BOSTON
Representatives of Gencom announced that, through its new partnership with Gemstone Hotels and Resorts, it has acquired the 114-room Ames Boston Hotel in the heart of downtown Boston.
The property will be operated by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, a full-service hotel management company that specializes in operating luxury and upscale urban hotels and resorts. Gencom and Gemstone will immediately undertake and jointly oversee a multimillion-dollar renovation of the hotel.
“The Boston hotel economy is quite vibrant and continues to expand,” said Jeff McIntyre, Gemstone’s principal. “We will bring to bear some unique approaches to create one of a kind guest experiences—taking advantage of everything this hotel and its special location have to offer.”
The renovation will transform the hotel from top to bottom to bring business and leisure travelers some of "the finest accommodations available in Boston." Guest rooms will receive significant enhancements, including new case goods, soft goods and modern technology. The ground floor will see significant design changes which will highlight the property’s rich history and downtown location.
Additionally, the hotel’s existing meeting space will be expanded and substantially modernized. No further details were given on the total amount of meeting space available at the property.
Considered to be Boston’s first skyscraper, the Ames Boston Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the second tallest masonry load bearing wall structure in the world. Originally constructed in 1893, the hotel is located within the Government Center, within walking distance to the financial district and next to the renowned Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
