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    The Godfrey Hotel Boston

    4.2 (279 reviews)
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    Janice H.

    Where do I even start? This hotel was exceptional from check-in to check-out. The front desk staff were warm and welcoming, setting the tone for a great stay. Our room was beautifully decorated and thoughtfully stocked with plenty of snacks and water. While it didn't include a fridge or microwave, both were available upon request. We purchased tickets that required printed tickets and one call to guest services and they were printed. Just amazing! In the evenings, the hotel offered a fun selection of complimentary treats like hot cocoa, iced tea, popcorn, lemonade, and a candy bar--such a nice touch. It's also conveniently connected to great dining options (Raku and George Howell coffee), making it easy to grab a meal or coffee without stepping outside, especially in bad weather. There's a bar on-site as well, and the drinks were fantastic. Terrell, our bartender, stood out for his friendliness, attentiveness, and skill. The hotel was consistently clean, and the staff were quick to accommodate any request. The location is another big plus, with easy access to nearby attractions by Uber, walking, or subway--no car needed. I highly recommend this hotel and would absolutely stay here again. Totally worth it.

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    Tatiana J.

    Came here with my husband for valentines weekend and it was amazing! The men at the door held the door open for us always and the front desk staff was so nice, we even got a free upgrade to a suite! The lobby had things changing around throughout the day for example when we first got there they were offering free juice and then later that night it was a hot cocoa bar and the next day there was a cute valentines cart. I really appreciate little things like that, it's the cutest thing ever! The room itself was beautiful and came with complimentary snacks and water. Very clean and spacious as well. Nice view from the hotel. My ONLY complaint which I think is specific to me is that the mattress is too soft compared to what I'm used to so I didn't get good sleep but I think that depends on the person so I'm not taking away a star. There is a cafe AND a restaurant on the first floor so lots of convenience. You're also only a block away from the Boston Commons and close to everything so location wise this is great!

    Greg F.

    Ehhh it was ok, nothing really special. This hotel is nice, but didn't really wow me. It was actually pretty boring. Rooms were clean and large

    Hotel / Staff (5/5) The staff were kind and helpful. The king suite room is ideal for longer stays and couples. Our room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Valet (1/5): Lied and were deceitful. They claimed that Hyundai & Kia's couldn't be left for pick up on the street for early morning pick-up for "security" reasons (before 6:30am). We were forced find public parking the night before our travel (they failed to mention this key detail about Hyundai &Kia when we first arrived and CONFIRMED the arrangement was possible during our check-in 3 days prior). So, when we looked out our hotel room window at 4:30am the next morning.....guess what was parked on the street? A Hyundai! Unacceptable.

    Jennifer M.

    Very impressive stay! We were in an Executive King Suite and it was beautiful and very comfortable! The room was very quiet, clean and decorated lovely. We were greeted with a bottle of Merlot and the chips, candy, and bottle of water stocked in the room was complimentary. We did their valet parking for 57.00 and it was totally worth it. We will definitely be coming back here!

    Dimeisa M.

    This is the nicest hotel I've stayed at in Boston. I come to Boston once a month for business. Moving forward I will only book with this hotel. It is a great location in downtown Boston. The service from the staff was warm and friendly. They accommodated anything I needed and they went above and beyond. When I arrive there was a bottle of wine waiting for me complimentary. All the snacks and water was included and refilled every day. One of the most comfy beds I've slept in and that's really important to me. The gym could be better it is very small and could be better.

    Andreas K.

    This hotel which was not on the list of convention-approved hotels proved to be an excellent and very central choice in the heart of Boston. If it did not down-pour, walking to the Seaport Convention Center was very doable. The building is older but the interior very modern and appealing. The staff was very forthcoming in every respect.

    Panorama view of our room. This was the corner king room
    Megan O.

    Omg where do I start?!?! We booked our stay at the Godfrey because it was affordable and in the city but it exceeded all of our expectations! First, It was pouring rain outside so they let us check in early, which was a pleasant surprise! Everyone was so so sweet and welcoming. Room- Our room was 10/10 gorgeous! The views were beautiful, the bed was soooo comfy and the complimentary snacks/drinks were a very nice touch. You can even ask for things like extra towels or blankets through the TV. Technology am I right? The bed was so comfy that we slept through fireworks, sirens, a loud thunderstorm and our alarms. Laying in bed sipping complimentary coffee while watching the view was so incredibly refreshing and needed. Location- The hotel is right next to the Boston Commons and the Freedom Trail. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to go. It's right near all of the sights, food and shopping. There was this amazing bakery (Bova's) in the North End that we walked to everyday for cannolis. Highly recommend that! But the hotel is right near everything! So convenient! We can't thank the Godfrey enough for everything. We will 100% be back!

    Loved my view!
    Sery K.

