The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Historic adaptive-reuse boutique hotel with mid-century-modern interiors. Energetic and design-forward without being precious about it. Collaboration-friendly lobby, strong F&B scene, and a notably tech-forward room setup.
Ask for a courtyard-facing room if you want quiet; the historically protected interior courtyard is a real buffer from street noise
Why It Matters
One of the few Downtown Boston hotels that genuinely earns its historic credentials — the Amory and Blake buildings went from near-ruin to National Register of Historic Places, and the 2016 conversion preserved the original lobby, elevator banks, and ornate cast-iron banisters. The addition of RUKA, a serious Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei restaurant, gives it a dining identity well above standard hotel fare.
The Godfrey Hotel Boston occupies two landmark early-1900s buildings in Downtown Crossing — the neo-classical Amory (1904) and the gothic revival Blake (1908) — both designed by architect Arthur Hunnewell Bowditch and both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interiors, by The Gettys Group, are decidedly modern: think 16-foot lobby ceilings, crisp neutrals with orange accents, and enough tech in each room to make you feel like you never left the office (in a good way). Out the front door is Freedom Trail (a few hundred feet away), Boston Common (3 minutes on foot), and a dense stretch of shops, theaters, and restaurants.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Double Queen
Two queen beds, same views (street-facing or courtyard). Good for families or groups who don't need a suite.
2 Queen
Double Queen Accessible
Fully accessible room with two queen beds. Roll-in shower with grab bars, portable shower chair, 32-inch door widths, and TTY devices available.
2 Queen · 23 sqmExecutive Corner King
Corner positioning means two walls of windows and broad views spanning Downtown Crossing streets, the downtown skyline, or Boston Common. Noticeably more light than standard rooms.
1 King · 28 sqmExecutive King
A step up in space and finish. Overlooks Downtown Crossing streets or the interior courtyard. Full amenity package throughout.
1 KingGodfrey Corner King Loft
The hotel's top room category. Surrounded by windows on multiple sides with panoramic views of Downtown Crossing. At 40 sqm it's genuinely spacious by Boston boutique hotel standards.
1 King · 40 sqmKing
The entry-level room, and still solid. Views look either onto the lively Washington Street scene or into the quiet, historically protected interior courtyard. Same amenity package as every room in the hotel.
1 King · 20 sqmKing Accessible
Accessible king room with roll-in shower, grab bars, and portable shower chair. Same views and standard in-room amenity package.
1 King · 23 sqm
Stay Well Double Queen
Same Delos Stay Well wellness enhancements as the Stay Well Executive King but with two queen beds — good for pairs or solo travelers who want extra space.
2 QueenStay Well Executive King
The Stay Well rooms, developed with Delos, add enhanced air purification, circadian-rhythm lighting, and wellness-focused programming on top of the standard room package. Good for frequent travelers who prioritize sleep quality.
1 King
Studio King
Apartment-style layout with a separate seating/living area and sofa, overlooking Downtown Crossing. More space to spread out without going full loft.
1 KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site fitness center with cardio and weight equipment, available around the clock. Not a large facility, but well-equipped for a city hotel.
Bikes, helmets, and locks available to guests through the urban fee — good for exploring the Esplanade, Boston Common, or the Freedom Trail. Availability is seasonal and subject to stock.
The Freedom Trail's 2.5-mile route passes within 656 feet of the front door. No guide needed — just follow the red bricks.
Polaroid cameras available for guest use (subject to availability) as part of the urban fee — a nice touch for capturing the historic architecture and neighborhood.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting room and boardroom available for business guests, plus photocopier access. The lobby is also explicitly designed as a collaboration-friendly workspace.
Very fast Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in all guest rooms.
$40.77/night mandatory urban fee (most rates) covers: bikes with helmets and locks (seasonal), Polaroid camera use, PressReader digital newspapers, pet-friendly policy, daily in-room snack replenishment, $25 Exhale Spa credit, weekend surprises, and 10% discount at Cafe Bonjour.
On-site gym with cardio and strength equipment, open around the clock.
All rooms receive daily snack replenishment, covered by the urban fee. A genuinely appreciated perk guests mention repeatedly in reviews.
$60/night with in-and-out privileges, available 7am–11pm. Paid separately from the urban fee.
Pets allowed, covered by the daily urban fee (no separate pet charge).
There is no swimming pool at this property.
Staffed around the clock.
Full concierge available for reservations, transportation, and local recommendations.
Same-day valet laundry and dry-cleaning services available.
Smartphone-based room key with interactive hotel services app.
Stream personal content from your mobile device directly to the 55" in-room Samsung TV. Boston's first hotel to offer this technology at launch.
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