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FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 5, 2008

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 001-14625

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Maryland		53-0085950
(State of Incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 1500, Bethesda, Maryland		20817
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(240) 744-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-Accelerated filer ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No

The registrant had 522,548,757 shares of its $0.01 par value common stock outstanding as of October 10, 2008.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets- September 5, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)- Quarter and Year-to-Date Ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)- Year-to-Date Ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007	5

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition	13

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	34

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	34

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35

Item 6.	Exhibits	35

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 5, 2008 and December 31, 2007

(in millions, except shares and per share amounts)


	September 5, 2008			December 31, 2007
	(unaudited)
ASSETS

Property and equipment, net	$	10,731		$	10,588
Due from managers		99			106
Investments in affiliates		210			194
Deferred financing costs, net		51			51
Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund		121			122
Other		228			198
Restricted cash		55			65
Cash and cash equivalents		494			488

Total assets	$	11,989		$	11,812

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Debt
Senior notes, including $1,091 million and $1,088 million, respectively, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures	$	4,117		$	4,114
Mortgage debt		1,492			1,423
Credit facility, including $210 million of term loan borrowings		210			—
Other		87			88

Total debt		5,906			5,625
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		132			315
Other		206			215

Total liabilities		6,244			6,155

Interest of minority partners of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (redemption value of $306 million at September 5, 2008)		223			188
Interest of minority partners of other consolidated partnerships (redemption value of $82 million at September 5, 2008)		26			28

Stockholders’ equity
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock (liquidation preference $100 million) 50 million shares authorized; 4.0 million shares issued and outstanding		97			97
Common stock, par value $.01, 750 million shares authorized; 518.9 million shares and 522.6 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively		5			5
Additional paid-in capital		5,638			5,673
Accumulated other comprehensive income		44			45
Deficit		(288	)		(379	)

Total stockholders’ equity		5,496			5,441

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	11,989		$	11,812

See notes to condensed consolidated statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Quarter and Year-to-Date Ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007

(unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)


	Quarter ended						Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
REVENUES
Rooms	$	757		$	769		$	2,236		$	2,216
Food and beverage		311			323			1,085			1,071
Other		78			83			241			242

Total hotel sales		1,146			1,175			3,562			3,529
Rental income		22			22			79			78

Total revenues		1,168			1,197			3,641			3,607

EXPENSES
Rooms		191			190			547			533
Food and beverage		254			260			798			791
Hotel departmental expenses		313			307			897			870
Management fees		49			55			173			171
Other property-level expenses		91			93			268			268
Depreciation and amortization		133			119			388			352
Corporate and other expenses		14			14			45			51
Gain on insurance settlement		—			(5	)		(7	)		(5	)

Total operating costs and expenses		1,045			1,033			3,109			3,031

OPERATING PROFIT		123			164			532			576
Interest income		4			9			13			27
Interest expense		(83	)		(82	)		(240	)		(312	)
Net gains on property transactions and other		—			3			2			5
Minority interest expense		—			(5	)		(19	)		(21	)
Equity in earnings of affiliates		1			—			3			5

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		45			89			291			280
Benefit (provision) for income taxes		(4	)		4			(11	)		(1	)

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS		41			93			280			279
Income from discontinued operations		13			4			25			154

NET INCOME		54			97			305			433
Less: Dividends on preferred stock		(2	)		(2	)		(6	)		(6	)

NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	52		$	95		$	299		$	427

Basic earnings per common share:
Continuing operations	$	.07		$	.17		$	.52		$	.52
Discontinued operations		.03			.01			.05			.30

Basic earnings per common share	$	.10		$	.18		$	.57		$	.82

Diluted earnings per common share:
Continuing operations	$	.07		$	.17		$	.52		$	.51
Discontinued operations		.03			.01			.04			.28

Diluted earnings per common share	$	.10		$	.18		$	.56		$	.79

See notes to condensed consolidated statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year-to-Date Ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007

(unaudited, in millions)


	Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	305		$	433
Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operations:
Discontinued operations:
Gain on dispositions		(24	)		(139	)
Depreciation		—			3
Depreciation and amortization		388			352
Amortization of deferred financing costs		8			10
Deferred income taxes		5			3
Net gains on property transactions		(2	)		(5	)
Equity in earnings of affiliates		(3	)		(5	)
Distributions from investments in affiliates		3			3
Minority interest expense		19			21
Change in due from managers		7			(8	)
Changes in other assets		(9	)		1
Changes in other liabilities		18			(3	)

Cash provided by operations		715			666

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sales of assets, net		38			335
Acquisitions		—			(15	)
Deposits for acquisitions		—			(22	)
Investments in affiliates		(18	)		(12	)
Capital expenditures:
Renewals and replacements		(245	)		(161	)
Repositionings and other investments		(218	)		(206	)
Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) reserves		1			(33	)
Change in restricted cash designated for FF&E reserves		1			40
Other		(9	)		30

Cash used in investing activities		(450	)		(44	)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Financing costs		(8	)		(9	)
Debt issuances		510			1,025
Net draws (repayments) on credit facility revolver		—			(250	)
Debt prepayments		(211	)		(825	)
Scheduled principal repayments		(12	)		(29	)
Common stock repurchase		(100	)		—
Dividends on common stock		(417	)		(340	)
Dividends on preferred stock		(7	)		(7	)
Distributions to minority interests		(23	)		(17	)
Change in restricted cash		9			25

Cash used in financing activities		(259	)		(427	)

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		6			195
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		488			364

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	494		$	559

See notes to condensed consolidated statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year-to-Date Ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007

(unaudited, in millions)

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:

In 2008 and 2007, we issued approximately 2.5 million and 0.4 million shares, respectively, upon the conversion of operating partnership units (“OP Units”) of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (Host LP) held by minority partners valued at approximately $39 million and $11 million, respectively.

On March 12, 2008, we acquired the remaining limited partnership interests in Pacific Gateway Ltd., a subsidiary partnership of Host LP, which owns the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, and other economic rights formerly held by our partners, including the right to receive 1.7% of the hotel’s sales, in exchange for 5,575,540 OP Units. The OP Units were valued at $93 million based on the closing stock price of $16.68 on such date for Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

See notes to condensed consolidated statements.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.	Organization

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., or Host, a Maryland corporation operating through an umbrella partnership structure, is the owner of hotel properties. We operate as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT, with our operations conducted solely through an operating partnership, Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., or the operating partnership, or Host LP, and its subsidiaries. We are the sole general partner of the operating partnership and, as of September 5, 2008, own approximately 96% of the partnership interests of Host LP, which are referred to as OP units.

2.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of September 5, 2008 and the results of our operations for the quarterly and year-to-date periods ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007 and cash flows for the year-to-date periods ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations.

Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Reporting Periods

The results we report are based on results of our hotels reported to us by our hotel managers. Our hotel managers use different reporting periods. Marriott, the manager of the majority of our properties, uses a fiscal year ending on the Friday closest to December 31 and reports twelve weeks of operations for each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen or seventeen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. In contrast, other managers of our hotels, such as Starwood and Hyatt, report results on a monthly basis. For results reported by hotel managers using a monthly reporting period (approximately 41% of our hotels), the month of operation that ends after our fiscal quarter-end is included in our results of operations in the following fiscal quarter. Accordingly, our results of operations include results from hotel managers reporting results on a monthly basis as follows: first quarter (January, February), second quarter (March to May), third quarter (June to August), and fourth quarter (September to December). We elected to adopt the reporting period used by Marriott modified so that our fiscal year always ends on December 31 because we are a REIT. Accordingly, our first three quarters of operations end on the same day as Marriott but our fourth quarter ends on December 31.

Interest of minority partners of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.

The percentage of Host LP owned by third parties, presented as interest of minority partners of Host LP in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $223 million and $188 million as of September 5, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. We adjust the interest of the minority partners of Host LP each period to maintain a proportional relationship between the book value of equity associated with our common stockholders relative to that of the unitholders of Host LP since OP Units may be exchanged into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Net income is allocated to the minority partners of Host LP based on their weighted average ownership percentage during the period. As of September 5, 2008, approximately $306 million of cash or Host stock, at our option, would be paid to the outside partners of the operating partnership if the partnership were terminated. The $306 million approximate redemption value is equivalent to the 21.4 million OP Units outstanding valued at the September 5, 2008 Host common stock price of $14.32, which we have assumed would be equal to the value provided to outside partners upon liquidation of the operating partnership.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Distributions from investments in affiliates

We classify the distributions from our equity investments in the statement of cash flows based upon an evaluation of the specific facts and circumstances of each distribution to determine its nature. For example, distributions from cash generated by property operations are classified as cash flows from operating activities. However, distributions received as a result of property sales would be classified as cash flows from investing activities.

