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The Godfrey Hotel Boston
A 4-star The Godfrey Hotel Boston at 505 Washington Street — Freedom Trail at 0.3 km with a 9 headline from 6,546 reviews and small room size named in the cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Downtown Crossing / Theatre District
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport BOS
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The verdict
Book The Godfrey Hotel Boston if a 9 headline from 6,546 fits your tolerance — accept small room size, expensive valet parking as named trade-offs.
Geography from the supplier table: Freedom Trail at 0.3 km; Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market at 0.6 km; Boston Common & Public Garden at 0.6 km; Fenway Park at 2.6 km; South Station at 0.9 km. Location scores 9.65 out of 10.
The supplier rating is 9 out of 10 from 6,546 reviews, captured 7 January 2026. Cleanliness 9.14. Service 9.61. Pros name great location, friendly staff, clean rooms. Cons name small room size, expensive valet parking, soft pillows.
Filtered amenity facts include Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar, Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a 4-star with a 9 headline from 6,546 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone expecting a quoted nightly rate on this page
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as small room size
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 9.0/10 from 6,546 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 7 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for The Godfrey Hotel Boston, captured on 2026-01-07. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience9.1 / 10Excellent
Overall, a wonderful experience with many guests planning to return.
- Location9.7 / 10Excellent
Perfectly located for easy access to major sites and restaurants.
- Cleanliness9.1 / 10Excellent
The hotel was clean, offering a comfortable stay.
- Service9.6 / 10Excellent
The staff was friendly and very accommodating, providing excellent service.
- Room Quality8.1 / 10Good
Rooms were generally nice, though some were small and pillows too soft.
- Amenities9.1 / 10Excellent
The hotel offered various amenities such as free snacks and coffee.
- Value for Money8.6 / 10Excellent
A good balance of quality and price, though some aspects like valet parking were noted as expensive.
- Food and Beverage8.6 / 10Excellent
The hotel had a great cafe and a decent restaurant, adding value.
Praised consistently
- Great location
- Friendly staff
- Clean rooms
- Good amenities
Complained about consistently
- Small room size
- Expensive valet parking
- Soft pillows
The Godfrey Hotel Boston in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
On-Site Restaurant, Lounge, and Fitness Center
Experience convenience and luxury at The Godfrey Hotel Boston with our on-site restaurant offering delicious meals, a trendy lounge for relaxing, and a state-of-the-art fitness center to keep you active during your stay.
Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Each room at our hotel is designed for your comfort, featuring air conditioning, a TV, and some units even include a cozy seating area. Unwind in style with a private bathroom complete with plush bath robes and complimentary toiletries.
Exceptional Guest Services
From our welcoming 24-hour front desk to convenient laundry and dry cleaning services, we strive to make your stay at Boston's Godfrey Hotel unforgettable. Let our concierge assist you in exploring nearby attractions like the Boston Common park, Freedom Trail, and Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum.
Book now at The Godfrey Hotel Boston for a memorable and seamless stay in the heart of Boston.
Facilities
58 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Dry cleaning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Parking garage
- Concierge service
- Allergy-free room
- Snack bar
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Paid WiFi
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
505 Washington StreetBoston 02111
United States
+1 617-804-2000
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Trail | Landmark | 300 m |
| Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market | Shopping | 600 m |
| Boston Common & Public Garden | Park | 600 m |
| South Station | Station | 900 m |
| Back Bay / Copley Square (Prudential Center) | District | 1 km |
| New England Aquarium | Museum | 1.2 km |
| Fenway Park | Entertainment | 2.6 km |
| Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | Museum | 3.1 km |
| Logan International Airport (BOS) | Airport | 5.5 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
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Head to head
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The Godfrey Hotel Boston — common questions
- How does The Godfrey Hotel Boston score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 9 out of 10 from 6,546 reviews as of 7 January 2026. Location 9.65/10. Cleanliness 9.14/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is The Godfrey Hotel Boston to Freedom Trail?
- Freedom Trail at 0.3 km on our hotel data provider’s figures. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- What time is check-in and check-out at The Godfrey Hotel Boston?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near The Godfrey Hotel Boston?
- Our hotel data provider records Freedom Trail at 300 m, Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market at 600 m, Boston Common & Public Garden at 600 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to The Godfrey Hotel Boston?
- The supplier records BOS as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.