    We stayed at the Godfrey during our vacation to Boston, amazing location! We decided not to rent a vehicle because we planned to do all of our walking in downtown Boston and take the subway! It was such a convenient hotel, there was a coffee shop downstairs and also a bar, lots of bars all around us. 5 Stars for the location! The room was great; awesome view of downtown. The bathroom was really modern, housekeeping was amazing. AND, all of the water, coffee & snacks were included!!! WHAT. So we definitely took advantage of that, it was sooo nice not having to worry about paying $8.00 for chips! The front desk were folks were extremely accommodating and attentive. They even have people opening the front doors of the entrance, I dont think we ever had to push open the doors for ourselves to be honest! 5 stars for the staff! Unfortunately- the only downside is, I didnt get to take much pictures but please know that its an amazing hotel for our first time experience in Boston & we will definitely be back!

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    Worked to accommodate a last min change in our reservation. Great service. Great location

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    Amazing location and customer service, spacious rooms and great facilities definitely will be coming back

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    Lovely rooms. Front desk staff could use improvement but it was a holiday so perhaps their best people were off.

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    Perfect location to walk to North End, Faneuil Hall, Boston Market place, etc! Part of the Rose…read moreKennedy Greenway is right across the street and it is absolutely gorgeous and peaceful. Now the area is always busy and non stop traffic, but it was centrally located for the things I wanted to do. I only did ride share for things that were outside of the downtown Boston area or too far to walk with my mom. The hotel is clean, front desk associate Wensley, was always so kind and pleasant whenever I needed something or returned from sight seeing. I was in a premium double queen and OMG, spacious room, barn door bathroom, hardwood flooring, a seating area, view of the greenway, fridge in the room, and an overall very nice and comfortable room. It was enough space for us; we weren't stepping over each other and we used the extra seating area as a changing area when we needed to change for the evening dinners. My only complaint is with housekeeping, the room was rarely cleaned prior to 4pm and we would leave around 9am every day. We only received 2 face towels despite asking for 4. After going to the front desk and asking a note be entered we finally received enough face towels. We couldn't figure out when they would take our bath towels, we put them on the floor they would take them, put them on the rack they would take them. I have always put them on the floor and if on the rack it means I'm using them again. Either way, I did appreciate fresh towels on the days the room would be cleaned prior to our return. Overall the stay was comfortable, the bed and pillows were comfortable and I slept better there than at home. I'm starting to notice a pattern with sleeping away from home....maybe I should stay away from home more often! One thing to note, each floor has an ice and filtered water machine. That was a nice touch and it kept me from having to purchase bottled water and spending extra money for delivery of water.

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    This place is perfection. Service was friendly and impassioned. We received a little tour as soon…read moreas we checked in. We were on our way out to Fenway, so the friendly gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to give us walking directions after he showed us around the guest spaces and our room. Location: 5 : an easy 10 minute walk to Fenway, a 12 minute walk to the Commons. A wealth of eating options, safe secure and walkable in every direction. Room: 5 Our room was impeccable with impressive personal touches and attention to detail. Little things like Fiji water, fresh soft towels (and a black towel for makeup), full array of toiletries, and a welcoming comfortable firm bed. Despite having alllll the things to do in Boston, I was excited to get back to that room and that bed, and I slept like a log. I like a good bed when I'm traveling and I would never stay at another place if I had the option. My favorite aspect was having a separate bedroom and living area (with pull out couch). All things comparable, I've stayed in a thousand hotels, I've traveled Boston thoroughly. This will be my go-to forever. Whether traveling single, as a couple, or with my kids, I will look at 284 first and foremost. Kid-friendly: yes! I would definitely stay here with my kids (ages 9, 11, 13). Safe, fun, welcoming, and wallet-friendly. Special bonus and wow impression: each room is themed after a different artist. I love love love this concept and intrigued me a thousand times over. I ave a personal goal to stay in every room now.

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    For high tea, family members and I visited the Four Seasons hotel for the second year. It's become…read morean annual tradition right around Christmas, at various locations like the Taj and one in the seaport area. This visit was exceptional in pretty much every way. The environment was beautifully decorated for Christmas, like last year, and I had to take some pictures to have as desktop wallpaper on my computer. We had a very nice time and the selections on the menu were impressive. I went with the carrot cake chai black tea, mainly because it had pumpkin pie kinds of spices and vanilla rooibos. It tasted wonderful, like an autumnal tea, and all our teas came in beautifully decorated tea pots, apparently from Australia. The Four Seasons also does this interesting thing where they give you a liquor that fits with your tea order, to be added if you wish or drank by itself. I had a sip of mine and from someone else's, a bit strong for me but a bailey's one was alright. I'm fine with just tea myself! As for the food, this year's high tea was one of the best I've had. The menu was different from last year's, which was great too but in my opinion this seemed like an upgrade. Some of the food items included pieces of salmon in a little pastry, mini lobster roll, peking duck crepe, curried chicken croissant, a beautiful deviled egg, vanilla bean and brown butter scones, an eggnog tart, and a Santa hat shaped raspberry pastry. We even got some alternate options for a lactose sensitive person, so that's a great plus as well. The atmosphere was elegant and calming, and the service was great. The Four Seasons high tea was a very special holiday event, and comes highly recommended!

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