UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2009
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LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland 1-14045 36-4219376
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(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation
or Organization)
3 Bethesda Metro Center
Suite 1200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 941-1500
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced it will report financial
results for the fourth quarter and full year 2008 on Thursday, February 19,
2009 after the market closes. The company will conduct its quarterly
conference call on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 9:00 AM EST.
To participate in the conference call, please follow the steps listed below:
1. On February 20, 2009, dial (877) 852-6578 approximately
ten minutes before the call begins (8:50 AM EST);
2. Tell the operator that you are calling for LaSalle Hotel
Properties' Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call;
3. State your full name and company affiliation and you will be
connected to the call.
A live webcast of the Earnings Call will also be available through the
Company's website. To access, log on to http://www.lasallehotels.com ten
minutes prior to the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be
archived and available online through the Investor Relations section of
http://www.lasallehotels.com.
LaSalle Hotel Properties is a leading multi-operator real estate investment
trust owning 31 upscale and luxury full-service hotels, totaling approximately
8,500 guest rooms in 14 markets in 11 states and the District of Columbia.
The Company focuses on owning, redeveloping and repositioning upscale and
luxury full-service hotels located in urban, resort and convention markets.
LaSalle Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic relationships with
premier lodging companies, including Westin Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Outrigger Lodging
Services, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Benchmark
Hospitality, White Lodging Services Corporation, Gemstone Hotels & Resorts,
LLC, Thompson Hotels, Sandcastle Resorts & Hotels, Davidson Hotel Company,
Denihan Hospitality Group and the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC.
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ADDITIONAL CONTACTS:
Susan Patterson, LaSalle Hotel Properties - 301/941-1504
For additional information or to receive press releases via e-mail,
please visit our website at www.lasallehotels.com
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES
Dated: February 9, 2009 BY: /s/ HANS S. WEGER
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HANS S. WEGER
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
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