10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Victor
Victor, 4-night trip
Freehand Los Angeles
Beaux Arts hotel with 3 restaurants, near L.A. Live
Located near L.A. Live, Freehand Los Angeles offers a vibrant retreat with shopping on site, 3 restaurants serving local and international cuisine, and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the poolside bar and rooftop terrace while taking in the city views or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers; guests rave about this hotel's central location, helpful staff, and refreshing pool.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
- Outdoor pool
- Rooftop terrace
- 24-hour fitness center
- Valet parking
- Pool bar
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Front-desk safe
- Water dispenser
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Elevator
$135 nightly
$157 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Poolside perfection
Hotel pool area features loungers and shady umbrellas. Guests enjoy tasty meals and drinks at the poolside bar and restaurant.
City center architecture
Find Beaux Arts elegance at this city center hotel. The rooftop terrace and poolside restaurant create a picturesque urban oasis.
Multicultural dining scene
Food lovers can enjoy 3 restaurants with local and global dishes. Poolside dining is available. A cafe and 2 bars serve vegan and vegetarian choices.
Room options
Showing 27 of 27 rooms
King
Good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- 226 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Premium King - City View
Very good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- 310 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Premium King - Skyline View
Excellent
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- 312 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Bed in Quad
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
- 270 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Bed in 6 bed room
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
- 329 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Bed in 8 bed room
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
- 559 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Bed in Female Quad
Good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
- 270 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Deluxe King - Corner Studio
Wonderful
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- 480 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Private Quad
Good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
- 229 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds
Private 6 bed room
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
- 329 sq ft
- Sleeps 6
- 6 Twin Beds
Private 8 bed room
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
- 559 sq ft
- Sleeps 8
- 8 Twin Beds
Private Female Quad
Highlights
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
- 229 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds
Corner Deluxe King Studio
- Sleeps 2
Premium King Room with City View
- Sleeps 2
Premium King Room with Skyline View
- Sleeps 2
Cozy King Room
- Sleeps 2
Family Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
- 270 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds
Superior King Room with Skyline View
- Sleeps 2
Superior King Room with City View
- Sleeps 2
Bed In 8 Bed Room
- Sleeps 1
Bed In Bed In Quad
- Sleeps 1
Bed In Female Quad
- Sleeps 1
Private 6 Bed Room
- Sleeps 6
Private 8 Bed Room
- Sleeps 8
Private Quad
- Sleeps 4
Private Female Quad
- Sleeps 4
Bed In 6 Bed Room
- Sleeps 1
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About the neighborhood
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
About this property
Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Exchange Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 7th Street - Metro Center Station is 7 minutes and Pershing Square Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
Property amenities
Room amenities
Special features
Dining
The Exchange Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Broken Shaker - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Rudolph's Bar & Tea - This lobby lounge specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cafe Integral - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
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Freehand Los Angeles Reviews
Excellent
8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The rooftop pool area was a highlight with great views, fun atmosphere, and nice amenities. (77 reviews)
- The property offers a variety of good restaurants and bars within walking distance and a great rooftop bar and restaurant on site. (24 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffLocationBedBarRooftop barBathroomLobbyRestaurantRooftop pool10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel
Bert
Bert, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was very clean and really cool atmosphere
Arcel
Arcel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything perfect stay
Adrian
Adrian, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Small quaint rooms
malachi
malachi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff. Could use a little facelift on amenities, blankets are a little worn, pillows a little thin.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was great. Really Nice room, great amenities
Cheitian
Cheitian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Exceptional all across the board
Victor
Victor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great room to myself, had fun on the rooftop pool and bar, and appreciated the functional historic building!
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Yes very nice hotel it was totally awesome
Eduardo
Eduardo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice design, clean room, polite staff
katherine
katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The rooms are small ,also the bathrooms
Luigi
Luigi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
A lot of stuff was great. The staff was friendly, the room was clean, the furniture in the room was nice, and the Freehand theme was kinda neat.
DuWayne
DuWayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff was so nice and the room I stayed in was perfect for my trip!
Brooke
Brooke, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice and clean.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
We’ve tried this place twice and both times were terrible.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was a great stay.
Jessie
Jessie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice and clean place and front desk was very nice I will highly recommend staying here .
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ate in the restaurant, great food , great price.
zef
zef, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room and friendly staff
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The lobby was absolutely beautiful. Staff was prompt and very useful. Rooms were clean and quiet for a hostel. Both shared bathrooms were clean. Local area was actually nice.
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Yes , great and affordable menu
zef
zef, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean and comfortable stay in a stylish hotel
Sycamore
Sycamore, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean room, friendly staff and good service here
Eleonora
Eleonora, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was wonderful
David
David, 1-night trip
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