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This 226 sq. ft. room looks toward Downtown Los Angeles . The hotel sits in the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building at 416 W. 8th Street, so you wake up in the middle of the city. Blackout drapes let you sleep in, and the windows have guards.

The room has one king bed with a pillowtop mattress, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic premium bedding. It sleeps two guests , so it suits a couple or a solo traveller well.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead, towels, designer toiletries and a hair dryer. It is a shower bathroom.

Yes. The room has a sitting area and a desk that works as a laptop workspace. There is also a TV with cable channels and an iPod/MP3 dock. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, so it works for business trips or a longer stay.

A mandatory facility fee of $28 per day applies on top of the room rate. It covers priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, 24/7 gym access, rooftop pool access, complimentary Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any hotel outlet.

Yes to both. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome in private rooms for a one-time non-refundable fee of $75 plus tax per stay, limited to one dog per room. The hotel is family-friendly, and a free crib is available. One child aged 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding. With one king bed and a 2-guest capacity, this room is best for a couple or a parent with a baby.

Freehand has four outlets. Broken Shaker is the rooftop cocktail bar on the pool deck, a James Beard Award finalist. The Exchange is the restaurant, with Israeli-inflected, multicultural LA cooking. Rudolph's Bar and Tea is the lobby bar. The Exchange Coffee Co. serves coffee and light breakfast from 7:00am. Restaurant hours vary by day, so check the day you plan to dine.

Yes. The rooftop pool has 360-degree city views and sits on the same deck as Broken Shaker. It is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM , and towels are provided. Loungers are first-come, first-served, with a 2-hour limit in summer. Pool access is included in the facility fee for hotel guests.

There is valet parking only , with no self-parking, at $66 per night with tax. The hotel does not run airport shuttles. LAX is roughly 16 to 17 miles away. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk, and the nearest bus stop at 8th & Hill is about 150 metres away.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon. The lead guest must be 18 or older and show a photo ID and a credit card. Cash is not accepted. A refundable incidentals deposit is collected at check-in. The hotel offers private rooms only, with no shared or dorm-style bookings.

The room faces Downtown Los Angeles . Freehand occupies the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building at 416 W 8th Street, so you wake up in the middle of the city's converted lofts, shops and restaurants. Blackout drapes keep the room dark when you want to sleep.

It is 310 sq. ft. with one bedroom, a sitting area, a desk and a laptop workspace. The interiors were designed by Roman & Williams, in keeping with the historic building.

The room has one king bed with a pillowtop mattress, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding. It sleeps two guests , so it suits a couple or a solo traveller best. A free crib is available on request for little ones.

The room has a private en-suite bathroom with a rainfall showerhead. It comes with designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels and a hair dryer.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and the room has a TV with cable channels, an iPod/MP3 dock, free local calls, daily housekeeping and turndown service. A mandatory facility fee of $28 per day is added to the room rate. It covers rooftop pool access, 24/7 gym access, priority access to the Broken Shaker bar, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food & beverage credit at any outlet.

Yes. Hotel guests get rooftop pool access through the facility fee. The pool has 360-degree city views and is open 10 AM to 7 PM daily , with towels provided. Loungers are first-come, first-served, with a 2-hour limit on lounge chairs in summer. The pool shares its deck with Broken Shaker , a James Beard Award finalist and Tales of the Cocktail 'Best American Hotel Bar' winner. It serves handcrafted cocktails and small bites, with DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights.

There are four outlets. The Exchange Coffee Co. serves coffee, tea, juices and light bites in the lobby from 7 AM to noon daily. The Exchange is the main restaurant, with Israeli-inflected, multicultural LA cooking. Rudolph's Bar and Tea is the lobby bar, known for tea-infused cocktails. Broken Shaker is the rooftop bar. Hours vary by outlet and season.

The hotel is well placed for exploring without a car. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk, and the nearest bus stop is roughly 150 metres away. Grand Central Market is about a 13-minute walk, the Orpheum Theatre about 4 minutes, and Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are around half a mile away. Valet is the only parking option, at about $66 per night. The hotel has no airport shuttle; LAX is roughly 16 to 17 miles away.