Application of New Accounting Standards

The FASB recently issued FASB staff position (FSP) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP 14-1”). FSP 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the instrument’s issuance date when interest cost is recognized. Our $600 million 2⁵/₈% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2007 Debentures”) and our $500 million 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2004 Debentures”) are within the scope of FSP 14-1; therefore, we will be required to record the debt components of the debentures at fair value as of the date of issuance and amortize the discount as an increase to interest expense over the expected life of the debt. The implementation of this standard will result in a decrease to net income and earnings per share for all periods presented; however, there is no effect on our cash interest payments. FSP 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years and shall be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption of FSP 14-1 is not permitted. We anticipate that as a result of the application of this standard, our annual diluted earnings per common share will decrease by approximately $.03 to $.05 per share. Additionally, we anticipate that the application of this standard will decrease our debt balance as of December 31, 2008 by approximately $89 million, with a corresponding increase to stockholders’ equity.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

3.	Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, preferred OP units held by minority partners and exchangeable debt securities. No effect is shown for securities that are anti-dilutive.


	Quarter ended
	September 5, 2008						September 7, 2007
	(in millions, except per share amounts)
	Income			Shares	Per Share Amount		Income			Shares	Per Share Amount
Net income	$	54		519.3	$	.10	$	97		522.3	$	.19
Dividends on preferred stock		(2	)	—		—		(2	)	—		(.01	)

Basic earnings available to common stockholders		52		519.3		.10		95		522.3		.18
Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan, less shares assumed purchased at average market price		—		.3		—		—		.8		—
Assuming conversion of minority OP units issuable		—		—		—		—		1.2		—
Assuming conversion of 2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures		—		—		—		4		29.5		—

Diluted earnings available to common stockholders	$	52		519.6	$	.10	$	99		553.8	$	.18


	Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008							September 7, 2007
	(in millions, except per share amounts)
	Income			Shares	Per Share Amount			Income			Shares	Per Share Amount
Net income	$	305		520.8	$	.58		$	433		522.0	$	.83
Dividends on preferred stock		(6	)	—		(.01	)		(6	)	—		(.01	)

Basic earnings available to common stockholders		299		520.8		.57			427		522.0		.82
Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan, less shares assumed purchased at average market price		—		.4		—			—		.9		—
Assuming conversion of minority OP units issuable		—		—		—			—		1.2		—
Assuming conversion of 2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures		13		31.2		(.01	)		13		29.5		(.03	)

Diluted earnings available to common stockholders	$	312		552.4	$	.56		$	440		553.6	$	.79

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

4.	Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following as of:


	September 5, 2008			December 31, 2007
	(in millions)
Land and land improvements	$	1,618		$	1,621
Buildings and leasehold improvements		11,343			10,907
Furniture and equipment		1,653			1,530
Construction in progress		206			230

		14,820			14,288
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(4,089	)		(3,700	)

	$	10,731		$	10,588

Debt

Credit Facility. On September 19, 2008, we borrowed $200 million under the revolver portion of our credit facility at a rate of LIBOR plus 65 basis points. Currently, we have $400 million of available capacity under the revolver portion of the credit facility.

6.	Stockholder’s Equity

Dividends. On September 18, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share on our common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2008 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2008.

On September 18, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.5546875 per share on our Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2008 to preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2008.

Stock Repurchase. The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $500 million of common stock and equity related securities. These securities may be purchased in the open market or through private transactions, depending on market conditions. The plan does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number or amount of securities and may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion. As of September 5, 2008, the Company repurchased 6.5 million shares valued at approximately $100 million, of which 2.1 million shares valued at approximately $27.7 million were purchased in the third quarter. The shares repurchased constitute authorized but unissued shares.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

7.	Geographic Information

We consider each one of our hotels to be an operating segment, none of which meets the threshold for a reportable segment. We also allocate resources and assess operating performance based on individual hotels. Our hotels meet the aggregation criteria for financial reporting and, accordingly, we report one business segment, hotel ownership. Our foreign operations consist of four properties located in Canada, two properties located in Chile and one property located in Mexico. There were no intercompany sales between our domestic properties and our foreign properties. The following table presents revenues for each of the geographical areas in which we operate:


	Quarter ended				Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007
	(in millions)
United States	$	1,130	$	1,161	$	3,519	$	3,502
Canada		23		24		81		72
Chile		8		6		22		16
Mexico		7		6		19		17

Total revenue	$	1,168	$	1,197	$	3,641	$	3,607

8.	Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income consists of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments and hedging instruments. During 2008, we have entered into three foreign currency forward purchase contracts totaling €60 million (approximately $88 million) to hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure resulting from the eventual repatriation of our net investment in the joint venture in Europe. The following table summarizes our three foreign currency forward purchase contracts (in millions):


Transaction Date	Transaction Amount in Euros		Transaction Amount in Dollars		Forward Purchase Date
February 2008	€	30	$	43	August 2011
February 2008		15		22	February 2013
May 2008		15		23	May 2014

These derivatives are considered a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, and, in accordance with SFAS 133, are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income within the stockholders’ equity portion of our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk in the calculation of the fair value of the swaps. Year-to-date, we have recorded an increase in the fair value of the derivative instruments totaling approximately $4 million, which is equal to the fair value as of September 5, 2008 included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

The following table presents comprehensive income for all periods presented:


	Quarter ended					Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007		September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
	(in millions)
Net income	$	54		$	97	$	305		$	433
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(5	)		9		(1	)		13

Comprehensive income	$	49		$	106	$	304		$	446

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

9.	Dispositions

Dispositions. In 2008, we have disposed of the Sheraton Tampa Suites and Host Airport Hotel Sacramento for a total of approximately $39 million and recorded gains on dispositions of approximately $23 million, net of tax. The following table summarizes the revenues, income before taxes, and the gain on dispositions, net of tax, of the hotels which have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:


	Quarter ended				Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007
	(in millions)
Revenues	$	—	$	8	$	6	$	40
Income before income taxes		—		5		2		17
Gain on dispositions, net of tax		13		—		23		139

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a Maryland corporation and operates as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns properties and conducts operations through Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership of which Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the sole general partner and in which it holds approximately 96% of the partnership interests as of September 5, 2008. In this report, we use the terms “we” or “our” to refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. together, unless the context indicates otherwise. We also use the term “Host” to specifically refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and the terms “operating partnership” or “Host LP” to refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. in cases where it is important to distinguish between Host and Host LP.

Forward-Looking Statements

In this report on Form 10-Q, we make some forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “may,” “intend,” “predict,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” “estimate” and other similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. These risks and uncertainties include those risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that we will attain these expectations or that any deviations will not be material. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release updates to any forward-looking statement contained in this report to conform the statement to actual results or changes in our expectations.

Outlook

As of September 5, 2008, we own 117 hotel properties, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper upscale hotel sectors. For a general overview of our business and a discussion of our reporting periods, see our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During the quarter, the overall weakness in the U.S. economy, particularly the turmoil in the credit markets, weakness in the housing market, and volatile energy and commodity costs, have resulted in considerable negative pressure on both consumer and business spending. As a result, lodging demand, which is primarily driven by GDP growth, business investment and employment growth, continued to weaken during the third quarter and led to a decline in RevPAR of 2.1% at our comparable hotel properties. We expect the year-over-year declines in RevPAR to continue for the remainder of 2008 and into 2009. We anticipate that lodging demand will not improve, and will likely weaken further, until the current economic trends reverse course, particularly the expected weakness in the overall economy and the lack of liquidity in the credit markets.

