I stayed at the Freehand with friends in mid-December. The scene, the bar, the pool, the new restaurant and especially drinks are all fantastic and hip and awesome.
We stayed in Apartment #2 and it was clean, quiet and totally fine. It wasn't amazing. It wasn't anything to get too excited about but the beds were fairly comfortable and the bathroom was clean. The continental breakfast was really just cereal, coffee, and apples and bananas - the photos on the website were a bit misleading -- but again, totally adequate.
The Freehand is totally great for a hostel.
Walking distance to SOBE beach, bike paths, and restaurants and quick cabs to all over.
Two weird things... our room faced a garbage dumpster that became increasingly full to the point of over flowing. That was weird and gross. Also, more than once, housekeeping just walked into our apartment without really knocking or anything. That was also kinda weird. We had to ask for towels a few times but the front desk was always super nice.
Overall, I would recommend if you are not looking for luxury but for a place to stay that hip and 10 feet from a cool bar.More
- Free Wifi
- Pool
- Visit hotel website