10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013

OR

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

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

Commission file number: 001-31775

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	86-1062192
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS employer identification number)
14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas	75254
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

(972) 490-9600

(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. þ Yes £ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þ Yes £ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

Large accelerated filer	þ	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	68,300,605
(Class)	Outstanding at May 8, 2013

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)	1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	1
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	3
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	25
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	36
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	36
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	37
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS	37
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	37
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS	38
SIGNATURES	39

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets	(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	209,982		$	185,935
Marketable securities	27,769			23,620
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	237,751			209,555
Investment in hotel properties, net	2,857,538			2,872,304
Restricted cash	78,896			84,786
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $290 and $265, respectively	34,627			35,116
Inventories	2,141			2,111
Notes receivable, net of allowance of $8,237 and $8,333, respectively	11,367			11,331
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	151,806			158,694
Deferred costs, net	16,073			17,194
Prepaid expenses	11,884			10,145
Derivative assets, net	237			6,391
Other assets	7,118			4,594
Intangible asset, net	2,698			2,721
Due from affiliates	1,884			1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers	57,670			48,619
Total assets	$	3,471,690		$	3,464,729
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Indebtedness	$	2,390,725		$	2,339,410
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	81,573			84,293
Dividends payable	19,250			18,258
Unfavorable management contract liabilities	10,553			11,165
Due to related party, net	1,373			3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers	2,058			1,410
Liabilities associated with marketable securities	3,511			1,641
Other liabilities	6,408			6,348
Total liabilities	2,515,451			2,466,250
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	196,468			151,179
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:
Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	17			17
Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	95			95
Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	46			46
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 124,896,765 shares issued, 68,332,627 and 68,150,617 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	1,249			1,249
Additional paid-in capital	1,759,037			1,766,168
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(277		)	(282		)
Accumulated deficit	(837,169		)	(770,467		)
Treasury stock, at cost (56,564,138 shares and 56,746,148 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)	(164,389		)	(164,884		)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Company	758,609			831,942
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	1,162			15,358
Total equity	759,771			847,300
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,471,690		$	3,464,729

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
REVENUE	(Unaudited)
Rooms	$	183,469		$	169,459
Food and beverage	39,650			39,707
Other	8,716			7,814
Total hotel revenue	231,835			216,980
Other	107			75
Total Revenue	231,942			217,055
EXPENSES
Hotel operating expenses:
Rooms	42,156			38,601
Food and beverage	27,175			27,000
Other expenses	68,292			65,094
Management fees	9,893			8,990
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516			139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248			11,709
Depreciation and amortization	32,480			33,656
Impairment charges	(96		)	(92		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	14,516			10,247
Total Operating Expenses	206,664			195,205
OPERATING INCOME	25,278			21,850
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888		)	(10,304		)
Interest income	36			32
Other income	5,822			7,613
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(35,380		)	(34,875		)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	(1,971		)	—
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701			1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	(7,149		)	(9,941		)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(17,551		)	(23,840		)
Income tax expense	(604		)	(879		)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(18,155		)	(24,719		)
Income from discontinued operations	—			166
NET LOSS	(18,155		)	(24,553		)
Loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	707			278
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	2,762			3,057
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY	(14,686		)	(21,218		)
Preferred dividends	(8,490		)	(8,331		)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$	(23,176	)	$	(29,549	)
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED:
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	—			—
Loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	67,682			67,152
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	—			—
Loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted	67,682			67,152
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.12		$	0.11
Amounts attributable to common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(14,686	)	$	(21,365	)
Income from discontinued operations	—			147
Preferred dividends	(8,490		)	(8,331		)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(23,176	)	$	(29,549	)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Unaudited)
Net loss	$	(18,155	)	$	(24,553	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unrealized loss on derivatives	(2		)	(9		)
Reclassification to interest expense	8			12
Total other comprehensive income	6			3
Comprehensive loss	(18,149		)	(24,550		)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	707			278
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	2,761			3,057
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company	$	(14,681	)	$	(21,215	)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Preferred Stock												Additional Paid In Capital						Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss								Noncontrolling Interests In Consolidated Entities						Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
	Series A			Series D			Series E			Common Stock						Accumulated Deficit						Treasury Stock
	Shares	Amounts		Shares	Amounts		Shares	Amounts		Shares	Amounts											Shares		Amounts						Total
Balance at January 1, 2013	1,657	$	17	9,469	$	95	4,630	$	46	124,897	$	1,249	$	1,766,168		$	(770,467	)	$	(282	)	(56,746	)	$	(164,884	)	$	15,358		$	847,300		$	151,179
Equity-based compensation	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		444			—			—			—		—			—			444			7,898
Issuance of restricted shares/units	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		(495		)	—			—			182		495			—			—			62
Issuances of preferred stock	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		244			—			—			—		—			—			244			—
Dividends declared- common stock	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			(8,200		)	—			—		—			—			(8,200		)	—
Dividends declared- Preferred Stock- Series A	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			(886		)	—			—		—			—			(886		)	—
Dividends declared- Preferred Stock- Series D	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			(5,000		)	—			—		—			—			(5,000		)	—
Dividends declared – Preferred Stock- Series E	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			(2,604		)	—			—		—			—			(2,604		)	—
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			—			(2		)	—		—			—			(2		)	—
Reclassification to interest expense	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			—			7			—		—			—			7			1
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			—			—			—		—			(13,489		)	(13,489		)	(2,560		)
Redemption value adjustment	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			(35,326		)	—			—		—			—			(35,326		)	35,326
Unvested operating partnership units adjustment	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		(7,324		)	—			—			—		—			—			(7,324		)	7,324
Net loss	—	—		—	—		—	—		—	—		—			(14,686		)	—			—		—			(707		)	(15,393		)	(2,762		)
Balance at March 31, 2013	1,657	$	17	9,469	$	95	4,630	$	46	124,897	$	1,249	$	1,759,037		$	(837,169	)	$	(277	)	(56,564	)	$	(164,389	)	$	1,162		$	759,771		$	196,468

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	(Unaudited)
Net loss	$	(18,155	)	$	(24,553	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	32,480			34,355
Impairment charges	(96		)	(92		)
Amortization of loan costs, write-off of loan costs, and exit fees	3,903			1,212
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	6,888			10,304
Income from financing derivatives	(6,215		)	(7,969		)
Gain on disposition of hotel properties	(24		)	—
Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities	(2,202		)	(1,407		)
Purchases of marketable securities	(10,605		)	(27,647		)
Sales of marketable securities	10,528			27,512
Net settlement of trading derivatives	(961		)	(2,069		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives	7,149			9,941
Equity-based compensation	8,342			5,146
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	5,890			(12,170		)
Accounts receivable and inventories	(1,204		)	(11,442		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(4,255		)	179
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(498		)	7,816
Due to/from affiliates	(716		)	960
Due to/from related parties	(2,352		)	(1,650		)
Due to/from third-party hotel managers	(8,403		)	4,367
Other liabilities	(505		)	(532		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,989			12,261
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from payments of notes receivable	60			62
Net proceeds from sales of hotel properties	148			—
Improvements and additions to hotel properties	(20,017		)	(23,253		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,809		)	(23,191		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings on indebtedness	199,875			—
Repayments of indebtedness and capital leases	(148,560		)	(6,193		)
Payments of loan costs	(2,849		)	(210		)
Payments of dividends	(18,258		)	(16,941		)
Payments for derivatives	(36		)	—
Cash income from derivatives	7,878			7,963
Issuance of preferred stock	244			8,724
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	—			300
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	(13,489		)	—
Other	62			64
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	24,867			(6,293		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	24,047			(17,223		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	185,935			167,609
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	209,982		$	150,386
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest paid	$	31,100		$	33,998
Income taxes paid (refunded)	$	99		$	(857	)
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activity
Accrued interest added to principal of indebtedness	$	—		$	1,180

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Description of Business

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Ashford”), is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on investing in the hospitality industry across all segments and in all methods including direct real estate, securities, equity, and debt. We commenced operations in August 2003 with the acquisition of six hotels in connection with our initial public offering. We own our lodging investments and conduct our business through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership ("AHLP"), our operating partnership. Ashford OP General Partner LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., serves as the sole general partner of our operating partnership. In this report, terms such as the "Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and all entities included in its consolidated financial statements.

As of March 31, 2013, we owned interests in the following hotel properties (all located in the United States) and notes receivable:

• 94 consolidated hotel properties ("legacy hotel properties"), including 90 directly owned and four owned through majority-owned investments in consolidated entities, which represent 20,034 total rooms (or 19,773 net rooms excluding those attributable to our partners),

• 28 hotel properties owned through a 71.74% common equity interest and a 50.0% preferred equity interest in an unconsolidated joint venture (“PIM Highland JV”), which represent 8,084 total rooms (or 5,800 net rooms excluding those attributable to our joint venture partner),

• 93 hotel condominium units at WorldQuest Resort in Orlando, Florida, and

• a mezzanine loan with a carrying value of $3.3 million and a note with the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of $8.1 million.

For federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a REIT, which imposes limitations related to operating hotels. As of March 31, 2013, our 94 legacy hotel properties were leased or owned by our wholly owned subsidiaries that are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (collectively, these subsidiaries are referred to as “Ashford TRS”). Ashford TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to these properties are included in the consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2013, the 28 hotel properties owned by our unconsolidated joint venture, PIM Highland JV, are leased to its wholly owned subsidiary that is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes.

As of March 31, 2013, Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC, together with its affiliates (“Remington Lodging”), which is beneficially wholly owned by Mr. Monty J. Bennett, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., our Chairman Emeritus, managed 45 of our 94 legacy hotel properties, 21 of the 28 PIM Highland JV hotel properties, and WorldQuest Resort. Third-party management companies managed the remaining hotel properties.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation– The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned entities in which it has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2013 and March 12, 2013, respectively.

The following items affect reporting comparability related to our consolidated financial statements:

• Historical seasonality patterns at some of our properties cause fluctuations in our overall operating results. Consequently, operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

• Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 40 of our legacy hotel properties. For these Marriott-managed hotels, the 2012 fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of operations in each of the first three quarters of the year and 16 weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Beginning in 2013, the fiscal quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the first quarters of 2013 and 2012 began on December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively and ended on March 31, 2013 and March 23, 2012, respectively. As a result, the quarter ended March 31, 2013 contained 93 days while the quarter ended March 23, 2012 contained 84 days. Prior results have not been adjusted.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Investments in Hotel Properties, net – Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, four hotel properties contributed upon Ashford's formation in 2003 are stated at the predecessor's historical cost, net of impairment charges, if any, plus a partial step-up related to the acquisition of noncontrolling interests from third parties associated with certain of these properties. For hotel properties owned through our majority-owned entities, the carrying basis attributable to the partners' minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor's historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to our majority ownership is recorded based on the allocated purchase price of our ownership interests in the entities. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of hotel properties are capitalized.

Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties – Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the hotel is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of the hotel to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, which take into account current market conditions and our intent with respect to holding or disposing of the hotel. If our analysis indicates that the carrying value of the hotel is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, we recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the property's net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. In evaluating impairment of hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, expected holding period, and expected useful life. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including internally developed discounted cash flow models, comparable market transactions and third-party appraisals, where considered necessary. If an asset is deemed to be impaired, we record an impairment charge for the amount that the property's net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. No impairment charges were recorded for investment in hotel properties included in continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Notes Receivable – Mezzanine loan financing, classified as notes receivable, represents loans held for investment and intended to be held to maturity. Accordingly, these notes are recorded at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, loan purchase discounts, and allowance for losses when a loan is deemed to be impaired. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method over the life of the loan. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received. Payments received on impaired nonaccrual loans are recorded as adjustments to impairment charges. No interest income was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Variable interest entities (“VIEs”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by their controlling interest beneficiaries if the VIEs do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. Our remaining mezzanine note receivable at March 31, 2013 is secured by a hotel property and is subordinate to the controlling interest in the secured hotel property. Although the note receivable is considered to be a variable interest in the entity that owns the related hotel, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of the hotel property as a result of holding the loan. Therefore, we do not consolidate the hotel property for which we have provided financing. We will evaluate interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Impairment of Notes Receivable – We review notes receivable for impairment each reporting period. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, collection of all amounts recorded as assets on the balance sheet is no longer considered probable. We apply normal loan review and underwriting procedures (as may be implemented or modified from time to time) in making that judgment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

When a loan is impaired, we measure impairment based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate against the value of the asset recorded on the balance sheet. We may also measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Loan impairments are recorded as a valuation allowance and a charge to earnings. Our assessment of impairment is based on considerable management judgment and assumptions. No impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Valuation adjustments of $96,000 and $92,000 on previously impaired notes were credited to impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures – Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, in which we have ownership interests ranging from 14.4% to 71.74%, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting by recording the initial investment and our percentage of interest in the joint ventures' net income (loss). We review investments in our unconsolidated joint ventures for impairment in each reporting period. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of our investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity earnings (loss) in unconsolidated joint ventures. No such impairments were recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are considered to be variable interests in the underlying entities. VIEs, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that the VIE operates as designed, and (iii) an obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Because we do not have the power and financial responsibility to direct our unconsolidated joint ventures’ activities and operations, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these joint ventures. Although we have a 71.74% majority ownership in PIM Highland JV, all major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs and incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. As a result, we utilize the equity accounting method with respect to PIM Highland JV, which had a carrying value of $151.8 million at March 31, 2013 based on our share of the joint venture’s equity. We will evaluate the interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – We classify assets as held for sale when management has obtained a firm commitment from a buyer and consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. In addition, we deconsolidate a property upon transfer of title. When deconsolidating a property/subsidiary, we recognize a gain or loss in net income measured as the difference between the fair value of any consideration received, the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated, and the carrying amount of the former property/subsidiary. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from our ongoing operations, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) we will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, discontinued operations included two hotel properties disposed of in 2012. The Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio was sold in November 2012 and the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona was disposed of in December 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no impairment charges. There were no assets held for sale as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Marketable Securities – Marketable securities and other investments, including U.S. treasury bills, public equity securities and equity put and call options of certain publicly traded companies, are recorded at fair value. Equity put and call options are considered derivatives. The fair value of these investments is based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date and is reported as “Marketable securities” or “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets. On the consolidated statements of operations, net investment income, including interest income (expense), dividends, realized gains or losses and related costs incurred, is reported as a component of “Other income” while unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported as “Unrealized gain on investments."

Revenue Recognition – Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, parking, and space rentals, are recognized when services have been rendered. Interest income is recognized when earned. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of

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interest and/or principal is not received. Sales taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities are not recorded in revenue.

Derivatives and Hedges – We primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our risks and to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) and RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room). Interest rate derivatives could include swaps, caps, floors and flooridors. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. We also use credit default swaps to hedge financial and capital market risk. All of these derivatives are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements and the credit default swaps are subject to credit support annexes. For credit default swaps, cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value in accordance with the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps are reported as “Derivative assets, net” or “Derivative liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest on non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives is included in “Accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

a) the effective portion of changes in fair value is initially reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” (“OCI”) in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets and reclassified to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and

b) the ineffective portion of changes in fair value is recognized directly in earnings as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

For non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes - As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of our net income (loss) that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, Ashford TRS is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, we account for income taxes related to Ashford TRS using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. In addition, the analysis utilized by us in determining our deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards – In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued accounting guidance to require disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master-netting arrangement. This scope would include derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements that are either netted on the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master-netting agreement or similar arrangement. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013 and the disclosures should be reported retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We adopted this accounting guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Reclassifications – Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 have been reclassified for discontinued operations. Additionally, certain amounts due from affiliates have been reclassified in the 2012 consolidated statement of cashflows. These reclassifications had no effect on our cash flows, equity, or net income (loss) previously reported.

3. Summary of Significant Transactions

Refinanced our $141.0 Million Mortgage Loan - On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan continues to be secured by the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC and the Hilton La Jolla Torrey

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Pines in La Jolla, CA. We have a 75% ownership interest in the properties, with Hilton holding the remaining 25%. The excess loan proceeds above closing costs and reserves were distributed to the partners on a pro rata basis. Our share of the excess loan proceeds was approximately $40.5 million, which was added to our unrestricted cash balance.

4. Investments in Hotel Properties, net

Investments in hotel properties, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land	$	483,242		$	483,242
Buildings and improvements	2,792,515			2,779,589
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	232,535			224,907
Construction in progress	7,701			10,499
Condominium properties	12,556			12,690
Total cost	3,528,549			3,510,927
Accumulated depreciation	(671,011		)	(638,623		)
Investments in hotel properties, net	$	2,857,538		$	2,872,304

5. Notes Receivable

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we owned a note receivable of $8.1 million from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The note bears interest at a rate of 12.85% and matures in 2018. The interest income recorded on the note receivable is offset against the interest expense recorded on the TIF loan of the same amount. See Note 8.

In addition, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had one mezzanine loan receivable with a net carrying value of $3.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively, net of a valuation allowance of $8.2 million and $8.3 million, respectively. This note is secured by one hotel property, bears interest at a rate of 6.09%, and matures in 2017. All required payments on this loan are current. Ongoing payments are treated as reductions of carrying value with related valuation allowance adjustments recorded as credits to impairment charges.

6. Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Effective March 10, 2011, PIM Highland JV, a 28 hotel portfolio, became an investment in unconsolidated joint venture when we acquired a 71.74% common equity interest and a $25.0 million, or 50%, preferred equity interest earning an accrued but unpaid 15% annual return with priority over common equity distributions. Although we have majority ownership in PIM Highland JV, all major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs and incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. As a result, we utilize the equity accounting method with respect to PIM Highland JV, which had a carrying value of $151.8 million and $158.7 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Mortgage and mezzanine loans securing PIM Highland JV are non-recourse to the borrowers, except for customary exceptions or carve-outs that trigger recourse liability to the borrowers in certain limited instances. Recourse obligations typically include only the payment of costs and liabilities suffered by the lenders as a result of the occurrence of certain bad acts on the part of the borrower. However, in certain cases, the carve-outs could trigger recourse obligations on the part of the borrower with respect to repayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loans. We have entered into customary guaranty agreements pursuant to which we guaranty payment of any recourse liabilities of the borrowers that result from non-recourse carve-outs (which include, but are not limited to, fraud, misrepresentation, willful conduct resulting in waste, misappropriations of rents following an event of default, voluntary bankruptcy filings, unpermitted transfers of collateral, and certain environmental liabilities). In the opinion of management, none of these guaranty agreements, either individually or in the aggregate, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. 

The following tables summarize the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 of the PIM Highland JV (in thousands):

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PIM Highland JV
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total Assets	$	1,408,012	$	1,417,204
Total Liabilities	1,175,993		1,176,298
Members' equity	232,019		240,906
Total liabilities and members' equity	$	1,408,012	$	1,417,204
Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	$	151,806	$	158,694

PIM Highland JV
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Total revenue	$	102,273		$	93,252
Total expenses	(94,760		)	(90,067		)
Operating income	7,513			3,185
Interest income and other	18			31
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(15,702		)	(15,525		)
Other expenses	—			(54		)
Income tax expense	(716		)	(1,374		)
Net loss	$	(8,887	)	$	(13,737	)
Our equity in loss of PIM Highland JV	$	(6,888	)	$	(10,304	)

Additionally, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had a 14.4% subordinated beneficial interest in a trust that holds the Four Seasons hotel property in Nevis, which had a zero carrying value.

7. Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, discontinued operations included two hotel properties disposed of in 2012. The Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio was sold in November 2012 and the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona was disposed of in December 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no impairment charges. There were no assets held for sale as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

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The following table summarizes the operating results of the discontinued hotel properties (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012
Hotel revenues	$	8,832
Hotel operating expenses	(7,194		)
Operating income	1,638
Property taxes, insurance, and other	(444		)
Depreciation and amortization	(699		)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(329		)
Income from discontinued operations before income tax expense	166
Income tax expense	—
Income from discontinued operations	166
Income from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(19		)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	147

8. Indebtedness

Indebtedness consisted of the following (in thousands):

Indebtedness	Collateral	Maturity	Interest Rate	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Mortgage loan (5)	2 hotels	August 2013	LIBOR (1) + 2.75%	$	—	$	141,667
Mortgage loan (3)	5 hotels	March 2014	LIBOR (1) + 4.50%	172,416		173,180
Mortgage loan (2)	9 hotels	May 2014	LIBOR (1) + 6.50%	135,000		135,000
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	May 2014	8.32%	5,249		5,285
Senior credit facility (4)	Various	September 2014	LIBOR (1) + 2.75% to 3.50%	—		—
Mortgage loan (2)	5 hotels	November 2014	Greater of 6.40% or LIBOR (1) + 6.15%	211,000		211,000
Mortgage loan	8 hotels	December 2014	5.75%	104,089		104,680
Mortgage loan	10 hotels	July 2015	5.22%	151,899		152,513
Mortgage loan	8 hotels	December 2015	5.7%	96,397		96,907
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	109,743		110,169
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	91,010		91,364
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	78,834		79,140
Mortgage loan (6)	1 hotel	April 2017	5.91%	34,624		34,735
Mortgage loan	2 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	126,886		127,289
Mortgage loan	3 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	258,202		259,021
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	114,369		114,732
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	102,800		103,126
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	156,422		156,918
Mortgage loan	7 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	125,120		125,517
Mortgage loan (5)	2 hotels	February 2018	LIBOR (1) + 3.50%	199,875		—
TIF loan (6) (7)	1 hotel	June 2018	12.85%	8,098		8,098
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	November 2020	6.26%	102,224		102,562
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	April 2034	Greater of 6.00% or Prime + 1.00%	6,468		6,507
Total				$	2,390,725	$	2,339,410

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⁽¹⁾ LIBOR rates were 0.204% and 0.209% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾ These mortgage loans have three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

⁽³⁾ This mortgage loan has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

⁽⁴⁾ Our borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit.

⁽⁵⁾ On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor.

⁽⁶⁾ These loans are collateralized by the same property.

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⁽⁷⁾ The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See Note 5.

On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan continues to be secured by the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC and the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. We have a 75% ownership interest in the properties, with Hilton holding the remaining 25%. The excess loan proceeds above closing costs and reserves were distributed to the partners on a pro rata basis. Our share of the excess loan proceeds was approximately $40.5 million, which was added to our unrestricted cash balance.

We are required to maintain certain financial ratios under various debt and derivative agreements. If we violate covenants in any debt or derivative agreement, we could be required to repay all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity at a time when we might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. Violations of certain debt covenants may result in us being unable to borrow unused amounts under a line of credit, even if repayment of some or all borrowings is not required. The assets of certain of our subsidiaries are pledged under non-recourse indebtedness and are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of Ashford or AHLP, our operating partnership, and the liabilities of such subsidiaries do not constitute the obligations of Ashford or AHLP. Presently, our existing financial covenants are non-recourse and primarily relate to maintaining minimum debt coverage ratios, maintaining an overall minimum net worth, maintaining a maximum loan-to-value ratio, and maintaining an overall minimum total assets. As of March 31, 2013, we were in compliance in all material respects with all covenants or other requirements set forth in our debt and related agreements as amended.

We have derivative agreements that incorporate the loan covenant provisions of our senior credit facility requiring us to maintain certain minimum financial covenant ratios with respect to our indebtedness. Failure to comply with these covenant provisions would result in us being in default on any derivative instrument obligations covered by the applicable agreement. At March 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all the covenants under the senior credit facility and the fair value of derivatives that incorporate our senior credit facility covenant provisions was an asset of $10,000.

9. Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method, or treasury stock method if more dilutive, and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, whereby such exercise or conversion would result in lower income per share. The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

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	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(14,686	)	$	(21,365	)
Less: Dividends on preferred stocks	(8,490		)	(8,331		)
Less: Dividends on common stock	(8,139		)	(7,396		)
Less: Dividends on unvested restricted shares	(61		)	(104		)
Undistributed loss from continuing operations	(31,376		)	(37,196		)
Add back: Dividends on common stock	8,139			7,396
Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(23,237	)	$	(29,800	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders:
Income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	$	—		$	147
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted	67,682			67,152
Basic loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			—
Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			—
Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)

Due to the anti-dilutive effect, the computation of diluted loss per diluted share does not reflect adjustments for the following items (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	$	61		$	104
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership units	(2,762		)	(3,076		)
Total	$	(2,701	)	$	(2,972	)
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
Effect of unvested restricted shares	146			431
Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units	17,967			16,682
Total	18,113			17,113

10. Derivative Instruments and Hedging

Interest Rate Derivatives – We are exposed to risks arising from our business operations, economic conditions, and financial markets. To manage these risks, we primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our debt and potentially improve cash flows. We also use non-hedge derivatives to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR and RevPAR. Interest rate derivatives may include interest rate swaps, caps, floors and flooridors. All these derivatives are subject to master-

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netting settlement arrangements. The maturities on these instruments range from May 2014 to March 2015. To mitigate nonperformance risk, we routinely rely on a third party’s analysis of the creditworthiness of the counterparties, which supports our belief that the counterparties’ nonperformance risk is limited. All derivatives are recorded at fair value.