Freehand Los Angeles is family-friendly , and a free crib is available for this room. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome in private rooms for a one-time $75 plus tax fee, one dog per room. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon . The main guest must be 18 or older, and a photo ID and credit card are required. A refundable incidentals deposit is taken at check-in.

As the name says, this room faces the Downtown LA skyline . It sits in the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building at 416 W 8th Street, so the outlook is a city one rather than a beach or garden view.

The room has 1 King Bed with a pillowtop mattress, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding. It sleeps 2 guests in a 312 sq. ft. room with a private bedroom, which suits a couple or a solo traveller.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, a hair dryer and towels. A grab bar is fitted, and the room also has wheelchair-width doorways.

Rates carry a mandatory $28 per day facility fee . It covers priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, 24/7 gym access, rooftop pool access, complimentary Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any outlet.

With one king bed and space for two, it is best for couples or solo guests . The room has a desk and laptop workspace, a safe, daily housekeeping and an iron and board, which helps on longer stays. Freehand Los Angeles is family-friendly, and one child aged 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding, though families may want more space.

There is a desk and laptop workspace , free Wi-Fi, a TV with cable channels, an iPod and MP3 dock, a phone with free local calls and a laptop-compatible safe. Blackout drapes and climate control help with sleep.

The hotel has four outlets. Broken Shaker is the rooftop cocktail bar on the pool deck, a James Beard Award finalist. The Exchange is the restaurant, Rudolph's Bar and Tea is the lobby bar, and The Exchange Coffee Co. serves coffee and light bites in the morning. Opening hours vary by outlet and season.

Hotel guests can use the rooftop pool , which has 360-degree city views and sits on the same deck as Broken Shaker. It is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM, loungers are first-come, first-served, and towels are provided. Pool access is part of the facility fee.

The hotel is in the middle of Downtown LA. L.A. Live is about 0.5 miles away , Crypto.com Arena about 0.6 miles, and the Orpheum Theatre about a 4-minute walk. The 7th St/Metro Center station is roughly a 6-minute walk. The beaches at Santa Monica and Venice are around 15 miles west, so plan on a drive or a transit connection.

Parking is valet only , with no self-parking, at about $66 a night. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome in private rooms for a one-time $75 plus tax fee, with one dog per room. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon. The main guest must be 18 or older and bring photo ID and a credit card, as cash is not accepted.

The studio has views over Downtown Los Angeles from its corner position in the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building, on 8th Street at South Olive. The neighborhood is full of converted lofts, shops and restaurants.

The room has one king bed with a pillowtop mattress, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding. It sleeps two guests , so it suits a couple or a solo traveler who wants space.

It measures 480 sq. ft. and is a one-bedroom studio with a separate sitting area , a desk and a private bathroom. Blackout drapes keep the bedroom dark for sleeping in.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead , a grab bar, bathrobes, slippers, towels, designer toiletries and a hair dryer. The room also has wheelchair-width doorways and wheelchair accessibility.

Yes. The room has a desk, laptop workspace, laptop-compatible safe and free Wi-Fi , plus an iron and board, daily housekeeping and free local calls. The sitting area gives you somewhere to unwind away from the bed.

Freehand Los Angeles is family-friendly , and this room offers a free crib. One child aged 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding, while children aged 13 and over are charged as adults. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome in private rooms for a one-time $75 fee plus tax per stay, limited to one dog per room.

A mandatory $28 daily facility fee covers rooftop pool access, 24/7 gym access, Wi-Fi, priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any outlet. The rooftop pool is open 10 AM to 7 PM daily.

There are four outlets: Broken Shaker , the rooftop cocktail bar and James Beard Award finalist; The Exchange , the restaurant with its Israeli-inflected menu; Rudolph's Bar , the lobby bar known for tea-infused cocktails; and the Exchange Coffee Co. in the lobby for coffee and light breakfast.

The hotel is at 416 W 8th Street. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk away. Parking is valet only , with no self-parking, at about $66 overnight with tax. There is no airport shuttle, and LAX is roughly 16 to 18 miles away.

