Godfrey means peace and welcome; welcome to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago is a new luxury boutique hotel opening in River North Downtown Chicago on February 1, 2104. The Godfrey Hotel offers unforgettable style from the Cubist-influenced facade, 221 chic accommodations or the 15,000 square foot indoor|outdoor rooftop bar, I|O Urban Roofscape. Each detail of this striking new hotel has been designed with the guest's experience in mind, so get ready to Discover Your Element.