Credit Default Swap Derivatives – In August 2011, we entered into credit default swap transactions for a notional amount of $100.0 million to hedge financial and capital market risk for an upfront cost of $8.2 million that was subsequently returned to us as collateral by our counterparty. A credit default swap is a derivative contract that functions like an insurance policy against the credit risk of an entity or obligation.  The seller of protection assumes the credit risk of the reference obligation from the buyer (us) of protection in exchange for annual premium payments.  If a default or a loss, as defined in the credit default swap agreements, occurs on the underlying bonds, then the buyer of protection is protected against those losses.  The only liability for us, the buyer, is the annual premium and any change in value of the underlying CMBX index (if the trade is terminated prior to maturity).  For all CMBX trades completed to date, we were the buyer of protection.  Credit default swaps are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements and credit support annexes. Assuming the underlying bonds pay off at par over their remaining average life, our total exposure for these trades is approximately $8.5 million. Cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral. The change in market value of credit default swaps is settled net through posting cash collateral or reclaiming cash collateral between us and our counterparty when the change in market value is over $250,000. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, credit default swaps had a net carrying value of an asset of $227,000 and $170,000, respectively, which is included in “Derivative assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we recognized unrealized losses of $904,000 and $2.2 million, respectively, that are included in “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Marketable Securities and Liabilities Associated with Marketable Securities – We invest in public securities, including stocks and put and call options, which are considered derivatives. At March 31, 2013, we had investments in these derivatives totaling $816,000 and liabilities of $679,000. At December 31, 2012, we had investments in these derivatives totaling $612,000 and liabilities of $299,000.

11. Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy – For disclosure purposes, financial instruments, whether measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis or not measured at fair value, are classified in a hierarchy consisting of three levels based on the observability of valuation inputs in the market place as discussed below:

• Level 1: Fair value measurements that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that we have the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities. Market price data generally is obtained from exchange or dealer markets.

• Level 2: Fair value measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

• Level 3: Fair value measurements based on valuation techniques that use significant inputs that are unobservable. The circumstances for using these measurements include those in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

Fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts/payments and the discounted expected variable cash payments/receipts. Fair values of interest rate caps, floors, flooridors, and corridors are determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates fell below the strike rates of the floors or rise above the strike rates of the caps. Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments on the swaps, caps, and floors are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (LIBOR forward curves) and volatilities (Level 2 inputs). We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments (Level 3 inputs) to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk.

Fair values of credit default swaps are obtained from a third party who publishes various information including the index composition and price data (Level 2 inputs).  The fair value of credit default swaps does not contain credit-risk-related adjustments as the change in fair value is settled net through posting cash collateral or reclaiming cash collateral between us and our counterparty.

Fair values of marketable securities and liabilities associated with marketable securities, including public equity securities, equity put and call options, and other investments, are based on their quoted market closing prices (Level 1 inputs).

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When a majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, when valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties, which we consider significant (10% or more) to the overall valuation of our derivatives, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of inputs between levels are determined at the end of each reporting period. In determining the fair values of our derivatives at March 31, 2013, the LIBOR interest rate forward curve (Level 2 inputs) assumed an uptrend from 0.20% to 0.31% for the remaining term of our derivatives. Credit spreads (Level 3 inputs) used in determining the fair values of hedge and non-hedge designated derivatives assumed an uptrend in nonperformance risk for us and all of our counterparties through the maturity dates.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

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	Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting (4)			Total
March 31, 2013:
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	$	—		$	9		$	—		$	9		(1)
Interest rate derivatives - hedges	—			1			—			1			(1)
Credit default swaps	—			2,029			(1,802		)	227			(1)
Equity put and call options	816			—			—			816			(2)
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	26,953			—			—			26,953			(2)
Total	27,769			2,039			(1,802		)	28,006
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Short-equity call options	(679		)	—			—			(679		)	(3)
Non-derivative Liabilities:
Margin account balance	(2,832		)	—			—			(2,832		)	(3)
Total	(3,511		)	—			—			(3,511		)
Net	$	24,258		$	2,039		$	(1,802	)	$	24,495
December 31, 2012:
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	$	—		$	10,617		$	—		$	10,617		(1)
Interest rate derivatives - hedges	—			4			—			4			(1)
Credit default swaps	—			2,933			(2,763		)	170			(1)
Equity put and call options	612			—			—			612			(2)
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	23,008			—			—			23,008			(2)
Total	23,620			13,554			(2,763		)	34,411
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	—			(4,400		)	—			(4,400		)	(1)
Short-equity put options	(7		)	—			—			(7		)	(3)
Short-equity call options	(292		)	—			—			(292		)	(3)
Non-derivative Liabilities:
Margin account balance	(1,342		)	—			—			(1,342		)	(3)
Total	(1,641		)	(4,400		)	—			(6,041		)
Net	$	21,979		$	9,154		$	(2,763	)	$	28,370

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⁽¹⁾ Reported net as “Derivative assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽²⁾ Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽³⁾ Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽⁴⁾ Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.

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Effect of Fair-Value-Measured Assets and Liabilities on Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table summarizes the effect of fair-value-measured assets and liabilities on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income								Interest Savings (Cost) Recognized In Income								Reclassified from Accumulated OCI  into Interest Expense
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Three Months Ended March 31,								Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013				2012				2013				2012				2013		2012
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives	$	(10,645	)		$	(9,399	)		$	10,639			$	13,353			$	8	$	12
Equity put and call options	204				(1,367		)		—				—				—		—
Credit default swaps	(925		)		—				—				—				—		—
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	2,576				2,624				—				—				—		—
Total	(8,790		)		(8,142		)		10,639				13,353				8		12
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives	4,400				1,653				(4,424		)		(5,384		)		—		—
Credit default swaps	—				(2,195		)		—				—				—		—
Short-equity put options	7				513				—				—				—		—
Short-equity call options	(585		)		(363		)		—				—				—		—
Total	3,822				(392		)		(4,424		)		(5,384		)		—		—
Net	$	(4,968	)		$	(8,534	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12
Total combined
Interest rate derivatives	$	(6,245	)		$	(7,746	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12
Credit default swaps	(904		)		(2,195		)		—				—				—		—
Total derivatives	(7,149		)	(1)	(9,941		)	(1)	6,215			(2)	7,969			(2)	8		12
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701			(3)	1,785			(3)	—				—				—		—
Realized loss on marketable securities	(520		)	(2) (4)	(378		)	(2)	—				—				—		—
Net	$	(4,968	)		$	(8,534	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12

⁽¹⁾ Reported as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽³⁾ Reported as “Unrealized gain on marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽⁴⁾ Includes cost of $21,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 associated with credit default swaps.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the change in fair values of our interest rate derivatives that were recognized as change in other comprehensive income totaled $(2,000) and $(9,000), respectively. During the next twelve months, we expect $165,000 of accumulated comprehensive loss will be reclassified to interest expense.

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12. Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Determining estimated fair values of our financial instruments such as notes receivable and indebtedness requires considerable judgment to interpret market data. Market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies used may have a material effect on estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of amounts at which these instruments could be purchased, sold, or settled. Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, for periods indicated, were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Marketable securities	$	27,769	$	27,769	$	23,620	$	23,620
Derivative assets, net	$	237	$	237	$	6,391	$	6,391
Liabilities associated with marketable securities	$	3,511	$	3,511	$	1,641	$	1,641
Financial assets not measured at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	209,982	$	209,982	$	185,935	$	185,935
Restricted cash	$	78,896	$	78,896	$	84,786	$	84,786
Accounts receivable	$	34,627	$	34,627	$	35,116	$	35,116
Notes receivable	$	11,367	$14,325 to $15,833		$	11,331	$14,385 to $15,899
Due from affiliates	$	1,884	$	1,884	$	1,168	$	1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers	$	57,670	$	57,670	$	48,619	$	48,619
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
Indebtedness	$	2,390,725	$2,350,728 to $2,598,173		$	2,339,410	$2,266,991 to $2,505,622
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	81,573	$	81,573	$	84,293	$	84,293
Dividends payable	$	19,250	$	19,250	$	18,258	$	18,258
Due to related party, net	$	1,373	$	1,373	$	3,725	$	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers	$	2,058	$	2,058	$	1,410	$	1,410

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. These financial assets bear interest at market rates and have maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.

Accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, dividends payable, due to/from related party, due to/from affiliates and due to/from third-party hotel managers. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.

Notes receivable. Fair values of notes receivable may be determined using similar loans with similar collateral. We relied on our internal analysis of what we believe a willing buyer would pay for these notes. We estimated the fair value of notes receivable to be approximately 26.0% to 39.3% higher than the carrying value of $11.4 million at March 31, 2013 and approximately 27.0% to 40.3% higher than the carrying value of $11.3 million at December 31, 2012. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.

Marketable securities. Marketable securities consist of US treasury bills, public equity securities, and equity put and call options. The fair value of these investments is based on quoted market closing prices at the balance sheet dates. See Notes 2, 10 and 11 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining fair values.

Indebtedness. Fair value of indebtedness is determined using future cash flows discounted at current replacement rates for these instruments. For variable-rate instruments, cash flows are determined using a forward interest rate yield curve. Current replacement rates are determined by using the U.S. Treasury yield curve or the index to which these financial instruments are tied and adjusted for credit spreads. Credit spreads take into consideration general market conditions, maturity, and collateral. We estimated the fair value of total indebtedness to be approximately 98.3% to 108.7% of the carrying value of $2.4 billion at March 31,

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2013 and approximately 96.9% to 107.1% of the carrying value of $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.

Derivative assets and liabilities associated with marketable securities. Fair values of interest rate derivatives are determined using the net present value of expected cash flows of each derivative based on the market-based interest rate curve and adjusted for credit spreads of us and our counterparties. Fair values of credit default swap derivatives are obtained from a third party who publishes the CMBX index composition and price data. Liabilities associated with marketable securities consists of a margin account balance, short public equity securities and short equity put and call options. Fair value is determined based on quoted market closing prices at the balance sheet dates. See Notes 2, 10 and 11 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining fair values.

13. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represent the limited partners' proportionate share of equity in earnings/losses of the operating partnership, which is an allocation of net income/loss attributable to common unit holders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners' common units and units issued under our Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP units”) that are vested throughout the period plus distributions paid to the limited partners with regard to Class B units. Class B common units have a fixed dividend rate of 7.2% and priority in payment of cash dividends over common units but otherwise have no preference over common units. Beginning one year after issuance, each common unit of limited partnership interest (including each Class B common unit) may be redeemed for either cash or, at our sole discretion, one share of our common stock. Class B common units are convertible at the option of us or the holder into an equivalent number of common units any time after July 13, 2016.

LTIP units, which are issued to certain executives and employees as compensation, have vesting periods ranging from three to five years. Upon reaching economic parity with common units, each vested LTIP unit can be converted by the holder into one common partnership unit of the operating partnership which can then be redeemed for cash or, at our election, settled in our common stock. As of March 31, 2013, we have issued 6.9 million LTIP units in total, of which all but 1.2 million units issued in March 2013 and 1.2 million units issued in May 2011 had reached full economic parity with the common units. All LTIP units issued had an aggregate value of $67.3 million at the date of grant which is being amortized over their vesting periods. Compensation expense of $7.9 million and $3.6 million was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The unamortized value of LTIP units was $30.5 million at March 31, 2013, which will be amortized over periods from 1.0 to 2.9 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, no operating partnership units were presented for redemption or converted to shares of our common stock.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests, including vested LTIP units, in our operating partnership as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $196.5 million and $151.2 million, respectively, which represents ownership of our operating partnership of 13.11% and 12.92%, respectively. The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included adjustments of $145.3 million and $110.0 million, respectively, to reflect the excess of the redemption value over the accumulated historical costs. Redeemable noncontrolling interests were allocated net loss of $2.8 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We declared cash distributions to operating partnership units of $2.6 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership.

14. Equity and Equity-Based Compensation

At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering – On March 2, 2012, we commenced issuances of preferred stock under our at-the-market (“ATM”) program with an investment banking firm pursuant to which we may issue up to 700,000 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock and up to 700,000 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock at market prices up to $30.0 million in total proceeds. There were no issuances during the first quarter of 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we issued 169,306 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $4.2 million and 501,909 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $12.3 million. The aggregate proceeds, net of commissions and other expenses, were $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Common Dividends – For 2013 and 2012, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.12 and $0.11 per outstanding common share, respectively, with an annualized target of $0.48 per share for 2013.

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Equity-Based Compensation – We recognized compensation expense related to restricted shares of our common stock of $444,000 and $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, the unamortized amount of unvested shares of restricted stock was $4.4 million, which is being amortized over periods from 1.0 to 2.9 years.

Preferred Dividends – During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.5344 per share for our 8.55% Series A preferred stock, $0.5281 per share for our 8.45% Series D preferred stock, and $0.5625 per share for our 9.00% Series E preferred stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.5344 per share for our 8.55% Series A preferred stock, $0.5281 per share for our 8.45% Series D preferred stock and $0.5625 per share for our 9.00% Series E preferred stock.

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Entities – Noncontrolling entity partners, which have ownership interests ranging from 15% to 25% in four hotel properties and a total carrying value of $1.2 million and $15.4 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, are reported in equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities were allocated loss of $707,000 and $278,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

15. Commitments and Contingencies

Restricted Cash – Under certain management and debt agreements for our hotel properties existing at March 31, 2013, escrow payments are required for insurance, real estate taxes, and debt service. In addition, for certain properties based on the terms of the underlying debt and management agreements, we escrow 3% to 6% of gross revenues for capital improvements.

Franchise Fees – Under franchise agreements for our hotel properties existing at March 31, 2013, we pay franchisor royalty fees between 3% and 6% of gross room revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. Additionally, we pay fees for marketing, reservations, and other related activities aggregating between 1% and 4% of gross room revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. These franchise agreements expire on varying dates between 2015 and 2030. When a franchise term expires, the franchisor has no obligation to renew the franchise. A franchise termination could have a material adverse effect on the operations or the underlying value of the affected hotel due to loss of associated name recognition, marketing support, and centralized reservation systems provided by the franchisor. A franchise termination could also have a material adverse effect on cash available for distribution to shareholders. In addition, if we breach the franchise agreement and the franchisor terminates a franchise prior to its expiration date, we may be liable for up to three times the average annual fees incurred for that property.

Our continuing operations incurred franchise fees of $7.1 million and $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Management Fees – Under management agreements for our hotel properties existing at March 31, 2013, we pay a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003) or 3% of gross revenues, or in some cases 2% to 7% of gross revenues, as well as annual incentive management fees, if applicable, b) market service fees on approved capital improvements, including project management fees of up to 4% of project costs, for certain hotels, and c) other general fees at current market rates as approved by our independent directors, if required. These management agreements expire from 2014 through 2041, with renewal options. If we terminate a management agreement prior to its expiration, we may be liable for estimated management fees through the remaining term and liquidated damages or, in certain circumstances, we may substitute a new management agreement.

Income Taxes– We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the federal jurisdiction and various states. Tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities.

In September 2010, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") completed an audit of one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries that leases two of our hotel properties for the tax year ended December 31, 2007. The IRS issued a notice of proposed adjustment based on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 482 that reduced the amount of rent we charged the taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"). We own a 75% interest in the hotel properties and the TRS at issue. In connection with the TRS audit, the IRS selected our REIT for audit for the same tax year. In October 2011, the IRS issued an income tax adjustment to the REIT as an alternative to the TRS proposed adjustment. The REIT adjustment is based on the REIT 100% federal excise tax on our share of the amount by which the rent was held to be greater than the arm's length rate. We strongly disagree with the IRS' position. We filed written protests with the IRS and requested an IRS Appeals Office review of the TRS and REIT cases simultaneously. The IRS granted

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the Appeals Office review and our representatives attended Appeals Office conferences in August and October of 2012. An additional conference with the Appeals Office will be required to resolve our cases and we anticipate these will occur during 2013. In determining amounts payable by our TRS subsidiaries under our leases, we engaged a third party to prepare a transfer pricing study which concluded that the lease terms were consistent with arms' length terms as required by applicable Treasury regulations. However, if the IRS were to pursue the TRS case and prevail, the TRS would owe approximately $1.1 million of additional U.S. federal income taxes plus possible additional state income taxes of $199,000, net of federal benefit. Alternatively, if the IRS were to pursue the REIT case and prevail, our REIT would owe approximately $4.6 million of U.S. federal excise taxes. The excise taxes assessed on the REIT would be in lieu of the TRS additional income taxes. We believe the IRS transfer pricing methodologies applied in the audits contain flaws and that the IRS adjustments to the rent charged are inconsistent with the U.S. federal tax laws related to REITs and true leases. U.S. federal income tax assessment statutes of limitations generally limit the time the IRS has to make assessments to within three years after a return is due or filed, whichever is later. As a result, the IRS has requested and we have agreed to extend the assessment statute of limitations three times for both the TRS and the REIT for the 2007 tax year. The most recent IRS request was made in January 2013, and extends the statute for the 2007 tax year to March 31, 2014.

In June 2012, the IRS completed audits of the same TRS and our REIT for the tax years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009. With respect to the 2009 tax year, the IRS has not proposed any adjustments to the TRS or the REIT. For the 2008 tax year, the IRS has issued notices of proposed adjustments for both the REIT and the TRS. The REIT adjustment is for $3.3 million of U.S. federal excise taxes and represents the amount by which the IRS asserts that the rent charged to the TRS was greater than the arms' length rate pursuant to IRC Section 482. The TRS adjustment is for $1.6 million of additional income which would equate to approximately $467,000 of additional U.S. federal income taxes and potential state income taxes of $83,000, net of federal benefit. The TRS adjustment represents the IRS' imputation of compensation to the TRS under IRC Section 482 for agreeing to be a party to the lessor entity's bank loan agreement. We own a 75% interest in the lessor entity. We strongly disagree with both of the IRS adjustments for the reasons noted under the 2007 audits, and in addition, we believe the IRS has misinterpreted certain terms of the lease, third party hotel management, and bank loan agreements. We have filed a written protest and requested an IRS Appeals Office review. The IRS has granted the Appeals Office review and has assigned the same Appeals team that is overseeing our 2007 cases to our 2008 cases. We anticipate that the initial Appeals conference for the 2008 cases will occur in 2013. In March 2012, the IRS requested and we consented to extend the statute of limitations for the TRS and REIT for the 2008 tax year to March 31, 2013. In January 2013, the IRS requested and we agreed to extend the statute of limitations to March 31, 2014.

With respect to both the 2007 and 2008 IRS audits, we believe we will substantially prevail in the eventual settlement of the audits and that the settlements will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We have concluded that the positions reported on the tax returns under audit by the IRS are, solely on their technical merits, more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination.

If, prior to August 2013, we dispose of the four remaining properties contributed in connection with our initial public offering in 2003 in exchange for units of the operating partnership, we may be obligated to indemnify the contributors, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and our Chairman Emeritus, each of whom have substantial ownership interests, against the tax consequences of the sale. In addition, we agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain non-recourse mortgage indebtedness of at least $16.0 million through August 2013, which allows contributors of the Las Vegas hotel property to defer gain recognition in connection with their contribution. Additionally, if we sell or transfer the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia prior to July 2016, we would be required to indemnify the entity from which we acquired the property if, as a result of such transactions, such entity would recognize a gain for federal tax purposes.

In general, tax indemnities equal the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities the contributor or their specified assignee incurs with respect to the gain allocated to the contributor. The contribution agreements’ terms generally require us to gross up tax indemnity payments for the amount of income taxes due as a result of such tax indemnities.

Potential Pension Liabilities – Upon our 2006 acquisition of a hotel property, certain employees of such hotel were unionized and covered by a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan. At that time, no unfunded pension liabilities existed. Subsequent to our acquisition, a majority of employees, who are employees of the hotel manager, Remington Lodging, petitioned the employer to withdraw recognition of the union. As a result of the decertification petition, Remington Lodging withdrew recognition of the union. At the time of the withdrawal, the National Retirement Fund, the union's pension fund, indicated unfunded pension liabilities existed. The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") filed a complaint against Remington Lodging seeking, among other things, that Remington Lodging's withdrawal of recognition was unlawful. Pending the final determination of the NLRB complaint, including appeals, the pension fund entered into a settlement agreement with Remington Lodging on November 1, 2011, providing that (a) Remington Lodging continues to make monthly pension fund payments pursuant to the collective

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bargaining agreement, which requires annual installments of $84,000 until the 20^thyear following the settlement agreement, and (b) if the withdrawal of recognition is ultimately deemed lawful, Remington Lodging will have an unfunded pension liability equal to $1.7 million minus the monthly pension payments made by Remington Lodging since the settlement agreement. To illustrate, if Remington Lodging - as of the date a final determination occurs - has made monthly pension payments equaling $100,000, Remington Lodging's remaining withdrawal liability shall be the unfunded pension liability of $1.7 million minus $100,000 (or $1.6 million). This remaining unfunded pension liability shall be paid to the pension fund in annual installments (but may be made monthly or quarterly, at Remington Lodging's election), which shall continue for the remainder of the twenty-(20)-year capped period, unless Remington Lodging elects to pay the unfunded pension liability amount earlier. We agreed to indemnify Remington Lodging for the payment of the unfunded pension liability as set forth in the settlement agreement. 

Litigation – We are engaged in various legal proceedings which have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. The likelihood of loss for these legal proceedings, based on definitions within contingency accounting literature, ranges from remote to reasonably possible and to probable. Based on estimates of the range of potential losses associated with these matters, management does not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, the final results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and if we failed to prevail in one or more of these legal matters, and the associated realized losses were to exceed our current estimates of the range of potential losses, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially adversely affected in future periods.

16. Segment Reporting

We operate in two business segments within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments and hotel financing. Direct hotel investments refers to owning hotels through either acquisition or new development. We report operating results of direct hotel investments on an aggregate basis as substantially all of our hotel investments have similar economic characteristics and exhibit similar long-term financial performance. Hotel financing refers to owning subordinate hotel-related mortgages through acquisition or origination. We do not allocate corporate-level accounts to our operating segments, including corporate, general, and administrative expenses, non-operating interest income, interest expense and amortization of loan costs, and income tax expense/benefit.     Financial information related to our reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):

	Direct Hotel  Investments			Hotel Financing			Corporate			Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013:
Total revenue	$	231,942		$	—		$	—		$	231,942
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516			—			—			147,516
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248			—			—			12,248
Depreciation and amortization	32,480			—			—			32,480
Impairment charges	—			(96		)	—			(96		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	—			—			14,516			14,516
Total expenses (income)	192,244			(96		)	14,516			206,664
Operating income (loss)	39,698			96			(14,516		)	25,278
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888		)	—			—			(6,888		)
Interest income	—			—			36			36
Other income	—			—			5,822			5,822
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(35,380		)	(35,380		)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(1,971		)	(1,971		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			2,701			2,701
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(7,149		)	(7,149		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	32,810			96			(50,457		)	(17,551		)
Income tax expense							(604		)	(604		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	32,810		$	96		$	(51,061	)	$	(18,155	)
As of March 31, 2013:
Total assets	$	3,181,821		$	3,736		$	286,133		$	3,471,690

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	Direct Hotel Investments			Hotel Financing			Corporate			Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012:
Total revenue	$	217,055		$	—		$	—		$	217,055
Total hotel operating expenses	139,685			—			—			139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	11,709			—			—			11,709
Depreciation and amortization	33,656			—			—			33,656
Impairment charges	—			(92		)	—			(92		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	—			—			10,247			10,247
Total expenses (income)	185,050			(92		)	10,247			195,205
Operating income (loss)	32,005			92			(10,247		)	21,850
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(10,304		)	—			—			(10,304		)
Interest income	—			—			32			32
Other income	—			—			7,613			7,613
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(34,875		)	(34,875		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			1,785			1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(9,941		)	(9,941		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	21,701			92			(45,633		)	(23,840		)
Income tax expense	—			—			(879		)	(879		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	21,701		$	92		$	(46,512	)	$	(24,719	)
As of March 31, 2012:
Total assets	$	3,293,145		$	3,599		$	269,423		$	3,566,167

17. Subsequent Event

In April 2013 we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Key West, Florida for total consideration of $90.0 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in May 2013.

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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein. This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our” or “us”) cautions investors that any forward-looking statements presented herein, or which management may express orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions at that time. Throughout this report, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “result,” and other similar expressions, which do not relate solely to historical matters, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. We caution investors that while forward-looking statements reflect our good-faith beliefs at the time such statements are made, said statements are not guarantees of future performance and are affected by actual events that occur after such statements are made. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which were based on results and trends at the time those statements were made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Some risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, those discussed in our Form 10- K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2013. These risks and uncertainties continue to be relevant to our performance and financial condition. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment where new risk factors emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can management assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as indicators of actual results.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

General

Following the recession that commenced in 2008, the lodging industry has experienced improvement in fundamentals, which has continued into 2013. Room rates, measured by the average daily rate, or ADR, which typically lags occupancy growth in the early stage of a recovery, have shown upward growth. We believe improvements in the economy will continue to positively impact the lodging industry and hotel operating results for several years to come, and we will continue to seek ways to benefit from the cyclical nature of the hotel industry.  We believe that in the prior cycle, hotel values and cash flows, for the most part, peaked in 2007, and we believe the hotel industry may exceed these cash flows and values during the next cyclical peak.