Total room nights for our properties decreased in the third quarter for both transient and group business. The decrease in demand in our transient business has been most prominent in the higher-rated corporate, premium and special corporate segments due to the slowdown in business travel as companies have sought to cut costs because of the current economic environment. We expect corporate travel will continue to decline due to the current economic trends. In addition, leisure demand has continued to be soft during the quarter and we expect that leisure travel will further weaken, as this segment continues to be affected by increases in airline ticket prices and declines in airline capacity. For the quarter, group business at our hotels declined as short-term bookings decreased compared to the third quarter of 2007 and attrition rates increased. We anticipate that the declines in our group booking pace and the increase in attrition will likely accelerate in the fourth quarter.

To help mitigate the effect of these trends, our operators are adjusting the business mix of our properties in order to attempt to maximize the average room rate and manage demand during off-peak time periods. Additionally, our

operators are seeking to manage costs and each of our properties have implemented certain contingency plans, such as matching the level of staffing to the reduced level of occupancy, eliminating discretionary spending, modifying restaurant outlet operation hours and delaying the implementation of brand standards. These efforts to control certain costs were modestly effective in the third quarter in limiting the decline in operating profit.

New supply forecasts for the markets in which we own hotels suggest that supply growth will increase approximately 2% in 2009. However, we believe that the growth in supply will be lower in 2010 and 2011 as new hotel construction will be delayed or cancelled due to the high level of construction materials and financing limitations in the current credit markets.

Due to the combination of economic and lodging industry trends discussed above, we believe that comparable hotel RevPAR will decrease 3% to 5% for the fourth quarter and will range from flat to down 1% for the full year 2008 compared to 2007. For 2009, we believe that the economic forecasts for weak growth in GDP, increasing unemployment and declines in business investment and profits, when combined with the turmoil in the credit markets, will continue to negatively affect both leisure and business travel and, accordingly, decrease lodging demand. Further, as properties adjust to reduced demand by shifting the occupancy mix to lower-rated business, we would expect that average room rates will decline slightly in many markets. We are in the very early stages of our budget process and the complexity and uncertainty of the current economic environment makes it difficult to accurately forecast our operating results. However, based on preliminary discussions with our operators and hotel general managers, as well as a review of booking pace and other hotel-specific and broad economic metrics, we believe comparable hotel RevPAR for 2009 will decline in relation to 2008. Additionally, we believe that our results will be adversely effected by certain operating costs and other expenses, including wages, benefits, real estate taxes and utilities, which are expected to increase at a rate greater than inflation. This, in turn, will likely result in reduced operating profit margins.

Management believes that, despite the negative forecast for operating results for the remainder of 2008 and 2009, we are in a strong financial position. Since 2003, we have taken advantage of historically low interest rates and high access to capital to extend our weighted average maturity, reduce interest costs and improve our financial covenant ratios under our senior notes indenture and credit facility (which include, among others, the allowable amounts of leverage, coverage and fixed charges). As of the end of the third quarter, we had approximately $494 million in cash, and, subsequent to the end of the quarter, we drew $200 million on the revolver portion of our credit facility. We currently have access to an additional $400 million of available capacity under the credit facility. Management believes we have the financial resources necessary to succeed during this period of economic uncertainty, as well as the ability to take advantage of any opportunities should they materialize.

The general economic trends discussed above make it a difficult environment to predict operating results for our hotels for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. Therefore, there can be no assurances that we will not experience further declines in hotel revenues or earnings at our properties for any number of reasons, including, but not limited to, greater than anticipated weakness in the economy and changes in travel patterns.

Application of New Accounting Standards

The FASB recently issued FASB staff position (FSP) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP 14-1”). FSP 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the instrument’s issuance date when interest cost is recognized. Our $600 million 2⁵/₈% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2007 Debentures”) and our $500 million 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2004 Debentures”) are within the scope of FSP 14-1 and therefore, we will be required to record the debt components of the debentures at fair value as of the date of issuance and amortize the discount as an increase to interest expense over the expected life of the debt. The implementation of this standard will result in a decrease to net income, earnings per share and FFO per diluted share for all periods presented; however, there is no effect on our cash interest payments. FSP 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years and shall be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption of FSP 14-1 is not permitted. We anticipate that as a result of the application of this standard, our annual diluted earnings per common share and FFO per diluted share will decrease by approximately $.03 to $.05 per share. Additionally, we anticipate that the application of this standard will decrease our debt balance as of December 31, 2008 by approximately $89 million, with a corresponding increase to stockholders’ equity.

Recent Events

On September 11, 2008, we announced that our European joint venture entered into an agreement to purchase six hotels, comprising 1,954 rooms, in France, Germany and The Netherlands for approximately €565 million. The purchase price includes the assumption of approximately €434 million of debt at an interest rate under 6%. The acquisition provides the venture with further geographic diversification in prime urban markets with significant barriers to entry. Additionally, these properties will benefit from recent significant capital investment of over €80 million. Upon closing, the European joint venture will be fully funded and invested, owning 17 hotels with nearly 5,500 rooms in eight countries. The purchase is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected to close late this year.

Results of Operations

The following table reflects certain line items from our statements of operations and other significant operating statistics (in millions, except operating statistics and percentages):


	Quarter ended						% Increase (Decrease)
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			% Increase (Decrease)
Revenues:
Total hotel sales	$	1,146		$	1,175		(2.5)	%
Operating costs and expenses:
Property-level costs (1)		1,031			1,024		0.7
Corporate and other expenses		14			14		—
Gain on insurance settlement		—			5		(100.0)
Operating profit		123			164		(25.0)
Interest expense		83			82		1.2
Minority interest expense		—			5		(100.0)
Income from discontinued operations		13			4		N/M(4)
Net income		54			97		(44.3)

All hotel operating statistics (2):
RevPAR	$	137.75		$	138.97		(0.9)	%
Average room rate	$	184.53		$	181.71		1.6	%
Average occupancy		74.7	%		76.5	%	(1.8) pts.
Comparable hotel operating statistics (3):
RevPAR	$	140.13		$	143.15		(2.1)	%
Average room rate	$	187.00		$	184.54		1.3	%
Average occupancy		74.9	%		77.5	%	(2.6) pts.


	Year-to-Date ended						% Increase (Decrease)
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			% Increase (Decrease)
Revenues:
Total hotel sales	$	3,562		$	3,529		0.9	%
Operating costs and expenses:
Property-level costs (1)		3,071			2,985		2.9
Corporate and other expenses		45			51		(11.8)
Gain on insurance settlement		7			5		40.0
Operating profit		532			576		(7.6)
Interest expense		240			312		(23.1)
Minority interest expense		19			21		(9.5)
Income from discontinued operations		25			154		N/M(4)
Net income		305			433		(29.6)

All hotel operating statistics (2):
RevPAR	$	144.07		$	141.81		1.6	%
Average room rate	$	195.80		$	190.20		2.9	%
Average occupancy		73.6	%		74.6	%	(1.0) pts.
Comparable hotel operating statistics (3):
RevPAR	$	146.27		$	145.46		0.6	%
Average room rate	$	198.30		$	193.26		2.6	%
Average occupancy		73.8	%		75.3	%	(1.5) pts.

(1)	Amount represents total operating costs and expenses per our condensed consolidated statements of operations less corporate expenses and gains on insurance settlement.

(2)	Operating statistics are for all properties as of September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007 and include the results of operations for hotels we have sold prior to their disposition.

(3)	Comparable hotel operating statistics for September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007 are based on 115 comparable hotels as of September 5, 2008.

(4)	N/M=Not Meaningful.

2008 Compared to 2007

Hotel Sales Overview


	Quarter ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		% Increase (Decrease)
	(in millions)
Revenues:
Rooms	$	757	$	769	(1.6	)%
Food and beverage		311		323	(3.7	)
Other		78		83	(6.0	)

Total hotel sales	$	1,146	$	1,175	(2.5	)


	Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		% Increase (Decrease)
	(in millions)
Revenues:
Rooms	$	2,236	$	2,216	0.9	%
Food and beverage		1,085		1,071	1.3
Other		241		242	(0.4	)

Total hotel sales	$	3,562	$	3,529	0.9

Hotel sales declined 2.5% for the quarter and increased 0.9% for year-to-date 2008, reflecting continued weakness in the lodging industry. Sales for properties sold or classified as held for sale in 2008 or 2007 have been reclassified as discontinued operations. See “Discontinued Operations” below.

