacks, the rooms were comfortable and had all the essentials. The floor-length windows added a sense of space, but the room could be a tight squeeze for larger groups.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were cozy but comfortable, with all the essentials you could need. I particularly liked the floor-length windows that made the room feel more spacious, but it was a bit messy with pet hair on the carpet and a tight fit for 5 or 6 adults.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and helpful. The staff was approachable whenever I needed assistance.
Location
6.0
The location was central, allowing easy access to the city, but it also meant there was a lot of street noise. Not great for tourism purposes.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were not very special, offering basic coffee and toast with jam and butter. The experience left much to be desired, especially considering the quality of the overall stay.
Facilities
5.0
comfortable
small rooms
Nicholas
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.6/10

The hotel rooms were super clean, and I loved the rooftop pool with the bar for its amazing views of Downtown LA. Despite a minor incident of finding a guest passed out in the bathroom, which made it uncomfortable, it didn't greatly impact the overall fantastic atmosphere of the hotel.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were super clean and everything was perfect.
Service
8.0
The service was amazing, with friendly staff printing our boarding passes for us. However, the mood to provide sugar sachets after breakfast was a slight letdown.
Location
7.0
The location was funky and comfortable in Downtown LA. Just be cautious as it's located off the sketchy area of town.
Dining
5.0
The dining options left a lot to be desired, which was disappointing given the overall quality of the hotel experience. The food was okay but served cold in no-frills cardboard packaging.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were great, especially the rooftop pool and bar with amazing views.
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uncomfortable incident
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