Based on our primary business objectives and forecasted operating conditions, our current key priorities and financial strategies include, among other things:

• acquisition of hotel properties;

• disposition of hotel properties;

• investing in securities;

• pursuing capital market activities to enhance long-term shareholder value;

• preserving capital, enhancing liquidity, and continuing current cost-saving measures;

• implementing selective capital improvements designed to increase profitability;

• implementing effective asset management strategies to minimize operating costs and increase revenues;

• financing or refinancing hotels on competitive terms;

• utilizing hedges and derivatives to mitigate risks; and

• making other investments or divestitures that our Board of Directors deems appropriate.

Our investment strategies continue to focus on the upscale and upper-upscale segments within the lodging industry. We believe that as supply, demand, and capital-market cycles change, we will be able to shift our investment strategies to take advantage

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of new lodging-related investment opportunities as they develop. Our Board of Directors may change our investment strategies at any time without shareholder approval or notice.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our cash position from operations is affected primarily by macro industry movements in occupancy and rate as well as our ability to control costs. Further, interest rates greatly affect the cost of our debt service as well as the financial hedges we put in place. We monitor industry fundamentals and interest rates very closely. Capital expenditures above our reserves will affect cash flow as well.

Certain of our loan agreements contain cash trap provisions that may get triggered if the performance of our hotels decline. When these provisions are triggered, substantially all of the profit generated by our hotels is deposited directly into lockbox accounts and then swept into cash management accounts for the benefit of our various lenders. Cash is distributed to us only after the triggered cash trap provision has been cured and certain items are paid, including deposits into ground leasing and maintenance reserves and the payment of debt service, insurance, taxes, operating expenses, and extraordinary capital expenditures and ground leasing expenses. This could affect our liquidity and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

Also, we have entered into certain customary guaranty agreements pursuant to which we guaranty payment of any recourse liabilities of our subsidiaries or joint ventures that may result from non-recourse carve-outs, which include, but are not limited to fraud, misrepresentation, willful misconduct resulting in waste, misappropriations of rents following an event of default, voluntary bankruptcy filings, unpermitted transfers of collateral, and certain environmental liabilities.  Certain of these guarantees represent a guaranty of material amounts, and if we are required to make payments under those guarantees, our liquidity could be adversely affected.

As of March 31, 2013, the borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit.

In September 2011, we entered into an at-the-market (“ATM”) program with an investment banking firm, pursuant to which we may issue up to 700,000 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock and up to 700,000 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock at market prices up to $30.0 million in total proceeds. The ATM program remains in effect until such time that either party elects to terminate or the share or dollar thresholds are reached. On March 2, 2012, we commenced issuances of preferred stock and during 2012, we issued 169,306 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $4.2 million and 501,909 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $12.3 million. The aggregate proceeds, net of commissions and other expenses, were $16.0 million during 2012. During the first quarter of 2013 no shares were issued.

In September 2010, we entered into an ATM program with an investment banking firm to offer for sale from time to time up to $50.0 million of our common stock at market prices. No shares have been sold under this ATM program since its inception.

On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan continues to be secured by the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC and the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. We have a 75% ownership interest in the properties, with Hilton holding the remaining 25%. The excess loan proceeds above closing costs and reserves were distributed to the partners on a pro rata basis. Our share of the excess loan proceeds was approximately $40.5 million, which was added to our unrestricted cash balance.

Our principal sources of funds to meet our cash requirements include: positive cash flow from operations, capital market activities, property refinancing proceeds, asset sales, and net cash derived from interest rate derivatives. Additionally, our principal uses of funds are expected to include possible operating shortfalls, owner-funded capital expenditures, new investments, debt interest and principal payments and dividends. Items that impacted our cash flow and liquidity during the periods indicated are summarized as follows:    

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities. Net cash flows provided by operating activities, pursuant to our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows which includes changes in balance sheet items, were $19.0 million and $12.3 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to a decrease in restricted cash due to the release of cash deposits for certain loans and capital expenditures, the timing of collecting receivables from hotel guests, paying vendors, settling with hotel managers and increased hotel EBITDA.

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Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2013, investing activities used net cash flows of $19.8 million, which primarily consisted of $20.0 million of capital improvements made to various hotel properties offset by cash inflows of $208,000, primarily attributable to cash proceeds received from the sale of a Worldquest condominium unit. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2012, investing activities used net cash flows of $23.2 million. Cash outlays primarily consisted of $23.3 million for capital improvements made to various hotel properties.

Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2013, net cash flows provided by financing activities were $24.9 million. Cash inflows consisted primarily of $199.9 million in borrowings on indebtedness and $7.9 million in proceeds from the counterparties of our interest rate derivatives. Cash inflows were partially offset by cash outlays primarily consisting of $148.6 million for repayments of indebtedness, $18.3 million for dividend payments to common and preferred shareholders and unit holders, $13.5 million for distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities and $2.8 million for payments of loan costs and prepayment penalties. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2012, net cash flows used in financing activities were $6.3 million. Cash outlays consisted of $16.9 million for dividend payments to common and preferred stockholders and unit holders, $6.2 million for repayments of indebtedness and capital leases and $210,000 for loan modification and extension fees. These cash outlays were partially offset by cash inflows of $8.7 million from issuance of our Series A and Series E preferred stock under our ATM program and $8.0 million in proceeds from the counterparties of our interest rate derivatives.

We are required to maintain certain financial ratios under various debt and derivative agreements. If we violate covenants in any debt or derivative agreement, we could be required to repay all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity at a time when we might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. Violations of certain debt covenants may result in us being unable to borrow unused amounts under a line of credit, even if repayment of some or all borrowings is not required. In any event, financial covenants under our current or future debt obligations could impair our planned business strategies by limiting our ability to borrow (i) beyond certain amounts or (ii) for certain purposes. Presently, our existing financial debt covenants primarily relate to maintaining minimum debt coverage ratios, maintaining an overall minimum net worth, maintaining a maximum loan-to-value ratio, and maintaining an overall minimum total assets. As of March 31, 2013, we were in compliance in all material respects with all covenants or other requirements set forth in our debt and related agreements as amended.

Mortgage and mezzanine loans securing PIM Highland JV are non-recourse to the borrowers, except for customary exceptions or carve-outs that trigger recourse liability to the borrowers in certain limited instances. Recourse obligations typically include only the payment of costs and liabilities suffered by lenders as a result of the occurrence of certain bad acts on the part of the borrower. However, in certain cases, carve-outs could trigger recourse obligations on the part of the borrower with respect to repayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loans. We have entered into customary guaranty agreements pursuant to which we guaranty payment of any recourse liabilities of the borrowers that result from non-recourse carve-outs (which include, but are not limited to, fraud, misrepresentation, willful conduct resulting in waste, misappropriations of rents following an event of default, voluntary bankruptcy filings, unpermitted transfers of collateral, and certain environmental liabilities). In the opinion of management, none of these guaranty agreements, either individually or in the aggregate, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. 

At March 31, 2013, our only recourse obligation is our $165.0 million senior credit facility held by six banks, which expires in September 2014. Currently, there is no outstanding balance on this credit facility. The primary covenants of this senior credit facility include (i) the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined, of 1.25x through expiration (ours was 1.37x at March 31, 2013); and (ii) the maximum leverage ratio, as defined, of 65% (ours was 58.89% at March 31, 2013). In the event we borrow on this credit facility, we may be unable to refinance a portion or all of this senior credit facility before maturity. However, if it becomes necessary to pay down the principal balance, if any, at maturity, we believe we will be able to accomplish that with cash on hand, cash flows from operations, equity raises, or, to the extent necessary, asset sales.

Based on our current level of operations, management believes that our cash flow from operations, our existing cash balances, and availability under our senior credit facility ($165.0 million at March 31, 2013) will be adequate to meet upcoming anticipated requirements for interest and principal payments on debt, working capital, and capital expenditures for the next 12 months. With respect to upcoming maturities, we will continue to proactively address our 2014 maturities. No assurances can be given that we will obtain additional financings or, if we do, what the amount and terms will be. Our failure to obtain future financing under favorable terms could adversely impact our ability to execute our business strategy. In addition, we may selectively pursue debt financing on individual properties.

We are committed to an investment strategy where we will opportunistically pursue hotel-related investments as suitable situations arise. Funds for future hotel-related investments are expected to be derived, in whole or in part, from cash on hand, future borrowings under a credit facility or other loans, or proceeds from additional issuances of common stock, preferred stock,

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or other securities, asset sales, and joint ventures. However, we have no formal commitment or understanding to invest in additional assets, and there can be no assurance that we will successfully make additional investments. We may, when conditions are suitable, consider additional capital raising opportunities.

Our existing hotels are mostly located in developed areas with competing hotel properties. Future occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR of any individual hotel could be materially and adversely affected by an increase in the number or quality of competitive hotel properties in its market area. Competition could also affect the quality and quantity of future investment opportunities.

Dividend Policy. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2013 and 2012, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.12 and $0.11 per outstanding common share, respectively. In December 2012, the Board of Directors approved our 2013 dividend policy which anticipates a quarterly dividend payment of $0.12 per share for the remainder of 2013. However, the adoption of a dividend policy does not commit our Board of Directors to declare future dividends. The Board of Directors will continue to review our dividend policy on a quarterly basis. We may incur indebtedness to meet distribution requirements imposed on REITs under the Internal Revenue Code to the extent that working capital and cash flow from our investments are insufficient to fund required distributions. Alternatively, we may elect to pay dividends on our common stock in cash or a combination of cash and shares of securities as permitted under federal income tax laws governing REIT distribution requirements. We may pay dividends in excess of our cash flow.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) currently manages 40 of our properties. For these Marriott-managed hotels, the 2012 fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of operations for each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Beginning in 2013, the fiscal quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the first quarters of 2013 and 2012 began on December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively and ended on March 31, 2013 and March 23, 2012, respectively. As a result, the quarter ended March 31, 2013 contained 93 days while the quarter ended March 23, 2012 contained 84 days. Prior results have not been adjusted.

RevPAR is a commonly used measure within the hotel industry to evaluate hotel operations. RevPAR is defined as the product of the average daily room rate (“ADR”) charged and the average daily occupancy achieved. RevPAR does not include revenues from food and beverage or parking, telephone, or other guest services generated by the property. Although RevPAR does not include these ancillary revenues, it is generally considered the leading indicator of core revenues for many hotels. We also use RevPAR to compare the results of our hotels between periods and to analyze results of our comparable hotels (comparable hotels represent hotels we have owned for the entire year). RevPAR improvements attributable to increases in occupancy are generally accompanied by increases in most categories of variable operating costs. RevPAR improvements attributable to increases in ADR are generally accompanied by increases in limited categories of operating costs, such as management fees and franchise fees.

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The following table summarizes changes in key line items from our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Favorable/ (Unfavorable) Change
	2013			2012
Total revenue	$	231,942		$	217,055		$	14,887
Total hotel operating expenses	$	(147,516	)	$	(139,685	)	$	(7,831	)
Property taxes, insurance, and other	$	(12,248	)	$	(11,709	)	$	(539	)
Depreciation and amortization	$	(32,480	)	$	(33,656	)	$	1,176
Impairment charges	$	96		$	92		$	4
Corporate, general, and administrative	$	(14,516	)	$	(10,247	)	$	(4,269	)
Operating income	$	25,278		$	21,850		$	3,428
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	$	(6,888	)	$	(10,304	)	$	3,416
Interest income	$	36		$	32		$	4
Other income	$	5,822		$	7,613		$	(1,791	)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	$	(35,380	)	$	(34,875	)	$	(505	)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	$	(1,971	)	$	—		$	(1,971	)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	$	2,701		$	1,785		$	916
Unrealized loss on derivatives	$	(7,149	)	$	(9,941	)	$	2,792
Income tax expense	$	(604	)	$	(879	)	$	275
Loss from continuing operations	$	(18,155	)	$	(24,719	)	$	6,564
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	166		$	(166	)
Net loss	$	(18,155	)	$	(24,553	)	$	6,398
Loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	707		$	278		$	429
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	$	2,762		$	3,057		$	(295	)
Net loss attributable to the Company	$	(14,686	)	$	(21,218	)	$	6,532

The following table illustrates key performance indicators for the 94 hotel properties (“comparable hotels”) included in continuing operations that we have owned throughout the entire three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
RevPar (revenue per available room)	$	99.48		$	95.79
Occupancy	71.42		%	71.09		%
ADR (average daily rate)	$	139.29		$	134.74

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

Income from continuing operations represents the operating results of 94 hotel properties (“comparable hotels”) and Worldquest included in continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Revenue. Rooms revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (the “2013 quarter”) increased$14.0 million, or 8.3%, to $183.5 million from $169.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 (the “2012 quarter”). During the 2013 quarter, we experienced a 33 basis point increase in occupancy and a 3.4%increase in room rates. Our Marriott-managed hotels experienced an increase in rooms revenue of $13.5 million which is due to the change in Marriott's fiscal periods which resulted in nine more days in the 2013 quarter when compared to the 2012 quarter. Additionally, the Marriott-managed hotels experienced higher occupancy and room rates in the 2013 quarter. Food and beverage revenue experienced a decrease of $57,000, or 0.1%. Food and beverage revenue at our Marriott-managed hotels increased $2.7 million due primarily to the additional days in the 2013 quarter while food and beverage revenue at remaining hotels decreased $2.7 million due to events at certain hotels during the 2012 quarter that did not reoccur in the 2013 quarter. Other hotel revenue, which consists mainly of telecommunications, parking, and spa, experienced an increase of $902,000. Of this increase, $608,000 occurred at our Marriott-managed hotels. Other revenue was $107,000 and $75,000 for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively.

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Hotel Operating Expenses. Hotel operating expenses consist of direct expenses from departments associated with revenue streams and indirect expenses associated with support departments and management fees. We experienced increases of $3.7 million in direct expenses and $4.1 million in indirect expenses and management fees in the 2013 quarter. The Marriott-managed hotels experienced increases of $4.8 million in direct expenses and $3.9 million in indirect expenses and management fees, which is primarily attributed to the nine additional days in the 2013 quarter and higher occupancy. The remaining hotel properties experienced decreases in direct expenses of $1.1 million and increases of $210,000 in indirect expenses. The decrease in direct expenses is primarily due to lower food and beverage expense due to events at certain hotels during the 2012 quarter that did not reoccur in the 2013 quarter partially offset by higher rooms expense due to higher occupancy. Direct expenses were 31.9% and 32.3% of total hotel revenue for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively.

Property Taxes, Insurance, and Other. Property taxes, insurance, and other increased$539,000 for the 2013 quarter to $12.2 million primarily due to higher property taxes as a result of increased property value assessments related to certain hotels offset slightly by lower premiums for insurance policies.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased$1.2 million for the 2013 quarter compared to the 2012 quarter primarily due to lower depreciation for certain assets that became fully depreciated since March 31, 2012.

Impairment Charges. We recorded credits to impairment charges of $96,000 and $92,000 for the 2013 quarter and 2012 quarter, respectively, for cash received and resulting valuation adjustments on previously impaired mezzanine loans.

Corporate, General, and Administrative. Corporate, general, and administrative expenses increased to $14.5 million for the 2013 quarter compared to $10.2 million for the 2012 quarter. Non-cash equity-based compensation experienced an increase of $3.2 million primarily due to additional expense associated with accelerated vestings of LTIP units of our Chairman Emeritus as a result of his retirement and his new role. Additionally, corporate, general, and administrative expenses increased $1.1 million during the 2013 quarter compared to the 2012 quarter due primarily to higher salaries and benefits and higher professional fees.

Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures. We recorded equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures of $6.9 million and $10.3 million for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively.

Interest Income. Interest income was $36,000 and $32,000 for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively.

Other Income. Other income was $5.8 million and $7.6 million for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively. Other income primarily represents income from non-hedge interest rate swaps of $6.2 million and $8.0 million in the 2013 quarter and 2012 quarter, respectively, of the which the decrease is primarily attributable to derivatives that have expired since March 31, 2012. Other income also includes $520,000 and $378,000 of realized losses on marketable securities for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively.

Interest Expense and Amortization of Loan Costs. Interest expense and amortization of loan costs increased$505,000 to $35.4 million for the 2013 quarter from $34.9 million for the 2012 quarter. The increase is primarily due to higher loan cost amortization of $720,000 offset slightly by lower interest expense resulting from a small decrease in the weighted average interest rate of our debt in the 2013 quarter. The average LIBOR rates for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter were 0.20% and 0.26%, respectively.

Write-off of Loan Costs and Exit Fees. In the 2013 quarter, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. As a result, we wrote-off the unamortized loan costs of $472,000 and incurred additional loan costs of $1.5 million.

Unrealized Gain on Investments. Unrealized gain on investments of $2.7 million and $1.8 million for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively, are based on changes in closing market prices during the quarter.

Unrealized Loss on Derivatives. For the 2013 quarter, we recorded an unrealized loss of $7.1 million, consisting of $6.2 million related to interest rate derivatives and $904,000 related to credit default swaps. In the 2012 quarter, we recorded an unrealized loss of $9.9 million, consisting of $7.7 million related to interest rate derivatives and $2.2 million related to credit default swaps. The fair value of interest rate derivatives is primarily based on movements in the LIBOR forward curve and the passage of time. The fair value of credit default swaps is based on the change in value of CMBX indices.

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Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $604,000 and $879,000 for the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively. The decrease in income tax expense is primarily due to an increase in certain indirect expenses recognized by our TRS subsidiaries.

Income from Discontinued Operations. For the 2012 quarter, income from discontinued operations was $166,000 related to the Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio and the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona. These properties were disposed in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Loss from Consolidated Entities Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Noncontrolling interest partners in consolidated entities were allocated loss of $707,000 and $278,000 during the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively.

Net Loss Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership.Noncontrolling interests in operating partnership were allocated net loss of $2.8 million and $3.1 million in the 2013 quarter and the 2012 quarter, respectively. Redeemable noncontrolling interests represented ownership interests of 13.11% and 11.46% in the operating partnership at March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

SEASONALITY

Our properties' operations historically have been seasonal as certain properties maintain higher occupancy rates during the summer months and some during the winter months. This seasonality pattern can cause fluctuations in our quarterly lease revenue under our percentage leases. We anticipate that our cash flows from the operations of our properties will be sufficient to enable us to make quarterly distributions to maintain our REIT status. To the extent that cash flows from operations are insufficient during any quarter due to temporary or seasonal fluctuations in lease revenue, we expect to utilize other cash on hand or borrowings to fund required distributions. However, we cannot make any assurances that we will make distributions in the future.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

There have been no material changes since December 31, 2012, outside of the ordinary course of business, to contractual obligations specified in the table of contractual obligations included in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2012 Form 10-K. We currently have no off-balance-sheet arrangements with any party nor do we anticipate any such arrangements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our accounting policies that are critical or most important to understanding our financial condition and results of operations and that require management to make the most difficult judgments are described in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2013. There have been no material changes in these critical accounting policies.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In December 2011, the FASB issued accounting guidance to require disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master-netting arrangement. This scope includes financial instruments, derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements, reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities-borrowing and securities-lending arrangements. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013 and the disclosures should be reported retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We adopted this accounting guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The following non-GAAP presentations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO, and Adjusted FFO are made to assist our investors in evaluating our operating performance.

EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to the Company before interest expense and amortization of loan costs, interest income other than interest income from mezzanine loans, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment of assets, and noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures. We adjust EBITDA to exclude certain additional items such as gains or losses on sales of properties, write-off of loan costs, premiums,

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and exit fees, acquisition-related costs, non-cash items, and various other items which are detailed in the following table. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because we believe these measurements a) more accurately reflect the ongoing performance of our hotel assets and other investments, b) provide more useful information to investors as indicators of our ability to meet our future debt payment and working capital requirements, and c) provide an overall evaluation of our financial condition. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as calculated by us may not be comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA reported by other companies that do not define EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA exactly as we define the terms. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to a) GAAP net income or loss as an indication of our financial performance or b) GAAP cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

The following table reconciles net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net loss	$	(18,155	)	$	(24,553	)
Loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	707			278
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	2,762			3,057
Net loss attributable to the Company	(14,686		)	(21,218		)
Interest income	(36		)	(32		)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	34,972			34,851
Depreciation and amortization	31,661			33,583
Impairment charges	(96		)	(92		)
Income tax expense	604			879
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	(2,762		)	(3,057		)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	6,888			10,304
Company's portion of EBITDA of unconsolidated joint ventures	17,389			14,564
EBITDA	73,934			69,782
Amortization of unfavorable management contract liabilities	(612		)	(565		)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	1,971			—
Other income (1)	(5,822		)	(7,613		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	(2,701		)	(1,785		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives	7,149			9,941
Equity-based compensation	8,342			5,146
Company's portion of adjustments to EBITDA of unconsolidated joint ventures	19			95
Adjusted EBITDA	$	82,280		$	75,001

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⁽¹⁾  Other income, primarily consisting of income from interest rate derivatives in both periods and net realized loss on marketable securities in both periods, is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

Funds From Operations (“FFO”) is calculated on the basis defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), which is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders, computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses on sales of properties, asset impairment adjustments, and extraordinary items as defined by GAAP, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures and noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership. Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. NAREIT developed FFO as a relative measure of performance of an equity REIT to recognize that income-producing real estate historically has not depreciated on the basis determined by GAAP. Our calculation of Adjusted FFO ("AFFO") excludes write-off of loan costs and exit fees, acquisition-related costs, non-cash items, our share of adjustments to FFO related to unconsolidated joint ventures, and various other items as detailed in the following table. We consider FFO and AFFO to be appropriate measures of our ongoing normalized operating performance as a REIT. We compute FFO in accordance with our interpretation of standards established by NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that either do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or interpret the NAREIT definition differently than us. FFO and AFFO do not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to a) GAAP net income or loss as an indication of our financial performance or b) GAAP cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to satisfy our cash needs, including our ability to make

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cash distributions. However, to facilitate a clear understanding of our historical operating results, we believe that FFO and AFFO should be considered along with our net income or loss and cash flows reported in the consolidated financial statements.

The following table reconciles net loss to FFO and Adjusted FFO available to common shareholders (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net loss	$	(18,155	)	$	(24,553	)
Loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	707			278
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	2,762			3,057
Preferred dividends	(8,490		)	(8,331		)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	(23,176		)	(29,549		)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate	31,615			33,517
Impairment charges	(96		)	(92		)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	(2,762		)	(3,057		)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	6,888			10,304
Company's portion of FFO of unconsolidated joint ventures	5,636			2,455
FFO available to common shareholders	18,105			13,578
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	1,971			—
Other income (1)	393			356
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	(2,701		)	(1,785		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives	7,149			9,941
Equity-based compensation adjustment for modified employment terms	4,678			991
Company's portion of adjustments to FFO of unconsolidated joint ventures	19			95
Adjusted FFO available to common shareholders	$	29,614		$	23,176

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⁽¹⁾ Other income, primarily consisting of net realized loss on marketable securities in both periods, is excluded from Adjusted FFO.