Grand Central Market is about a 13-minute walk, and the Orpheum Theatre is about 4 minutes away. L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena are roughly 0.5 to 0.6 miles away. Santa Monica and Venice beaches are about 15 miles west, around 25 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic.

The Bunk Room has 4 twin beds and sleeps 4 guests in a single 229 sq. ft. bedroom. It suits friends travelling together or a family. The beds have pillowtop mattresses, hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets.

Freehand Los Angeles has moved away from shared and by-the-bed reservations, and rooms are now offered only as private accommodations . The Bunk Room is a private bedroom with its own private bathroom, for your own party.

The room's description highlights downtown Los Angeles views from the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building. Windows have guards for safety. For open-air space, the hotel's rooftop pool deck and Broken Shaker bar have 360-degree city views.

It is a private bathroom with a shower and a rainfall showerhead. It comes with designer toiletries, a hair dryer, towels and slippers.

A mandatory $28 per day facility fee applies on top of the room rate. It covers rooftop pool access, 24/7 gym access, priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any hotel outlet. In the room you also have free local calls, a phone, a laptop-compatible safe, an iron and board, air conditioning and heating.

Yes. Freehand Los Angeles is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages, and the Bunk Room offers a free crib. Children aged 13 and over are charged as adults, while one child aged 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding. The main guest must be 18 or older.

Pool access is covered by the daily facility fee. The rooftop pool is open 10 AM to 7 PM daily on the same deck as Broken Shaker. Loungers are first-come, first-served, with a 2-hour limit on lounge chairs in summer, and pool towels are provided.

The hotel is at 416 W 8th Street in Downtown LA. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk , Grand Central Market is about 13 minutes on foot, and the Orpheum Theatre is about 4 minutes away. L.A. Live is about 0.5 miles and Crypto.com Arena about 0.6 miles. The beaches are further: Santa Monica is roughly a 17-25 minute drive in light traffic, and Venice Beach 25-40 minutes.

Parking is valet only , with no self-parking, at $66 per night tax included. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome in private rooms, one per room, for a one-time $75 plus tax fee per stay.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM . You need a photo ID and a credit card at check-in, and cash is not accepted. A refundable incidentals deposit is collected by card and returned within about 7 days of check-out.

The room sleeps 6 guests on 6 twin beds in a bunk-style configuration, within 329 sq. ft. It is one bedroom with a private bathroom, which makes it a practical base for a group of friends or a larger family.

The Friend Zone 6 Bunk Room has a private bathroom with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, towels and slippers. Freehand Los Angeles now offers private accommodations only, so you are not sharing with other parties.

Yes. The beds have pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding . Blackout drapes and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning help with sleeping in a busy part of Downtown LA.

Freehand Los Angeles is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages. A free crib is available for little ones, and window guards are fitted for safety. Children aged 13 and over are charged as adults. The main guest on the reservation must be 18 or older.

A mandatory $28 per day facility fee is added to the room rate. It covers priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, 24/7 gym access, rooftop pool access, Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any hotel outlet.

The rooftop pool has 360-degree city views and sits on the same deck as Broken Shaker, the hotel's James Beard Award finalist cocktail bar. The pool is open 10 AM to 7 PM daily, and towels are provided. Broken Shaker hosts DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights, so expect a lively rooftop on weekends.

The building houses The Exchange restaurant, Exchange Coffee Co. (coffee, juice and light bites, open daily 7 AM to noon), Rudolph's Bar in the lobby, known for tea-infused cocktails, and Broken Shaker on the roof. Restaurant hours vary seasonally, so check the day's schedule at the front desk.

The hotel is at 416 W 8th Street in Downtown LA. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk , and Grand Central Market is about 13 minutes on foot. Crypto.com Arena is around 15 minutes away and L.A. Live is about half a mile. The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall are a short walk.

