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Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center

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Battery Wharf Hotel on Boston's scenic waterfront offers a luxurious escape. Enjoy hot stone massages and hydrotherapy at the spa, dine with harbor views at Cafe Amalfi, and use the outdoor entertainment area. Free WiFi and helpful concierge services are provided.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Accessible Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds (Water View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Waterview) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Waterview)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 76 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Accessible Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Accessible Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Two Double Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

ONE BEDROOM ADA QUEEN SUITE

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Junior King Suite With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 Battery Wharf, Boston, MA, 02109

What's nearby

  • Boston Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Freedom Trail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • New England Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • TD Garden - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aquarium - 11 min walk
  • North Station - 14 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè dello Sport - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Lil Italy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Maria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Italiana - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront

Luxury hotel near The Freedom Trail
Located close to Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine café, Cafe Amalfi, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and al fresco dining. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Massage treatment rooms, wedding services, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 150 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, on-request microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 29.95 for adults and USD 5 to 14.95 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Battery Wharf Grille
  • Cafe Amalfi

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,995 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 29.95 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 14.95 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 60 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0015660351
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront Hotel
Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront Boston
Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront Hotel Boston
Battery Wharf Hotel Boston Waterfront
Battery Wharf Hotel Waterfront
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Battery Wharf Waterfront

Frequently asked questions

Is Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 60 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 60 per night.

What time is check-in at Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront located?

Located in North End, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Old North Church, Paul Revere House, and Copp's Hill Burying Ground. The Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are also within 15 minutes. Aquarium is 11 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 11 minutes.

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Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1086 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1735 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was awesome! Friendly staff, clean, and really just a place that when you’re traveling they do a great job helping anywhere they can!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, modern and nice surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GREG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel several times. I really enjoyed the location, near museums, The Seaport, Boston Harbor, the Northend and Fanueil Hall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cameo Tonii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't there long enough to really appreciate all this hotel has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Staff was super nice. Room was as comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Amenities
Love this property. So close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is walkable to restaurants and other attractions. I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about this hotel. The staff was friendly and professional, our room was great, and the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the wharf it’s a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the water and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best hotel in Boston
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great but we didn’t have a fridge and we found ants in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only draw back was the sounds of ship horns in the wee hours. Staff were lovely, location was convenient to the North End and a quick ride to the airport. Would totally stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a quiet neighborhood setting, about a 10 minute walk to tons of restaurants and about 15 minute walk to nearest subway station
Room with a view
Our room
Our room
Chocolate martinis in hotel bar
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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