What's included at Freehand Los Angeles — and what costs extra
Most basics are included with every stay at Freehand Los Angeles: complimentary Wi‑Fi, access to the 24‑hour fitness center, rooftop pool access, two bottled waters at check‑in, and priority access to the Broken Shaker rooftop bar via a mandatory $28/day facility fee. Meals, cocktails, valet parking, pet fee and some extras cost extra.
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What the room rate includes
Room rates cover the room itself and standard in‑room amenities such as complimentary Wi‑Fi, two water bottles at check‑in, and access to hotel common areas. The hotel offers a range of private rooms and suites; room types include Room, Premium - City View Room, Premium - Skyline View Room, Deluxe - Corner Studio, and named family and bunk rooms like Premium Family Room and Standard Family Room.
A mandatory $28/day facility fee is charged in addition to the room rate; that fee bundles several on‑site perks (listed below) but does not cover regular meals or alcoholic drinks.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property
- Two water bottles provided at check‑in
- 24‑hour fitness center access
- Rooftop pool access (hours posted by the hotel)
- $10 food & beverage credit usable at on‑site outlets (part of the facility fee)
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in rooms and public areas |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours for registered guests |
| Rooftop pool access | Pool hours per hotel FAQ; towels provided at pool |
What the facility fee actually covers
The hotel charges a mandatory facility fee of $28 per day; the fee is separate from your nightly rate and is listed on the property's FAQ. It packages a few specific benefits rather than being a general all‑inclusive charge.
If you see a line item for a facility fee on your booking, these are the on‑site items the fee covers.
- $10 food & beverage credit usable at on‑site outlets
- Priority entry to Broken Shaker rooftop bar
- Rooftop pool access and gym access
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi
- Two water bottles at check‑in
| Fee | Includes |
|---|---|
| $28/day facility fee | $10 F&B credit, pool & gym access, priority Broken Shaker entry, Wi‑Fi, two water bottles |
Dining and drinks: what's included vs. extra
Freehand Los Angeles is not all‑inclusive; meals and drinks are charged separately. The $10 daily F&B credit from the facility fee can be applied at on‑site outlets but will usually not cover a full meal or cocktails.
On‑site venues include The Exchange (lunch/dinner), The Exchange Coffee Co. (coffee and light bites), Rudolph's Bar & Tea (lobby tea‑infused cocktails), and Broken Shaker (rooftop cocktails and small bites).
- The Exchange: lunch and dinner service (hours listed on restaurant site)
- The Exchange Coffee Co.: morning coffee and light breakfast/lunch items
- Rudolph's Bar & Tea: lobby tea‑infused cocktails (hours Tue–Sat per listings)
- Broken Shaker: rooftop cocktails and small bites; cocktails listed at $18 on the hotel site
| Venue | What's charged extra |
|---|---|
| The Exchange | All food and drinks; $10 credit applies |
| Broken Shaker | Cocktails (menu lists $18 cocktails), small bites; priority entry included in facility fee |
| The Exchange Coffee Co. | Coffee, juices, light bites; credit applies |
Pool, rooftop and related extras
The rooftop pool deck and Broken Shaker sit on the same rooftop level; registered guests receive pool access (pool hours are set by the hotel). Pool towels are provided at the rooftop area.
There are paid options and rules to be aware of if you’re not a registered guest or if you want guaranteed seating.
- Rooftop pool hours are posted by the hotel (hotel FAQ lists swimming hours)
- Pool loungers and tables are first‑come, first‑served; the hotel posts a 2‑hour chair limit in summer
- Non‑hotel daily pool passes are available for purchase (listed at $40 plus tax), reservable at the front desk
- A $65 minimum food & drink spend applies for non‑hotel guests using pool chairs (hotel policy)
| Item | Cost / policy |
|---|---|
| Non‑guest pool pass | $40 plus tax (reservable at front desk) |
| Non‑guest pool chair minimum | $65 minimum spend for pool chairs |
| Guest pool access | Included via facility fee for registered guests |
Parking, pets and incidentals that cost extra
Valet parking is the only on‑site parking option; there is no self‑parking. Overnight valet appears as an extra fee and the hotel's FAQ lists overnight valet at $66 (tax included).
Pet stays and damage deposits are charged separately. The property is dog‑friendly with a one‑time non‑refundable pet fee for eligible dogs and an incidental hold at check‑in.
- 24‑hour valet parking only; overnight valet shown at $66 (tax included) on hotel FAQ
- Dog policy: dogs up to 75 lbs allowed in private rooms for a one‑time non‑refundable fee ($75 plus tax per stay listed in FAQ), limited to one dog per room
- A refundable incidentals/damage deposit is collected at check‑in (amounts vary by source; deposits are returned after check‑out per hotel/OTA policies)
| Extra | Typical amount / note |
|---|---|
| Valet parking (overnight) | $66 (tax included) per hotel's FAQ |
| Pet fee | $75 plus tax one‑time non‑refundable fee per stay (dogs only) |
| Incidental hold/deposit | Collected at check‑in; refundable after check‑out per payment processor |
What’s included for families and kids
Freehand Los Angeles is family‑friendly and welcomes children of all ages. The hotel notes that guests aged 13 and older are charged as adults, and one child 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding.
Room types that can suit families include Premium Family Room and Standard Family Room, both of which list configurations with multiple twin beds or bunk beds; confirm bedding arrangements when booking.
- Families: one child 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding (per hotel FAQ)
- Family room options include Premium Family Room and Standard Family Room (bed configurations vary)
- Kids can use the rooftop pool but must follow posted pool rules and supervision requirements
| Family‑friendly detail | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Child policy | One child 17 or under can stay free using existing bedding |
| Family rooms available | Premium Family Room, Standard Family Room (book to confirm bedding) |
| Pool use | Included for registered guests; supervise children per pool rules |
Other services and what costs more
Concierge services, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, porter service and in‑room extras are available but typically billed separately. The hotel has a 24‑hour front desk that can arrange services and third‑party bookings.
Transfers, airport shuttles and some off‑site activities are not included; the property does not list an airport shuttle as a hotel service, so plan for taxi/rideshare or public transit to nearby stations.
- Concierge assistance available — tours and tickets usually cost extra
- Laundry and dry cleaning are available for an additional charge
- No listed airport shuttle; nearest Metro station is 7th Street/Metro Center for public transit connections
| Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Concierge/ticketing | Available; attractions/tickets cost extra |
| Laundry/dry cleaning | Available for a fee |
| Airport transfer | Not listed as a hotel service (arrange separately) |
