Whether you desire to stay at a luxury hotel in Boston near the Theater District or find the best-valued boutique, Godfrey Hotel Boston should be high on your list. After all, it’s among the best upscale hotels in this historic city. That’s not to mention that you’ll be within walking distance of many local attractions. Without further delay, please take a closer look at one of the leading hotels in Boston, the Godfrey Boston. You’ll soon discover how impressive this hotel is and what it offers.
Godfrey Hotel Boston
505 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 804-2000
www.godfreyhotelboston.com
Location
Godfrey Hotel Boston is across the street from the acclaimed Boston Opera House (Citizens Bank Opera House) in the Theater District. The Godfrey Hotel Boston is a short walk from Boston Common, the nation’s oldest city park, and Beacon Street and Boston Public Garden. Additionally, the Godfrey is within minutes of the Downtown Crossing MTBA subway station. Of course, you can also use rideshare services like Uber and Lift.
Additional Suggested Walks From Godfrey Hotel Boston
Boston is a walkable city. You need to take a look around the neighborhood you’re in. Aside from the attractions already mentioned, there are a couple of other spots worth your while. First, stroll over to Acorn Street, the most photographed spot in America. You can find this cobblestoned street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. It’s just a few minutes from Boston Common. Another spot not to miss is Fanueil Hall Marketplace. The area surrounding it is among the liveliest in the city. The Paul Revere House is a bit further if you need other ideas.
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Accommodations
Godfrey Hotel Boston features more than 240 nicely appointed guestrooms. Each has amenities like a 55” Samsung HDTV and BOSE Bluetooth speakers. Other standard amenities include a Keurig single-serve coffee maker and a digital in-room safe. Additionally, you can enjoy smartphone-to-TV media streaming. You will find premium bath products from Heely of London in the bathroom. That’s not to mention newer amenities like Mirrorcast mobile-to-TV technology and mobile room keys.
Special Packages
Godfrey Boston offers several special hotel packages, including A Night at the Theater package with champagne and valet parking. This package also includes early reservations at the award-winning RUKA Restobar. In addition, the hotel is offering a Chinatown package with two tickets for Bites of Boston, Chinatown Culture & Cuisine Tour. Please check with Godfrey Boston for up-to-date specials.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are also available in increments of $100. In other words, you can purchase a gift certificate for $100, $200, $300, and so on. However, you cannot directly purchase these certificates. Instead, there is an online form you must fill out, and hotel staff will contact you.
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Dining
RUKA Restobar
Guests can enjoy Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, RUKA Restobar. Led by rising star Chef Thomas Park, RUKA Restobar offers several inventive dishes—Lima-styled fried Calamari, RUKA Spicy Tuna sushi roll, and Korean BBQ-styled Wagyu steak. In addition, the restaurant has an excellent selection of crafted cocktails, including standouts like Inka’s Chicha and Genji. Equally impressive is the wine list, with selections from the Napa Valley, French regions, and more. RUKA’s stunning interior has been credited for being named one of the Zagat’s Sexiest Restaurants in America.
Reservations for RUKA
You can make a reservation to RUKA directly online. Current hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday-Saturday. Please note that these hours are subject to change.
George Howell Coffee
The café at the Godfrey Hotel features an espresso bar and hand-poured gourmet coffee from George Howell Coffee. It also offers superb specialty coffees from Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. In addition, the café offers freshly made sandwiches and an assortment of high-quality pastries.
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In-Room Dining
Guests of the Godfrey Boston can order room service via RUKA ToGo. A rotating menu, along with some of the signature dishes from RUKA Restobar, is offered. This service is available Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Urban Fee
The Godfrey Boston charges a daily Urban Fee of $30 plus applicable taxes. This fee lets you enjoy enhanced amenities like premium Wi-Fi, bottled water, and in-room coffee. Access to the fitness center, bike rentals, and in-room snacks are also included. Additional amenities included in this fee are bicycle helmet locks, microwave ovens, and mini-refrigerators based on availability.
Boston Transportation Options
The Godfrey Boston offers a 24-hour valet parking service, within and out privileges, for $55 per night. The hotel also has limousine service, taxi service, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Three MBTA subway stations are within a reasonable distance, with the Downtown Crossing station just a few minutes away. The other two subway stations nearby in order of proximity are Park Street and Chinatown. The Boston South Station bus terminal is approximately .5 miles away. That’s not to mention bike rental shops and Blue Bikes sharing stations. There are many around Boston Common.
Hop On, Hop Off Trolley
If you like the convenience of hop-on, hop-off trolley tours, you can make a reservation with Old Town Trolley Tours. The single-day option with free, unlimited boarding is $26.46 for children 12 and under and $45.36 for adults. Children under four years old can ride for free. Old Town Trolley Tours Boston offers discount tickets for other tours, including a harbor cruise. Additionally, you can purchase tickets online for the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. For more information on tours in Boston, please visit the Godfrey Boston website.
About The Godfrey Boston & Godfrey Hotels
Opening its doors in the Fall of 2015, Godfrey Boston is the second Godfrey Hotels property developed by Oxford Capital Group, LLC, with the award-winning flagship property in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, opened in February 2014. You can also find Godfrey Hotels in Hollywood, California, and Tampa Bay, Florida. The latter two are the newest additions to Godfrey Properties. Equally important is the new Godfrey Detroit, which is coming soon.
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About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS Local from 2012 to 2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget and Radio.com. He earned a media fellowship from Stanford University in 2012.