Freehand Los Angeles
416 West 8th Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States – Great location - show map
Friendly staff, relaxing seating in lobby, roof pool, basically everything.
AustraliaBest place to stay when visiting downtown LA. Easy access to metro link and pretty much close to all side of where you going especially coming from LAX to Union Station
New ZealandOur room was facing the bar. Lots of noise from that direction
United StatesThis hotel highly exceeded my expectations for the money. The location is amazing - you're very close to the metro center and it's easy to get to the main stuff from there. Also, the hotel properties were fabulous - I can highly recommend visiting the pool and bar during night to visit the amazing view and atmosphere. Stuff is also very friendly and helpful, I arrived early and was tired of the travels and just wanted a shower and bed to sleep in and they helped me early check-in.
Czech RepublicI was charged an additional $56.10 on 7/24, I was out of the room by 6:30am, I don’t understand this charge. I did not use the valet.
United StatesPosition is perfect. Next to Hollywood street. Very kind counter
United StatesBest hostel i have been to The location It’s not great cause the area BUT you can have access to the pool on the rooftop room are clean and bed are comfortable and kinda private even in a room with other 7 people!
United StatesThe ambiance was nice. The atmosphere on the pool side as well
United KingdomVery good place, very nice hotel, very nice people.
FranceLocation was convenient and price was good for it. My roomies were nice. The room overall was very comfortable and nice.
United States- What guests loved the most:
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Warren
Australia
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Cabanog
New Zealand
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Yvette
United States
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Alžběta
Czech Republic
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Mark
United States
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Shin
United States
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Zocco
United States
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Hussain
United Kingdom
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Norma
France
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Marquette
United States
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Situated 800 metres from LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, the Freehand Los Angeles boasts a rooftop pool & bar with 360-degree views of the city. Guests can also enjoy a meal at The Exchange Restaurant & take advantage of the complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Private rooms offer a flat-screen 49" cable TV, a minibar, and a work desk, Many offer city views and seats by the window. Shared rooms offer bunk beds with sheets, a shared en-suite bathroom, and a locker(locks not provided). The Exchange Restaurant offers Israeli cuisine in a setting that pays homage to the old Owl Pharmacy that used to inhabit the building. The property also boasts the lobby bar, Rudolphs, and Cafe Integral, which offers coffee in the mornings. You will find a 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre. Los Angeles Convention Centre is 5 minutes' drive away, while Pershing Square is 3 minutes' drive away. Microsoft Theater is 900 metres from Freehand Los Angeles, while Staples Center is 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 17 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
Freehand Los Angeles has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 13 Jan 2017.See what guests loved the most:
WarrenAustralia
“Friendly staff, relaxing seating in lobby, roof pool, basically everything.”- Cabanog
New Zealand
“Best place to stay when visiting downtown LA. Easy access to metro link and pretty much close to all side of where you going especially coming from LAX to Union Station” - YYvette
United States
“Our room was facing the bar. Lots of noise from that direction”
AlžbětaCzech Republic
“This hotel highly exceeded my expectations for the money. The location is amazing - you're very close to the metro center and it's easy to get to the main stuff from there. Also, the hotel properties were fabulous - I can highly recommend visiting...”- MMark
United States
“I was charged an additional $56.10 on 7/24, I was out of the room by 6:30am, I don’t understand this charge. I did not use the valet.” - Shin
United States
“Position is perfect. Next to Hollywood street. Very kind counter” - Zocco
United States
“Best hostel i have been to The location It’s not great cause the area BUT you can have access to the pool on the rooftop room are clean and bed are comfortable and kinda private even in a room with other 7 people!” - Hussain
United Kingdom
“The ambiance was nice. The atmosphere on the pool side as well”
NormaFrance
“Very good place, very nice hotel, very nice people.”- MMarquette
United States
“Location was convenient and price was good for it. My roomies were nice. The room overall was very comfortable and nice.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
What are the differences between a room with a City view compare to a room with a skyline view ?
the city view rooms are located between 2nd and 8th floor. The Skyline views between the 8th and 13th floorAnswered on 10 December 2021Need a smoking room
unfortunately we are a non smoking facility but you can feel free and head on to the rooftopAnswered on 25 November 2019Is the somewhere to securely store my belongings?
If you are staying in a shared room you will find a locker in your room, also we have a storage in the lobbyAnswered on 29 August 2021is universal studios near to hotel
Hello, Universal Studios is not near our hotel, but there is a Metro stop very close by. From there, you can ride the Red Line towards North Hollywoo..Answered on 11 March 2021hello, do u have shuttle buses to Disneyland?
Thank you for reaching out! We don't offer shuttle service.Answered on 2 February 2020Can I take pictures at the rooftop?
Person photos only. No professional photos.Answered on 8 July 2020- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants4 restaurants on site
- The Exchange
- CuisineMediterranean • Local • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Rudolph's Bar & Tea
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Broken Shaker
- CuisineAmerican • Middle Eastern • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
- Café Integral
- CuisineAmerican • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch

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Facilities of Freehand Los AngelesGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Socket near the bed
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Fitness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fitness centre
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of USD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 117.98GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Freehand Los Angeles accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
PAYMENT: There is a USD 50 deposit per day for incidentals and is fully refundable for the individual beds and USD 150 deposit per day for private rooms.
PET POLICY: We would welcome a dog on property but only when staying in a private room, and subject to a fee per dog per Stay. Only Dog under 75lbs./ 34kg.
PAYMENT: For Advance Purchase rates/Non Refundable rates, we require the payment card used for booking to be presented upon check in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of USD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 117.98GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Freehand Los Angeles
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The prices at Freehand Los Angeles may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Freehand Los Angeles offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Swimming Pool
- Happy hour
- Fitness
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Freehand Los Angeles has 4 restaurants:
- Rudolph's Bar & Tea
- The Exchange
- Broken Shaker
- Café Integral
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Check-in at Freehand Los Angeles is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Freehand Los Angeles include:
- Bed in Dormitory
- Quadruple
- Family
- Double
- Studio
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Freehand Los Angeles is 0.9 miles from the centre of Los Angeles.