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HOTEL PORTFOLIO

The following table presents certain information related to our hotel properties as of March 31, 2013:

Hotel Property	Location	Service Type	Total Rooms	% Owned		Owned Rooms
Fee Simple Properties
Embassy Suites	Austin, TX	Full service	150	100	%	150
Embassy Suites	Dallas, TX	Full service	150	100	%	150
Embassy Suites	Herndon, VA	Full service	150	100	%	150
Embassy Suites	Las Vegas, NV	Full service	220	100	%	220
Embassy Suites	Syracuse, NY	Full service	215	100	%	215
Embassy Suites	Flagstaff, AZ	Full service	119	100	%	119
Embassy Suites	Houston, TX	Full service	150	100	%	150
Embassy Suites	West Palm Beach, FL	Full service	160	100	%	160
Embassy Suites	Philadelphia, PA	Full service	263	100	%	263
Embassy Suites	Walnut Creek, CA	Full service	249	100	%	249
Embassy Suites	Arlington, VA	Full service	267	100	%	267
Embassy Suites	Portland, OR	Full service	276	100	%	276
Embassy Suites	Santa Clara, CA	Full service	257	100	%	257
Embassy Suites	Orlando, FL	Full service	174	100	%	174
Hilton Garden Inn	Jacksonville, FL	Select service	119	100	%	119
Hilton	Houston, TX	Full service	243	100	%	243
Hilton	St. Petersburg, FL	Full service	333	100	%	333
Hilton	Santa Fe, NM	Full service	157	100	%	157
Hilton	Bloomington, MN	Full service	300	100	%	300
Hilton	Washington DC	Full service	544	75	%	408
Hilton	Costa Mesa, CA	Full service	486	100	%	486
Homewood Suites	Mobile, AL	Select service	86	100	%	86
Hampton Inn	Lawrenceville, GA	Select service	86	100	%	86
Hampton Inn	Evansville, IN	Select service	141	100	%	141
Hampton Inn	Terre Haute, IN	Select service	112	100	%	112
Hampton Inn	Buford, GA	Select service	92	100	%	92
Marriott	Durham, NC	Full service	225	100	%	225
Marriott	Arlington, VA	Full service	697	100	%	697
Marriott	Seattle, WA	Full service	358	100	%	358
Marriott	Bridgewater, NJ	Full service	347	100	%	347
Marriott	Plano, TX	Full service	404	100	%	404
Marriott	Dallas, TX	Full service	266	100	%	266
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Jacksonville, FL	Select service	102	100	%	102
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Baltimore, MD	Select service	133	100	%	133
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Kennesaw, GA	Select service	90	100	%	90
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Buford, GA	Select service	96	100	%	96
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Gaithersburg, MD	Select service	162	100	%	162
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Centreville, VA	Select service	136	100	%	136
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Charlotte, NC	Select service	136	100	%	136
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Durham, NC	Select service	120	100	%	120
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Orlando, FL	Select service	400	100	%	400
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Manhattan Beach, CA	Select service	164	100	%	164
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Plymouth Meeting, PA	Select service	199	100	%	199
SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Glen Allen, VA	Select service	136	100	%	136
Fairfield Inn by Marriott	Kennesaw, GA	Select service	87	100	%	87
Fairfield Inn by Marriott	Orlando, FL	Select service	388	100	%	388
Courtyard by Marriott	Bloomington, IN	Select service	117	100	%	117

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Hotel Property	Location	Service Type	Total Rooms	% Owned		Owned Rooms
Courtyard by Marriott	Columbus, IN	Select service	90	100	%	90
Courtyard by Marriott	Louisville, KY	Select service	150	100	%	150
Courtyard by Marriott	Crystal City, VA	Select service	272	100	%	272
Courtyard by Marriott	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Select service	174	100	%	174
Courtyard by Marriott	Overland Park, KS	Select service	168	100	%	168
Courtyard by Marriott	Palm Desert, CA	Select service	151	100	%	151
Courtyard by Marriott	Foothill Ranch, CA	Select service	156	100	%	156
Courtyard by Marriott	Alpharetta, GA	Select service	154	100	%	154
Courtyard by Marriott	Philadelphia, PA	Select service	498	100	%	498
Courtyard by Marriott	Seattle, WA	Select service	250	100	%	250
Courtyard by Marriott	San Francisco, CA	Select service	405	100	%	405
Courtyard by Marriott	Orlando, FL	Select service	312	100	%	312
Courtyard by Marriott	Oakland, CA	Select service	156	100	%	156
Courtyard by Marriott	Scottsdale, AZ	Select service	180	100	%	180
Courtyard by Marriott	Plano, TX	Select service	153	100	%	153
Courtyard by Marriott	Edison, NJ	Select service	146	100	%	146
Courtyard by Marriott	Newark, CA	Select service	181	100	%	181
Courtyard by Marriott	Manchester, CT	Select service	90	85	%	77
Courtyard by Marriott	Basking Ridge, NJ	Select service	235	100	%	235
Marriott Residence Inn	Lake Buena Vista, FL	Select service	210	100	%	210
Marriott Residence Inn	Evansville, IN	Select service	78	100	%	78
Marriott Residence Inn	Orlando, FL	Select service	350	100	%	350
Marriott Residence Inn	Falls Church, VA	Select service	159	100	%	159
Marriott Residence Inn	San Diego, CA	Select service	150	100	%	150
Marriott Residence Inn	Salt Lake City, UT	Select service	144	100	%	144
Marriott Residence Inn	Palm Desert, CA	Select service	130	100	%	130
Marriott Residence Inn	Las Vegas, NV	Select service	256	100	%	256
Marriott Residence Inn	Phoenix, AZ	Select service	200	100	%	200
Marriott Residence Inn	Plano, TX	Select service	126	100	%	126
Marriott Residence Inn	Newark, CA	Select service	168	100	%	168
Marriott Residence Inn	Manchester, CT	Select service	96	85	%	82
Marriott Residence Inn	Atlanta, GA	Select service	150	100	%	150
Marriott Residence Inn	Jacksonville, FL	Select service	120	100	%	120
TownePlace Suites by Marriott	Manhattan Beach, CA	Select service	144	100	%	144
One Ocean	Atlantic Beach, FL	Full service	193	100	%	193
Sheraton Hotel	Langhorne, PA	Full service	187	100	%	187
Sheraton Hotel	Minneapolis, MN	Full service	222	100	%	222
Sheraton Hotel	Indianapolis, IN	Full service	371	100	%	371
Sheraton Hotel	Anchorage, AK	Full service	370	100	%	370
Sheraton Hotel	San Diego, CA	Full service	260	100	%	260
Hyatt Regency	Coral Gables, FL	Full service	242	100	%	242
Crowne Plaza	Beverly Hills, CA	Full service	260	100	%	260
Annapolis Historic Inn	Annapolis, MD	Full service	124	100	%	124
Ground Lease Properties
Hilton	Ft. Worth, TX	Full service	294	100	%	294
Hilton	La Jolla, CA	Full service	394	75	%	296
Crowne Plaza	Key West, FL	Full service	160	100	%	160
Renaissance	Tampa, FL	Full service	293	100	%	293
Total			20,034			19,773

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our primary market risk exposure consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings under our debt instruments and our derivatives portfolio that bear interest at variable rates that fluctuate with market interest rates. The analysis below presents the sensitivity of the market value of our financial instruments to selected changes in market interest rates. There have been no material changes to the analysis below since December 31, 2012.

At March 31, 2013, our total indebtedness of $2.4 billion included $724.8 million of variable-rate debt. The impact on our results of operations of a 25-basis point change in interest rate on the outstanding balance of variable-rate debt at March 31, 2013 would be approximately $1.8 million annually. Interest rate changes have no impact on the remaining $1.7 billion of fixed-rate debt.

The above amounts were determined based on the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our borrowings and assume no changes in our capital structure. As the information presented above includes only those exposures that existed at March 31, 2013, it does not consider exposures or positions that could arise after that date. Accordingly, the information presented herein has limited predictive value. As a result, the ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on exposures that arise during the period, the hedging strategies at the time, and the related interest rates.

We primarily use interest rate derivatives to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR and RevPAR. We periodically enter into various interest rate swap, cap, floor, and flooridor transactions that are not designated as hedges. These instruments currently have maturities ranging from May 2014 to March 2015. Changes in fair market values of these transactions are noncash items and are recorded in earnings. These interest rate derivatives have resulted in total income of approximately $234.4 million from their inception in 2008 through March 31, 2013. Based on the LIBOR rates in effect on March 31, 2013, these derivatives are not expected to result in any income or expense for the remainder of 2013.

In August 2011, we entered into credit default swap transactions for a notional amount of $100.0 million to hedge financial and capital market risk for an upfront cost of $8.2 million that was subsequently returned to us as collateral by our counterparty. A credit default swap is a derivative contract that functions like an insurance policy against the credit risk of an entity or obligation.  The seller of protection assumes the credit risk of the reference obligation from the buyer (us) of protection in exchange for annual premium payments.  If a default or a loss, as defined in the credit default swap agreements, occurs on the underlying bonds, then the buyer of protection is protected against those losses.  The only liability for us, the buyer, is the annual premium and any change in value of the underlying CMBX index (if the trade is terminated prior to maturity).  For all CMBX trades completed to date, we were the buyer of protection.  Credit default swaps are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements and credit support annexes. Assuming the underlying bonds pay off at par over their remaining average life, our total exposure for these trades is approximately $8.5 million.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of March 31, 2013 (“Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective (i) to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms; and (ii) to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

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

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are currently subject to litigation arising in the normal course of our business. In the opinion of management, none of these lawsuits or claims against us, either individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, we believe we have adequate insurance in place to cover such litigation.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the risk factors contained in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which describe various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies, or prospects in a material and adverse manner. At March 31, 2013, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.    

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form S-11/A, filed on July 31, 2003)
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed on November 12, 2010)
10.1	Chairman Emeritus Agreement, dated as of January 7, 2013, between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Archie Bennett, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's 8-K, filed on January 9, 2013)
10.2.1*	Employment Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2011, between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Jeremy Welter
10.2.2*	Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 10, 2011, between Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Jeremy Welter
12.0*	Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
31.1*	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2*	Certifications of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
The following materials from the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iii) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document	Submitted electronically with this report.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	Submitted electronically with this report.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document	Submitted electronically with this report.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	Submitted electronically with this report.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document.	Submitted electronically with this report.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document.	Submitted electronically with this report.

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* Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

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.

Date:	May 9, 2013	By:	/s/ MONTY J. BENNETT
		Monty J. Bennett
		Chief Executive Officer
Date:	May 9, 2013	By:	/s/ DAVID J. KIMICHIK
		David J. Kimichik
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-10.2.1

EXHIBIT 10.2.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of March 24, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), is between ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and having its principal place of business at Dallas, Texas (hereinafter, the “REIT”), ASHFORD HOSPITALITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and having its principal place of business at Dallas, Texas (the “Operating Partnership”), and JEREMY WELTER, an individual residing in Lewisville, Texas (the “Executive”).

RECITALS:

A.    The REIT and the Operating Partnership (collectively, the “Company”) desire to employ the Executive in the capacities and on the terms and conditions set out below; and

    B.    The Executive desires to accept such employment with the Company, on the terms and conditions set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and the Executive, in consideration of the respective covenants set out below, hereby agree as follows:

1. EMPLOYMENT.

(a)     POSITIONS. During the Term (defined below), the Executive shall be employed by the Company as Executive Vice President of Asset Management. At the Company’s request, the Executive shall serve the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates in other offices and capacities in addition to the foregoing. If the Executive, during the Term, serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, the Executive’s compensation shall not be increased beyond that provided in Sections 3, 4 or 5 below. Further, if the Executive’s service in one or more of such additional capacities is terminated, the Executive’s compensation provided herein shall not be reduced for so long as the Executive otherwise remains employed by the Company under the terms of this Agreement.

(b)    RESPONSIBILITIES. The Executive’s principal employment duties and responsibilities shall be those duties and responsibilities customary for the position of Executive Vice President of Asset Management and such other executive duties and responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”) or Board of Directors of the REIT (the “Board”) shall from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive. The Executive shall report directly to the CEO or such person(s) as the CEO may designate from time to time.

(c)    EXTENT OF SERVICES. Except for illnesses and vacation periods, the Executive shall devote substantially all of his working time and attention and his best efforts to the performance of his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement and shall not be otherwise employed. However, the Executive may

(so long as the following do not materially interfere with the performance of the Executive’s duties hereunder) (i) make any passive investments (including, without limitation, continuing existing investments with Remington Hotel Corporation or its affiliates) where he is not obligated or required to, and shall not in fact, devote material managerial efforts, (ii) participate in charitable, academic or community activities or in trade

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or professional organizations, (iii) hold directorships in charitable or non-profit organizations, or (iv) subject to CEO and Board approval (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or withdrawn), hold

directorships in for profit companies, except only that the CEO or the Board shall have the right to limit such services as a director or such participation whenever the CEO or the Board shall reasonably believe that the time spent on such activities infringes in any material respect upon the time required by the Executive for the performance of his duties under this Agreement or is otherwise incompatible with those duties.

2.    TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall continue for a Term ending on December 31, 2011 (the “Initial Termination Date”) unless it is sooner terminated pursuant to Section 6; provided, however, that this Agreement shall be automatically extended for one additional year on the Initial Termination Date and on each subsequent anniversary of the Initial Termination Date, unless either the Company or the Executive elect not to extend the Term of this Agreement by notifying the other party in writing of such election not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the then current Term. For purposes of this Agreement, “Term” shall mean the actual duration of the Executive’s employment hereunder, taking into account any extension pursuant to this Section 2 or early termination of employment pursuant to Section 6.

3.    SALARY. The Company shall pay the Executive a Base Salary which shall be payable in periodic installments, less statutory deductions and withholdings, according to the Company’s normal payroll practices. Commencing as of the Effective Date, the Executive’s base salary shall be THREE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($330,000.00) per year. The Board or a Compensation Committee duly appointed by the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) shall thereafter review the Executive’s Base Salary annually to determine within its sole discretion whether and to what extent the Executive’s salary may be increased (for the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Base Salary” shall mean the amount established and adjusted from time to time pursuant to this Section 3).

4.    ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARDS.

(a)    INCENTIVE BONUS. The Executive shall be entitled to receive an annual cash incentive bonus (the “Incentive Bonus”) for each calendar year, during the Term of this Agreement based on the level of accomplishment of management and performance objectives as established by the CEO, the Board or Compensation Committee. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7, if the Executive is not employed for the full calendar year, the Executive shall be paid a pro-rated Incentive Bonus in an amount equal to the product of (x) the amount of the Incentive Bonus for the calendar year to which the Executive would have been entitled if the Executive had remained employed for the entire calendar year and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the applicable calendar year for which the Executive was employed through the last day of his employment and the denominator of which is the 365 days of the calendar year. The targeted Incentive Bonus for the Term is 30% to 90% of Base Salary. The Incentive Bonus shall be paid as soon as reasonably practical following each calendar year but not later than December 31^st of such year.

(b)    INCENTIVE, SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLANS. During the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in all other short- and long-term incentive plans, stock and option plans, long term incentive partnership (“LTIP”) plans, practices, policies and other programs, and all savings and retirement plans, practices, polices and programs, in each case that are applicable generally to senior executives of the Company, as may be adopted, or amended from time to time, by the Company’s Compensation Committee.

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5.    BENEFITS.

(a)    VACATION. The Executive will be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation per calendar year. Vacation time not used within the calendar year will not carry forward. The Executive shall not be entitled to cash in lieu of any unused vacation time except as provided herein.

(b)    SICK LEAVE. The Executive shall be entitled to paid sick leave in accordance with the sick leave policies of the Company in effect for other senior executive officers.

(c)    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Executive and his spouse and eligible dependents, if any, and their respective designated beneficiaries where applicable, will be eligible for and entitled to participate in other benefits maintained by the Company for its senior executive officers, as such benefits may be modified from time to time and for all such employees, such as, without limitation, any medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k), accident, disability, and life insurance benefits, on a basis not less favorable than that applicable to other senior executives of the Company. The Executive will also be entitled to appropriate office space, administrative support, secretarial assistance, and such other facilities and services as are suitable to the Executive’s positions and adequate for the performance of the Executive’s duties.

(d)    EXPENSES. The Executive will be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses, in accordance with the Company’s policy as in effect from time to time and on a basis not less favorable than that applicable to other senior executives of the Company, including, without limitation, telephone (including in-home office telephone and DSL costs), travel and entertainment expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with the business of the Company, promptly upon the presentation by the Executive of appropriate documentation.

(e)    D&O INSURANCE COVERAGE. During and for a period three (3) years after the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to director and officer insurance coverage for his acts and omissions while an officer of the Company on a basis no less favorable to him than the coverage provided current officers or directors.

6.    TERMINATION. The employment of the Executive by the Company and this Agreement (except as otherwise provided herein) shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(a)    DEATH OR DISABILITY. Immediately upon death or Disability of the Executive. As used in this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean an inability to perform the essential functions of his duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, for a period of 90 consecutive days or a total of 180 days, during any 365-day period, in either case as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness which is determined to be total and permanent. A determination of Disability shall be made by a physician satisfactory to both the Executive (or his guardian) and the Company, provided that if the Executive and the Company do not agree on a physician, the Executive (or his guardian) and the Company shall each select a physician and these two together shall select a third physician, whose determination as to Disability shall be binding on all parties. The appointment of one or more individuals to carry out the offices or duties of the Executive during a period of the Executive’s inability to perform such duties and pending a determination of Disability shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement by the Company.

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(b)    FOR CAUSE. At the election of the Company, for Cause, immediately upon written notice by the Company to the Executive unless the Executive fully corrects the circumstances constituting Cause within the cure periods provided below, if applicable. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” for termination shall be deemed to exist solely in the event of the following:

(i)    The conviction of the Executive of, or the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the Executive to, a felony (exclusive of a conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere arising solely under a statutory provision imposing criminal liability upon the Executive on a PER SE basis due to the Company offices held by the Executive, so long as any act or omission of the Executive with respect to such matter was not taken or omitted in contravention of any applicable policy or directive of the CEO or the Board);

(ii)    willful breach of duty of loyalty which is materially detrimental to the Company which is not cured to the reasonable satisfaction of the CEO or the Board within fifteen (15) days following written warning to the Executive from the CEO or the Board describing the alleged circumstances provided that if there is an inconsistency in directives given by the Board as compared to a directive from the CEO, the Board directives shall control;

(iii)    willful failure to perform or adhere to explicitly stated duties or guidelines of employment or to follow the directives of the CEO which continues for fifteen (15) days after written warning to the Executive that it will be deemed a basis for a “For Cause” termination;

(iv)    gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the Executive’s duties (which is not cured by the Executive within 30 days after written warning from the CEO);

(v)    the Executive’s willful commission of an act of dishonesty resulting in economic or financial injury to the Company or willful commission of fraud; or

(vi)    the Executive’s chronic absence from work for reasons other than illness.

For purposes of this Section, no act, or failure to act, on the Executive’s part will be deemed “willful” unless done, or omitted to be done, by the Executive not in good faith and without a reasonable belief that the Executive’s act, or failure to act, was in the best interest of the Company. Any act, or failure to act, based upon authority given pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board, a directive of the CEO, or based upon the advise of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by the Executive in good faith and in the best interests of the Company.

(c)    WITHOUT CAUSE OR GOOD REASON. At the election of the Company, without Cause, and at the election of the Executive, without Good Reason, in either case upon sixty (60) days’ prior written notice to the Executive or to the Company, as the case may be. Provided, however, that if the Executive gives notice, without Good Reason, the Company may waive all or a portion of the sixty (60) days’ written notice and accelerate the effective date of the termination.

(d)    FOR GOOD REASON. At the election of the Executive, for Good Reason, which is not cured by the Company within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Executive to the Company setting

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forth a description of the circumstances constituting Good Reason. For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following actions, omissions or events occurring without the Executive’s prior written consent:

(i)    The assignment to the Executive of any duties, responsibilities, or reporting requirements inconsistent with his positions as Executive Vice President of Asset Management, or any material diminishment, on a cumulative basis, of the Executive’s overall duties, responsibilities, or status;

(ii)    a reduction by the Company in the Executive’s annual Base Salary;

(iii)    the requirement by the Company that the principal place of business at which the Executive performs his duties be changed to a location outside the greater Dallas metropolitan area; or

(iv)    any material breach by the Company of any provision of this Agreement.

(e)    NOTICE OF TERMINATION. Any termination by the Company for Cause, or by the Executive for Good Reason, shall be communicated by Notice of Termination to the other parties hereto given in accordance with Section 16(a) of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” means a written notice which (i) indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) to the extent applicable, sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated, and (iii) if the Date of Termination (as defined below) is other than the date of receipt of such notice, specifies the termination date (provided that the date specified shall not be more than thirty (30) days after the giving of the notice). The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights hereunder.

(f)    DATE OF TERMINATION. “Date of Termination” means (i) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, or by the Executive for Good Reason, the date of receipt of the Notice of Termination or any later date specified in the notice (provided that the date specified shall not be more than thirty (30) days after the giving of the notice), as the case may be, (ii) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause or Disability, the Date of Termination shall be the date on which the Company notifies the Executive of such termination or such later date specified in such notice, (iii) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Executive without Good Reason, the Date of Termination shall be the date on which the Executive notifies the Company of such termination or such later date specified in such notice, unless otherwise agreed by the Company and the Executive, and (iv) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by reason of death or Disability or non-renewal of this Agreement, the Date of Termination shall be the date of death or Disability of the Executive or the Agreement’s non-renewal date, as the case may be.

7.    EFFECTS OF TERMINATION.

(a)    TERMINATION FOR DEATH OR DISABILITY; BY THE COMPANY WITHOUT CAUSE; OR NON-RENEWAL BY THE COMPANY. If the employment of the Executive should terminate by reason of (i) death of the Executive or Disability, (ii) termination by the Company for any reason (other

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than Cause), or (iii) the Company’s failure to renew this Agreement, then all compensation and benefits for the Executive shall be as follows:

(i)    The Executive shall be paid, in a single lump sum payment within thirty (30) days after the Date of Termination, the aggregate amount of (A) the Executive’s earned but unpaid Base Salary through the Date of Termination, and any Incentive Bonus required to be paid to the Executive pursuant to Section 4(a) above for the prior calendar year to the extent not previously paid, and reimbursement of all expenses through the Date of Termination as required pursuant to Section 5(d) hereof (the “Accrued Obligations”), and (B) one (the “Severance Multiple”) times the sum of (x) the Base Salary in effect on the Termination Date plus (y) the average Incentive Bonus received by the Executive for the three complete calendar years (or such lesser number of calendar years as the Executive has been employed by the Company) immediately prior to the Termination Date (the “Severance Payment”).

(ii)    At the time when incentive bonuses are paid to the Company’s other senior executives for the calendar year of the Company in which the Date of Termination occurs, the Executive shall be paid a pro-rated Incentive Bonus in an amount equal to the product of (x) the amount of the Incentive Bonus to which the Executive would have been entitled if the Executive’s employment had not been terminated, and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the applicable calendar year for which the Executive was employed through the Date of Termination and the denominator of which is the 365 days of the calendar year (a “Pro-Rated Bonus”).

(iii)    The Company will allow the Executive and his dependents, at the Company’s cost, to continue to participate for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Date of Termination in the Company’s medical, dental and vision plan in effect as of the Date of Termination. The Company’s payment of this medical coverage will be made monthly during this period of coverage. To the extent such medical benefits are taxable to the Executive, such benefits will not affect benefits to be provided in any other taxable year, and such amounts are intended to meet the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv)(A) as “in-kind benefits”. In addition, the Company will reimburse the Executive for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Date of Termination for the cost of coverage for life insurance and long-term disability insurance, based upon the level of such benefits that were provided to the Executive under the Company’s life insurance and long-term disability plans in effect as of the Date of Termination, which reimbursements will be paid with seven (7) days after the Executive pays any applicable premium. (The amount of any such reimbursements may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other year. Such reimbursements are intended to meet the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv)(A).) (Collectively, these welfare benefits under (iii) are referred to as the “Other Benefits”). If the Executive engages in regular employment after his termination of employment with any organization, any employee welfare benefits received by the Executive in consideration of such employment which are similar in nature to the Other Benefits provided by the Company will relieve the Company of its obligation under this Section 7(a)(iii) to provide comparable benefits to the extent of the benefits so received, and such benefit hereunder shall be forfeited.

(iv)    Any annual performance shares, restricted shares, LTIP units or options awarded under Section 4(b) hereof shall immediately vest. Without limiting the foregoing, it is agreed that if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 7(a), all outstanding stock options, restricted stock and other equity awards granted to the Executive under any of the Company’s equity incentive plans (or

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awards substituted therefore covering the securities of a successor company) shall become immediately vested and exercisable in full.

(b)    TERMINATION BY THE EXECUTIVE WITH GOOD REASON. In the event that the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Executive with Good Reason, the Company will pay the Executive the same Accrued Obligations, Pro-Rated Bonus, Other Benefits and accelerated vesting, all as provided in Sections 7(a)(i) (ii), (iii) and (iv) above at the times as provided in such sections. In addition, the Executive shall be entitled to a Severance Payment determined and paid in accordance with Section 7(a)(i) above; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the Severance Multiple shall be two (2). Without limiting the foregoing, it is agreed that if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 7(b), all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, LTIP units and other equity awards granted to the Executive under any of the Company’s equity incentive plans (or awards substituted therefore covering the securities of a successor company) shall become immediately vested and exercisable in full.

(c)    TERMINATION BY EXECUTIVE WITHOUT GOOD REASON. If the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Executive without Good Reason including a resignation by the Executive without Good Reason and including an election not to renew this Agreement by the Executive, the Company will pay the Executive the Accrued Obligations as provided in Section 7(a)(i) above but the Executive shall not be entitled to the Severance Payment, Pro-rated Bonus and accelerated vesting set forth in Sections 7(a)(i), (ii) and (iv) hereof; provided, however, the Company shall allow the Executive and his dependents, at the Company’s cost, during the Non-Compete Period (hereinafter defined), to continue to participate in the Company’s Other Benefits in effect as of the Date of Termination as provided and paid in the manner set forth in Section 7(a)(iii), but only through the expiration of the Non-Compete Period. If the Executive engages in regular employment after his Date of Termination with any organization, any employee welfare benefits received by the Executive in consideration of such employment which are similar in nature to the Other Benefits provided by the Company will relieve the Company of its obligation under this Section 7(c) to provide comparable benefits to the extent of the benefits so received, and such benefit hereunder shall be forfeited. In addition, in consideration for the Executive’s agreement for honoring the non-compete covenant in Section 10(a) hereof for the Non-Compete Period as a result of a termination of this Agreement under this Section 7(c), the Company shall pay the Executive a non-compete payment (the “Non-Compete Payment”) equal to the Severance Payment determined with a Severance Multiple equal to one (1). The Non-Compete Payment shall be paid monthly over the one-year Non-Compete Period following the Date of Termination in equal monthly installments of one-twelfth (1/12^th) of the Non-Compete Payment.

