The Company's Best Western Fort Myers Island Gateway Hotel and its Radisson Suite Beach Resort located on Marco Island were evacuated prior to the storm. Both hotels suffered only minor damage and have since reopened. The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, located on Estero Island, a barrier island, was evacuated in anticipation of the hurricane and remains closed as access to the island is currently restricted. The resort will reopen once access to the island is restored and the grounds are cleared of debris. A preliminary review indicated minimal damage to the

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa 275 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

Boykin Lodging Company is a real estate investment trust that focuses on the ownership of full-service, upscale commercial and resort hotels. The Company currently owns interests in 26 hotels containing a total of 7,700 rooms located in 16 states, and operating under such internationally known brands as Doubletree, Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Embassy Suites, and Courtyard by Marriott among others. 

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding the Company, including those statements regarding the Company's future performance or anticipated financial results, among others.