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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BOYKIN LODGING COMPANY AS OF JUNE 30, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<NAME> BOYKIN LODGING COMPANY
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<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-2000
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                                0
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<PREFERRED-MANDATORY>                                0
<PREFERRED>                                          0
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<F1>REGISTRANT UTILIZES AN UNCLASSIFIED BALANCE SHEET THEREFORE TOTAL CURRENT
ASSETS AND TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES ARE NOT APPLICABLE.