(d)    TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY FOR CAUSE. If the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, the Company will pay the Executive the Accrued Obligations as provided in Section 7(a)(i) above but the Executive shall not be entitled to the Severance Payment, Pro-Rated Bonus, the Other Benefits and accelerated vesting set forth in Sections 7(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) hereof.

(e)    TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. Immediately upon the Date of Termination or upon the expiration of this Agreement, notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained herein or otherwise, the Executive will stop serving the functions of his terminated or expired positions, and shall be without any of the authority or responsibility for such positions.

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(f)    RELEASE OF CLAIMS. As a condition of Executive’s entitlement to the Severance Payment, Pro-Rated Bonus, Non-Compete Payment and Other Benefits provided by this Agreement, the Executive shall be required to execute the terms of a waiver and release of claims against the Company substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (as may be modified consistent with the purposes of such waiver and release to reflect changes in law following the date hereof) (the “Release”) within the applicable time period provided in the Release (the “Applicable Release Period”); and shall forfeit all payments hereunder if it is not so timely executed; provided, however, that in any case where the first and last days of the Applicable Release Period are in two separate taxable years, any payments required to be made to Executive that are treated as deferred compensation for purposes of Code Section 409A shall be made in the later taxable year, promptly following the conclusion of the Applicable Release Period.

(g)    CODE SECTION 409A AND TERMINATION PAYMENTS.  All payments provided under this Agreement shall be subject to this Section 7(g). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent that the Board reasonably determines, in its sole discretion, that any payment or benefit to be provided under this Agreement to or for the benefit of Executive would be subject to the additional tax imposed under Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code or a successor or comparable provision, the commencement of such payments and/or benefits shall be delayed until the earlier of (i) the date that is six months following the Date of Termination or (ii) the date of Executive’s death (such date is referred to herein as the “Distribution Date”), provided, if at such time Executive is a “specified employee” of the Company (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(i)) and if amounts payable under this Agreement are on account of an “involuntary separation from service” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(m)), Executive shall receive payments during the six-month period immediately following the Date of Termination equal to the lesser of (x) the amount payable under this Agreement, as the case may be, or (y) two times the compensation limit in effect under Code Section 401(a)(17) for the calendar year in which the Termination Date occurs (with any amounts that otherwise would have been payable under this Agreement during such six-month period being paid on the first regular payroll date following the six-month anniversary of the Date of Termination).   In the event that the Board determines that the commencement of any of the employee benefits to be provided under this Agreement are to be delayed pursuant to the preceding sentence, the Company shall require Executive to bear the full cost of such employee benefits until the Distribution Date at which time the Company shall reimburse Executive for all such costs.Finally, for the purposes of this Agreement, amounts payable under this Agreement shall be deemed not to be a “deferral of compensation” subject to Section 409A to the extent provided in the exceptions in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.409A-1(b)(4) (“short-term deferrals”) and (b)(9) (“separation pay plans,” including the exception under subparagraph (iii)) and other applicable provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1 through A-6.

8.    CHANGE OF CONTROL.

(a)    CHANGE OF CONTROL. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change of Control” will be deemed to have taken place upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i)    any “person” (as defined in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and as modified in Section 12(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) other than (A) the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (B) any employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (C) any Remington Affiliate, (D) a company owned, directly or indirectly, by stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company, or (E) an underwriter

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temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 30% or more of the shares of voting stock of the Company then outstanding;

(ii)    the consummation of any merger, reorganization, business combination or consolidation of the Company or one of its subsidiaries with or into any other company, other than a merger, reorganization, business combination or consolidation which would result in the holders of the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto holding securities which represent immediately after such merger, reorganization, business combination or consolidation more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or the surviving company or the parent of such surviving company;

(iii)    the consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, other than a sale or disposition if the holders of the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto hold securities immediately thereafter which represent more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the acquiror, or parent of the acquiror, of such assets; or the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or

(iv)    individuals who, as of the Effective Date, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to the Effective Date whose election to the Board was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a person other than the Board.

(b)    CERTAIN BENEFITS UPON A CHANGE OF CONTROL. If a Change of Control occurs during the Term and the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by the Executive for any reason on or before the one (1) year anniversary of the effective date of the Change of Control, then the Executive shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations, Pro-Rated Bonus, Other Benefits and accelerated vesting, all as provided in Sections 7(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above at the times as provided in such sections. In addition, the Executive shall be entitled to a Severance Payment determined and paid in accordance with Section 7(a)(i) above; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the Severance Multiple shall be two (2). Without limiting the foregoing, it is agreed that if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 8(b), all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, LTIP units and other equity awards granted to the Executive under any of the Company’s equity incentive plans (or awards substituted therefore covering the securities of a successor company) shall become immediately vested and exercisable in full. All payments under this Section 8(b) are subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 7(g) and may be delayed as set forth in Section 7(g) in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c)    EXCISE TAX.

(i)    In the event that any payment or benefit received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change of Control or the termination of the Executive’s employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement with the Company, any person

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whose actions result in a Change of Control or any person affiliated with the Company or such person) (all such payments and benefits being hereinafter called “Total Payments”) will be subject (in whole or part) to the excise tax (the “Excise Tax”) imposed under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), then, subject to the provisions of Section 8(c)(ii) hereof, the Company will pay to the Executive an additional amount (the “Gross-Up Payment”) such that the net amount retained by the Executive, after deduction of any Excise Tax on the Total Payments and any federal, state and local income tax and Excise Tax upon the payment provided for by this Section 8(c)(i), will be equal to the Total Payments. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive will be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on such date, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.

(ii)    In the event that, after giving effect to any redeterminations described in Section 8(c)(iv) hereof, a reduction in the Total Payments to the largest amount that would result in no portion of the Total Payments being subject to the Excise Tax (after taking into account any reduction in the Total Payments provided by reason of Section 280G of the Code in such other plan, arrangement or agreement) would produce a net amount (after deduction of the net amount of federal, state and local income tax on such reduced Total Payments) that would be greater than the net amount of unreduced Total Payments (after deduction of the net amount of federal, state and local income tax and the amount of Excise Tax to which the Executive would be subject in respect of such Total Payments), then Section 8(c)(i) hereof will not apply and the Total Payments will be so reduced.

(iii)    The determination of whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amount of such Excise Tax will be made by the Company’s independent auditors. The Company will provide the Executive with its calculation of the amounts referred to in this Section 8(c) and such supporting materials as are reasonably necessary for the Executive to evaluate the Company’s calculations. If the Executive disputes the Company’s calculations (in whole or in part), the reasonable opinion of the Company’s independent auditors with respect to the matter in dispute will prevail.

(iv)    In the event that (A) the Excise Tax is subsequently determined to be less than the amount taken into account hereunder at the time of payment of the Total Payments and (B) after giving effect to such redetermination, the Total Payments are reduced pursuant to Section 8(c)(ii) hereof, the Executive will repay to the Company, at the time that the amount of such reduction in Excise Tax is finally determined, the portion of the Gross-Up Payment attributable to such reduction (plus that portion of the Gross-Up Payment attributable to the Excise Tax and federal, state and local income tax imposed on the Gross-Up Payment being repaid by the Executive to the extent that such repayment results in a reduction in the Excise Tax and/or a federal, state or local income tax deduction) plus interest on the amount of such repayment at the rate provided in Section 1274(b)(2)(B) of the Code. In the event that (X) the Excise Tax is determined to exceed the amount taken into account hereunder at the time of the termination of the Executive’s employment (including by reason of any payment the existence or amount of which cannot be determined at the time of the Gross-Up Payment) and (Y) after giving effect to such redetermination, the Total Payments are not reduced pursuant to Section 8(c)(ii) hereof, the Company will make an additional Gross-Up Payment in respect of such excess and in respect of any portion of the Excise Tax with respect to which the Company had not previously made a Gross-Up Payment (plus any additional taxes payable by the Executive with respect to such excess and such portion) at

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the time that the amount of such excess is finally determined. The Company shall also reimburse the Executive for any expenses (including interest and penalties) incurred in any such additional Gross-Up redetermination to the extent permitted under Section 409A. (All reimbursements of expenses incurred in connection with such additional Gross-Up redetermination shall be made within thirty (30) days after the Executive incurs such expense, the amounts reimbursed in a tax year will not affect such expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other tax year, and such reimbursement period shall be effective so long as the applicable statute of limitations for such Gross-Up redetermination is open. Such reimbursements are intended to comply with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv)(A)).

(v)    The Executive shall notify the Company in writing of any claim that, if successful, would require the payment by the Company of a Gross-Up Payment or might entitle the Company to the refund of all or part of any previous Gross-Up Payment. Such notification shall be given as soon as practicable but no later than ten (10) business days after the Executive is informed in writing of such claim and shall apprise the Company of the nature of such claim and the date on which such claim is required to be paid. The Executive shall not pay such claim prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day period following the date on which he gives such notice to the Company. If the Company notifies the Executive in writing prior to the expiration of such period that it desires to contest such claim, the Executive shall: (i) give the Company any information reasonably requested by the Company relating to such claim; (ii) take such action in connection with contesting such claim as the Company shall reasonably request in writing from time to time, including, without limitation, accepting legal representation with respect to such claim by an attorney jointly selected by the Executive and the Company; (iii) cooperate with the Company in good faith in order to effectively contest such claim; and (iv) permit the Company to participate in any proceedings relating to such claim. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all costs and expenses (including legal fees and additional interest and penalties to the extent permitted under 409A) incurred in connection with such contest. All reimbursements of such expenses shall be made within 30 days after the Executive incurs such expense, the amounts reimbursed in a tax year will not affect such expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other tax year, and such reimbursement period shall be effective so long as the applicable statute of limitations for such claim is open. Such reimbursements are intended to comply with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv)(A).

(vi)    Without limitation on the foregoing, the Company shall control all audits and proceedings taken in connection with any claim, audit or proceeding involving Excise Taxes or Gross-Up Payments and, at its sole option, may pursue or forego any and all administrative appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the taxing authority in respect of any such claim, audit or proceeding and may, at its sole option, either direct the Executive to pay the tax claimed and sue for a refund or contest the tax in any permissible manner, and the Executive agrees to prosecute such contest to a determination before any administrative tribunal, in a court of initial jurisdiction and in one or more appellate courts, as the Company shall determine; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that if the Company directs the Executive to pay such tax and sue for a refund, the Company shall reimburse the Executive within thirty (30) days after the Executive pays such taxes (including interest or penalties with respect thereto to the extent permitted under 409A). All reimbursements of such expenses shall be made within thirty (30) days after the Executive incurs such expense, the amounts reimbursed in a tax year will not affect such expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other tax year, and such reimbursement period shall be effective so long as the applicable statute of limitations for such claim is open. Such reimbursements are intended to comply with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv)(A). The Company’s control of the contest shall be limited to issues with respect to which such a Gross-Up Payment

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would be payable or refundable hereunder and the Executive shall be entitled to settle or contest, as the case may be, any other issue.

(vii)    To the extent that a Gross-Up Payment is determined to be payable pursuant to this Section 8(c), such payment must be made no later than the end of the taxable year immediate following the taxable year in which the taxes described above are remitted by the Executive to the taxing authority.

9.    CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Executive recognizes and acknowledges that the Executive has and will have access to confidential and proprietary information of the Company which constitute valuable, special, and unique assets of the Company. The term “Confidential Information” as used in this Agreement shall mean all proprietary information which is known only to the Executive, the Company, other employees of the Company, or others in a confidential relationship with the Company, and relating to the Company’s business (including, without limitation, information regarding clients, customers, pricing policies, methods of operation, proprietary company programs, sales, acquisitions, products, profits, costs, conditions (financial or other), cash flows, key personnel, formulae, product applications, technical processes, and trade secrets, as such information may exist from time to time, which the Executive acquired or obtained by virtue of work performed for the Company, or which the Executive may acquire or may have acquired knowledge of during the performance of said work.

The Executive acknowledges that the Company has put in place certain policies and practices to keep such Confidential Information secret, including disclosing the information only on a need-to-know basis. The Executive further acknowledges that the Confidential Information has been developed or acquired by the Company through the expenditure of substantial time, effort, and money and provides the Company with an advantage over competitors who do not know such Confidential Information. Finally, the Executive acknowledges that such Confidential Information, if revealed to or used for the benefit of the Company’s competitors or in a manner contrary to the Company’s interests, would cause extensive and immeasurable harm to the Company and to the Company’s competitive position.

The Executive shall not, during the Term or at any time thereafter, use for personal gain or detrimentally to the Company all or any part of the Confidential Information, or disclose or make available all or any part of the Confidential Information to any person, firm, corporation, association, or any other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever, directly or indirectly, except as may be required pursuant to his employment hereunder, unless and until such Confidential Information becomes publicly available other than as a consequence of the breach by the Executive of his confidentiality obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not be restricted from disclosing or using Confidential Information that: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of an unauthorized disclosure by Executive or his agent; (ii) becomes available to Executive in a manner that is not in contravention of applicable law from a source (other than the Company or its affiliated entities or one of its or their officers, employees, agents or representatives) that is not known by Executive, after reasonable investigation, to be bound by a confidential relationship with the Company or its affiliated entities or by a confidentiality or other similar agreement; or (iii) is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other legal process: provided, however, that in the event disclosure is required by law, court order or legal process, Executive shall provide the Company, if legally permissible, with prompt notice of such requirement as set forth below in this Section 9.

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The Executive acknowledges that the Confidential Information shall remain at all times the exclusive property of the Company, and no license is granted. In the event of the termination of his employment, whether voluntary or involuntary and whether by the Company or the Executive, or within seven (7) business days of the Company’s request under any other circumstances, the Executive shall deliver to the Company all Confidential Information, in any form whatsoever, including electronic formats, and shall not take with him any Confidential Information or any reproductions (in whole or in part) or extracts of any items relating to the Confidential Information. The Company acknowledges that prior to his employment with the Company, the Executive has lawfully acquired extensive knowledge of the industries in which the Company engages in business including, without limitation, markets, valuation methods and techniques, capital markets, investor relationships and similar items, and that the provisions of this Section 9 are not intended to restrict the Executive’s use of such previously acquired knowledge.

In the event that the Executive receives a request or is required (by deposition, interrogatory, request for documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand or similar process) to disclose all or any part of the Confidential Information, the Executive agrees, if legally permissible, to (a) promptly notify the Company of the existence, terms and circumstances surrounding such request or requirement, (b) consult with the Company on the advisability of taking legally available steps to resist or narrow such request or requirement and (c) assist the Company in seeking a protective order or other appropriate remedy; provided, however, that the Executive shall not be required to take any action in violation of applicable laws. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained or that the Company waives compliance with the provisions hereof, the Executive shall not be liable for such disclosure unless disclosure to any such tribunal was caused by or resulted from a previous disclosure by the Executive not permitted by this Agreement.

10.    NON-COMPETITION, NONSOLICITATION AND NON-INTERFERENCE.

(a)    NON-COMPETITION. During the Term and any Non-Compete Period (hereinafter defined), the Executive will not, directly or indirectly, either as a principal, agent, employee, employer, stockholder or partner engage in any “Competitive Business”; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the foregoing shall not prohibit or limit the Executive’s right to pursue and maintain passive investments allowed pursuant to Section 1(c) hereof.

For purposes of this Section 10(a), “Competitive Business” means acquiring, investing in or with respect to, owning, leasing, managing or developing hotel properties in the United States or originating or acquiring loans in respect of hotel properties in the United States where the Executive has duties or performs services that are the same or similar to those services actually performed by the Executive for the Company.

For purposes of this Section 10(a), the “Non-Compete Period” shall mean:

(i)    in the case of a termination of the Executive’s employment as a result of Disability, or a termination by the Executive without Good Reason (including, without limitation, a resignation by the Executive without Good Reason), or an election by the Executive not to renew this Agreement, a period during the Term and ending one (1) year after the Date of Termination; and

(ii)    in the case of a termination of the Executive’s employment for any other reason, including, without limitation, as a result of (a) a Change in Control, (b) a termination by the Executive for Good Reason,

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or (c) a termination by the Company for Cause or without Cause (including non-renewal by the Company), the Non-Compete Period shall expire on the Date of Termination.

The Executive acknowledges that the services provided by the Executive are of a special, unique, and extraordinary nature. The Executive further acknowledges that his work and experience with the Company will enhance his value to a Competitive Business, and that the nature of the Confidential Information to which the Executive has immediate access and will continue to have access during the course of his employment makes it difficult, if not impossible, for him to engage in any Competitive Business or work in any capacity similar to the Executive’s duties or services with the Company without disclosing or utilizing the Confidential Information. The Executive further acknowledges that his work and experience with the Company places him in a position of trust with the Company.

(b)    NON-SOLICITATION. The Executive covenants and agrees that (i) during the Term, and (ii) during the period ending on the first anniversary of his Date of Termination, he shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, whether for his own account or on behalf of any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or enterprise, solicit, recruit, hire or cause to be hired any employees of the Company or any of its affiliates, or any person who was an employee of the Company during the six months preceding the Executive’s Date of Termination, or solicit or encourage any employee of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employment of the Company or any of such affiliates, as applicable.

(c)    NON-INTERFERENCE WITH COMPANY OPPORTUNITIES. The Executive understands and agrees that all business opportunities with which he is involved during his employment with the Company constitute valuable assets of the Company and its affiliated entities, and may not be converted to Executive’s own use or converted by Executive for the use of any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or enterprise. Accordingly, Executive agrees that during the Term and thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, whether for his own account or on behalf of any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or enterprise, interfere with, solicit, pursue, or in any manner make use of any such business opportunities.

(d)    REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. The Executive agrees that restraints imposed upon him pursuant to this Section are necessary for the reasonable and proper protection of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and that each and every one of the restraints is reasonable in respect to subject matter, length of time and geographic area. The parties further agree that, in the event that any provision of this Section shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its being extended over too great a time, too large a geographic area or too great a range of activities, such provision shall be deemed to be modified to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11.    NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or limit the Executive’s continuing or future participation in any plan, program, policy or practice provided by the Company and for which the Executive may qualify, nor shall anything herein limit or otherwise affect such rights as the Executive may have under any contract or agreement with the Company. Amounts which are vested benefits or which the Executive is otherwise entitled to receive under any plan, policy, practice or program of or any contract agreement with the Company at or subsequent to the Date of Termination shall be payable in accordance with such plan, policy, practice or program or contract or agreement except as explicitly modified by this

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Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any such plan, policy, practice or program noted above to the contrary, the timing of all payments pursuant to this Agreement or any such plan, policy, practice or program shall be subject to the timing rules specified in Section 7(g) of this Agreement. 

12.    FULL SETTLEMENT. The Company’s obligation to make the payments provided for in this Agreement and otherwise to perform its obligations hereunder shall not be affected by any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other claim, right or action which the Company may have against the Executive or others. In no event shall the Executive be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of mitigation of the amounts payable to the Executive under any of the provisions of this Agreement and except as expressly provided, such amounts shall not be reduced whether or not the Executive obtains other employment. The Company agrees to pay as incurred (within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive), to the full extent permitted by law, all reasonable legal fees and expenses which the Executive or his beneficiaries may reasonably incur as a result of any contest (regardless of the outcome thereof) by the Company, the Executive or others of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any provision of this Agreement or any guarantee of performance thereof (including as a result of any contest by the Executive or his beneficiaries about the amount of any payment pursuant to this Agreement), plus in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(a) of the Code to the extent permitted by 409A. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any such contest if the court having jurisdiction over such contest determines that the Executive’s claim in such contest is frivolous or maintained in bad faith. This reimbursement obligation shall remain in effect following the Executive’s termination of employment for the applicable statute of limitations period relating to any such claim, and the amount of reimbursements hereunder during any tax year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other tax year. Such reimbursements are intended to comply with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv)(A).

13.    DISPUTES.

(a)    EQUITABLE RELIEF. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that upon any breach by the Executive of his obligations under Sections 9 or 10 hereof, the Company will have no adequate remedy at law, and accordingly will be entitled to specific performance and other appropriate injunctive and equitable

relief.

(b)    ARBITRATION. Excluding only requests for equitable relief by the Company under Section 13(a) of this Agreement, in the event that there is any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, and the parties hereto shall not have resolved such claim or dispute within 60 days after written notice from one party to the other setting forth the nature of such claim or dispute, then such claim or dispute shall be settled exclusively by binding arbitration in Dallas, Texas in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association by an arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto or, in the absence of such agreement, by an arbitrator selected according to such Rules. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if either the Company or the Executive shall request, such arbitration shall be conducted by a panel of three arbitrators, one selected by the Company, one selected by the Executive and the third selected by agreement of the first two, or, in the absence of such agreement, in accordance with such Rules. Neither party shall have the right to claim or recover punitive damages. Judgment upon the award rendered by such arbitrator(s) shall be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof upon the application of either party.

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14.    INDEMNIFICATION. The Company will indemnify the Executive, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, against all costs, charges and expenses incurred or sustained by the Executive, including the cost of legal counsel selected and retained by the Executive in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which the Executive may be made a party by reason of the Executive being or having been an officer, director, or employee of the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.

15.    COOPERATION IN FUTURE MATTERS. The Executive hereby agrees that, for a period of one (1) year following his termination of employment, he shall cooperate with the Company’s reasonable requests relating to matters that pertain to the Executive’s employment by the Company, including, without limitation, providing information or limited consultation as to such matters, participating in legal proceedings, investigations or audits on behalf of the Company, or otherwise making himself reasonably available to the Company for other related purposes. Any such cooperation shall be performed at times scheduled taking into consideration the Executive’s other commitments, including business and family matters, and the Executive shall be compensated at a reasonable hourly or PER DIEM rate to be agreed by the parties to the extent such cooperation is required on more than an occasional and limited basis. The Executive shall not be required to perform such cooperation to the extent it conflicts with any requirements of exclusivity of services for another employer or otherwise, nor in any manner that in the good faith belief of the Executive would conflict with his rights under or ability to enforce this Agreement.

16.    GENERAL.

(a)    NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing or by written telecommunication, and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally or if sent by overnight courier or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or sent by written telecommunication or telecopy, to the relevant address set forth below, or to such other address as the recipient of such notice or communication shall have specified to the other party hereto in accordance with this Section 16(a).

If to the Company, to:    Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1150

             Dallas, Texas 75254

Attn: Chairman of the Board of Directors

with a copy to:        Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100

Dallas, Texas 75254

Attn: Chief Legal Officer

If to the Executive, at his last residence shown on the records of the Company,

with a copy to:        Jeremy Welter

2820 Merlin Drive

Lewisville, TX 75056

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Any such notice shall be effective (i) if delivered personally, when received, (ii) if sent by overnight courier, when receipted for, and (iii) if mailed, two (2) days after being mailed as described above.

(b)    SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any law, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

(c)    WAIVERS. No delay or omission by either party hereto in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall impair such right, power or privilege, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege preclude any further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.

(d)    COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. In making proof of this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

(e)    ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company’s successors and the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Executive, it being understood and agreed that this is a contract for the Executive’s personal services. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Company except in connection with a transaction involving the succession by a third party to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise), in which case such successor shall assume this Agreement and expressly agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform it in the absence of a succession. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any successor to the Company’s business and/or assets that executes and delivers the assumption agreement described in the immediately preceding sentence or that becomes bound by this Agreement by operation of law.

(f)    ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof and may not be amended except by a written instrument hereafter signed by the Executive and a duly

authorized representative of the Board.

(g)    GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and the performance hereof shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law. Jurisdiction and venue shall be solely in the federal or state courts of Dallas County, Texas. This provision should not be read as a waiver of any right to removal to federal court in Dallas County.

(h)    CONSTRUCTION. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any party. The headings of sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect its meaning or construction.

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(i)    PAYMENTS AND EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AFTER DEATH. Any amounts due hereunder after the Executive’s death shall be paid to the Executive’s designated beneficiary or beneficiaries, whether received as a designated beneficiary or by will or the laws of descent and distribution. The Executive may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries for all purposes of this Agreement, and may change at any time such designation, by notice to the Company making specific reference to this Agreement. If no designated beneficiary survives the Executive or the Executive fails to designate a beneficiary for purposes of this Agreement prior to his death, all amounts thereafter due hereunder shall be paid, as and when payable, to his spouse, if she survives the Executive, and otherwise to his estate.

(j)    CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL. The Executive acknowledges that he has had a full and complete opportunity to consult with counsel or other advisers of his own choosing concerning the terms, enforceability and implications of this Agreement, and that the Company has not made any representations or warranties to the Executive concerning the terms, enforceability and implications of this Agreement other than as are reflected in this Agreement.

(k)    WITHHOLDING. Any payments provided for in this Agreement shall be paid net of any applicable tax withholding required under federal, state or local law.

(l)    NON-DISPARAGEMENT. The Executive agrees that, during the Term and thereafter including following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason) he will not make statements or representations, or otherwise communicate, directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or otherwise, or take any action which may, directly or indirectly, disparage the Company or its affiliates or their respective officers, directors, employees, advisors, businesses or reputations. The Company agrees that, during the Term and thereafter (including following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason) the Company will not make statements or representations, or otherwise communicate, directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or otherwise, or take any action which may directly or indirectly, disparage Executive or his business or reputation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall preclude either Executive or the Company from making truthful statements or disclosures that are required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

(m)    CODE SECTION 409A. It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement that no payment or entitlement pursuant to this Agreement will give rise to any adverse tax consequences to the Executive under Section 409A of the Code.  The Agreement shall be interpreted to that end and, consistent with that objective and notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the Company may unilaterally take any action it deems necessary or desirable to amend any provision herein to avoid the application of or excise tax under Section 409A.  Further, no effect shall be given to any provision herein in a manner that reasonably could be expected to give rise to adverse tax consequences under that provision. 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed under seal as of the date first above written.

