The Godfrey Hotel Boston
505 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111
Why We Like It
Downtown Crossing is close to many of Boston's biggest attractions.
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Room
Each room at the Godfrey comes equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, Egyptian cotton Frette linens, a 55” Samsung HDTV, BOSE Bluetooth speakers, and smartphone-to-TV media streaming. Corner Loft rooms are surrounded by windows and offer views of busy Downtown Crossing.
You Should Know It is a lively area, so expect a certain amount of noise at night.
Bathroom
Clean and modern bathrooms provide plush bathrobes and slippers, and Heely of London bath products.
Lobby
The sleek lobby of the Godfrey is sophisticated yet welcoming. It's a quiet spot where guests can curl up with a cup of coffee or chat with friends.
Gym
There's 24-hour fitness center, but if you want to get some fresh air, the Godfrey also offers complimentary bicycles and guided running tours during the warmer months.
Tip If you're interested in participating in the 6:30am running groups, inquire at reception by 8:00pm the night before.
Dining
RUKA, a Peruvian-Asian restaurant, has proven to be a hit with both sophisticated city dwellers and tourists, while George Howell Coffee features an espresso bar, hand-poured single estate and micro-lot coffees, coffee-tasting “flights,” and a variety of other caffeinated offerings.
Drinking
In addition to the spacious and colorful bar at RUKA, there is a smaller, quieter bar area in the hotel lobby.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
One of the Godfrey's greatest strengths is its location in the middle of it all. Downtown Crossing is just a short walk from the Financial District, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and shopping on Newbury Street. The Godfrey is also just steps from several MBTA subway stops, with the Downtown Crossing stop on the Orange Line being the closest. Keep in mind that finding a parking spot in Downtown Crossing is essentially impossible, however there is a garage under Boston Common if you're wiling to pay the price.
Restaurants
Dotted with some of Boston's best hotspots, the Downtown area where the Godfrey is located is a short distance from Yvonne's (3 minute walk) a modern day supper club, and No. 9 Park (5 minute walk) a Barbara Lynch fine-dining classic.
Bars
Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale (1 minute away) is a popular bar just around the corner, while jm Curley (2 minutes away) is a bar/restaurant that serves up creative food and drink.
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