Xenodochial in the Xenodochium

Back in Boston for a few days! It's been two whole months since we were last here. Hard to believe.

Coming back from lunch this afternoon, I asked the lovely doorman at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel if I might take his picture for today's "X" challenge. (Two days in a row, I have managed to ask strangers with dazzling smiles for their portraits!)

So, here is the very charming and affable Mr. Godwin Beckley with his lovely warm smile, welcoming you to the lobby of the Ritz.

Xenodochial: Hospitable; kindly to strangers
Xenodochium: Building for the reception of strangers