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The Golden Arm

Property class: 2.5

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A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in oven. There are two windows with patterned curtains, a stone accent wall, and a coffee maker on the counter. - The Golden Arm (Chicago)
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The Golden Arm provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

View all photos for King Room 3C

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

King Room 3C

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 3B

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 3B

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City Views 4A

A bedroom with a large bed, a mirror, a dresser, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City Views 4A

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room, Courtyard View, 3D

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with striped bedding, a blue armchair, and a small side table with a lamp.

King Room, Courtyard View, 3D

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City Views 3A

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chair, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City Views 3A

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 4B

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a patterned bedspread, a decorative rug, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 4B

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room, Courtyard View, 4D

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a walk-in closet.

King Room, Courtyard View, 4D

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room 4C

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with striped bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

King Room 4C

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in West Town, a neighborhood in Chicago, The Golden Arm is near a metro station. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or Wrigley Field. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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1745 W Division St, Chicago, IL, 60622

What's nearby

  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a river.
    Milwaukee Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A train on an elevated track above a pedestrian walkway.
    The 606
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chopin Theatre-Death and Harry Houdini
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • House Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Salt Shed
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station
    2 min drive
  • Division Station
    5 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    4 min walk
  • Big Mini Putt Club
    5 min walk
  • Chick-Fil-A
    6 min walk
  • Parlor Pizza Bar
    2 min walk
  • Bangers & Lace Wicker Park
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1896
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 30

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Arm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Arm?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Golden Arm?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Golden Arm located?

Located in West Town, this boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Milwaukee Avenue and within 3 mi (5 km) of United Center and Chicago Riverwalk. Michigan Avenue and Grant Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Division Station is only a 5-minute walk and Damen Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Golden Arm Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 704 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 704 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 704 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 704 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 704 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Myanauh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deadre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John the owner was very polite. Quick response time. Everything was clean and spotless when arrived. Very cute and cozy room. The bed slept really nice which was a plus. The wicker park area is a great location, near lots of food places, including a Target just a 2 minute walk up the street. My staycation went well. I will be booking again as I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - simple clean comfortable bed to sleep in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed and housekeeping staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfy room and super fast/easy/smooth keypad check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice, spacious room in a great location of Wicker Park. There were tons of restaurants and shops right outside our door. We had a 3rd floor unit in this walk-up "hotel." My only slightly negative comment is that the mattress was a little soft/sunken in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room with view of downtown Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for access to Wicker Park neighborhood. Minor issues, shower door broken, dirty entry. Be prepared for zero amenities and no closet but everything you need is accessible nearby. Good room and reasonably quiet so if all you need is a place to sleep this is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a Chic Clean and quiet room. Super simple directions to enter. No amenities. Street parking , No t.v. , Very near restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous room, great location. Older building with charm. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy to find, super easy to check in, great walk to Salt Shed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable getaway in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This made for a very lovely visit to Chicago. Comfortable, quiet room perfectly located to tons of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, tons of restaurants to choose from within walking distance. Room was very clean, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUSTEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just as advertised,very comfortable abd cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No place to check in early and drop bags, 4 flights of angled stairs with varying rails, very comfortable bed, ceiling fan, wall electric fireplace, small kitchen on 3rd floor with ice machine. No TV which is great because I only really sleep when im downtown, great city view, expected sirens occasionally. Overall great location, reasonable price, but tough amount of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here, nice clean rooms, perfect little kitchen. I suggest booking a room on the 3rd floor so you don't have to walk anymore of the stairs. Lol! Entrance and carpet up to rooms could be updated. Very central to everything, restaurants and bars right outside your door. I would stay here again and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shoshanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very affordable and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at this property. The room was very lovely and even without a front desk their customer service is very prompt and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place!

Cute little place in a great location. Entry and exit was a breeze. Very nice room and very very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Lilliana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall I would give this place a 2.5/5. I stayed in Room 3C. The good: - inside the bedroom the paintings on the wall, the rugs, and soap washer decor was beautiful, I loved the color choices of the room as well. - the window outlook was on a brick wall but you still get decent sunlight and watching rainy days is very relaxing and satisfying - if you ever want fresh air the window was easy to open - the bed was very soft and comfy - room was spacious! The poor/okay: - no site table with a lamp was odd, the over head lights were too far and too much sometimes - decor wise, the random brown pipes hanging on the wall reminded me of septic tanks. The fake plants that were sitting on the desk were dusty and also displeasing. It makes me feel like if these cannot be dusted/cleaned, then what else is being missed or skipped? - the bathroom was the worst experience out of this room: -> the door was incredible hard to open and close for the bathroom, it was so loud and appeared like the paint just kept making it stick together -> there is no place to hang a hand towel for washing your hands, you can hang it on a mirror that is where the hand towel should be hanging -> the toilet seat was too small for the toilet -> the shower door was not attached and easily felt like it could be broken when sliding -> the shower water CONSTANTLY shifts hot to cold every 10s. Awful. -> stayed for 2 nights, showered the first night, left the fan on the whole time, shower never dried, bad air flow
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Great location, great view of the city on the top floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024