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#GoGodfrey Contest

Boston, are you ready for the ultimate fan experience? We’re excited to launch our #GoGodfrey contest today on our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Here’s how it works and how you can get involved (and possibly win!):

From July 23 – 31, show us your Boston (Boston Strong) pride and share a selfie that shows why you love Boston. Need inspiration? Snap a selfie wearing your Red Sox gear or at the Red Sox game (such as when they play the Chicago White Sox on July 27-30). Or take a photo while you’re walking through Public Garden. There’s endless possibilities of how to show off your Boston pride.

Then, share your photo on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with hashtag #GoGodfrey for a chance to win and tag @GodfreyBoston. Remember, your profile must be public to be considered.

What’s the prize? This contest is worth your creativity!

The winner will receive a round-trip flight from Boston to Chicago over the Red Sox’s series against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, Aug. 24-26. The prize package includes a two night stay at the soon-to-open The Godfrey Hotel Boston’s sister property, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, over Aug. 24-26. If the winner cannot make it to Chicago on that weekend, the winner will have until Nov. 15, 2015 to redeem the prize of the roundtrip flight and a stay at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago.

This contest starts today at 12 pm EST and runs until 12 pm EST on July 31, 2015. We will announce the winner by Aug. 5, 2015.

Show us your Boston Strong Pride, such as a photo of you at the Red Sox game, for a chance to win the #GoGodfrey contest. Photo credit: Ericsch.

Additional Rules:

The Godfrey Hotel Boston is the sponsor of this contest.
Must be 21 or over at the time of entry and a legal, U.S. resident. No purchase necessary to enter or win. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. INTERNET ACCESS, A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS, A FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM or TWITTER ACCOUNT, AND PHOTO UPLOADING CAPABILITY REQUIRED.
Only one winner will be selected by management. The winner can select his or her own guest to accompany him or her.
Be creative. No profanity, no illegal or offensive or inappropriate submissions. No entries that defame, misrepresent or contain disparaging remarks about Sponsor, or its products or services or other people, products or companies.
The photo must be an original that you submit and must be your own photo that you either took as a selfie, you take, or someone took for you.
There is no daily or overall limit on the number of entries per Contestant during the Contest Period.
No photos of you, the entrant, consuming alcohol.
By entering, you grant The Godfrey Hotel Boston, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago and its ownership the right to use your photo in current or future marketing efforts if they wish, including but not limited to social media sites, websites, public relations and advertising. The hotel does not guarantee the posting of any photo.
Management at The Godfrey Hotel will decide the winners of the contest. All decisions are final. Winner will be notified via social media to privately share their email, phone and mailing address with The Godfrey Hotel Boston.
No cash substitutions will be provided and no transfer of any prize to a third party is permitted. Submissions of entries will be accepted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Each winner will be solely responsible for paying all applicable federal, state and local taxes on prizes. If applicable, winners may receive an IRS Form 1099 for the prize retail value. All Registered Trademarks and logos used in conjunction with this Contest are the intellectual property of their respective owners and are used by permission.
Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest at any time for any reason whatsoever, at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest (including, without limitation, make changes to these Terms & Conditions) without notice.
You are supplying this information to The Godfrey Hotel, not Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or its partners or application developers. You are providing your information to the owner or operator of this Facebook page and not to Facebook or any of its partners or application developers.
Violation of these rules will disqualify you from the contest.

Good luck and have fun!

Slip into your robe and relax

When staying at a hotel, feeling like you have the comforts of home at your fingertips is important. That’s why we’re making big decisions that will impact our future guest’s stay – and hopefully make all the difference. One update we’re excited to share is the luxurious robes we’ve selected for our guest rooms. The brand is Frette – a well-known and luxury linen company headquartered in Italy.

We believe when guests see the Frette label on their robes, they’ll know immediately that we chose only the best. We believe even the small details like a shower robe can make a big difference. It should feel as relaxing and luxurious as the robe you would select to have at home.

The brand of robes we will have in our guest rooms is Frette – a luxury line out of Italy.

The robes will be monogramed with our logo, as shown above.

Frette is known for their high quality linens and style. Quality and style: Two things we certainly aim to achieve as well.

So, when you stay with us, you can slip into a luxurious robe by Frette and use Heeley shampoo and conditioner when you shower. We hope you’ll find our bathroom amenities top notch.