Santa Monica and Venice are about 15 miles west , roughly 25 to 40 minutes by car without traffic. The Metro E Line runs to Santa Monica, and there is no direct rail to Venice. The hotel offers valet parking only, at $66 per night with tax included, and has no airport shuttle. LAX is about 16.8 miles away.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon. Bring a photo ID and a credit card , as cash is not accepted. A refundable incidentals deposit is taken by card at check-in and returned within about 7 days of check-out.

No. Freehand Los Angeles now offers only private accommodations and no longer takes by-the-bed bookings. The Friend Zone 8 Bunk Room is reserved as a private room for your own group , with its own private bathroom .

The room sleeps up to 8 guests on 8 twin beds in a single bedroom of 559 sq. ft. The beds have pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding. Blackout drapes help with sleeping in. Children of all ages are welcome at the hotel, and guests aged 13 and over are charged as adults.

The room has city-facing outlooks over Downtown LA's converted lofts and streets. The hotel is in the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building at 416 W 8th Street. Windows are fitted with guards. For the sweeping views, head up to the rooftop pool deck.

The room has a private bathroom with a shower and a rainfall showerhead . It also has designer toiletries, towels, slippers and a hair dryer.

Yes. It is built for larger parties, with eight twin beds, a private bathroom and air conditioning with climate-controlled heating. A free crib is available on request . Safety features include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, a security system and window guards. The main guest on the reservation must be 18 or older.

A mandatory $28 per day facility fee is added to the room rate. It covers rooftop pool access , 24/7 gym access , priority access to Broken Shaker, Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any hotel outlet.

There are four outlets on site. Broken Shaker is the rooftop cocktail bar on the 18th-floor pool deck, a James Beard Award finalist. The Exchange is the restaurant, with Israeli-inflected, multicultural LA cooking. Rudolph's Bar and Tea is the lobby bar. The Exchange Coffee Co. serves coffee and light breakfast items from 7 AM. Hours vary by outlet and season.

Parking is valet only , with no self-parking, at $66 per night including tax. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk , and the nearest bus stop at 8th & Hill is about 150 metres away. The hotel has no airport shuttle. LAX is roughly 16 to 18 miles away.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon . Bring a photo ID and a credit card , because cash is not accepted. A refundable incidentals deposit is taken by card at check-in and returned within about a week of check-out.

The Private Female Quad Room at Freehand Los Angeles is a one-bedroom room of 229 sq. ft. with four twin beds , sleeping up to four guests . The beds have pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding. It suits a group of friends or relatives travelling together.

It is a private room with its own private bathroom. Freehand Los Angeles has moved away from shared, by-the-bed reservations and now offers private accommodations only.

The room has a private bathroom with a shower and rainfall showerhead . It also comes with designer toiletries, towels, slippers and a hair dryer.

The room itself does not come with a private balcony. Guests head up to the rooftop pool deck , which has 360-degree city views and is shared with the Broken Shaker cocktail bar. The pool is open for swimming from 10 AM to 7 PM daily, and towels are provided there.

A mandatory $28 per day facility fee covers rooftop pool access, 24/7 gym access, priority access to Broken Shaker, Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any outlet. In the room you will also find a laptop-compatible safe, an iron and board, a phone with free local calls and daily housekeeping.

Freehand Los Angeles has four outlets. Broken Shaker is the rooftop cocktail bar, a James Beard Award finalist. The Exchange is the restaurant, with an Israeli-inflected, multicultural LA menu. Rudolph's Bar is the lobby bar, known for tea-infused cocktails. The Exchange Coffee Co. serves coffee and light breakfast items from 7 AM to noon. Hours vary by outlet and season.

Parking is valet only , with no self-parking, at about $66 per night including tax according to the hotel. There is no airport shuttle. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk away, and the nearest bus stop at 8th & Hill is roughly 150 metres from the door.

The hotel is at 416 W 8th Street in Downtown LA. The Fashion District is a few steps away and the Orpheum Theatre is about a 4-minute walk. Grand Central Market is about 13 minutes on foot, and Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are roughly 0.5 to 0.6 miles away.

