Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott�, Ritz-Carlton�, Westin�, Sheraton�, W�, St. Regis�, The Luxury Collection�, Hyatt�, Fairmont�, Hilton�, Swiss�tel�, ibis� and Novotel�, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.