We discuss operating results for our hotels on a comparable basis. Comparable hotels are those properties that we have owned for the entirety of the reporting periods being compared. Comparable hotels do not include the results of properties acquired or sold, or that incurred significant property damage and business interruption or large scale capital improvements during these periods. As of September 5, 2008, 115 of our 117 hotels have been classified as comparable hotels. See “Comparable Hotel Operating Statistics” for a complete description of our comparable hotels. We discuss our operating results by property type (i.e. urban, suburban, resort/conference or airport), geographic region and mix of business (i.e. transient, group or contract).

For the quarter, comparable hotel sales decreased 3.1% to approximately $1.1 billion. The revenue decline reflects the decrease in comparable RevPAR of 2.1% as a result of a decrease in occupancy of 2.6 percentage points, partially offset by an increase in average room rates of 1.3%. Year-to-date, comparable hotel sales increased 0.6% to approximately $3.5 billion. The revenue growth reflects the increase in comparable RevPAR of 0.6%, as a result of an increase in average room rates of 2.6%, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy of 1.5 percentage points. The year-to-date increase also includes one extra day of results for approximately 41% of our comparable hotels that report results on a monthly basis as 2008 is a leap year.

Food and beverage revenues for our comparable hotels decreased 4.6% for the quarter and increased 0.7% year-to-date. The decrease in the quarter reflects a decline in both banquet and outlet revenues. Other revenues for our comparable hotels, which primarily represent spa, golf, parking, internet connectivity and attrition and cancellation fees, decreased 6.0% for the quarter and 0.8% year-to-date.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Property Type

The following tables set forth performance information for our comparable hotels by property type as of September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007:

Comparable Hotels by Property Type (a)


	As of September 5, 2008		Quarter ended September 5, 2008						Quarter ended September 7, 2007
	No. of Properties	No. of Rooms	Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Percent Change in RevPAR

Urban	55	32,989	$	204.22	78.2	%	$	159.70	$	197.08	81.0	%	$	159.73	—	%
Suburban	32	12,311		154.84	70.3			108.84		153.75	71.2			109.48	(0.6	)
Resort/ Conference	13	8,082		209.98	67.3			141.32		221.06	72.9			161.26	(12.4	)
Airport	15	7,208		132.26	76.4			101.10		132.42	77.6			102.70	(1.6	)

All Types	115	60,590		187.00	74.9			140.13		184.54	77.5			143.15	(2.1	)


	As of September 5, 2008		Year-to-Date ended September 5, 2008						Year-to-Date ended September 7, 2007
	No. of Properties	No. of Rooms	Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Percent Change in RevPAR
Urban	55	32,989	$	210.29	75.8	%	$	159.44	$	202.31	78.0	%	$	157.73	1.1	%
Suburban	32	12,311		159.58	67.3			107.43		156.11	68.6			107.04	0.4
Resort/ Conference	13	8,082		256.76	73.8			189.58		258.75	74.1			191.67	(1.1	)
Airport	15	7,208		138.69	75.3			104.42		137.20	75.7			103.91	0.5

All Types	115	60,590		198.30	73.8			146.27		193.26	75.3			145.46	0.6

(a)

The reporting period for our comparable operating statistics for the year-to-date periods ended September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007 is from December 29, 2007 to September 5, 2008 and December 30, 2006 to September 7, 2007, respectively. For further discussion, see “Reporting Periods” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

For the third quarter of 2008, our urban hotels performed the best, with flat RevPAR, led by strong growth from our New York, San Francisco and Canadian hotels. RevPAR at our resort/conference properties significantly underperformed in comparison to the overall portfolio primarily due to the under-performance of our Hawaiian properties as a result of decreased airlift to the Hawaiian islands and overall weak demand in this market. RevPAR at our airport and suburban hotels also declined due to the overall decline in lodging demand.

Comparable Hotel Sales by Geographic Region

The following tables set forth performance information for our comparable hotels by geographic region as of September 5, 2008 and September 7, 2007:

Comparable Hotels by Region (a)


	As of September 5, 2008		Quarter ended September 5, 2008						Quarter ended September 7, 2007
	No. of Properties	No. of Rooms	Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Percent Change in RevPAR
Pacific	27	15,936	$	193.33	80.9	%	$	156.43	$	198.97	82.6	%	$	164.36	(4.8	)%
Mid-Atlantic	11	8,684		258.56	81.6			210.89		240.98	85.8			206.70	2.0
North Central	14	6,175		153.73	72.8			111.91		157.40	75.6			119.06	(6.0	)
Florida	9	5,676		165.06	67.8			111.95		161.15	68.5			110.46	1.3
DC Metro	13	5,666		175.31	80.0			140.29		175.09	77.5			135.63	3.4
New England	11	5,663		175.51	77.4			135.76		171.34	84.7			145.14	(6.5	)
South Central	8	4,358		149.97	62.7			94.09		146.60	65.8			96.53	(2.5	)
Mountain	8	3,372		136.63	65.6			89.70		130.13	71.0			92.45	(3.0	)
Atlanta	7	2,589		179.13	62.1			111.24		184.37	66.1			121.91	(8.8	)
International	7	2,471		171.67	64.7			111.05		155.41	66.6			103.50	7.3

All Regions	115	60,590		187.00	74.9			140.13		184.54	77.5			143.15	(2.1	)


	As of September 5, 2008		Year-to-Date ended September 5, 2008						Year-to-Date ended September 7, 2007
	No. of Properties	No. of Rooms	Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Average Room Rate		Average Occupancy Percentages		RevPAR		Percent Change in RevPAR
Pacific	27	15,936	$	201.37	76.9	%	$	154.86	$	201.57	77.6	%	$	156.33	(0.9	)%
Mid-Atlantic	11	8,684		255.14	79.3			202.32		241.03	82.4			198.69	1.8
North Central	14	6,175		150.95	66.6			100.48		150.04	70.3			105.53	(4.8	)
Florida	9	5,676		218.67	75.6			165.31		214.38	73.7			158.03	4.6
DC Metro	13	5,666		196.54	76.4			150.13		193.00	77.6			149.72	0.3
New England	11	5,663		174.84	72.7			127.13		168.33	74.4			125.30	1.5
South Central	8	4,358		163.73	68.7			112.56		158.83	72.0			114.30	(1.5	)
Mountain	8	3,372		173.01	66.8			115.57		166.73	69.9			116.49	(0.8	)
Atlanta	7	2,589		190.25	67.1			127.74		193.47	69.1			133.70	(4.5	)
International	7	2,471		172.50	69.3			119.60		151.35	67.5			102.11	17.1

All Regions	115	60,590		198.30	73.8			146.27		193.26	75.3			145.46	0.6

(a)

The DC Metro region performed well as the suburban hotels in the region had a strong quarter coming off of renovations in the first half of the year, and the downtown hotels, particularly the JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C., continued to out-perform other regions. The increase in comparable RevPAR in our Mid-Atlantic region was due to strong rate growth at our New York hotels that was driven by international travel. However, the growth at our New York properties was partially offset by continued weakness at our Philadelphia hotels due to fewer city-wide events, weaker group bookings and a decrease in leisure demand. Our International region was the top performing region during the quarter due to RevPAR growth at our Chilean and Canadian hotels and the impact of foreign currency translation on foreign operations.

Comparable hotel RevPAR growth in our Florida region was driven by RevPAR growth at the Harbor Beach Marriott and Orlando World Center Marriott; however, results were muted by rooms’ renovations at three of the hotels in the region, as well as the impact of Hurricane Fay. Overall RevPAR for our Pacific region declined, though

results varied by market. The San Francisco market had a strong quarter, with RevPAR growth of 12.6% driven by increased city-wide events. The growth in our San Francisco region was offset by the 28% decline in RevPAR at our Hawaiian properties.

The New England region underperformed other regions, reflecting decreased demand at our Boston hotels due to fewer city-wide events and softening leisure demand. In addition, we experienced higher group attrition and cancellations than in prior periods. The Atlanta region significantly underperformed in comparison to the overall portfolio due to weak group bookings, lower transient demand and a rooms’ renovation at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. RevPAR in our Mountain region also declined as the Phoenix market continued to struggle due to lower group and transient demand and rooms’ renovations at two hotels.