The Hub of the Universe

“The hub of the universe.” That’s what William Filene once called the intersection of Washington Street, Winter Street and Summer Street. We’re thrilled to say our hotel is then located right in “the hub of the universe” then!

While that may be a fun exaggeration, we certainly think the location in Boston’s Downtown Crossing is perfect for our future hotel guests and locals. The area is bustling with activity throughout the day – including people headed to work, lunch or shop right in the heart of Boston.

Right on Summer Street, Winter Street and Washington Streets, you’ll find plenty of shops ranging from convenience stores to jewelry to books to music, along with street vendors and ample restaurants to check out.

The area also offers ample public transportation for our future guests, including the subway and bus lines near our hotel.

There’s also an entrance into Macy’s, which proudly hangs the American flags as well. There’s no shortage of American pride and history in Boston.

We’ll continue to keep you posted on our area and the updates at our hotel.

Restoring the Past

Boston is entrenched in history. From the Freedom Trail to the Bunker Hill Monument, it’s hard to go a block without reveling in one of the hundreds of historical monuments. And while The Godfrey Boston is mere blocks away from some of these main landmarks, you don’t have to leave our hotel to experience the city’s rich past.

As previously mentioned, our hotel is a complete restoration of the Amory and Blake buildings, which were once the center of Boston’s shopping district. Working together with Spillane, we’re bringing the Amory and Blake back to life and restoring their original beauty, which we shared a sneak peak of earlier this week. In fact, the three main areas we’re working to restore -the facade, the elevator lobby and the interior-facing light wells – are historically protected by the National Register of Historic Places.

godfrey hotel — The original facade of the Amory and Blake buildings

Godfrey Boston — Intricate details being restored on the facade of the hotel

Upon entering The Godfrey, you’ll see the building’s past married with its future. The walkway leading up to the front desk will start out as a matte, textured marble that displays the brick and other original materials used. The floor will then gradually transition to highly polished dark marble that signifies the decidedly modern design of The Godfrey and the future of these two historic buildings.

As you head up to your guest room, you’ll notice another nod to the past. The elevator vestibule boasts the original marble walls and ornate ceilings of the Blake. We’ll update this area to be mainly monochromatic white while maintaining and paying homage to the intricate detail.

If you’re staying in an interior-facing guest room, you’ll have the privilege to overlook our historically-preserved courtyard. It might not look like much at this point in the restoration, but it’s set to be a gorgeous respite from the bustling streets outside.

There are still a lot of changes in progress, but the restoration is coming along quickly. Stay tuned for more updates on our historically protected areas in future posts.

Exciting Times – Now Taking Reservations

We know we’re close to opening since we’re now accepting reservations. We’re inviting visitors and locals to “get to know Godfrey” with two opening rates.

In the extremely high-occupancy Boston hotel market, we are offering special promotional rates for leisure and business travelers, as well as locals looking for the ultimate staycation.

The ‘Get to Know Godfrey’ promotion has special rates starting as low as $199, available for stays from November 16, 2015 through March 15, 2016, while Boston locals are invited to enjoy the ‘Element 617’ discounted rate throughout the entirety of 2016:

Following are the details on the two new rates:

Get to Know Godfrey: Guests are invited to get to know The Godfrey Hotel Boston and its many amenities by receiving special room rates starting at $199. The Godfrey Hotel Boston’s thoughtfully-appointed rooms feature fast, complimentary Wi-Fi, 55-inch HDTVs, luxurious Frette linens, Heeley bath products and more. This rate is available for stays November 16, 2015 to February 29, 2016.

Bedroom - The Godfrey Hotel Boston — Bedroom – The Godfrey Hotel Boston

Element 617: With the opening of The Godfrey Hotel Boston, Downtown Boston locals are invited to “Discover Your Element” with customized room rates this fall and beyond. Residents, and those who work in the Downtown Boston area, receive a 15% discount off of the lowest standard rate on all guest rooms throughout the year 2016. In order to receive this rate, guests must present a state ID or business card with a Downtown Boston address at check-in.

Exterior rendering of The Godfrey Hotel Boston

Future guests may take advantage of these specials for the opening of The Godfrey Hotel Boston online at www.godfreyhotelboston.com/special-offers-en.html. Booking is now available!