REIT:

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

By: /s/ DAVID A. BROOKS

Name: DAVID A. BROOKS

Title: Chief Operating Officer

Dated: March 24, 2011

OPERATING PARTNERSHIP:

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

By:    Ashford OP General Partner, LLC

By: /s/ DAVID A. BROOKS

Name: DAVID A. BROOKS

Title: Chief Operating Officer

Dated: March 24, 2011

EXECUTIVE:

/s/ JEREMY WELTER

JEREMY WELTER

Dated: March 24, 2011

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EXHIBIT “A”

RELEASE AND WAIVER

THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER (the “Termination Release”) is made as of the 24th day of March, 2011 by JEREMY WELTER (the “Executive”).

WHEREAS, the Executive, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “REIT”), and Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) have entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of March 24, 2011 and providing certain compensation and severance amounts upon the Executive’s termination of employment; and

WHEREAS, the Executive has agreed, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, to execute a release and waiver in the form set forth in this Termination Release in consideration of the REIT and the Operating Partnership (collectively, the “Company”) agreement to provide the compensation and severance amounts upon the Executive’s termination of employment set out in the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive desire to settle all rights, duties and obligations between them, including without limitation all such rights, duties, and obligations arising under the Agreement or otherwise out of the Executive’s employment by the Company;

NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound and for good and valid consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Executive agrees as follows:

1.        RELEASE.

(a)    The Executive knowingly and voluntarily releases, acquits, covenants not to sue and forever discharges the Company, and its respective owners, parents, stockholders, predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, officers, employees, representatives, divisions and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all charges, complaints, claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, rights, costs, losses, debts and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, against them which the Executive or any of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns ever had, now has or at any time hereafter may have, own or hold by reason of any matter, fact, or cause whatsoever from the beginning of time up to and including the date of this Termination Release, including without limitation all claims arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Texas Labor Code Section 21.001, et seq. (Texas Employment Discrimination); Texas Labor Code Section 61.001, et seq. (Texas Pay Day Act); Texas Labor Code Section 62.002, et seq. (Texas Minimum Wage Act); Texas Labor Code Section 201.001, et seq. (Texas Unemployment Compensation Act); Texas Labor Code Section 401.001, et seq., specifically Section 451.001 formerly codified as Article 8307c of the Revised Civil Statutes (Texas Workers’ Compensation Act and Discrimination Issues); and Texas Genetic Information and Testing Law, each as amended, or any other federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, judicial decisions or public policies now or hereafter recognized.

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(b)        The Executive represents that he has not filed or permitted to be filed against any of the Releasees, any complaints, charges or lawsuits and covenants and agrees that he will not seek or be entitled to any personal recovery in any court or before any governmental agency, arbitrator or self-regulatory body against any of the Releasees arising out of any matters set forth in Section 1(a) hereof. Nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from seeking to enforce his rights under the Agreement. The Executive does not hereby waive or release his rights to any benefits under the Company’s employee benefit plans to which he is or will be entitled pursuant to the terms of such plans in the ordinary course.

2.    NON-DISPARAGEMENT. The Executive covenants and agrees he will not make statements or representations, or otherwise communicate, directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or otherwise, or take any action which may, directly or indirectly, disparage the Company or its affiliates or their respective officers, directors, employees, advisors, businesses or reputations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein or in the Agreement shall preclude the Executive from making truthful statements or disclosures that are required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

3.    NON-SOLICITATION. The Executive covenants and agrees he shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, for a period ending one (1) year from the Date of Termination (as defined in the Agreement), directly or indirectly, whether for his own account or on behalf of any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or enterprise, solicit, recruit, hire or cause to be hired any employees of the Company or any of its affiliates, or any person who was an employee of the Company during the six months preceding the Executive’s Date of Termination (as defined in the Agreement), or solicit or encourage any employee of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employment of the Company or any of such affiliates, as applicable.

4.    NON-INTERFERENCE WITH COMPANY OPPORTUNITIES. The Executive understands and agrees that all business opportunities with which he is involved during his employment with the Company constitute valuable assets of the Company and its affiliated entities, and may not be converted to Executive’s own use or converted by Executive for the use of any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or enterprise. Accordingly, Executive agrees he shall not, directly or indirectly, whether for his own account or on behalf of any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or enterprise, interfere with, solicit, pursue, or in any manner make use of any such business opportunities.

5.         ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Company has advised the Executive to consult with an attorney of his choosing prior to signing this Termination Release and the Executive hereby represents to the Company that he has been offered an opportunity to consult with an attorney prior to signing this Termination Release. The Company has also advised the Executive that Executive has up to twenty-one days to consider and sign the Release and Waiver and up to seven days after signing in which to revoke acceptance by giving notice to

______________________________ at _____________ by personal delivery or by mail postmarked no later than the seventh day after the Executive signs the Release and Waiver.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has executed this Termination Release under seal as of the day and year first above written.

/s/JEREMYWELTER

JEREMY WELTER

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EX-10.2.2

EXHIBIT 10.2.2

AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, effective as of November 10, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), between ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and having its principal place of business at Dallas, Texas (hereinafter, the “REIT”), ASHFORD HOSPITALITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and having its principal place of business at Dallas, Texas (the “Operating Partnership”), and JEREMY WELTER, an individual residing in Dallas, Texas (the “Executive”):

RECITALS:

A. The REIT and the Operating Partnership (collectively, the “Company”) and the Executive are parties to a certain Employment Agreement (as amended, the “Agreement”), dated as of March 24, 2011;

B. The Company, at the direction of the Compensation Committee, desire to modify the Employment Agreement as specifically set forth herein;

C. The Executive has agreed to accept this Amendment pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

D. All terms with their initial letter capitalized as set forth in the Employment Agreement shall have the same meaning herein as given such terms in the Employment Agreement

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and the Executive, in consideration of the respective covenants set forth in the Employment Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, agree that the Employment Agreement is modified as set forth below:

1.    BASE SALARY. Section 3 of the Employment Agreement is hereby modified to provide that the Executive’s Base Salary, effective as of November 1, 2011, shall be THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000.00) per year.

2.    ELIMINATION OF GROSS-UP PAYMENT FOR EXCISE TAX. It is the intent of the parties hereto to eliminate any requirement or obligation of the Company to provide a Gross-Up Payment for any Excise Tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Accordingly, Section 8(c) entitled “Excise Tax” of the Employment Agreement is hereby deleted with the full and complete understanding that to the extent any such Excise Tax is imposed on the Executive, the Company shall have no obligation whatsoever for the payment or reimbursement thereof or for the payment of any Gross-Up Payment. Such liability shall remain the liability of the Executive for all purposes whatsoever.

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3.    LIMITED MODIFICATION. Except as expressly modified above, the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Company and the Executive ratify and confirm to each other the enforceability thereof.

4.    MISCELLANEOUS.

4.1    Severability. If any provision of this Amendment is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any law, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

4.2    Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. In making proof of this Amendment, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

4.3    Entire Agreement. This Amendment (together with the Employment Agreement, as modified herein) contains the entire understanding of the parties, supercedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof and may not be amended except by a written instrument hereafter signed by the Executive and a duly authorized representative of the Board.

4.4    Governing Law. This Amendment and the performance hereof shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law. Jurisdiction and venue shall be solely in the federal or state courts of Dallas County, Texas. This provision shall not be read as a waiver of any right to removal to federal court in Dallas County, Texas.

4.5    Construction. The language used in this Amendment will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any party. The headings of sections of this Amendment are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect its meaning or construction.

4.6    Consultation with Counsel. The Executive acknowledges that he has had a full and complete opportunity to consult with counsel or other advisers of his own choosing concerning the terms, enforceability and implications of this Amendment, and that the Company has not made any representations or warranties to the Executive concerning the terms, enforceability and implications of this Amendment other than as are reflected in this Amendment.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed under seal as of the date first above written.

REIT:

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

By: /s/ DAVID A. BROOKS

Name: DAVID A. BROOKS

Title: Chief Operating Officer

Dated: November 10, 2011

OPERATING PARTNERSHIP:

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

By: Ashford OP General Partner, LLC

By: /s/ DAVID A. BROOKS

Name: DAVID A. BROOKS

Title: Chief Operating Officer

Dated: November 10, 2011

EXECUTIVE:

/s/ JEREMY WELTER

JEREMY WELTER

Dated: November 10, 2011

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EX-12.0

EXHIBIT 12.0

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES

(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended			Year Ended December 31,
	March 31, 2013			2012			2011			2010			2009			2008
Earnings
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and redeemable noncontrolling interests	$	(17,551	)	$	(56,183	)	$	9,383		$	(26,280	)	$	(182,933	)	$	101,925
Amount recorded for (income) loss in unconsolidated joint venture	6,888			20,833			(14,528		)	20,265			(2,486		)	2,205
Add:
Distributions from equity investment in joint venture	—			—			—			492			873			1,800
Interest on indebtedness	33,448			140,066			134,585			143,264			139,390			153,116
Amortization of debt expense and premium	1,932			6,194			4,648			5,838			7,700			6,747
Interest component of operating leases	88			354			385			525			598			622
	$	24,805		$	111,264		$	134,473		$	144,104		$	(36,858	)	$	266,415
Fixed charges
Interest on indebtedness	$	33,448		$	140,066		$	134,585		$	143,264		$	139,390		$	153,116
Amortization of debt expense and premium	1,932			6,194			4,648			5,838			7,700			6,747
Interest component of operating leases	88			354			385			525			598			622
Dividends to Class B unit holders	736			2,943			2,943			2,943			2,827			2,788
	$	36,204		$	149,557		$	142,561		$	152,570		$	150,515		$	163,273
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred Series A	$	886		$	3,516		$	3,180		$	3,180		$	3,180		$	4,855
Preferred Series B-1	—			—			1,374			4,143			4,171			5,735
Preferred Series D	5,000			19,869			18,940			13,871			11,971			16,052
Preferred Series E	2,604			10,417			6,019			—			—			—
	$	8,490		$	33,802		$	29,513		$	21,194		$	19,322		$	26,642
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends	$	44,694		$	183,359		$	172,074		$	173,764		$	169,837		$	189,915
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges																1.63
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends																1.40
Deficit (Fixed charges)	$	11,399		$	38,293		$	8,088		$	8,466		$	187,373
Deficit (Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends)	$	19,889		$	72,095		$	37,601		$	29,660		$	206,695

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Monty J. Bennett, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2013

/s/ MONTY J. BENNETT

Monty J. Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, David J. Kimichik, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2013

/s/ DAVID J. KIMICHIK

David J. Kimichik

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Monty J. Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 9, 2013

/s/ MONTY J. BENNETT

Monty J. Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David J. Kimichik, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 9, 2013

/s/ DAVID J. KIMICHIK

David J. Kimichik

Chief Financial Officer

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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Property in Nevis [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Property in Nevis [Member]	Mar. 10, 2011 PIM Highland JV [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 PIM Highland JV [Member] Person	Dec. 31, 2012 PIM Highland JV [Member]	Mar. 10, 2011 PIM Highland JV [Member] Minimum [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties held by majority owned joint venture					28
Percentage of common equity interest					71.74%			50.00%
Preferred equity interest earning accrued					$ 25,000,000
Unpaid annual return with priority over common equity distributions					15.00%
Number of members of executive committee						4
Number of persons designated to executive committee by joint venture partner						2
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	151,806,000	158,694,000				151,806,000	158,694,000
Subordinated beneficial interest in trust percentage			14.40%	14.40%
Carrying value of subordinated beneficial interest				$ 0

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Equity and Equity-Based Compensation (Summary of Dividends Declated (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Common stock related:
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.12	$ 0.11	$ 0.11
Dividends annualized target (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stocks:
Dividends declared per preferred share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.5344	$ 0.5344
Percentage of preferred stock shares	8.55%	8.55%
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stocks:
Dividends declared per preferred share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.5281	$ 0.5281
Percentage of preferred stock shares	8.45%	8.45%
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stocks:
Dividends declared per preferred share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.5625	$ 0.5625
Percentage of preferred stock shares	9.00%	9.00%

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Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Non-derivative Assets:
Assets, fair value disclousre, Total	$ 28,006		$ 34,411
Non-derivative liabilities
Liabilities, fair value disclousre, Total	(3,511)		(6,041)
Assets and liabilities, fair value disclosure	24,495		28,370
Margin Account Balance [Member]
Non-derivative liabilities
Non-derivative Liabilities:	(2,832)	[1]	(1,342)	[1]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	9	[2]	10,617	[2]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			(4,400)	[2]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	1	[2]	4	[2]
Call Option and Other [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	816	[3]	612	[3]
Equity Securities [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Non-derivative assets	26,953	[3]	23,008	[3]
Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	227	[2]	170	[2]
Short Equity Put Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			(7)	[1]
Short Equity Call Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	(679)	[1]	(292)	[1]
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Assets, fair value disclousre, Total	27,769		23,620
Non-derivative liabilities
Liabilities, fair value disclousre, Total	(3,511)		(1,641)
Assets and liabilities, fair value disclosure	24,258		21,979
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]
Non-derivative liabilities
Non-derivative Liabilities:	(2,832)		(1,342)
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0		0
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			0
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0		0
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Call Option and Other [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	816		612
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Non-derivative assets	26,953		23,008
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0		0
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Short Equity Put Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			(7)
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Short Equity Call Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	(679)		(292)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Assets, fair value disclousre, Total	2,039		13,554
Non-derivative liabilities
Liabilities, fair value disclousre, Total	0		(4,400)
Assets and liabilities, fair value disclosure	2,039		9,154
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]
Non-derivative liabilities
Non-derivative Liabilities:	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	9		10,617
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			(4,400)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	1		4
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Call Option and Other [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Non-derivative assets	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	2,029		2,933
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Short Equity Put Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Short Equity Call Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0		0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Assets, fair value disclousre, Total	(1,802)	[4]	(2,763)	[4]
Non-derivative liabilities
Liabilities, fair value disclousre, Total	0	[4]	0	[4]
Assets and liabilities, fair value disclosure	(1,802)	[4]	(2,763)	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]
Non-derivative liabilities
Non-derivative Liabilities:	0	[4]	0	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0	[4]	0	[4]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			0	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0	[4]	0	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Call Option and Other [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	0	[4]	0	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Non-derivative Assets:
Non-derivative assets	0	[4]	0	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative assets	(1,802)	[4]	(2,763)	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Short Equity Put Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities			0	[4]
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Short Equity Call Options [Member]
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$ 0	[4]	$ 0	[4]

[1] Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

[2] Reported net as “Derivative assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.

[3] Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

[4] Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.

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Equity and Equity-Based Compensation (Equity-Based Compensation and Noncontrolling Interests) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation	$ 444,000	$ 1,600,000
Noncontrolling joint venture partners ownership interests, Minimum	15.00%		15.00%
Noncontrolling joint venture partners ownership interests, Maximum	25.00%		25.00%
Carrying value of property in which Noncontrolling Joint Venture Partners have ownership interests	1,200,000		15,400,000
Income (loss) from consolidated joint ventures attributable to noncontrolling interests	(707,000)	(278,000)
Majority Owned Properties [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties with JV interests	4		4
Restricted Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Restricted stock unamortized cost	$ 4,400,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Amortized period (in days and years)	1 year 6 days
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Amortized period (in days and years)	2 years 11 months 4 days

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Investment Derivatives [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Investment Derivatives [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Credit Default Swaps [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Credit Default Swaps [Member]	Aug. 31, 2011 Credit Default Swaps [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount of swap transactions							$ 100,000,000
Transaction cost							8,200,000
Total exposure of bonds							8,500,000
Change in market value of credit default swap							250,000
Net credit default of swap asset					227,000	170,000
Unrealized loss on derivatives	7,149,000	9,941,000			904,000	2,200,000
Investment in derivatives			816,000	612,000
Derivative liabilities			$ 679,000	$ 299,000

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Financial Information Related To Reportable Segments

Financial information related to our reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):

	Direct Hotel  Investments			Hotel Financing			Corporate			Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013:
Total revenue	$	231,942		$	—		$	—		$	231,942
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516			—			—			147,516
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248			—			—			12,248
Depreciation and amortization	32,480			—			—			32,480
Impairment charges	—			(96		)	—			(96		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	—			—			14,516			14,516
Total expenses (income)	192,244			(96		)	14,516			206,664
Operating income (loss)	39,698			96			(14,516		)	25,278
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888		)	—			—			(6,888		)
Interest income	—			—			36			36
Other income	—			—			5,822			5,822
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(35,380		)	(35,380		)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(1,971		)	(1,971		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			2,701			2,701
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(7,149		)	(7,149		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	32,810			96			(50,457		)	(17,551		)
Income tax expense							(604		)	(604		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	32,810		$	96		$	(51,061	)	$	(18,155	)
As of March 31, 2013:
Total assets	$	3,181,821		$	3,736		$	286,133		$	3,471,690

	Direct Hotel Investments			Hotel Financing			Corporate			Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012:
Total revenue	$	217,055		$	—		$	—		$	217,055
Total hotel operating expenses	139,685			—			—			139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	11,709			—			—			11,709
Depreciation and amortization	33,656			—			—			33,656
Impairment charges	—			(92		)	—			(92		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	—			—			10,247			10,247
Total expenses (income)	185,050			(92		)	10,247			195,205
Operating income (loss)	32,005			92			(10,247		)	21,850
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(10,304		)	—			—			(10,304		)
Interest income	—			—			32			32
Other income	—			—			7,613			7,613
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(34,875		)	(34,875		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			1,785			1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(9,941		)	(9,941		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	21,701			92			(45,633		)	(23,840		)
Income tax expense	—			—			(879		)	(879		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	21,701		$	92		$	(46,512	)	$	(24,719	)
As of March 31, 2012:
Total assets	$	3,293,145		$	3,599		$	269,423		$	3,566,167

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 BusinessSegments	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business segments (in segments)	2
Total revenue	$ 231,942	$ 217,055
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516	139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248	11,709
Depreciation and amortization	32,480	33,656
Impairment charges	(96)	(92)
Corporate, general, and administrative	14,516	10,247
Total Operating Expenses	206,664	195,205
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	25,278	21,850
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888)	(10,304)
Interest income	36	32
Other income	5,822	7,613
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(35,380)	(34,875)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	(1,971)	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701	1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	(7,149)	(9,941)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(17,551)	(23,840)
Income tax expense	(604)	(879)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(18,155)	(24,719)
Total Assets	3,471,690	3,566,167	3,464,729
Direct Hotel Investments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	231,942	217,055
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516	139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248	11,709
Depreciation and amortization	32,480	33,656
Impairment charges	0	0
Corporate, general, and administrative	0	0
Total Operating Expenses	192,244	185,050
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	39,698	32,005
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888)	(10,304)
Interest income	0	0
Other income	0	0
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	0	0
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	0	0
Unrealized loss on derivatives	0	0
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	32,810	21,701
Income tax expense		0
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	32,810	21,701
Total Assets	3,181,821	3,293,145
Hotel Financing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	0	0
Total hotel operating expenses	0	0
Property taxes, insurance, and other	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Impairment charges	(96)	(92)
Corporate, general, and administrative	0	0
Total Operating Expenses	(96)	(92)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	96	92
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Interest income	0	0
Other income	0	0
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	0	0
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	0	0
Unrealized loss on derivatives	0	0
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	96	92
Income tax expense		0
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	96	92
Total Assets	3,736	3,599
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	0	0
Total hotel operating expenses	0	0
Property taxes, insurance, and other	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Impairment charges	0	0
Corporate, general, and administrative	14,516	10,247
Total Operating Expenses	14,516	10,247
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(14,516)	(10,247)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Interest income	36	32
Other income	5,822	7,613
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(35,380)	(34,875)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	(1,971)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701	1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	(7,149)	(9,941)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(50,457)	(45,633)
Income tax expense	(604)	(879)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(51,061)	(46,512)
Total Assets	$ 286,133	$ 269,423

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned entities in which it has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2013 and March 12, 2013, respectively.

The following items affect reporting comparability related to our consolidated financial statements:

• Historical seasonality patterns at some of our properties cause fluctuations in our overall operating results. Consequently, operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.

• Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 40 of our legacy hotel properties. For these Marriott-managed hotels, the 2012 fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of operations in each of the first three quarters of the year and 16 weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Beginning in 2013, the fiscal quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the first quarters of 2013 and 2012 began on December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively and ended on March 31, 2013 and March 23, 2012, respectively. As a result, the quarter ended March 31, 2013 contained 93 days while the quarter ended March 23, 2012 contained 84 days. Prior results have not been adjusted.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Investments in Hotel Properties, net

Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, four hotel properties contributed upon Ashford's formation in 2003 are stated at the predecessor's historical cost, net of impairment charges, if any, plus a partial step-up related to the acquisition of noncontrolling interests from third parties associated with certain of these properties. For hotel properties owned through our majority-owned entities, the carrying basis attributable to the partners' minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor's historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to our majority ownership is recorded based on the allocated purchase price of our ownership interests in the entities. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of hotel properties are capitalized.

Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties

Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the hotel is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of the hotel to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, which take into account current market conditions and our intent with respect to holding or disposing of the hotel. If our analysis indicates that the carrying value of the hotel is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, we recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the property's net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. In evaluating impairment of hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, expected holding period, and expected useful life. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including internally developed discounted cash flow models, comparable market transactions and third-party appraisals, where considered necessary. If an asset is deemed to be impaired, we record an impairment charge for the amount that the property's net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. No impairment charges were recorded for investment in hotel properties included in continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Notes Receivable

Mezzanine loan financing, classified as notes receivable, represents loans held for investment and intended to be held to maturity. Accordingly, these notes are recorded at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, loan purchase discounts, and allowance for losses when a loan is deemed to be impaired. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method over the life of the loan. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received. Payments received on impaired nonaccrual loans are recorded as adjustments to impairment charges. No interest income was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Variable interest entities (“VIEs”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by their controlling interest beneficiaries if the VIEs do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. Our remaining mezzanine note receivable at March 31, 2013 is secured by a hotel property and is subordinate to the controlling interest in the secured hotel property. Although the note receivable is considered to be a variable interest in the entity that owns the related hotel, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of the hotel property as a result of holding the loan. Therefore, we do not consolidate the hotel property for which we have provided financing. We will evaluate interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Impairment of Notes Receivable

We review notes receivable for impairment each reporting period. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, collection of all amounts recorded as assets on the balance sheet is no longer considered probable. We apply normal loan review and underwriting procedures (as may be implemented or modified from time to time) in making that judgment.

When a loan is impaired, we measure impairment based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate against the value of the asset recorded on the balance sheet. We may also measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Loan impairments are recorded as a valuation allowance and a charge to earnings. Our assessment of impairment is based on considerable management judgment and assumptions. No impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Valuation adjustments of $96,000 and $92,000 on previously impaired notes were credited to impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, in which we have ownership interests ranging from 14.4% to 71.74%, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting by recording the initial investment and our percentage of interest in the joint ventures' net income (loss). We review investments in our unconsolidated joint ventures for impairment in each reporting period. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of our investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity earnings (loss) in unconsolidated joint ventures. No such impairments were recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are considered to be variable interests in the underlying entities. VIEs, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that the VIE operates as designed, and (iii) an obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Because we do not have the power and financial responsibility to direct our unconsolidated joint ventures’ activities and operations, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these joint ventures. Although we have a 71.74% majority ownership in PIM Highland JV, all major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs and incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. As a result, we utilize the equity accounting method with respect to PIM Highland JV, which had a carrying value of $151.8 million at March 31, 2013 based on our share of the joint venture’s equity. We will evaluate the interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

We classify assets as held for sale when management has obtained a firm commitment from a buyer and consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. In addition, we deconsolidate a property upon transfer of title. When deconsolidating a property/subsidiary, we recognize a gain or loss in net income measured as the difference between the fair value of any consideration received, the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated, and the carrying amount of the former property/subsidiary. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from our ongoing operations, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) we will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, discontinued operations included two hotel properties disposed of in 2012. The Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio was sold in November 2012 and the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona was disposed of in December 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no impairment charges. There were no assets held for sale as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Investments in Securities and Other

Marketable securities and other investments, including U.S. treasury bills, public equity securities and equity put and call options of certain publicly traded companies, are recorded at fair value. Equity put and call options are considered derivatives. The fair value of these investments is based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date and is reported as “Marketable securities” or “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets. On the consolidated statements of operations, net investment income, including interest income (expense), dividends, realized gains or losses and related costs incurred, is reported as a component of “Other income” while unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported as “Unrealized gain on investments."

Revenue Recognition

Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, parking, and space rentals, are recognized when services have been rendered. Interest income is recognized when earned. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received. Sales taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities are not recorded in revenue.

