Boston – Page 7 – Building The Godfrey

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.

Add Tech to Your Stay

At The Godfrey, we’re all about high tech and high touch throughout the hotel. Our Chicago property led the way with its cutting-edge technology and amenities. We are proud to say our Boston property will boast a number of high tech offerings throughout the guest rooms and the hotel.

First, a look in the guest rooms and the guests will notice a number of tech advances, including but not limited to our mobile keyless room entry. Guests who have a smart phone can simply download the app on their phone. This makes entering the room easy, plus it is one less thing to carry when you’re out and about exploring Boston. While on the phone, guests will also have the option of mobile accessible hotel services.

The room also has large 55 inch HD TVs and a high-quality bluetooth audio system. The desks are designed with USB ports. The room is set for a high-tech traveler on business or leisure travel.

Perhaps most importantly, we have invested in a state-of-the-art wireless / WiFi that’s fast and reliable, something that can be hard to find at other hotels. Plus, have we mentioned it is free? Yes, free, fast and reliable Wi-Fi. That makes getting business finished at our hotel a little easier.

Every Detail Counts

To us, every detail counts as we continue to build our hotel. We are paying close attention to areas we feel are the most important to our future guests, along with other details that just make for a pleasant, smooth experience. Some may even go unnoticed to the leisure traveler as well – simply just elevating our hotel with luxurious touches.

The outside facade of our buildings are being restored and maintaining some of the original detail is important. As previously mentioned in this post, our hotel will be a complete renovation and build of the historic Amory and Blake buildings. We are restoring the outside of the buildings, including great attention to the architecture renovation.

We are working with Spillane, which has strong roots and history in building restoration throughout Massachusetts. Spillane has been restoring architecture for decades including other projects for Harvard, Boston College, Boston University, YWCA and more.

In the following photo, you can see the ornate detail that Spillane is restoring.

PostonArchitecture1 — A full view of the hotel’s restoration in progress, including the unique detail off the second floor, which is being conducted by Spillane.

More detail coming soon on our restoration and the main areas we’re focused on. Stay tuned!

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!