The Premium Family Room at Freehand Los Angeles sleeps up to 4 guests in a single bedroom of 270 sq. ft. The room is set up with 2 Twin Bunk Beds or 4 Twin Beds . It suits a family of four or a small group travelling together. Bedding is premium, with Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and hypo-allergenic options.

The room has views toward Downtown Los Angeles , and the windows are fitted with window guards , a useful detail with children. Blackout drapes keep the room dark for sleeping in or for early bedtimes. For a wider panorama, the hotel's rooftop pool deck has 360-degree city views.

The room has a private bathroom with a rainfall showerhead , designer toiletries, towels and a hair dryer.

Yes. Freehand Los Angeles is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages. A free crib is available for younger children. The safety features include window guards, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a security system . One child aged 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding. Children aged 13 and over are charged as adults.

Daily housekeeping and Wi-Fi are included. A mandatory facility fee of $28 per day is added to the room rate. It covers rooftop pool access, 24/7 gym access, priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, two water bottles at check-in and a $10 food and beverage credit at any outlet.

The rooftop pool is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM and shares a deck with Broken Shaker , a James Beard Award finalist cocktail bar. Pool towels are provided. Downstairs there is The Exchange restaurant, with Israeli-inflected California cooking. Rudolph's Bar and Tea is the lobby bar, and The Exchange Coffee Co. serves coffee, juices and light eats daily from 7 AM to noon. Restaurant hours vary by day and season.

The hotel is at 416 W. 8th Street in Downtown LA. L.A. Live is about 0.5 miles away, and Crypto.com Arena is about 0.6 miles, roughly a 15-minute walk. Grand Central Market is about a 13-minute walk, and the Orpheum Theatre is around 4 minutes. The 7th St/Metro Center station is about a 6-minute walk. Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad are also a short walk away.

Santa Monica and Venice are roughly 15 miles west . Santa Monica is a 17–25 minute drive in light traffic, and Venice is about 25–40 minutes. The Metro E Line runs to Santa Monica. There is no direct rail line to Venice, so plan on a rideshare, a bus or a connection. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle.

Parking is valet only , with no self-parking, at about $66 per night including tax. A refundable incidentals deposit is taken by card at check-in, and cash is not accepted . Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon . The main guest must be at least 18 and bring a photo ID. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome in private rooms for a one-time $75 fee plus tax.

The room has a city view over Downtown LA. The hotel is in the historic 1924 Commercial Exchange Building at 416 W. 8th Street, so the outlook is urban rather than scenic. The windows have window guards.

The room sleeps 4 guests in either 2 twin bunk beds or 4 twin beds . Which setup you get depends on availability. The bedroom has pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic premium bedding.

It measures 240 sq. ft. and is a one-bedroom layout. It is a compact, practical room for a family or small group rather than a spacious suite. It has air conditioning, heating and blackout drapes.

This room has a shared bathroom arrangement. It is equipped with a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, a hair dryer and towels.

The mandatory $28 daily facility fee covers priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar, rooftop pool access, 24/7 gym access, complimentary Wi-Fi and two water bottles at check-in. It also includes a $10 food and beverage credit at any hotel outlet.

There are four outlets. The Exchange Coffee Co. in the lobby serves coffee and light bites from 7am to noon daily. The Exchange restaurant serves multicultural LA dishes through an Israeli lens. Rudolph's Bar and Tea is the lobby bar. Broken Shaker is the rooftop cocktail bar on the pool deck, a James Beard Award finalist.

The rooftop pool has 360-degree city views and is open for swimming from 10 AM to 7 PM daily. Loungers are first-come, first-served. Parking is valet only with no self-parking, at about $66 per night with tax included.

The hotel is in Downtown LA . The nearest bus stop (8th & Hill) is about 150 metres away. 7th Street/Metro Center station is roughly a 6-minute walk. Grand Central Market is about a 13-minute walk, and L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena are about 0.5 to 0.6 miles away. Beaches such as Santa Monica and Venice are roughly 15 miles west. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by noon . The main guest must be 18 or older and show photo ID and a credit card. Cash is not accepted. A refundable incidentals deposit is taken by card at check-in.