What’s included and what costs extra at The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Room rates at The Godfrey Hotel Boston cover the booked guest room (Standard Room, Executive Room, Room, Executive Corner Room, Studio, The Corner Loft, or The Cozy Room), basic in-room amenities, and access to the 24-hour fitness center and hotel public spaces. Additional mandatory and optional charges commonly appear at checkout — a nightly resort fee and valet parking are charged separately, and food, cocktails, some services and possibly Wi‑Fi are extra unless confirmed at booking.
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What the nightly room rate generally includes
Your rate covers the booked room type (examples: Standard Room, Executive Room, Studio, The Corner Loft, The Cozy Room) and standard in-room furnishings and bedding.
The Godfrey Hotel Boston provides access to common hotel facilities for registered guests, including the 24-hour fitness center and public lobby spaces. A 24-hour front desk, express check-out and multilingual staff are included as standard services.
- Access to the 24-hour fitness center (cardio and strength equipment, hydration station).
- 24-hour front desk, concierge services and luggage storage availability.
- Mobile key capability and ability to stream to the in-room HDTV (Mirrorcast) — availability confirmed at the property.
| Included Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| In-room stay (booked room) | Covers room furnishings, bed, basic housekeeping |
| Fitness center access | Open 24 hours, available to registered guests |
| Front desk services | 24-hour desk, express check-out, concierge |
Charges you should expect to pay extra
Several charges are commonly billed in addition to the room rate and will appear on your folio unless pre-paid or waived by the booking channel.
These extras include a nightly resort/urban fee and valet parking; food, drinks and some in-room services are also charged separately.
- Mandatory nightly resort fee (reported in third-party listings as approximately USD 46.58 per accommodation, per night).
- Valet parking only (official site lists valet; Godfrey brand pages show a valet rate; some official pages list $52 per night while third-party sites show somewhat higher amounts).
- Meals, restaurant and bar charges (breakfast is available for a surcharge; RUKA Restobar dinner and Lobby Bar cocktails are billed separately).
- Room service (RUKA ToGo) is available on certain evenings and is an extra charge.
| Extra | Typical detail |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Charged nightly on top of room rate (amount shown on third-party sites) |
| Valet parking | Valet only; unlimited in/out access but fee applies |
| Breakfast and dining | Continental breakfast is available for a surcharge; dinner and bar items are charged per order |
Dining, room service and bar charges
The hotel has on-site dining: RUKA Restobar (Peruvian-Japanese dinner), George Howell Coffee (espresso and light snacks), and a Lobby Bar for cocktails. Food and beverage purchases are charged to your room or paid directly at the venue.
RUKA ToGo provides rotating room-service options on specified evenings — this in-room dining is billed as an extra charge.
- RUKA Restobar — dinner service (hours listed on property pages; reservations recommended).
- George Howell Coffee — breakfast and daytime coffee service (hours listed on property pages).
- Lobby Bar — cocktails and small plates; hours vary (check with concierge).
- RUKA ToGo room service — available Tuesday through Saturday evenings on a rotating menu.
| Venue | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| RUKA Restobar | Dinner service; reservations recommended |
| George Howell Coffee | Morning–afternoon coffee and light snacks |
| Lobby Bar | Evening cocktails; hours vary |
Pet policy and other unclear items — confirm before you travel
Published sources conflict on the hotel’s pet policy. Some official brand pages state 'Pets are not allowed,' while multiple independent pet-travel sites list a dog-friendly policy (reports vary on allowed species, fees and limits).
Because of this discrepancy, and because policies can change, contact the property directly to confirm whether dogs are allowed, any size or number limits, and whether a pet fee applies.
- Official brand terms page lists no pets allowed.
- Several independent sources report dogs are accepted (details differ).
- Always confirm pet acceptance, any fees, and rules directly with the hotel before booking.
| Topic | What to do |
|---|---|
| Pet acceptance | Call the hotel to confirm current policy |
| Pet fees/limits | Ask for written confirmation at time of booking |
| Special requests | Discuss in advance with concierge or reservations |
Hotel policies you'll want to note
Standard check-in at The Godfrey Hotel Boston begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). The primary guest checking in must be at least 21 years old and will need to present a government photo ID and credit card at arrival.
The property is 100% non-smoking. Wi‑Fi availability is advertised throughout the hotel, but sources conflict on whether it is complimentary or a paid service — confirm at booking if free Wi‑Fi is essential.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon).
- Lead guest must be 21+ and show photo ID and credit card.
- 100% smoke-free property. Accessible rooms available with tub or roll-in shower.
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to check in | 21 years (primary guest) |
| Smoking | Property-wide non-smoking |
| Wi‑Fi | Available propertywide; verify whether charges apply |
Meetings, events and meeting-room inclusions
The hotel has a single dedicated meeting space, the Blake Meeting Room (also called the Blake Boardroom). Meeting bookings can include standard meeting amenities but event rental and catering are billed in addition to room/event rental fees.
Included meeting amenities typically listed by the property or event pages are high-speed Wi‑Fi, ClickShare screen mirroring, pens and pads, and bottled water; catering can be arranged from the hotel's restaurants.
- Blake Meeting Room — a single event space (about 500 sq ft).
- Standard meeting inclusions often: high-speed Wi‑Fi, ClickShare, notepads, pens, bottled water.
- Catering and AV beyond built-in options are additional charges and arranged per event.
| Meeting item | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Built-in AV (ClickShare/screen mirroring) | Included for booked events |
| Bottled water, notepads, pens | Included |
| Catering from RUKA/George Howell | Available for an extra charge |
Location and transport costs to plan for
The Godfrey Hotel Boston is at 505 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing, within a short walk of Boston Common, the Freedom Trail and nearby MBTA stations. The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle; the MBTA and taxis/RideShare are common ways to reach downtown from Logan Airport.
Because there’s no self-parking option, budget for valet parking fees if you arrive by car. Public transit to and from South Station and the T is convenient — South Station is within walking distance and the Downtown Crossing T station is very close.
- Address: 505 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.
- No hotel airport shuttle; Logan Airport transit connections via MBTA are available.
- Valet parking only — plan to pay the valet fee per night.
| Destination | Approximate walking time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Boston Common / Freedom Trail | About 2–3 minutes |
| South Station | About 8–10 minutes |
| Boston Public Garden | About 7 minutes |