Hotels Sales by Business Mix. The majority of our customers fall into three broad groups: transient, group and contract business. Individual travelers are referred to as “transient” customers. Those traveling as part of an organized group, meeting or convention are referred to as “group” customers. “Contract” customers represent blocks of rooms sold to a specific company for an extended period of time at significantly discounted rates, such as airline crews. The information below is derived from business mix data for 108 of our hotels for which business mix data is available from our managers. For further detail on our business mix, see our annual report on Form 10-K.

Transient business was weak during the quarter as room nights decreased approximately 3.2%. The decrease in demand was most prominent in our higher-rated transient business, some of which we were able to offset through an increase in occupancy of lower-rated business. Although our premium, corporate and special corporate rates increased nearly 3.0%, the negative shift in the business mix, combined with the difficult operating environment in Maui, caused a slight decline in the overall transient room rate, resulting in a 3.6% decrease in transient room revenues.

During the third quarter, group business also decreased, as group room nights declined approximately 6.0%, while the average room rate increased 4.9%. The net result was a decline in group revenues of approximately 1.3% for the quarter. Group booking pace for the fourth quarter of 2008 has slowed and we have seen a slight increase in cancellations, which could result in further slowing in group revenues for the fourth quarter and at least the first half of 2009. The decrease in group and transient business was partially offset by an increase in contract business of 9.6% for the quarter.

Property-level Operating Expenses


	Quarter ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		% Increase (Decrease)
	(in millions)
Rooms	$	191	$	190	0.5	%
Food and beverage		254		260	(2.3	)
Hotel departmental expenses		313		307	2.0
Management fees		49		55	(10.9	)
Other property-level expenses		91		93	(2.2	)
Depreciation and amortization		133		119	11.8

Total property-level operating expenses	$	1,031	$	1,024	0.7


	Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		% Increase (Decrease)
	(in millions)
Rooms	$	547	$	533	2.6	%
Food and beverage		798		791	0.9
Hotel departmental expenses		897		870	3.1
Management fees		173		171	1.2
Other property-level expenses		268		268	—
Depreciation and amortization		388		352	10.2

Total property-level operating expenses	$	3,071	$	2,985	2.9

Operating expenses for the quarter and year-to-date periods increased 0.7% and 2.9%, respectively. Our operating expenses, which are both fixed and variable, are primarily affected by changes in occupancy, inflation and revenues, though the effect on specific costs will differ. For example, management fees are primarily affected by changes in revenues and operating profit at each property. The growth in expenses was primarily the result of a 0.6% and 2.4% increase in wages and benefits for the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, which represent approximately 54% of the overall increase, for both periods, respectively. While increases in energy costs broadly effect operating costs, utilities, which increased 8.6% for the third quarter, only represent approximately 6.4% of total operating expenses. We also experienced significant increases in real estate taxes both for the quarter and year-to-date. These costs were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense of approximately 38% and 18% for the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively. We expect the increases in operating expenses will continue to adversely affect margins throughout 2008. Property-level operating expenses exclude the costs for hotels we have sold, which are included in discontinued operations.

Corporate and Other Expenses. Corporate and other expenses primarily consist of employee salaries and bonuses and other costs such as employee stock-based compensation expense, travel, corporate insurance, audit fees, building rent and system costs. Corporate expenses were unchanged for the quarter and decreased approximately $6 million year-to-date from the same period last year due to the decrease in compensation expense recorded for our stock-based compensation awards as a result of the decline in our stock price.

Gain on Insurance Settlement. The gain on insurance settlement of $7 million for year-to-date 2008, primarily represents the release of contingencies related to an insurance settlement reached for business interruption incurred at the New Orleans Marriott following Hurricane Katrina. As a result of recognizing this gain, we paid $2 million of management fees, which are included in management fee expense.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1 million for the quarter and decreased $72 million year-to-date. For the quarter, the increase was primarily the result of interest expense on the $210 million term loan that we entered into during 2008. During 2007, year-to-date interest expense included $45 million of call premiums and the acceleration of the amortization of deferred financing costs associated with debt prepayments. There were no such expenses for 2008. Additionally, the year-to-date decline in interest expense reflects the decline in the weighted average interest rate for the first half of 2008 when compared to the first half of 2007.

Minority Interest Expense. Minority interest expense decreased $5 million and $2 million for the 2008 quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively. The decrease during the quarter is attributable to the decrease in the net income of Host LP of $44 million. The year-to-date decrease is primarily due to the significant gain on dispositions, net of tax, of $139 million recorded during 2007, which was partially offset by an increase in the ownership percentage of the minority interest partners in Host LP.

Discontinued Operations. Discontinued operations consist of two hotels disposed of in 2008 and nine hotels disposed of during 2007 and represent the results of operations and the gains on the disposition of these hotels during the periods. The following table summarizes the revenues, income before taxes, and the gain on dispositions, net of tax, of the hotels which have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:


	Quarter ended				Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007		September 5, 2008		September 7, 2007
	(in millions)
Revenue	$	—	$	8	$	6	$	40
Income before taxes		—		5		2		17
Gain on disposals, net of tax		13		—		23		139

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Requirements

Host uses cash primarily for acquisitions, capital expenditures, debt payments and dividends to stockholders. As a REIT, Host is required to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gain, on an annual basis. Funds used by Host to make these distributions are provided by Host LP. We depend primarily on external sources of capital to finance future growth, including acquisitions.

Cash Balances. As of September 5, 2008, we had $494 million of cash and cash equivalents, which was an increase of $6 million from December 31, 2007. Sources of cash include cash from operations, proceeds from debt issuances and refinancings and proceeds from hotel dispositions. Uses of cash during the year primarily consisted of capital expenditures, dividend payments and stock repurchases. Excluding amounts necessary for working capital, we intend to use available funds, over time, to further invest in our portfolio, acquire new properties, repurchase our stock, invest in foreign joint ventures or make additional debt repayments. Due to the current economic environment, management has determined to maintain higher than historical cash levels for working capital. We believe we have ample liquidity and access to capital markets to take advantage of acquisition opportunities which may arise, continue our capital expenditures program, deal with our near term debt maturities and to withstand an unanticipated decline in the cash flow from our business.

Debt Transactions. In the second quarter of 2008, we entered into a $210 million term loan, which was provided for under our existing credit facility, and used the proceeds to repay $100 million outstanding under the revolver portion of the credit facility and for general corporate purposes. We also refinanced the $208 million, 7.48% mortgage on the Orlando World Center Marriott with a $300 million mortgage that bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 350 basis points (5.99% at September 5, 2008). During the third quarter, there were no debt issuances or prepayments. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, we borrowed $200 million of our available $600 million capacity under the revolver portion of our credit facility. See the table of significant financing transactions in “Cash Used in Financing Activities.” In addition to the above financing activities, approximately $5 million of principal amortization will be paid over the remainder of 2008.

We may continue to redeem or refinance senior notes (which include our exchangeable senior debentures) and mortgage debt from time to time when market conditions are favorable. We may purchase senior notes for cash through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, a tender offer or, in some cases, through the early redemption of such securities pursuant to their terms. Repurchases of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. Any refinancing or retirement before the maturity date would affect earnings and Funds From Operations, or FFO, per diluted share, as defined below, as a result of the payment of any applicable call premiums and the acceleration of previously deferred financing costs.

Equity Transactions. In the first quarter of 2008, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $500 million of common stock and equity related securities. These securities may be purchased in the open

market or through private transactions, depending on market conditions. The plan does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number or amount of securities and may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion. As of September 5, 2008, the Company has repurchased 6.5 million shares valued at approximately $100 million of which 2.1 million shares valued at approximately $27.7 million were purchased in the third quarter. Also, during the first quarter, we acquired the remaining limited partnership interests in Pacific Gateway Ltd., a subsidiary partnership of Host LP, which owns the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, and other economic rights formerly held by our partners, including the right to receive 1.7% of the hotel’s sales, in exchange for 5,575,540 OP Units. The OP Units were valued at $93 million based on the closing stock price of $16.68 on such date for Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Acquisitions and Dispositions. We expect acquisition opportunities will continue to be limited in domestic markets due to the turmoil in the credit markets and uncertainty regarding the operating outlook. While the situation is similar internationally, we believe those markets are more likely to provide opportunities that meet our investment return criteria, particularly through the use of joint ventures. For example, on September 11, 2008, we announced that our European joint venture entered into an agreement to purchase six hotels located in three countries in Europe for approximately €565 million, which includes the assumption of approximately €434 million in debt. We own a 32.1% interest in the European joint venture and serve as the general partner.