Derivatives and Hedges

We primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our risks and to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) and RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room). Interest rate derivatives could include swaps, caps, floors and flooridors. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. We also use credit default swaps to hedge financial and capital market risk. All of these derivatives are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements and the credit default swaps are subject to credit support annexes. For credit default swaps, cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value in accordance with the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps are reported as “Derivative assets, net” or “Derivative liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest on non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives is included in “Accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

a) the effective portion of changes in fair value is initially reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” (“OCI”) in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets and reclassified to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and

b) the ineffective portion of changes in fair value is recognized directly in earnings as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

For non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of our net income (loss) that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, Ashford TRS is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, we account for income taxes related to Ashford TRS using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. In addition, the analysis utilized by us in determining our deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued accounting guidance to require disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master-netting arrangement. This scope would include derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements that are either netted on the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master-netting agreement or similar arrangement. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013 and the disclosures should be reported retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We adopted this accounting guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 have been reclassified for discontinued operations. Additionally, certain amounts due from affiliates have been reclassified in the 2012 consolidated statement of cashflows. These reclassifications had no effect on our cash flows, equity, or net income (loss) previously reported.

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Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Maximum maturity term of financial assets	90 days	90 days
Carrying value of note	$ 11,367,000	$ 11,331,000
Carrying value of total indebtedness of continuing operations	$ 2,400,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes receivable fair value variance from carrying value (as a percent)	26.00%	27.00%
Total indebtedness fair value variance from carrying value (as a percent)	98.30%	96.90%
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes receivable fair value variance from carrying value (as a percent)	39.30%	40.30%
Total indebtedness fair value variance from carrying value (as a percent)	108.70%	107.10%

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Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment charge recognized, discontinued operations	$ 96,000	$ 92,000
Assets held-for-sale	0		0
Operating results of discontinued operations
Income from discontinued operations	0	166,000
Income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	0	147,000
Doubletree Guest Suites in Columbus, Ohio and Hilton El Conquistador in Tuscon, Arizona [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties sold	2
Impairment charge recognized, discontinued operations	0	0
Operating results of discontinued operations
Hotel revenues		8,832,000
Hotel operating expenses		(7,194,000)
Operating income		1,638,000
Property taxes, insurance, and other		(444,000)
Depreciation and amortization		(699,000)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs		(329,000)
Income from discontinued operations before income tax expense		166,000
Income tax expense		0
Income from discontinued operations		166,000
Income from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest in operating partnership		(19,000)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company		$ 147,000

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Investment in Hotel Properties, net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investment in hotel properties, net
Land	$ 483,242	$ 483,242
Buildings and improvements	2,792,515	2,779,589
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	232,535	224,907
Construction in progress	7,701	10,499
Condominium properties	12,556	12,690
Total cost	3,528,549	3,510,927
Accumulated depreciation	(671,011)	(638,623)
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 2,857,538	$ 2,872,304

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Partnership Interest [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Partnership Interest [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Partnership Interest [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Class B Common Units [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] PartnershipUnit	Mar. 31, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]	May 31, 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Maximum [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Dividend rate common units							7.20%
Time period after issuance that common units may be redeemed (in years)							1 year
Vesting periods, Minimum (in years)											3 years	5 years
Common partnership unit per converted Long-Term Incentive Plan unit								1
Issunance of LTIP units								$ 6,900,000
Value of units which had not reached full economic parity with the common units									1,200,000	1,200,000
Aggregate value of LTIP units on date of grant								67,300,000
Compensation expense	444,000	1,600,000						7,900,000	3,600,000
Unamortized value of LTIP unit								30,500,000
Amortization period of LTIP unit (in years)											1 year	2 years 11 months 4 days
Number of operating partnership units presented for redemption or converted to shares of common stock.	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	196,468,000		151,179,000	196,500,000		151,200,000
Percentage of ownership in operating partnership				13.11%		12.92%
Carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, including adjustments				145,300,000		110,000,000
Allocated net income (loss) to redeemable noncontrolling interests				(2,800,000)	(3,100,000)
Cash distributions declared				$ 2,600,000	$ 2,300,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value consideration threshold for transfer in/out of unobservable inputs	10.00%
Lower Uptrend in the LIBOR interest rate	0.20%
Higher Uptrend in the LIBOR interest rate	0.31%
Derivaitve expense related to credit default swaps	$ 21
Change in fair values of interest rate derivatives	(2)	(9)
Accumulated comprehensive loss reclassified to interest expense	$ 165

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Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation– The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned entities in which it has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2013 and March 12, 2013, respectively.

The following items affect reporting comparability related to our consolidated financial statements:

• Historical seasonality patterns at some of our properties cause fluctuations in our overall operating results. Consequently, operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.

• Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 40 of our legacy hotel properties. For these Marriott-managed hotels, the 2012 fiscal year reflects twelve weeks of operations in each of the first three quarters of the year and 16 weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Beginning in 2013, the fiscal quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. For Marriott-managed hotels, the first quarters of 2013 and 2012 began on December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively and ended on March 31, 2013 and March 23, 2012, respectively. As a result, the quarter ended March 31, 2013 contained 93 days while the quarter ended March 23, 2012 contained 84 days. Prior results have not been adjusted.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Investments in Hotel Properties, net – Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, four hotel properties contributed upon Ashford's formation in 2003 are stated at the predecessor's historical cost, net of impairment charges, if any, plus a partial step-up related to the acquisition of noncontrolling interests from third parties associated with certain of these properties. For hotel properties owned through our majority-owned entities, the carrying basis attributable to the partners' minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor's historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to our majority ownership is recorded based on the allocated purchase price of our ownership interests in the entities. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of hotel properties are capitalized.

Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties – Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the hotel is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of the hotel to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, which take into account current market conditions and our intent with respect to holding or disposing of the hotel. If our analysis indicates that the carrying value of the hotel is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, we recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the property's net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. In evaluating impairment of hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, expected holding period, and expected useful life. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including internally developed discounted cash flow models, comparable market transactions and third-party appraisals, where considered necessary. If an asset is deemed to be impaired, we record an impairment charge for the amount that the property's net book value exceeds its estimated fair value, or fair value, less cost to sell. No impairment charges were recorded for investment in hotel properties included in continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Notes Receivable – Mezzanine loan financing, classified as notes receivable, represents loans held for investment and intended to be held to maturity. Accordingly, these notes are recorded at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, loan purchase discounts, and allowance for losses when a loan is deemed to be impaired. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method over the life of the loan. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received. Payments received on impaired nonaccrual loans are recorded as adjustments to impairment charges. No interest income was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Variable interest entities (“VIEs”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by their controlling interest beneficiaries if the VIEs do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. Our remaining mezzanine note receivable at March 31, 2013 is secured by a hotel property and is subordinate to the controlling interest in the secured hotel property. Although the note receivable is considered to be a variable interest in the entity that owns the related hotel, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of the hotel property as a result of holding the loan. Therefore, we do not consolidate the hotel property for which we have provided financing. We will evaluate interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Impairment of Notes Receivable – We review notes receivable for impairment each reporting period. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, collection of all amounts recorded as assets on the balance sheet is no longer considered probable. We apply normal loan review and underwriting procedures (as may be implemented or modified from time to time) in making that judgment.

When a loan is impaired, we measure impairment based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate against the value of the asset recorded on the balance sheet. We may also measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Loan impairments are recorded as a valuation allowance and a charge to earnings. Our assessment of impairment is based on considerable management judgment and assumptions. No impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Valuation adjustments of $96,000 and $92,000 on previously impaired notes were credited to impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures – Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, in which we have ownership interests ranging from 14.4% to 71.74%, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting by recording the initial investment and our percentage of interest in the joint ventures' net income (loss). We review investments in our unconsolidated joint ventures for impairment in each reporting period. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of our investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity earnings (loss) in unconsolidated joint ventures. No such impairments were recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are considered to be variable interests in the underlying entities. VIEs, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that the VIE operates as designed, and (iii) an obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Because we do not have the power and financial responsibility to direct our unconsolidated joint ventures’ activities and operations, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these joint ventures. Although we have a 71.74% majority ownership in PIM Highland JV, all major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs and incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. As a result, we utilize the equity accounting method with respect to PIM Highland JV, which had a carrying value of $151.8 million at March 31, 2013 based on our share of the joint venture’s equity. We will evaluate the interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – We classify assets as held for sale when management has obtained a firm commitment from a buyer and consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. In addition, we deconsolidate a property upon transfer of title. When deconsolidating a property/subsidiary, we recognize a gain or loss in net income measured as the difference between the fair value of any consideration received, the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated, and the carrying amount of the former property/subsidiary. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from our ongoing operations, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) we will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, discontinued operations included two hotel properties disposed of in 2012. The Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio was sold in November 2012 and the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona was disposed of in December 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no impairment charges. There were no assets held for sale as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Marketable Securities – Marketable securities and other investments, including U.S. treasury bills, public equity securities and equity put and call options of certain publicly traded companies, are recorded at fair value. Equity put and call options are considered derivatives. The fair value of these investments is based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date and is reported as “Marketable securities” or “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets. On the consolidated statements of operations, net investment income, including interest income (expense), dividends, realized gains or losses and related costs incurred, is reported as a component of “Other income” while unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported as “Unrealized gain on investments."

Revenue Recognition – Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, parking, and space rentals, are recognized when services have been rendered. Interest income is recognized when earned. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received. Sales taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities are not recorded in revenue.

Derivatives and Hedges – We primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our risks and to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) and RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room). Interest rate derivatives could include swaps, caps, floors and flooridors. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. We also use credit default swaps to hedge financial and capital market risk. All of these derivatives are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements and the credit default swaps are subject to credit support annexes. For credit default swaps, cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value in accordance with the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps are reported as “Derivative assets, net” or “Derivative liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest on non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives is included in “Accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

a) the effective portion of changes in fair value is initially reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” (“OCI”) in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets and reclassified to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and

b) the ineffective portion of changes in fair value is recognized directly in earnings as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

For non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes - As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of our net income (loss) that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, Ashford TRS is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, we account for income taxes related to Ashford TRS using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. In addition, the analysis utilized by us in determining our deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards – In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued accounting guidance to require disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master-netting arrangement. This scope would include derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements that are either netted on the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master-netting agreement or similar arrangement. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013 and the disclosures should be reported retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We adopted this accounting guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Reclassifications – Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 have been reclassified for discontinued operations. Additionally, certain amounts due from affiliates have been reclassified in the 2012 consolidated statement of cashflows. These reclassifications had no effect on our cash flows, equity, or net income (loss) previously reported.

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Indebtedness (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended										3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended																														0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended								3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 1 [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 1 [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 2 [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 2 [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 3 [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 3 [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 4 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 4 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Senior credit facility 1 [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 Senior credit facility 1 [Member]		Mar. 31, 2013 Senior credit facility 1 [Member] Minimum [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 Senior credit facility 1 [Member] Minimum [Member]		Mar. 31, 2013 Senior credit facility 1 [Member] Maximum [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 Senior credit facility 1 [Member] Maximum [Member]		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 5 [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 5 [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 6 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 6 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 7 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 7 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 8 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 8 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 9 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 9 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 10 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 10 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 11 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 11 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 12 [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 12 [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 13 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 13 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 14 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 14 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 15 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 15 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 16 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 16 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 17 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 17 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 18 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 18 [Member] Hotels	Feb. 26, 2013 Mortgage loan 19 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 19 [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 19 [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 TIF Loan [Member] Hotels		Dec. 31, 2012 TIF Loan [Member] Hotels		Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 20 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 20 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 21 [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 21 [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan 21 [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage loan 21 [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Letter of Credit [Member]	Feb. 26, 2013 Refinanced Mortgage Loan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral (in hotels)			2	[1]	2	[1]	5	[2]	5	[2]	9	[3]	9	[3]	1	1													5	[3]	5	[3]	8	8	10	10	8	8	5	5	5	5	5	5	1	[4]	1	[4]	2	2	3	3	5	5	5	5	5	5	7	7		2	[1]	2	[1]	1	[4],[5]	1	[4],[5]	1	1	1	1
Interest Rate															8.32%	8.32%													6.40%	[3]	6.40%	[3]	5.75%	5.75%	5.22%	5.22%	5.70%	5.70%	5.53%	5.53%	5.53%	5.53%	5.53%	5.53%	5.91%	[4]	5.91%	[4]	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%	5.95%		5.95%							12.85%	[4],[5]	5.95%	[4],[5]	6.26%	5.95%			6.00%	6.00%
Debt instrument description of variable rate basis			LIBOR	[1],[6]	LIBOR	[1],[6]	LIBOR	[2],[6]	LIBOR	[2],[6]	LIBOR	[3],[6]	LIBOR	[3],[6]			LIBOR	[6],[7]	LIBOR	[6],[7]									LIBOR	[3],[6]	LIBOR	[3],[6]																													LIBOR	LIBOR	[1],[6]	LIBOR	[1],[6]							Prime	Prime
Basis spread on variable rate			2.75%	[1]	2.75%	[1]	4.50%	[2]	4.50%	[2]	6.50%	[3]	6.50%	[3]							2.75%	[7]	2.75%	[7]	3.50%	[7]	3.50%	[7]	6.15%	[3]	6.15%	[3]																													3.50%	3.50%	[1]	3.50%	[1]							1.00%	1.00%
Indebtedness	$ 2,390,725,000	$ 2,339,410,000	$ 0		$ 141,667,000		$ 172,416,000		$ 173,180,000		$ 135,000,000		$ 135,000,000		$ 5,249,000	$ 5,285,000	$ 0		$ 0										$ 211,000,000		$ 211,000,000		$ 104,089,000	$ 104,680,000	$ 151,899,000	$ 152,513,000	$ 96,397,000	$ 96,907,000	$ 109,743,000	$ 110,169,000	$ 91,010,000	$ 91,364,000	$ 78,834,000	$ 79,140,000	$ 34,624,000	[4]	$ 34,735,000	[4]	$ 126,886,000	$ 127,289,000	$ 258,202,000	$ 259,021,000	$ 114,369,000	$ 114,732,000	$ 102,800,000	$ 103,126,000	$ 156,422,000	$ 156,918,000	$ 125,120,000	$ 125,517,000		$ 199,875,000	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 8,098,000	[4],[5]	$ 8,098,000	[4],[5]	$ 102,224,000	$ 102,562,000	$ 6,468,000	$ 6,507,000				$ 141,000,000
LIBOR floor percentage	0.204%	0.209%
Term of mortgage loan extension option							1 year				1 year																		1 year
Senior credit facility, borrowing capacity																	165,000,000
Line of credit facility further possible expansion, aggregate size																	225,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity																																																																												10,000,000
Face amount of debt																																																													199,900,000
Floor interest rate																																																													0.00%
Proceeds from mortgage re-finance																																																																													40,500,000
Notional amount of derivatives																																																																														$ 10,000

[1] On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor.

[2] This mortgage loan has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

[3] These mortgage loans have three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

[4] These loans are collateralized by the same property.

[5] The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See Note 5.

[6] LIBOR rates were 0.204% and 0.209% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

[7] Our borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit.

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Indebtedness (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Indebtedness

Indebtedness consisted of the following (in thousands):

Indebtedness	Collateral	Maturity	Interest Rate	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Mortgage loan (5)	2 hotels	August 2013	LIBOR (1) + 2.75%	$	—	$	141,667
Mortgage loan (3)	5 hotels	March 2014	LIBOR (1) + 4.50%	172,416		173,180
Mortgage loan (2)	9 hotels	May 2014	LIBOR (1) + 6.50%	135,000		135,000
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	May 2014	8.32%	5,249		5,285
Senior credit facility (4)	Various	September 2014	LIBOR (1) + 2.75% to 3.50%	—		—
Mortgage loan (2)	5 hotels	November 2014	Greater of 6.40% or LIBOR (1) + 6.15%	211,000		211,000
Mortgage loan	8 hotels	December 2014	5.75%	104,089		104,680
Mortgage loan	10 hotels	July 2015	5.22%	151,899		152,513
Mortgage loan	8 hotels	December 2015	5.7%	96,397		96,907
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	109,743		110,169
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	91,010		91,364
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	78,834		79,140
Mortgage loan (6)	1 hotel	April 2017	5.91%	34,624		34,735
Mortgage loan	2 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	126,886		127,289
Mortgage loan	3 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	258,202		259,021
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	114,369		114,732
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	102,800		103,126
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	156,422		156,918
Mortgage loan	7 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	125,120		125,517
Mortgage loan (5)	2 hotels	February 2018	LIBOR (1) + 3.50%	199,875		—
TIF loan (6) (7)	1 hotel	June 2018	12.85%	8,098		8,098
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	November 2020	6.26%	102,224		102,562
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	April 2034	Greater of 6.00% or Prime + 1.00%	6,468		6,507
Total				$	2,390,725	$	2,339,410

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⁽¹⁾ LIBOR rates were 0.204% and 0.209% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾ These mortgage loans have three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

⁽³⁾ This mortgage loan has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

⁽⁴⁾ Our borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit.

⁽⁵⁾ On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor.

⁽⁶⁾ These loans are collateralized by the same property.

⁽⁷⁾ The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See Note 5.

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Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Operating results of discontinued operations

The following table summarizes the operating results of the discontinued hotel properties (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012
Hotel revenues	$	8,832
Hotel operating expenses	(7,194		)
Operating income	1,638
Property taxes, insurance, and other	(444		)
Depreciation and amortization	(699		)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(329		)
Income from discontinued operations before income tax expense	166
Income tax expense	—
Income from discontinued operations	166
Income from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(19		)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	147

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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Restricted Cash [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Franchise Fees [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Franchise Fees [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Management Fees [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Taxes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2010 Taxes [Member] Subsidiaries Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Taxes [Member] Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Potential Pension Liabilities [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Potential Pension Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Escrow reserve for capital improvements as percentage of gross revenues, Minimum	3.00%
Escrow reserve for capital improvements as percentage of gross revenues, Maximum	6.00%
Franchisor royalty fees, Minimum		3.00%
Franchisor royalty fees, Maximum		6.00%
Marketing reservation and other fees, Minimum		1.00%
Marketing reservation and other fees, Maximum		4.00%
Franchise fees incurred		$ 7,100,000	$ 7,200,000
Payment of monthly property management fees, Minimum				10,000
Property management fee as percentage of gross revenue used if greater than $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003)				3.00%
Property management fee as percentage of gross revenue, Minimum				2.00%
Property management fee as percentage of gross revenue, Maximum				7.00%
Portion of project management fees to project costs				4.00%
Number of audited taxable subsidiaries (in subsidiaries)						1
Number of hotel properties leased (in hotels)						2
Percentage of interest in the hotel properties						75.00%
Federal excise tax rate						100.00%
Possible additional U.S. federal income taxes under IRS proposed adjustment					467,000	1,100,000
Possible additional state income taxes under IRS proposed adjustment					83,000	199,000
U.S. federal excise tax amount owed if IRS proposed adjustment prevails						4,600,000
Amount of Proposed REIT Adjustment					3,300,000
Amount of Proposed TRS Adjustment					1,600,000
Minimum time period for IRS to make assessments after a return is due or filed for U.S federal income tax assessment statute							3 years
Number of remaining properties to be disposed in connection with IPO (in hotels)							4
Non-recourse mortgage indebtedness							16,000,000
Unfunded pension liabilities at acquisition									0
Net amount of pension payments on settlement agreement paid by hotel manager								84,000
Term of Pension Liability								20 years
Unfunded pension liabilities amount received by the Hotel Manager on the loss of suit								1,700,000
Monthly pension payments								100,000
Accrued unfunded pension liabilities								$ 1,600,000

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Income (Loss) Per Share (Summary of Amounts Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$ (14,686)	$ (21,365)
Undistributed loss from continuing operations	(31,376)	(37,196)
Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	(23,237)	(29,800)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders:
Income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	0	147
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	67,682	67,152
Basic loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Loss attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Loss attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Preferred Stock [Member]
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Less: Dividends	(8,490)	(8,331)
Common Stock [Member]
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Less: Dividends	(8,139)	(7,396)
Unvested Restricted Shares [Member]
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Less: Dividends	(61)	(104)
Less: Income from continuing operations allocated to unvested shares	$ (61)	$ (104)

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Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Amounts Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(14,686	)	$	(21,365	)
Less: Dividends on preferred stocks	(8,490		)	(8,331		)
Less: Dividends on common stock	(8,139		)	(7,396		)
Less: Dividends on unvested restricted shares	(61		)	(104		)
Undistributed loss from continuing operations	(31,376		)	(37,196		)
Add back: Dividends on common stock	8,139			7,396
Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(23,237	)	$	(29,800	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders:
Income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	$	—		$	147
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted	67,682			67,152
Basic loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			—
Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			—
Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)

Summary of Computation of Diluted Income Per Share

Due to the anti-dilutive effect, the computation of diluted loss per diluted share does not reflect adjustments for the following items (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	$	61		$	104
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership units	(2,762		)	(3,076		)
Total	$	(2,701	)	$	(2,972	)
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
Effect of unvested restricted shares	146			431
Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units	17,967			16,682
Total	18,113			17,113

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

	Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting (4)			Total
March 31, 2013:
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	$	—		$	9		$	—		$	9		(1)
Interest rate derivatives - hedges	—			1			—			1			(1)
Credit default swaps	—			2,029			(1,802		)	227			(1)
Equity put and call options	816			—			—			816			(2)
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	26,953			—			—			26,953			(2)
Total	27,769			2,039			(1,802		)	28,006
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Short-equity call options	(679		)	—			—			(679		)	(3)
Non-derivative Liabilities:
Margin account balance	(2,832		)	—			—			(2,832		)	(3)
Total	(3,511		)	—			—			(3,511		)
Net	$	24,258		$	2,039		$	(1,802	)	$	24,495
December 31, 2012:
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	$	—		$	10,617		$	—		$	10,617		(1)
Interest rate derivatives - hedges	—			4			—			4			(1)
Credit default swaps	—			2,933			(2,763		)	170			(1)
Equity put and call options	612			—			—			612			(2)
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	23,008			—			—			23,008			(2)
Total	23,620			13,554			(2,763		)	34,411
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	—			(4,400		)	—			(4,400		)	(1)
Short-equity put options	(7		)	—			—			(7		)	(3)
Short-equity call options	(292		)	—			—			(292		)	(3)
Non-derivative Liabilities:
Margin account balance	(1,342		)	—			—			(1,342		)	(3)
Total	(1,641		)	(4,400		)	—			(6,041		)
Net	$	21,979		$	9,154		$	(2,763	)	$	28,370

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⁽¹⁾ Reported net as “Derivative assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽²⁾ Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽³⁾ Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽⁴⁾ Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.

Effect of Fair Value Measured Assets and Liabilities on Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table summarizes the effect of fair-value-measured assets and liabilities on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income								Interest Savings (Cost) Recognized In Income								Reclassified from Accumulated OCI  into Interest Expense
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Three Months Ended March 31,								Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013				2012				2013				2012				2013		2012
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives	$	(10,645	)		$	(9,399	)		$	10,639			$	13,353			$	8	$	12
Equity put and call options	204				(1,367		)		—				—				—		—
Credit default swaps	(925		)		—				—				—				—		—
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	2,576				2,624				—				—				—		—
Total	(8,790		)		(8,142		)		10,639				13,353				8		12
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives	4,400				1,653				(4,424		)		(5,384		)		—		—
Credit default swaps	—				(2,195		)		—				—				—		—
Short-equity put options	7				513				—				—				—		—
Short-equity call options	(585		)		(363		)		—				—				—		—
Total	3,822				(392		)		(4,424		)		(5,384		)		—		—
Net	$	(4,968	)		$	(8,534	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12
Total combined
Interest rate derivatives	$	(6,245	)		$	(7,746	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12
Credit default swaps	(904		)		(2,195		)		—				—				—		—
Total derivatives	(7,149		)	(1)	(9,941		)	(1)	6,215			(2)	7,969			(2)	8		12
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701			(3)	1,785			(3)	—				—				—		—
Realized loss on marketable securities	(520		)	(2) (4)	(378		)	(2)	—				—				—		—
Net	$	(4,968	)		$	(8,534	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12

⁽¹⁾ Reported as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽³⁾ Reported as “Unrealized gain on marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽⁴⁾ Includes cost of $21,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 associated with credit default swaps.

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Organization and Description of Business

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Description of Business

Organization and Description of Business

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Ashford”), is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on investing in the hospitality industry across all segments and in all methods including direct real estate, securities, equity, and debt. We commenced operations in August 2003 with the acquisition of six hotels in connection with our initial public offering. We own our lodging investments and conduct our business through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership ("AHLP"), our operating partnership. Ashford OP General Partner LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., serves as the sole general partner of our operating partnership. In this report, terms such as the "Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and all entities included in its consolidated financial statements.

