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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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La Salle Hotel Properties

Shareowner ServicesSM COMPANY # P.O. Box 64945 St. Paul, MN 55164-0945

LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:00 a.m. Local Time TOPAZ HOTEL

1733 N Street N.W. Washington, DC 20036

Directions to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders can be viewed at: www.lasallehotels.com under “Investor Relations.”

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be Held on April 22, 2010.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of LaSalle Hotel Properties will be held at the Topaz Hotel, 1733 N Street N.W., Washington, DC 20036 on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. local time.

The close of business on February 9, 2010 has been set by the Board of Trustees as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice and entitled to vote at the meeting.

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and Form of Proxy are available at www.ematerials.com/lho

If you want to receive a paper copy or an e-mail with links to the electronic materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side of this notice on or before April 8, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

Matters intended to be acted upon at the meeting are listed below.

The Board of Trustees recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:

1. The election of two Class III trustees of the Company to serve until the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified;

2. The ratification of the appointment of the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2010; and

3. The consideration of any other matters that may properly be brought before the Annual Meeting and at any adjournments or postponements thereof.

You may immediately vote your proxy on the Internet at:

www.eproxy.com/lho

• Use the Internet to vote your proxy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on April 21, 2010.

• Please have this Notice and the last four digits of your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number available. Follow the instructions to vote your proxy.

Your Internet vote authorizes the Named Proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and returned your proxy card.

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To request paper copies of the proxy materials, which include the proxy card, proxy statement and annual report, please contact us via:

Internet – Access the Internet and go to www.ematerials.com/lho. Follow the instructions to log in, and order copies.

Telephone – Call us free of charge at 866-697-9377 in the U.S. or Canada, using a touch-tone phone, and follow the instructions to log in and order copies.

Email – Send us an email at ep@ematerials.com with “lho Materials Request” in the subject line.

The email must include:

• The 3-digit company # and the 11-digit control # located in the box in the upper right hand corner on the front of this notice.

• Your preference to receive printed materials via mail -or- to receive an email with links to the electronic materials.

• If you choose email delivery you must include the email address.

• If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word “Permanent” and include the last 4 digits of your Tax ID number in the email.

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials

LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES

Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: February 09, 2010

Date: April 22, 2010 Time: 8:00 AM EST Location: Topaz Hotel 1733 N Street N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement

How to View Online:

Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com

2) BYTELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639

3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 08, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

1. Election of Directors

Nominees

01 Donald S. Perkins

02 Stuart L. Scott

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

2 To ratify the appointment of the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2010.

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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Voting Instructions

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO BANKS AND BROKERS AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR SIGNATURES IF APPLICABLE

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LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 04/22/10 AT 08:00 A.M. EDT FOR HOLDERS AS OF 02/09/10 *ISSUER CONFIRMATION COPY - INFO ONLY*

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THIS FORM IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT FOR VOTING PURPOSES.

DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS RECOMMEND: A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES 0010100

1 - 01-DONALD S. PERKINS,02-STUART L. SCOTT

DIRECTORS RECOMMEND FOR 0010200 --->>>

PROPOSAL(S)

2 - TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT ------------ REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 0010200 2010.

*NOTE* SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.

MATERIALS SELECTION

As of July 1,2007, SEC rules permit companies to send you a Notice indicating that their proxy materials are available on the internet and how you can request a mailed copy. Check the box to the right if you want to receive future proxy materials by mail at no cost to you. Even if you do not check the box, you will still have the right to request a free set of proxy materials upon receipt of a Notice.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON 04/22/10 FOR LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES

THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM ** l**

-ANNUAL REPORT -PROXY STATEMENT

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DIRECTORS

(MARK “X” FOR ONLY ONE BOX)

1 FOR ALL NOMINEES

WITHHOLD ALL NOMINEES

WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL NOMINEE. WRITE NUMBER(S) OF NOMINEE(S) BELOW.

USE NUMBER ONLY

2 FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PROPOSAL SELECTION BY FIRMLY PLACING AN “X” IN THE APPROPRIATE

NUMBERED BOX WITH BLUE OR BLACK INK X

DO NOT USE

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FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN

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SEE VOTING INSTRUCTION NO. 2 ON REVERSE

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PLACE “X’ HERE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE MEETING

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LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES

3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER SUITE 1200

BETHESDA, MD 20814

ATTN: JULIO MORALES

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Please ensure you fold then detach and retain this portion of the Voting Instruction Form

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Proxy Services

P.O. Box 9138

Farmingdale NY 11735-9585

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P.O. Box 9138

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

TO OUR CLIENTS:

WE HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO FORWARD TO YOU THE ENCLOSED PROXY MATERIAL RELATIVE TO SECURITIES HELD BY US IN YOUR ACCOUNT BUT NOT REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME ONLY WE AS THE HOLDER OF RECORD CAN VOTE SUCH SECURITIES. WE SHALL BE PLEASED TO VOTE YOUR SECURITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR WISHES, IF YOU WILL EXECUTE THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO US PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT IF YOU SIGN WITHOUT OTHERWISE MARKING THE FORM YOUR SECURITIES WILL BE VOTED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON ALL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING.

FOR THIS MEETING, THE EXTENT OF OUR AUTHORITY TO VOTE YOUR SECURITIES IN THE ABSENCE OF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE DETERMINED BY REFERRING TO THE APPLICABLE VOTING INSTRUCTION NUMBER INDICATED ON THE FACE OF YOUR FORM.

FOR MARGIN ACCOUNTS, IN THE EVENT YOUR SECURITIES HAVE BEEN LOANED OVER RECORD DATE, THE NUMBER OF SHARES WE VOTE ON YOUR BEHALF HAS BEEN OR CAN BE ADJUSTED DOWNWARD.

INSTRUCTION 1

IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES. THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY MAY BE GIVEN AT DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER (ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE: ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND THE MATTER(S) BEFORE THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED “ROUTINE” IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON THESE MATTER(S) WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, PROVIDED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.

IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BANK, YOUR SHARES CANNOT BE VOTED WITHOUT YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.

INSTRUCTION 2

IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES. WE WISH TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT FOR THIS MEETING UNDER THE RULES OF THE NYSE, WE CANNOT VOTE YOUR SECURITIES ON ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON AT THE MEETING WITHOUT YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS MAY BE GIVEN AT THE DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER (ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS. PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND THE MATTER(S) BEFORE THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED “ROUTINE” IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON AT THE MEETING. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN ON THOSE MATTERS, PROVIDED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.

IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD IN THE NAME OF A BANK, WE REQUIRE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ON ALL MATTERS TO BE VOTED ON AT THE MEETING.

INSTRUCTION 3

IN ORDER FOR YOUR SECURITIES TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING, IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR US TO HAVE YOUR SPECIFIC VOTING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE DATE, SIGN AND RETURN YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO US PROMPTLY IN THE RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED.

INSTRUCTION 4

WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY SENT YOU PROXY SOLICITING MATERIAL PERTAINING TO THE MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY INDICATED.

ACCORDING TO OUR LATEST RECORDS, WE HAVE NOT AS OF YET RECEIVED YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION ON THE MATTER(S) TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND THE COMPANY HAS REQUESTED US TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU IN AN ENDEAVOR TO HAVE YOUR SECURITIES VOTED.