During 2008, we also disposed of the Sheraton Tampa Suites Airport and the Host Airport Hotel Sacramento for approximately $39 million. Due to the current turmoil in the credit markets which continues to restrict potential buyers, we have not forecast any additional dispositions in 2008.

Capital Expenditures. Our capital expenditures generally fall into three broad categories: renewal and replacement expenditures, repositioning/return on investment (or “ROI”) projects and value enhancement projects. ROI/repositioning capital expenditures are selective capital improvements outside the scope of the typical renewal and replacement capital expenditures. These projects include, for example, significant repositionings of guest rooms, lobbies or food and beverage platforms, expanding ballroom, spa or conference facilities and installing energy conservation devices and systems. Value enhancement projects are intended to enhance the value of our portfolio by identifying and executing strategies designed to maximize the highest and best use of all aspects of our properties, such as the development of timeshare or condominium units on excess land.

During the first three quarters of 2008, total capital expenditures increased $96 million to $463 million, primarily as a result of the timing of various projects across the portfolio, including the completion of a 26,000 square foot ballroom at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, which was the final phase in the $81 million repositioning of this property, and the addition of 8,300 square feet of meeting space at the San Francisco Marriott. Our renewal and replacement capital expenditures during the first three quarters of 2008 were approximately $245 million, which reflects an increase of approximately 52.2% from 2007 levels. We expect total renewal and replacement capital expenditures for 2008 to be approximately $370 million. Our renewal and replacement capital expenditures are generally funded by the furniture, fixture and equipment funds established at certain of our hotels (typically funded with approximately 5% of property revenues) and by our available cash. We also spent approximately $218 million during 2008 on repositioning and return on investment (ROI) projects, which reflects an increase of approximately 5.8% over 2007 levels. We expect total repositioning/ROI expenditures for 2008 to be approximately $280 million. While we are still developing our capital program for 2009, we would expect total expenditures would decline significantly from 2008 levels.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Our principal sources of cash are operations, the sale of assets, borrowing under our credit facility and our ability to obtain additional financing through various capital market transactions. Our principal uses of cash are debt service, asset acquisitions, capital expenditures, operating costs, corporate expenses and distributions to equity holders.

Cash Provided by Operations. Cash provided by operations during the first three quarters of 2008 increased $49 million to $715 million compared to the first three quarters of 2007, due primarily to a reduction in interest expense.

Cash Used in Investing Activities. Approximately $450 million of cash was used in investing activities during the first three quarters of 2008. This included approximately $463 million of capital expenditures and $18 million of investments, partially offset by the $38 million of proceeds from the dispositions of the Sheraton Tampa Suites Airport and the Host

Airport Hotel Sacramento. During year-to-date 2007, approximately $44 million of cash was used in investing activities. This included approximately $367 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by proceeds of approximately $335 million from dispositions of assets.

Cash Used in Financing Activities. Approximately $259 million of cash was used in financing activities during the first three quarters of 2008 and primarily consisted of the payment of the fourth quarter 2007 and first and second quarter 2008 dividends of $424 million, an increase of $77 million from the first three quarters of 2007. Cash used in financing activities also consisted of scheduled principal repayments of $12 million and the repurchase of 6.5 million shares of our common stock for approximately $100 million. We also received net proceeds of approximately $300 million through debt issuances and refinancings. The following table summarizes the significant financing transactions as of October 10, 2008 (in millions), excluding the non-cash acquisition of the remaining limited partnership interests in Pacific Gateway, Ltd. through the issuance of $93 million of OP units noted previously:


Transaction Date	Description of Transaction	Transaction Amount
*Debt*
September	Draw on the Credit Facility Revolver (1)	$	200
June	Proceeds from 5.99% Orlando World Center Marriott mortgage refinancing (2)		300
June	Repayment of the 7.48% mortgage on the Orlando World Center Marriott		(208	)
May	Proceeds from the Credit Facility Term Loan		45
April	Repayment of the draw on the Credit Facility Revolver		(100	)
April	Additional proceeds from the Credit Facility Term Loan		165
March	Draw on the Credit Facility Revolver		100
*Equity*
March-August	Common stock repurchases		(100	)

(1)	Occurred subsequent to the end of the third quarter.

(2)	The Orlando World Center Marriott mortgage loan has a floating rate of interest of LIBOR plus 350 basis points. The interest rate shown reflects the rate as of September 5, 2008.

Debt

As of September 5, 2008, our total debt was $5.9 billion, of which approximately $343 million, or 5.8%, matures through 2009. The weighted average interest rate of our debt was approximately 5.9% and the weighted average maturity was 5.0 years. Additionally, 91% of our debt had a fixed rate of interest as of September 5, 2008. Currently, we are in compliance with the financial covenants under our debt agreements.

As of September 5, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our debt was comprised of (in millions):


	September 5, 2008		December 31, 2007
Series K senior notes, with a rate of 7¹/8% due November 2013	$	725	$	725
Series M senior notes, with a rate of 7% due August 2012		348		347
Series O senior notes, with a rate of 6³/8% due March 2015		650		650
Series Q senior notes, with a rate of 6³/4% due June 2016		800		800
Series S senior notes, with a rate of 6⁷/8% due November 2014		497		497
$500 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 3.25% due April 2024		497		496
$600 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures, with a rate of 2⁵/8% due April 2027		593		592
Senior notes, with a rate of 10.0%, due May 2012		7		7

Total senior notes		4,117		4,114
Mortgage debt (non-recourse) secured by $2.2 billion of real estate assets, with an average interest rate of 6.4% at September 5, 2008 and 6.6% at December 31, 2007, maturing through December 2023 respectively		1,492		1,423
Credit facility, including the $210 million term loan		210		—
Other		87		88

Total debt	$	5,906	$	5,625

$600 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures. On March 23, 2007, Host LP issued $600 million 2⁵/8% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2007 Debentures”) and received proceeds of $589 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses and original issue discount. The 2007 Debentures mature on April 15, 2027 and are equal in right of payment with all of our other senior notes. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year beginning on July 15, 2007. We can redeem for cash all, or part of, the 2007 Debentures at any time on or after April 20, 2012 upon 15 days notice at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. Holders have the right to require us to repurchase the 2007 Debentures on April 15, 2012, April 15, 2017 and April 15, 2022 for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. Holders may exchange their 2007 Debentures prior to maturity under certain conditions, including when the closing sale price of Host’s common stock is more than 130% of the exchange price per share for at least 20 of 30 consecutive trading days during certain periods or any time up to two days prior to the date on which the debentures have been called for redemption. On exchange, we must deliver cash in an amount equal to not less than the lower of the exchange value (which is the applicable exchange rate multiplied by the average price of our common shares) and the aggregate principal amount of the 2007 Debentures to be exchanged and, at our option, shares, cash or a combination thereof for any excess above the principal value. If we elect to redeem the debentures and the exchange value exceeds the cash redemption price, we would expect holders to elect to exchange their debentures at the exchange value described above rather than receive the cash redemption price. The current exchange rate is 31.35 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures, which is equivalent to an exchange price of $31.90 per share of Host common stock. The exchange rate may be adjusted under certain circumstances including the payment of common dividends exceeding $.20 per share in any given quarter. The 2007 Debentures are not currently exchangeable.

$500 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures. On March 16, 2004, Host LP issued $500 million of 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Debentures (the “2004 Debentures”) and received proceeds of $484 million, net of discounts, underwriting fees and expenses. The 2004 Debentures mature on April 15, 2024 and are equal in right of payment with all of our other senior debt. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year. Holders have the right to require us to repurchase the 2004 Debentures on April 15, 2010, April 15, 2014 and April 15, 2019 for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount. Holders may exchange their 2004 Debentures prior to maturity under certain conditions, including at any time at which the closing sale price of our common stock is more than 120% of the exchange price per share, for at least 20 of 30 consecutive trading days during certain periods or any time up to two days prior to the date on which the debentures have been called for redemption. The current exchange rate is 63.3687 shares for each $1,000 of principal amount of the 2004 Debentures, (which is equivalent to an exchange price of $15.78 per share). The exchange rate is adjusted for certain circumstances, including the payment of all common dividends. We can redeem for cash all or part of the 2004

Debentures at any time subsequent to April 19, 2009 upon 30 days notice at the applicable redemption price as set forth in the indenture. If we elect to redeem the debentures and the exchange value exceeds the cash redemption price, we would expect holders to elect to exchange their debentures for stock rather than receive the cash redemption price. The 2004 Debentures are not currently exchangeable.

