BOSTON
Gemstone Hotels & Resorts has assumed management of the storied Copley Square Hotel in Boston. Originally built in 1912, the boutique urban hotel recently completed a nearly $20 million renovation that completely restored and updated the iconic property.
"The Copley has been a fixture on Copley Square for a century," said Thomas Prins, Gemstone principal. "The addition of Gemstone's expertise in operating unique, upscale urban hotels, combined with the physical enhancements, will make a significant difference going forward and allow us to create exceptional experiences for our guests."
The 143-room hotel is an historic landmark, but is new throughout. Recently completed renovations include infrastructure improvements, such as new elevators and HVAC, a total makeover of the guest rooms, food and beverage facilities and all of the public spaces.
Said Jeff McIntyre, Gemstone principal, "The hotel has a number of natural advantages we intend to more fully leverage, including its convenience to entertainment and sports venues, meeting and convention facilities, retail and other outlets. We also bring a passion for food and beverage opportunities, which we will be infusing into the existing outlets. Repositioning and re-inventing hotels by adding value and memorable experiences for guests and higher returns for owners is what we have demonstrated that we do best."
The hotel offers a number of value-added complimentary amenities and services, including Wine Down Hour, a nightly wine-tasting in the lobby lounge; morning coffee and seasonal afternoon beverage service in the lobby; twice-daily housekeeping service, and "Intuition Specialists" who are trained to anticipate and fulfill individual guest needs.
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