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#FreeBrady

If you’ve paid any attention to local Boston news in the past several months, you’ll know that the Deflategate drama is still going strong. As the court hearings continue, local Patriots fans (and even some members of our team included) are calling for the NFL to #FreeBrady.

In order to show our support of Brady and the Patriots, we created #FreeBrady t-shirts and handed them out to friends of The Godfrey for them to wear around town. If you were one of the lucky ones, you can enter our giveaway for a chance to win a free night’s stay with us. Simply share a photo of yourself wearing the shirt around town on social media and tagging us in the photo along with #FreeBrady. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Our management will pick one winner at random.

We look forward to seeing everyone’s photos and the day when the NFL announces the end of Deflategate and Brady is free of this.

Good luck to all those who enter!

And, to make everything fair, a few rules for the contest:

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, Twitter or Instagram. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or its partners or application developers. You are providing your information to the owner or operator of this Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram page and not to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any of its partners or application developers.
Contest ends Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at 12 pm EST.
Violation of these rules will disqualify you from the contest.

Good luck

Shopping, Sightseeing and Shows in Downtown Crossing

While we’re proud of what’s inside of The Godfrey and can’t wait to unveil it to you, we’re also proud of what’s outside – Downtown Crossing. We’re excited to be part of such a historic neighborhood, which was once coined “The Hub of the Universe,” and is currently undergoing a vibrant revival.

Stores, restaurants and lodging galore are opening left and right over the past few years. In addition to the construction work we’re undergoing, Millennium Tower Boston – soon to the be the 4th tallest building in Boston – is also going up. It’s exciting to see our progress side-by-side.

Millennium Tower is being built. Photo Credit: @BuildItBoston on Instagram - #GoGodfrey Contest Submission. — Millennium Tower is being built. Photo Credit: @BuildItBoston on Instagram – #GoGodfrey Contest Submission.

What’s so great about Downtown Crossing outside of its location and ease of access is that you don’t need to leave the surrounding area to experience shopping, sightseeing and shows. True to Boston’s nature, there is more than you could ever imagine within a 10-minute walk from our front door.

Shopping

Whether you’re shopping for groceries, jewelry, clothing or antique books, Downtown Crossing has you covered. Some of our guest rooms even overlook Brattle Book Shop – a neighborhood favorite since 1825.

The Godfrey Hotel Boston — The Brattle Book Shop

Walking up and down Washington Street you’ll see everything from Roche Brothers to local flower stands and Macy’s to TJMaxx. A Primark is set to open this fall and there are jewelry stores dotting the street that offer a nod to the neighborhood’s (and our) past. And if you’re up for a 15-minute walk, the famous Newbury Street is within reach.

Sightseeing

Located along the Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing is home to and neighbors on a variety of historical landmarks. If you step outside of The Godfrey and look left down Washington Street towards State Street, you’ll see the Old South Meeting House.

The Boston Commons is a block behind us, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is a 13-minute walk down Summer Street to the Boston Harbor and Faneuil Hall is just a 10-minute walk from our front doors. And for something a bit off the beaten path, the Boston Athenæum is just an eight-minute walk through the Commons and overlooks the Granary Burying Ground.

Shows

If you’re still not tired after a day of shopping and sightseeing in and around Downtown Crossing, spend a night out in the neighboring Theater District. It starts one block down from us on Washington Street and boasts everything from Broadway musicals to ballet and concerts to the silver screen.

In a one-minute walk you can catch a show at the Boston Opera House or walk an extra block to see the newest blockbuster at AMC Lowes. The Orpheum Theatre is a couple blocks in the opposite direction and hosts concerts of all sorts. Or, support the local Emerson students by attending one of their many shows at The Paramount Theater.

Needless to say, there is a never-ending list of things to do and see in Downtown Crossing and the neighboring areas … and we haven’t even discussed all of the dining options yet. Stay tuned for more updates on what to do and see during your stay with us.

A Caffeinated Idea Coming Soon

Coffee. Java. Cup of Joe. Latte. Iced. Hot. No matter how you take it or what you call it, coffee is an important part of the morning wakeup routine. We certainly “get” that and we’re thrilled to offer an excellent choice in our Boston property: George Howell Coffee.

We want our guests to only experience the best when staying with us, and their coffee experience is no different. As their mission statement says, “We buy the finest regional and single farm-sourced coffees for coffee lovers who share in our quest for the ultimate cup!”

And, as we said, we only want the best for our guests and it was rumored (thanks, Thrillist!) that George Howell makes the best iced latte. But, we’ll let you be the judge when we open this fall.

Following is a sneak peek at the soon-to-be George Howell in our first floor. More to come!

Memorable Design Inspired by Cubism

We were honored to have Damjana Domanovac, Editor in Chief of the Croatian outlet and leading European tourist magazine Putovanja Za Dvoje, stay with us recently. The story, which will appear in Slovenian and German editions this fall, recognizes The Godfrey Hotel Chicago for its unique architectural design and indoor/outdoor events space.

A Google translation from the article says:

The memorable design of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago includes a beautiful facade inspired by Cubism. Every detail at this hotel was developed according to the wishes and expectations of visitors. Located in the city center, the hotel is near a multitude of interesting attractions, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Science and Industry, Millennium Park, Theater District, Willis Tower, John Hancock Observatory, Lincoln Park Zoo and many others. The hotel looks very nice and modern, and has 221 comfortable and spacious room. The fourth floor extends to almost 1400 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, and even 900 m2 of waste the space for organizing various events and business meetings. The Godfrey Chicago is a part of the brand The Godfrey Hotel, which boasts impressive architecture and interior design.

We pride ourselves on being a symbol of the Chicago skyline, and for hosting a wide variety of events on the Chicago social scene. To learn more about our hotel, and to make reservations for your next stay or event, visit our website at godfreyhotelchicago.com.

America’s Coolest Rooftop Bars

The hard work was worth it! Travel + Leisure magazine has named I|O Urban Roofscape at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago one of America’s Coolest Rooftop Bars. The article recognizes Chef Riley Huddleston’s unique mixology and experimentation with his drink menu, as well as the hotel’s cubist, modern design. Take a look at the feature here.

From the fourth floor perch at the epicenter of River North, I|O Urban Roofscape offers panoramic views of Chicago southern skyline. I|O Urban Roofscape encompasses nearly 10,000 square feet of lounge and event space to offer a premier destination of style for all occasions and private events.

You can view our food and drink menus, or make a reservation, at iogodfrey.com. Stop by this summer to try a Chef’s Margarita made with fresh juics and Don Julio, Tuaca, and Cointreau with a signature habanero salt air foam, or satisfying Golden Truffle Fries with parmesan and truffle ketchup. See you soon!