Credit Facility. On September 19, 2008, we borrowed $200 million under the revolver portion of our credit facility at a rate of LIBOR plus 65 basis points based on our current leverage (3.71% at September 19, 2008). We also have a $210 million term loan outstanding under the credit facility. Currently, we have $400 million of remaining available capacity under the revolver portion of our credit facility.

Dividend Policy

Host is required to distribute to stockholders at least 90% of its annual taxable income, excluding net capital gain, to qualify as a REIT, including taxable income recognized for federal income tax purposes but with regard to which we do not receive corresponding cash. Funds used by Host to pay dividends on its common and preferred stock are provided through distributions from Host LP. For every share of common and preferred stock of Host, Host LP has issued to Host a corresponding common OP unit and preferred OP unit. As of September 5, 2008, Host is the owner of substantially all of the preferred OP units and approximately 96% of the common OP units. The remaining common OP units are held by various third-party limited partners.

Investors should take into account the 4% minority position in Host LP common OP units when analyzing common and preferred dividend payments by Host to its stockholders, as these holders share, on a pro rata basis, in amounts being distributed by Host LP to holders of its corresponding common and preferred OP units. When Host pays a common or preferred dividend, Host LP pays an equivalent per unit distribution on all common or corresponding preferred OP units. For example, if Host paid a $1 per share dividend on its common stock, it would be based on payment of a $1 per unit distribution by Host LP to Host, as well as to other common OP unit holders.

Host’s current policy on common dividends is generally to distribute, over time, 100% of its annual taxable income. Host intends to pay a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, and, in addition, to declare a special dividend during the fourth quarter of each year, the amount of which will vary depending on Host’s estimated taxable income. Based on our current outlook, we expect that the fourth quarter special dividend will be in the range of zero to $.05, resulting in a full year dividend of $.80 to $.85. Host currently intends to continue paying dividends on its preferred stock, regardless of the amount of taxable income, unless contractually restricted. The amount of any dividends will be determined by Host’s Board of Directors.

On September 18, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share on our common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2008 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2008.

On September 18, 2008, our Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.5546875 per share on our Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2008 to preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2008.

Comparable Hotel Operating Statistics

We present certain operating statistics (i.e., RevPAR, average daily rate and average occupancy) and operating results (revenues, expenses and adjusted operating profit) for the periods included in this report on a comparable hotel basis. We define our comparable hotels as properties (i) that are owned or leased by us and the operations of which are included in our consolidated results, whether as continuing operations or discontinued operations for the entirety of the reporting periods being compared and (ii) that have not sustained substantial property damage or business interruption, or undergone large-scale capital projects during the reporting periods being compared. Of the 117 hotels that we owned on September 5, 2008, 115 have been classified as comparable hotels. The operating results of the following hotels that we owned as of September 5, 2008 are excluded from comparable hotel results for these periods:

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Atlanta Marriott Marquis (a two-year major renovation project that was completed in June 2008); and

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New Orleans Marriott (property damage and business interruption from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005).

The operating results of the eleven hotels we disposed of during 2008 and 2007 are also not included in comparable hotel results for the periods presented herein. Moreover, because these statistics and operating results are for our hotel properties, they exclude results for our non-hotel properties and other real estate investments.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain “non-GAAP financial measures,” which are measures of our historical financial performance that are not calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, within the meaning of applicable SEC rules. They are as follows: (i) Funds From Operations (FFO) per diluted share, and (ii) Comparable Hotel Operating Results. A complete discussion of these measures (including the reasons why we believe they are useful to investors, the additional purposes for which management uses these measures and their limitations) is included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10–K.

FFO per Diluted Share

We present FFO per diluted share as a non-GAAP measure of our performance in addition to our earnings per share (calculated in accordance with GAAP). We calculate FFO per diluted share for a given operating period as our FFO (defined as set forth below) for such period divided by the number of fully diluted shares outstanding during such period. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) defines FFO as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, real estate-related depreciation and amortization and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO is presented on a per share basis after making adjustments for the effects of dilutive securities, including the payment of preferred stock dividends, in accordance with NAREIT guidelines. We believe that FFO per diluted share is a useful supplemental measure of our operating performance and that presentation of FFO per diluted share, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of earnings per share, provides beneficial information to investors. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders per share to FFO per diluted share (in millions, except per share amounts):

Reconciliation of Net Income Available to

Common Stockholders to Funds From Operations per Diluted Share


	Quarter ended
	September 5, 2008							September 7, 2007
	Income			Shares	Per Share Amount			Income			Shares	Per Share Amount
Net income available to common stockholders	$	52		519.3	$	.10		$	95		522.3	$	.18
Adjustments:
Gain on dispositions, net of taxes		(13	)	—		(.03	)		—		—		—
Gain on insurance settlements (a)		—		—		—			(6	)	—		(.01	)
Amortization of deferred gains, net of taxes		(1	)	—		—			(3	)	—		(.01	)
Depreciation and amortization		133		—		.25			120		—		.23
Partnership adjustments		5		—		.01			7		—		.01
FFO of minority partners of Host LP (b)		(7	)	—		(.01	)		(7	)	—		(.01	)
Adjustments for dilutive securities:
Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan less shares assumed purchased at average market price		—		.3		—			—		.8		—
Assuming conversion of 2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures		4		31.2		(.01	)		4		29.5		(.01	)

FFO per diluted share (c)(d)	$	173		550.8	$	.31		$	210		552.6	$	.38


	Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008							September 7, 2007
	Income			Shares	Per Share Amount			Income			Shares	Per Share Amount
Net income available to common stockholders	$	299		520.8	$	.57		$	427		522.0	$	.82
Adjustments:
Gain on dispositions, net of taxes		(23	)	—		(.04	)		(139	)	—		(.27	)
Gain on insurance settlements (a)		—		—		—			(6	)	—		(.01	)
Amortization of deferred gains, net of taxes		(3	)	—		(.01	)		(5	)	—		(.01	)
Depreciation and amortization		387		—		.74			354		—		.68
Partnership adjustments		22		—		.04			20		—		.04
FFO of minority partners of Host LP (b)		(28	)	—		(.05	)		(22	)	—		(.04	)
Adjustments for dilutive securities:
Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plan less shares assumed purchased at average market price		—		.4		—			—		.9		—
Assuming conversion of 2004 Exchangeable Senior Debentures		13		31.2		(.04	)		13		29.5		(.05	)

FFO per diluted share (c)(d)	$	667		552.4	$	1.21		$	642		552.4	$	1.16

(a)	Represents the gain during the period from the settlement of property insurance claims, including the gains that are included in discontinued operations related to hotels that we have sold.

(b)	Represents FFO attributable to the minority interests in Host LP.

(c)

FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT is adjusted for the effects of dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, preferred OP units held by minority partners, exchangeable debt securities and other minority interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interest to common OP units. No effect is shown for securities if they are anti-dilutive.

(d)	The following table presents significant transactions affecting earnings per share and FFO per diluted share for all periods presented (in millions, except per share amounts):

Schedule of Significant Transactions Affecting Earnings per Share

and Funds From Operations per Diluted Share


	Quarter ended
	September 5, 2008					September 7, 2007
	Net Income (Loss)			FFO		Net Income (Loss)			FFO
Gain (loss) on hotel dispositions, net of taxes	$	13		$	—	$	—		$	—
Minority interest expense (2)		(1	)		—		—			—

Total	$	12		$	—	$	—		$	—

Diluted shares		519.6			—		—			—
Per diluted share	$	.02		$	—	$	—		$	—


	Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008					September 7, 2007
	Net Income (Loss)			FFO		Net Income (Loss)			FFO
Senior note redemptions and debt prepayments (1)	$	—		$	—	$	(46	)	$	(46	)
Gain on hotel dispositions, net of taxes		23			—		139			—
Minority interest income (expense) (2)		(1	)		—		(3	)		2

Total	$	22		$	—	$	90		$	(44	)

Diluted shares		552.4			—		553.6			552.4
Per diluted share	$	.04		$	—	$	.16		$	(.08	)

(1)

Represents call premiums and the acceleration of original issue discounts and deferred financing costs, as well as incremental interest during the call or prepayment notice period, included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. We recognized these costs in conjunction with the prepayment or refinancing of senior notes and mortgages during certain periods presented.

