Hotel Rooms – Building The Godfrey

Chance to Win a Two Night Stay

What better way to start the New Year than with a little traveling? Frette, the makers of our luxurious guest room linens, is holding an incredible sweepstakes for a chance to win a two-night stay with us – plus, you get to take home a fabulous sheet set and duvet cover.

Frette is a favorite of ours because their linens deliver quality luxury and sophistication at the same time. Our General Manager, Larry Cassillo, said, “When it came to linens, it was almost a natural fit in selecting the best product we could possibly choose: Frette Linens.” We’re also honored to be featured as their Hotel of the Month.

Excited? So are we. All you have to do is enter for a chance to win here.

The contest ends on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. And remember, the more Facebook friends you refer to the contest, the more entries you will receive for yourself. You can enter through Frette’s Facebook page – simply click here.

Good luck and Happy New Year! We hope to see you in Boston in 2016.

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A New Tour with BLDUP

Always a busy time when you’re preparing for the opening of a hotel. We were thrilled to offer a tour this week to Gil Propp of BLDUP, a leading site for construction and real estate development. We shared a sneak peek at our rooms, the lobby and the latest updates on our hotel.

Throughout the tour, Propp took a number of excellent photos that we’re pleased to share below. With every glimpse into our hotel, you can see the fast progress being made as we near completion.

To see BLDUP’s full post on our hotel developments, please visit this link.

We will continue to keep you updated across all our social channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – check them out for ongoing updates as well. More exciting news coming, including contests and giveaways!

Godfrey Hotel TV: Episode 8 Discover Your Element

Our sleek modern design, luxurious linens, and comfortable beds, are things you simply need to see for yourself. The team at The Godfrey Hotel is waiting for you to come to “Discover your Element.” Many experiences are waiting to be discovered when you visit, including the I|O Urban Roofscape. So take a tour of what The Godfrey Hotel has to offer, and then come experience it for yourself.

Make your reservation at The Godfrey Hotel today.

Q&A with Gettys Design Director Chris McDonough

Chris McDonough is Design Director at The Gettys Group, leading interior design for the guest rooms at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. We spoke to him about where he started with the project, and about how he wanted guests to feel when they arrived at the hotel.

The Gettys Group Design Director Chris McDonough created an urban sanctuary when designing guest rooms at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago.

Q: What are some of your favorite features in the guest rooms?

A: From a guest experience and emotional response, my favorite aspect of the guest room is the overall feeling of sophisticated calm that the space provides. The subtle variance in the shower tile finish is a hidden design element that the guest can discover.

Q: Where did you start when designing the rooms? Or, what was the inspiration?

A: The boldness and the strength of the exterior architecture was obviously a design parameter that we had to consider. When considering the guest room design, our goal was to compliment the unique exterior but also provide an urban sanctuary for the guest from the energy of River North.

Q: What do you want guests to feel when they stay at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago?

A: We would like the guest to feel stylish and sophisticated, and that they have found a hidden, unique gem within the crowded Chicago hotel market.

To see more of our guest room photos, take a look at this blog post featuring the newly designed spaces. You can also learn more about guest room features at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago by clicking here.

Thank you Chris for conducting the Q&A.

#TBT – King Guest Room

Do you remember what The Godfrey Hotel Chicago’s guest rooms used to look like? We certainly do. Following is a #TBT photo from last September, before all the luxurious amenities and furnishings were installed.

Before all of our luxury furnishings were installed! — Before all of our luxury furnishings were added.

But look how far we’ve come… Today’s #TBT post compares the before and after photos of our king guest rooms.

Now completed, our king guest room is inviting with its comfortable, high-quality linens and everything you could need during your stay.

Need to work? We hope you don't. But if that is the case, we offer a fully equipped workspace. — Need to work? We hope you don’t. But if that is the case, we offer a fully equipped workspace.

We have 221 stylish and contemporary rooms: 182 graciously-sized rooms, 12 Executive King Rooms and 27 One-Bedroom Suites. Extra amenities are key to luxurious travel and our rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious linens, a wet bar, iHome docking station, extra seating and more. As you can see from the photo above, the rooms are equipped with large work stations as well, including an ergonomic chair. When working on the road, it’s important to have both comfort and efficiency. To see more details on our rooms, please visit our website.

Make a reservation today and come see the guest rooms for yourself. We’re #NowOpen and we’d love to have you.