NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on October 6, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a). [ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) That on September 21, 2006 the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution therefor and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right to receive an immediate cash payment. The merger between Boykin Lodging Company and Braveheart Investors LP, Braveheart II Realty (Ohio) Corp., Braveheart II Properties Holding LLC, Braveheart II Properties Company LLC became effective after the close of business on September 21, 2006. Each Common Share of Boykin Lodging Company was converted into $11.00 in cash per share. The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from trading on September 22, 200