CONFIRMING STATEMENT


This Statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized
and designated Elizabeth A. Abdoo or William K. Kelso
to execute and file on the his behalf all Forms 3,
4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned
may be required to file with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission as a result of his ownership of
or transactions in securities of Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc.
The authority of Elizabeth A. Abdoo or
William K. Kelso under this Statement shall continue until
the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 or
5 with securities of Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc., unless earlier
revoked in writing.  Mr. Smith acknowledges that
Elizabeth A. Abdoo or William K. Kelso is not assuming,
nor is Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc., any of his
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.



					Signature on File_______________
					Gordon H. Smith

Dated:  7/8/09