[House Beautiful provides this summary of a clever “immersive stay” experience at the Sheraton Boston hotel likely to evoke presence. See the original version for seven more pictures of the room designed to recreate the room in the well-known children’s book “Goodnight Moon.” In his Travel blog Live and Let’s Fly, Matthew Klint provides a personal perspective on the project (and includes two videos). Here’s a key quote:

“The magic is not that a hotel has painted some walls green and added a few themed props. The magic is that you walk in and your brain starts filling in the rest of the scene from memory. You remember the tiny objects, the quiet repetition, the comforting order of it all. Even in the marketing photos, I can already imagine my kids racing around the room pointing out familiar elements and then insisting that we sit down and read the story in the space it is meant to echo.”

For more details see the press release via PR Newswire and a paywall-protected story in the Boston Globe. –Matthew]

The Most Nostalgic Bedtime Storybook Has Transformed Into the Hotel Room of Your Dreams

You have to see these pictures.

By Angela Tafoya
November 17, 2025

“In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon, and a picture of the cow jumping over the moon.” The opening lines of the childhood classic Goodnight Moon have lulled little ones to sleep for generations. Margaret Wise Brown’s cherished storybook has been a staple on nursery shelves since its publication in 1947.

Now, fans can actually step inside the book’s whimsical world. The Sheraton Boston Hotel has transformed one of its suites into a life-size recreation of Clement Hurd’s vivid illustrations. Kelly-green walls, red-and-yellow accents, the cozy fireplace, and even the bowl full of mush are included. Every inch is an immersive interpretation of the book.

“Goodnight Moon Suite at Sheraton Boston was dreamed up with the hope of creating a universal moment of comfort, shares Peggy Roe, EVP & Chief Customer Officer at Marriott International. “For so many of us, Goodnight Moon is just that. It’s more than a book; it’s a beloved memory, and one I have created time after time with my own children. We wanted to capture that sense of home and tranquility and deliver it to the often busy and bustling world of travel,” Roe shares.

The suite was designed in collaboration with the Sheraton brand, as well as its creative partners at Favour. “The vision was simple: make it feel like our guests are stepping directly into the pages of this beloved book and the warm memories it sparks. So many of us, myself included, know these iconic details so well,” Roe says. “From the green walls and red carpet to the cozy fireplace and the tiger rug, they are there, and layered with soft lighting, rich textures, and playful touches like the bunny and dollhouse. We wanted guests to walk in and immediately feel that familiar spark of magic paired with a sense of discovery, just like a storybook unfolding in real life.”

Along with the fully transformed room, when the suite is booked, guests are treated to a handful of thoughtful touches that lean into the magic of the story. There’s a late check-out (when available) and four tickets to View Boston at the Prudential Center, a 360-degree observatory perfect for spotting the moon over the skyline before bedtime.

Upon arrival, families will find a custom welcome amenity waiting for them: a copy of Goodnight Moon, a plush bunny for each child, themed cookies, and a playful nod to “goodnight mush,” all served in a keepsake bowl they can take home. The stay also includes a $150 daily food and beverage credit that can be used at the hotel’s on-site restaurants Henderson, &More, or A La Carte—making the experience feel even more like a cozy escape.

The experience runs now through February 2026 and starts at $399 a night. But can you really put a price on immersing yourself in the world of Goodnight Moon? Plus, you can literally whisper: “Goodnight, room.”