SiteVisitFriday – Building The Godfrey

Air It Out

You most likely don’t think about air that often, but it’s something we put a lot of thought into while building The Godfrey Boston. We want to make sure our guests are as comfortable as possible during their stay, and we think that being able to adjust the temperature of their room to their liking is key.

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

To ensure that each room could deliver, we knew we needed to have the infrastructure in place. We planned for one compressor to every six guest rooms. That means that there are about 50 compressors lining our roof. Each guest can control the hot and cool air in their room using the high-tech Toshiba panels.

toshiba control — Air control panel in the guest rooms

We’re getting closer to our opening, so continue to check back for more updates.

Geometric Glamour

This holiday season The Magnificent Mile isn’t the only place to find a dazzling display of lights! What do you think of the filigreed light fixtures that take center stage in our lobby? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter!

Urban Greenery

Our sidewalks along Huron and Lasalle are now finished, complete with miniature beds of flowers and trees. We think they add a nice splash of green to the concrete, what do you think?

Check In Here

Welcome! We’re pleased to share an update on our lobby – where you’ll check in and we’ll welcome you. Many argue the hotel lobby is the most important space in a hotel. We understand that thinking – it’s our first impression and last impression. Plus, it is a common meeting and gathering place. So needless to say, we get it. And to no surprise, we’re sparing nothing on our lobby.

We look forward to greeting you in the lobby in February 2014!

Here’s a couple shots of our lobby, underway:

#SiteVisit - Lobby under construction — #SiteVisit – Lobby under construction

Working hard on the Godfrey's lobby — Working hard on the Godfrey’s lobby

Our lobby will include a chandelier as well – you can see the outline of it here:

Location for the Godfrey's chandelier — Location for the Godfrey’s chandelier

Functional Design

One of The Godfrey’s trademark architectural design elements includes exposed trusses; not only do the trusses serve as a unique visual but they also play a crucial role in supporting the weight of the building. Below are photos of the exposed truss on the west side of The Godfrey. The trusses are nearing completion:

Fun fact: truss is derived from the Old French word “trousse”, which translates to a “collection of things bound together”.