(2)	Represents the portion of the significant transactions attributable to minority partners in Host LP.

Comparable Hotel Operating Results

We present certain operating results for our hotels, such as hotel revenues, expenses and adjusted operating profit, on a comparable hotel, or “same store” basis as supplemental information for investors. We present these hotel operating results on a comparable hotel basis because we believe that doing so provides investors and management with useful information for evaluating the period-to-period performance of our hotels and facilitates comparisons with other hotel REITs and hotel owners. The following table presents certain operating results and statistics for our comparable hotels for the periods presented herein:

Comparable Hotel Results (a)

(in millions, except hotel statistics)


	Quarter ended						Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
Number of hotels		115			115			115			115
Number of rooms		60,590			60,590			60,590			60,590
Percent change in Comparable Hotel RevPAR		(2.1	)%		—			.6	%		—

Comparable hotel sales
Room	$	741		$	757		$	2,204		$	2,188
Food and beverage (b)		308			323			1,079			1,071
Other		79			84			245			247

Comparable hotel sales (c)		1,128			1,164			3,528			3,506

Comparable hotel expenses
Room		187			186			538			524
Food and beverage (d)		251			258			791			787
Other		45			49			132			135
Management fees, ground rent and other costs		380			382			1,130			1,108

Comparable hotel expenses (e)		863			875			2,591			2,554

Comparable hotel adjusted operating profit		265			289			937			952
Non-comparable hotel results, net (f)		5			3			22			23
Office buildings and limited service properties, net (g)		—			—			(1	)		(1	)
Depreciation and amortization		(133	)		(119	)		(388	)		(352	)
Corporate and other expenses		(14	)		(14	)		(45	)		(51	)
Gain on insurance settlement		—			5			7			5

Operating profit	$	123		$	164		$	532		$	576

(a)

(b)	The reconciliation of total food and beverage sales per the condensed consolidated statements of operations to the comparable food and beverage sales is as follows:


	Quarter ended						Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
Food and beverage sales per the consolidated statements of operations	$	311		$	323		$	1,085		$	1,071
Non-comparable food and beverage sales		(8	)		(4	)		(34	)		(24	)
Food and beverage sales for the property for which we record rental income		5			4			21			20
Adjustment for food and beverage sales for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels		—			—			7			4

Comparable food and beverage sales	$	308		$	323		$	1,079		$	1,071

(c)	The reconciliation of total revenues per the condensed consolidated statements of operations to the comparable hotel sales is as follows:


	Quarter ended						Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
Revenues per the consolidated statements of operations	$	1,168		$	1,197		$	3,641		$	3,607
Non-comparable hotel sales		(31	)		(24	)		(114	)		(96	)
Hotel sales for the property for which we record rental income, net		11			10			38			37
Rental income for office buildings and select service hotels		(20	)		(19	)		(58	)		(56	)
Adjustment for hotel sales for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott- managed hotels		—			—			21			14

Comparable hotel sales	$	1,128		$	1,164		$	3,528		$	3,506

(d)	The reconciliation of total food and beverage expenses per the condensed consolidated statements of operations to the comparable food and beverage expenses is as follows:


	Quarter ended						Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
Food and beverage expenses per the consolidated statements of operations	$	254		$	260		$	798		$	791
Non-comparable food and beverage expense		(6	)		(5	)		(25	)		(19	)
Food and beverage expenses for the property for which we record rental income		3			3			13			12
Adjustment for food and beverage expenses for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels		—			—			5			3

Comparable food and beverage expenses	$	251		$	258		$	791		$	787

(e)	The reconciliation of operating costs per the condensed consolidated statements of operations to the comparable hotel expenses is as follows (in millions):


	Quarter ended						Year-to-Date ended
	September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007			September 5, 2008			September 7, 2007
Operating costs and expenses per the consolidated statements of operations	$	1,045		$	1,033		$	3,109		$	3,031
Non-comparable hotel expenses		(26	)		(20	)		(87	)		(70	)
Hotel expenses for the property for which we record rental income		11			9			39			38
Rent expense for office buildings and select service hotels		(20	)		(19	)		(59	)		(57	)
Adjustment for hotel expenses for comparable hotels to reflect Marriott’s fiscal year for Marriott-managed hotels		—			—			15			10
Depreciation and amortization		(133	)		(119	)		(388	)		(352	)
Corporate and other expenses		(14	)		(14	)		(45	)		(51	)
Gain on insurance settlement		—			5			7			5

Comparable hotel expenses	$	863		$	875		$	2,591		$	2,554

(f)

Non-comparable hotel results, net includes the following items: (i) the results of operations of our non-comparable hotels whose operations are included in our consolidated statements of operations as continuing operations and (ii) the difference between the number of days of operations reflected in the comparable hotel results and the number of days of operations reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. For further detail, see “Reporting Periods” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10–K.

(g)	Represents rental income less rental expense for select service properties and office buildings.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Sensitivity

As of September 5, 2008 and December 31, 2007, 91% and 100%, respectively, of our outstanding debt bore interest at fixed rates. See our most recent Annual Report on Form 10–K. A change in the LIBOR rate of 100 basis points would result in an increase or decrease of approximately $5 million in interest expense on an annual basis.

Exchange Rate Sensitivity

As we have non-U.S. operations (specifically, the ownership of hotels in Canada, Mexico and Chile and investments in our European joint venture), currency exchange risk arises as a normal part of our business. To manage the currency exchange risk applicable to ownership in non-U.S. hotels, where possible, we may enter into forward or option contracts. The foreign currency exchange agreements that we have entered into were strictly to hedge foreign currency risk and not for trading purposes.

During 2008, we have entered into three foreign currency forward purchase contracts totaling €60 million (approximately $88 million) to hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure resulting from the eventual repatriation of our net investment in the European joint venture. These derivatives are considered a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, and, in accordance with SFAS 133, are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income within the stockholders’ equity portion of our balance sheet. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk in the calculation of the fair value of the swaps. Year-to-date, we have recorded an increase in the fair value of the derivative instruments totaling approximately $4 million, which is equal to the fair value as of September 5, 2008 included in accumulated other comprehensive income. The following table summarizes our three foreign currency purchase contracts (in millions):


Transaction Date	Transaction Amount in Euros		Transaction Amount in Dollars		Forward Purchase Date
February 2008	€	30	$	43	August 2011
February 2008		15		22	February 2013
May 2008		15		23	May 2014

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes to Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Sales of Unregistered Securities

On July 2, 2008 and September 3, 2008, Host issued 1,741,742 and 586,700 shares, respectively, of its common stock to Landmark Hospitality Services, Inc. upon exchanges of an equal number of OP units of Host LP. The shares were issued pursuant to the private placement exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


Period	Total Number of Common Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Common Share			Total Number of Common Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Common Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
June 14, 2008 - July 13, 2008	—		$	—		—	$	—
July 14, 2008 - August 13, 2008	1,600,322	*		13.07	*	5,950,000		407 million
August 14, 2008 - September 5, 2008	500,100	*		13.45	*	6,450,100		400 million

Total	2,100,422		$	13.16		6,450,100	$	400 million

On February 20, 2008, Host announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a program to repurchase up to $500 million of common stock in open market transactions or through private transactions. The plan does not obligate Host to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time. There is no expiration date for the program. Of the shares purchased during the period from July 14, 2008 to August 13, 2008, 1,600,000 shares were purchased through this program and the remaining 322 shares reflect restricted common stock withheld and used for the purpose of paying taxes in connection with the release of restricted common shares to plan participants.

Item 6.

Exhibits

The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as part of this report and such Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.


Exhibit No.		Description
12.1		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32†		Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

†

This certificate is being furnished solely to accompany the report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


		HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.

October 15, 2008		/s/ Brian G. Macnamara
		Brian G. Macnamara Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller

Year-to-date ended

September 5,
2008

September 7,
2007

Interest paid

Income taxes paid