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Copley Square Hotel Gets Joan-Rivers Style Revamp

Where: 47 Huntington Avenue [map], Boston, MA, United States, 02116

After 117 years of existence, anyone would be in need of having a little work done, which is why we're excited to hear that Boston's Copley Square Hotel is finally being renovated.

While guests loved the historic hotel's location in the city's Back Bay, they also complained of peeling wallpaper, threadbare sheets, rough towels and erratic hot water. After the $14 million renovation, which should be complete later this spring, all 143 guest rooms at the hotel will have new interiors and baths, pillow top beds, new fabrics, fully stocked work stations with ergonomic chairs, iHomes and Wi-Fi--although no word on whether or not that Wi-Fi will be free.

The lobby and other guest areas also are getting revamped, as is guest services, which has been dubbed "just OK" in the past. The hotel is closed until further notice (though its Saint venue remains open) and if you're into architecture porn head to the hotel's web site for a renovation diary and a surprisingly candid blog maintained by the hotel's general manager.