As of March 31, 2013, we owned interests in the following hotel properties (all located in the United States) and notes receivable:

• 94 consolidated hotel properties ("legacy hotel properties"), including 90 directly owned and four owned through majority-owned investments in consolidated entities, which represent 20,034 total rooms (or 19,773 net rooms excluding those attributable to our partners),

• 28 hotel properties owned through a 71.74% common equity interest and a 50.0% preferred equity interest in an unconsolidated joint venture (“PIM Highland JV”), which represent 8,084 total rooms (or 5,800 net rooms excluding those attributable to our joint venture partner),

• 93 hotel condominium units at WorldQuest Resort in Orlando, Florida, and

• a mezzanine loan with a carrying value of $3.3 million and a note with the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of $8.1 million.

For federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a REIT, which imposes limitations related to operating hotels. As of March 31, 2013, our 94 legacy hotel properties were leased or owned by our wholly owned subsidiaries that are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (collectively, these subsidiaries are referred to as “Ashford TRS”). Ashford TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to these properties are included in the consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2013, the 28 hotel properties owned by our unconsolidated joint venture, PIM Highland JV, are leased to its wholly owned subsidiary that is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes.

As of March 31, 2013, Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC, together with its affiliates (“Remington Lodging”), which is beneficially wholly owned by Mr. Monty J. Bennett, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., our Chairman Emeritus, managed 45 of our 94 legacy hotel properties, 21 of the 28 PIM Highland JV hotel properties, and WorldQuest Resort. Third-party management companies managed the remaining hotel properties.

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Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, for periods indicated, were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Marketable securities	$	27,769	$	27,769	$	23,620	$	23,620
Derivative assets, net	$	237	$	237	$	6,391	$	6,391
Liabilities associated with marketable securities	$	3,511	$	3,511	$	1,641	$	1,641
Financial assets not measured at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	209,982	$	209,982	$	185,935	$	185,935
Restricted cash	$	78,896	$	78,896	$	84,786	$	84,786
Accounts receivable	$	34,627	$	34,627	$	35,116	$	35,116
Notes receivable	$	11,367	$14,325 to $15,833		$	11,331	$14,385 to $15,899
Due from affiliates	$	1,884	$	1,884	$	1,168	$	1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers	$	57,670	$	57,670	$	48,619	$	48,619
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
Indebtedness	$	2,390,725	$2,350,728 to $2,598,173		$	2,339,410	$2,266,991 to $2,505,622
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	81,573	$	81,573	$	84,293	$	84,293
Dividends payable	$	19,250	$	19,250	$	18,258	$	18,258
Due to related party, net	$	1,373	$	1,373	$	3,725	$	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers	$	2,058	$	2,058	$	1,410	$	1,410

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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary of Preliminary Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 3,471,690	$ 3,464,729	$ 3,566,167
Total Liabilities	2,515,451	2,466,250
Total liabilities and equity	3,471,690	3,464,729
Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	151,806	158,694
PIM Highland JV [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total Assets	1,408,012	1,417,204
Total Liabilities	1,175,993	1,176,298
Members' equity	232,019	240,906
Total liabilities and equity	1,408,012	1,417,204
Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	$ 151,806	$ 158,694

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Equity and Equity-Based Compensation (At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 02, 2012 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member]	Mar. 02, 2012 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member] Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member] Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member] Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 02, 2012 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member] Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member] Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member] Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares pursuant to the underwriters (in shares)									700,000			700,000
Percentage of preferred stock shares			8.55%	8.55%	8.45%	8.45%			8.55%		8.55%	8.45%		8.45%
Market price of cumulative preferred stock							$ 30,000,000
At-the-market preferred shares issued (in shares)										0	169,306		0	501,909
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	244,000	8,724,000									4,200,000			12,300,000
ATM proceeds, net of commissions and other expenses								$ 16,000,000

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 209,982	$ 185,935
Marketable securities	27,769	23,620
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	237,751	209,555
Investment in hotel properties, net	2,857,538	2,872,304
Restricted cash	78,896	84,786
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $290 and $265, respectively	34,627	35,116
Inventories	2,141	2,111
Notes receivable, net of allowance of $8,237 and $8,333, respectively	11,367	11,331
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	151,806	158,694
Deferred costs, net	16,073	17,194
Prepaid expenses	11,884	10,145
Derivative assets, net	237	6,391
Other assets	7,118	4,594
Intangible asset, net	2,698	2,721
Due from affiliates	1,884	1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers	57,670	48,619
Total assets	3,471,690	3,464,729
Liabilities:
Indebtedness	2,390,725	2,339,410
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	81,573	84,293
Dividends payable	19,250	18,258
Unfavorable management contract liabilities	10,553	11,165
Due to related party, net	1,373	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers	2,058	1,410
Liabilities associated with marketable securities	3,511	1,641
Other liabilities	6,408	6,348
Total liabilities	2,515,451	2,466,250
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	196,468	151,179
Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 124,896,765 shares issued, 68,332,627 and 68,150,617 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	1,249	1,249
Additional paid-in capital	1,759,037	1,766,168
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(277)	(282)
Accumulated deficit	(837,169)	(770,467)
Treasury stock, at cost (56,564,138 shares and 56,746,148 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)	(164,389)	(164,884)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Company	758,609	831,942
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	1,162	15,358
Total equity	759,771	847,300
Total liabilities and equity	3,471,690	3,464,729
Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:	17	17
Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:	95	95
Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:	$ 46	$ 46

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Income (Loss) Per Share (Summary of Computation of Diluted Income Per Share) (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership units	$ (2,762)	$ (3,076)
Total	(2,701)	(2,972)
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of operating partnership units, Total	18,113	17,113
Unvested Restricted Shares [Member]
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	$ 61	$ 104
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of operating partnership units, Total	146	431
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In Operating Partnership [Member]
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of operating partnership units, Total	17,967	16,682

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Preferred Stock [Member] Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Preferred Stock [Member] Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Preferred Stock [Member] Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member] Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Accumulated Deficit [Member] Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Accumulated Deficit [Member] Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests In Consolidated Entities [Member]	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In Operating Partnership [Member]
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 847,300				$ 17	$ 95	$ 46	$ 1,249	$ 1,766,168	$ (770,467)				$ (282)	$ (164,884)	$ 15,358	$ 151,179
Beginning balance, shares (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012					1,657	9,469	4,630	124,897							56,746
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity-based compensation	444								444								7,898
Issuance of restricted shares/units	0								(495)						495		62
Issuance of restricted shares/units (in shares)															182
Issuances of preferred stock	244								244
Dividends declared- common stock	(8,200)									(8,200)
Dividends declared- Preferred Stock		(886)	(5,000)	(2,604)							(886)	(5,000)	(2,604)
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments	(2)													(2)
Reclassification to interest expense	7													7			1
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,489)															(13,489)	(2,560)
Redemption value adjustment	(35,326)									(35,326)							35,326
Unvested operating partnership units adjustment	(7,324)								(7,324)								7,324
Net loss	(14,686)									(14,686)						(707)	(2,762)
Net loss	(15,393)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2013	$ 759,771				$ 17	$ 95	$ 46	$ 1,249	$ 1,759,037	$ (837,169)				$ (277)	$ (164,389)	$ 1,162	$ 196,468
Ending balance, shares (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2013					1,657	9,469	4,630	124,897							56,564

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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties stated at historical cost	4
Impairment charges recorded for a hotel property included in the continuing operations	0		0
Interest income recorded	0		0
Impairment charges of joint venture	0		0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	151,806,000	158,694,000
Impairment charge recognized, discontinued operations	96,000		92,000
Assets held-for-sale	0	0
Notes Receivable [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Impairment charges of notes receivable	0		0
Valuation adjustments of impaired notes	96,000		92,000
Minimum [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in Joint venture	14.40%
Maximum [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in Joint venture	71.74%
PIM Highland JV [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Percentage of interest in the hotel properties	71.74%
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	151,806,000
Marriott International [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties managed by third party	40
Number of weeks of operations		112 days		84 days
Number of days in quarter	93 days		84 days
Doubletree Guest Suites in Columbus, Ohio and Hilton El Conquistador in Tuscon, Arizona [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties sold	2
Impairment charge recognized, discontinued operations	0		0

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Restricted Cash – Under certain management and debt agreements for our hotel properties existing at March 31, 2013, escrow payments are required for insurance, real estate taxes, and debt service. In addition, for certain properties based on the terms of the underlying debt and management agreements, we escrow 3% to 6% of gross revenues for capital improvements.

Franchise Fees – Under franchise agreements for our hotel properties existing at March 31, 2013, we pay franchisor royalty fees between 3% and 6% of gross room revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. Additionally, we pay fees for marketing, reservations, and other related activities aggregating between 1% and 4% of gross room revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. These franchise agreements expire on varying dates between 2015 and 2030. When a franchise term expires, the franchisor has no obligation to renew the franchise. A franchise termination could have a material adverse effect on the operations or the underlying value of the affected hotel due to loss of associated name recognition, marketing support, and centralized reservation systems provided by the franchisor. A franchise termination could also have a material adverse effect on cash available for distribution to shareholders. In addition, if we breach the franchise agreement and the franchisor terminates a franchise prior to its expiration date, we may be liable for up to three times the average annual fees incurred for that property.

Our continuing operations incurred franchise fees of $7.1 million and $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Management Fees – Under management agreements for our hotel properties existing at March 31, 2013, we pay a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003) or 3% of gross revenues, or in some cases 2% to 7% of gross revenues, as well as annual incentive management fees, if applicable, b) market service fees on approved capital improvements, including project management fees of up to 4% of project costs, for certain hotels, and c) other general fees at current market rates as approved by our independent directors, if required. These management agreements expire from 2014 through 2041, with renewal options. If we terminate a management agreement prior to its expiration, we may be liable for estimated management fees through the remaining term and liquidated damages or, in certain circumstances, we may substitute a new management agreement.

Income Taxes– We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the federal jurisdiction and various states. Tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities.

In September 2010, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") completed an audit of one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries that leases two of our hotel properties for the tax year ended December 31, 2007. The IRS issued a notice of proposed adjustment based on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 482 that reduced the amount of rent we charged the taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"). We own a 75% interest in the hotel properties and the TRS at issue. In connection with the TRS audit, the IRS selected our REIT for audit for the same tax year. In October 2011, the IRS issued an income tax adjustment to the REIT as an alternative to the TRS proposed adjustment. The REIT adjustment is based on the REIT 100% federal excise tax on our share of the amount by which the rent was held to be greater than the arm's length rate. We strongly disagree with the IRS' position. We filed written protests with the IRS and requested an IRS Appeals Office review of the TRS and REIT cases simultaneously. The IRS granted the Appeals Office review and our representatives attended Appeals Office conferences in August and October of 2012. An additional conference with the Appeals Office will be required to resolve our cases and we anticipate these will occur during 2013. In determining amounts payable by our TRS subsidiaries under our leases, we engaged a third party to prepare a transfer pricing study which concluded that the lease terms were consistent with arms' length terms as required by applicable Treasury regulations. However, if the IRS were to pursue the TRS case and prevail, the TRS would owe approximately $1.1 million of additional U.S. federal income taxes plus possible additional state income taxes of $199,000, net of federal benefit. Alternatively, if the IRS were to pursue the REIT case and prevail, our REIT would owe approximately $4.6 million of U.S. federal excise taxes. The excise taxes assessed on the REIT would be in lieu of the TRS additional income taxes. We believe the IRS transfer pricing methodologies applied in the audits contain flaws and that the IRS adjustments to the rent charged are inconsistent with the U.S. federal tax laws related to REITs and true leases. U.S. federal income tax assessment statutes of limitations generally limit the time the IRS has to make assessments to within three years after a return is due or filed, whichever is later. As a result, the IRS has requested and we have agreed to extend the assessment statute of limitations three times for both the TRS and the REIT for the 2007 tax year. The most recent IRS request was made in January 2013, and extends the statute for the 2007 tax year to March 31, 2014.

In June 2012, the IRS completed audits of the same TRS and our REIT for the tax years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009. With respect to the 2009 tax year, the IRS has not proposed any adjustments to the TRS or the REIT. For the 2008 tax year, the IRS has issued notices of proposed adjustments for both the REIT and the TRS. The REIT adjustment is for $3.3 million of U.S. federal excise taxes and represents the amount by which the IRS asserts that the rent charged to the TRS was greater than the arms' length rate pursuant to IRC Section 482. The TRS adjustment is for $1.6 million of additional income which would equate to approximately $467,000 of additional U.S. federal income taxes and potential state income taxes of $83,000, net of federal benefit. The TRS adjustment represents the IRS' imputation of compensation to the TRS under IRC Section 482 for agreeing to be a party to the lessor entity's bank loan agreement. We own a 75% interest in the lessor entity. We strongly disagree with both of the IRS adjustments for the reasons noted under the 2007 audits, and in addition, we believe the IRS has misinterpreted certain terms of the lease, third party hotel management, and bank loan agreements. We have filed a written protest and requested an IRS Appeals Office review. The IRS has granted the Appeals Office review and has assigned the same Appeals team that is overseeing our 2007 cases to our 2008 cases. We anticipate that the initial Appeals conference for the 2008 cases will occur in 2013. In March 2012, the IRS requested and we consented to extend the statute of limitations for the TRS and REIT for the 2008 tax year to March 31, 2013. In January 2013, the IRS requested and we agreed to extend the statute of limitations to March 31, 2014.

With respect to both the 2007 and 2008 IRS audits, we believe we will substantially prevail in the eventual settlement of the audits and that the settlements will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We have concluded that the positions reported on the tax returns under audit by the IRS are, solely on their technical merits, more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination.

If, prior to August 2013, we dispose of the four remaining properties contributed in connection with our initial public offering in 2003 in exchange for units of the operating partnership, we may be obligated to indemnify the contributors, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and our Chairman Emeritus, each of whom have substantial ownership interests, against the tax consequences of the sale. In addition, we agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain non-recourse mortgage indebtedness of at least $16.0 million through August 2013, which allows contributors of the Las Vegas hotel property to defer gain recognition in connection with their contribution. Additionally, if we sell or transfer the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia prior to July 2016, we would be required to indemnify the entity from which we acquired the property if, as a result of such transactions, such entity would recognize a gain for federal tax purposes.

In general, tax indemnities equal the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities the contributor or their specified assignee incurs with respect to the gain allocated to the contributor. The contribution agreements’ terms generally require us to gross up tax indemnity payments for the amount of income taxes due as a result of such tax indemnities.

Potential Pension Liabilities – Upon our 2006 acquisition of a hotel property, certain employees of such hotel were unionized and covered by a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan. At that time, no unfunded pension liabilities existed. Subsequent to our acquisition, a majority of employees, who are employees of the hotel manager, Remington Lodging, petitioned the employer to withdraw recognition of the union. As a result of the decertification petition, Remington Lodging withdrew recognition of the union. At the time of the withdrawal, the National Retirement Fund, the union's pension fund, indicated unfunded pension liabilities existed. The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") filed a complaint against Remington Lodging seeking, among other things, that Remington Lodging's withdrawal of recognition was unlawful. Pending the final determination of the NLRB complaint, including appeals, the pension fund entered into a settlement agreement with Remington Lodging on November 1, 2011, providing that (a) Remington Lodging continues to make monthly pension fund payments pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, which requires annual installments of $84,000 until the 20^thyear following the settlement agreement, and (b) if the withdrawal of recognition is ultimately deemed lawful, Remington Lodging will have an unfunded pension liability equal to $1.7 million minus the monthly pension payments made by Remington Lodging since the settlement agreement. To illustrate, if Remington Lodging - as of the date a final determination occurs - has made monthly pension payments equaling $100,000, Remington Lodging's remaining withdrawal liability shall be the unfunded pension liability of $1.7 million minus $100,000 (or $1.6 million). This remaining unfunded pension liability shall be paid to the pension fund in annual installments (but may be made monthly or quarterly, at Remington Lodging's election), which shall continue for the remainder of the twenty-(20)-year capped period, unless Remington Lodging elects to pay the unfunded pension liability amount earlier. We agreed to indemnify Remington Lodging for the payment of the unfunded pension liability as set forth in the settlement agreement. 

Litigation – We are engaged in various legal proceedings which have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. The likelihood of loss for these legal proceedings, based on definitions within contingency accounting literature, ranges from remote to reasonably possible and to probable. Based on estimates of the range of potential losses associated with these matters, management does not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, the final results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and if we failed to prevail in one or more of these legal matters, and the associated realized losses were to exceed our current estimates of the range of potential losses, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially adversely affected in future periods.

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Summary of Significant Transactions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 26, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Transactions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 2,390,725,000		$ 2,339,410,000
Refinanced Mortgage Loan [Member]
Summary of Significant Transactions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	141,000,000
Proceeds from mortgage re-finance	40,500,000
Mortgage Loan Nineteen [Member]
Summary of Significant Transactions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		199,875,000	[1]	0	[1]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 199,900,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR	LIBOR	[1],[2]	LIBOR	[1],[2]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.50%	3.50%	[1]	3.50%	[1]
Floor interest rate	0.00%
Capital Hilton and Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines [Member] | Hilton [Member]
Summary of Significant Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of interest in the hotel properties	25.00%
Capital Hilton and Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Summary of Significant Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of interest in the hotel properties	75.00%

[1] On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor.

[2] LIBOR rates were 0.204% and 0.209% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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Subsequent Event

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

In April 2013 we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Key West, Florida for total consideration of $90.0 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in May 2013.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss	$ (18,155)	$ (24,553)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	32,480	34,355
Impairment charges	(96)	(92)
Amortization of loan costs, write-off of loan costs, and exit fees	3,903	1,212
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	6,888	10,304
Income from financing derivatives	(6,215)	(7,969)
Gain on disposition of hotel properties	(24)	0
Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities	(2,202)	(1,407)
Purchases of marketable securities	(10,605)	(27,647)
Sales of marketable securities	10,528	27,512
Net settlement of trading derivatives	(961)	(2,069)
Unrealized loss on derivatives	7,149	9,941
Equity-based compensation	8,342	5,146
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	5,890	(12,170)
Accounts receivable and inventories	(1,204)	(11,442)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(4,255)	179
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(498)	7,816
Due to/from affiliates	(716)	960
Due to/from related parties	(2,352)	(1,650)
Due to/from third-party hotel managers	(8,403)	4,367
Other liabilities	(505)	(532)
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,989	12,261
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from payments of notes receivable	60	62
Net proceeds from sales of hotel properties	148	0
Improvements and additions to hotel properties	(20,017)	(23,253)
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,809)	(23,191)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings on indebtedness	199,875	0
Repayments of indebtedness and capital leases	(148,560)	(6,193)
Payments of loan costs	(2,849)	(210)
Payments of dividends	(18,258)	(16,941)
Payments for derivatives	(36)	0
Cash income from derivatives	7,878	7,963
Issuance of preferred stock	244	8,724
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	0	300
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	(13,489)	0
Other	62	64
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	24,867	(6,293)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	24,047	(17,223)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	185,935	167,609
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	209,982	150,386
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest paid	31,100	33,998
Income taxes paid (refunded)	99	(857)
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activity
Accrued interest added to principal of indebtedness	$ 0	$ 1,180

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 290	$ 265
Allowance for doubtful notes receivable	$ 8,237	$ 8,333
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per shares)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	124,896,765	124,896,765
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	68,332,627	68,150,617
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	56,564,138	56,746,148
Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,657,206	1,657,206
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	1,657,206	1,657,206
Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	9,468,706	9,468,706
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	9,468,706	9,468,706
Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	4,630,000	4,630,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	4,630,000	4,630,000

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging

Derivative Instruments and Hedging

Interest Rate Derivatives – We are exposed to risks arising from our business operations, economic conditions, and financial markets. To manage these risks, we primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our debt and potentially improve cash flows. We also use non-hedge derivatives to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR and RevPAR. Interest rate derivatives may include interest rate swaps, caps, floors and flooridors. All these derivatives are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements. The maturities on these instruments range from May 2014 to March 2015. To mitigate nonperformance risk, we routinely rely on a third party’s analysis of the creditworthiness of the counterparties, which supports our belief that the counterparties’ nonperformance risk is limited. All derivatives are recorded at fair value.

Credit Default Swap Derivatives – In August 2011, we entered into credit default swap transactions for a notional amount of $100.0 million to hedge financial and capital market risk for an upfront cost of $8.2 million that was subsequently returned to us as collateral by our counterparty. A credit default swap is a derivative contract that functions like an insurance policy against the credit risk of an entity or obligation.  The seller of protection assumes the credit risk of the reference obligation from the buyer (us) of protection in exchange for annual premium payments.  If a default or a loss, as defined in the credit default swap agreements, occurs on the underlying bonds, then the buyer of protection is protected against those losses.  The only liability for us, the buyer, is the annual premium and any change in value of the underlying CMBX index (if the trade is terminated prior to maturity).  For all CMBX trades completed to date, we were the buyer of protection.  Credit default swaps are subject to master-netting settlement arrangements and credit support annexes. Assuming the underlying bonds pay off at par over their remaining average life, our total exposure for these trades is approximately $8.5 million. Cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral. The change in market value of credit default swaps is settled net through posting cash collateral or reclaiming cash collateral between us and our counterparty when the change in market value is over $250,000. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, credit default swaps had a net carrying value of an asset of $227,000 and $170,000, respectively, which is included in “Derivative assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we recognized unrealized losses of $904,000 and $2.2 million, respectively, that are included in “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Marketable Securities and Liabilities Associated with Marketable Securities – We invest in public securities, including stocks and put and call options, which are considered derivatives. At March 31, 2013, we had investments in these derivatives totaling $816,000 and liabilities of $679,000. At December 31, 2012, we had investments in these derivatives totaling $612,000 and liabilities of $299,000.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	May 08, 2013
Document and Entiity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001232582
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		68,300,605

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy – For disclosure purposes, financial instruments, whether measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis or not measured at fair value, are classified in a hierarchy consisting of three levels based on the observability of valuation inputs in the market place as discussed below:

• Level 1: Fair value measurements that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that we have the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities. Market price data generally is obtained from exchange or dealer markets.

• Level 2: Fair value measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

• Level 3: Fair value measurements based on valuation techniques that use significant inputs that are unobservable. The circumstances for using these measurements include those in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

Fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts/payments and the discounted expected variable cash payments/receipts. Fair values of interest rate caps, floors, flooridors, and corridors are determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates fell below the strike rates of the floors or rise above the strike rates of the caps. Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments on the swaps, caps, and floors are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (LIBOR forward curves) and volatilities (Level 2 inputs). We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments (Level 3 inputs) to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk.

Fair values of credit default swaps are obtained from a third party who publishes various information including the index composition and price data (Level 2 inputs).  The fair value of credit default swaps does not contain credit-risk-related adjustments as the change in fair value is settled net through posting cash collateral or reclaiming cash collateral between us and our counterparty.

Fair values of marketable securities and liabilities associated with marketable securities, including public equity securities, equity put and call options, and other investments, are based on their quoted market closing prices (Level 1 inputs).

When a majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, when valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties, which we consider significant (10% or more) to the overall valuation of our derivatives, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of inputs between levels are determined at the end of each reporting period. In determining the fair values of our derivatives at March 31, 2013, the LIBOR interest rate forward curve (Level 2 inputs) assumed an uptrend from 0.20% to 0.31% for the remaining term of our derivatives. Credit spreads (Level 3 inputs) used in determining the fair values of hedge and non-hedge designated derivatives assumed an uptrend in nonperformance risk for us and all of our counterparties through the maturity dates.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

	Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting (4)			Total
March 31, 2013:
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	$	—		$	9		$	—		$	9		(1)
Interest rate derivatives - hedges	—			1			—			1			(1)
Credit default swaps	—			2,029			(1,802		)	227			(1)
Equity put and call options	816			—			—			816			(2)
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	26,953			—			—			26,953			(2)
Total	27,769			2,039			(1,802		)	28,006
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Short-equity call options	(679		)	—			—			(679		)	(3)
Non-derivative Liabilities:
Margin account balance	(2,832		)	—			—			(2,832		)	(3)
Total	(3,511		)	—			—			(3,511		)
Net	$	24,258		$	2,039		$	(1,802	)	$	24,495
December 31, 2012:
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	$	—		$	10,617		$	—		$	10,617		(1)
Interest rate derivatives - hedges	—			4			—			4			(1)
Credit default swaps	—			2,933			(2,763		)	170			(1)
Equity put and call options	612			—			—			612			(2)
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	23,008			—			—			23,008			(2)
Total	23,620			13,554			(2,763		)	34,411
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives - non-hedges	—			(4,400		)	—			(4,400		)	(1)
Short-equity put options	(7		)	—			—			(7		)	(3)
Short-equity call options	(292		)	—			—			(292		)	(3)
Non-derivative Liabilities:
Margin account balance	(1,342		)	—			—			(1,342		)	(3)
Total	(1,641		)	(4,400		)	—			(6,041		)
Net	$	21,979		$	9,154		$	(2,763	)	$	28,370

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⁽¹⁾ Reported net as “Derivative assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽²⁾ Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽³⁾ Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

⁽⁴⁾ Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.

Effect of Fair-Value-Measured Assets and Liabilities on Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table summarizes the effect of fair-value-measured assets and liabilities on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income								Interest Savings (Cost) Recognized In Income								Reclassified from Accumulated OCI  into Interest Expense
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Three Months Ended March 31,								Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013				2012				2013				2012				2013		2012
Assets
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate derivatives	$	(10,645	)		$	(9,399	)		$	10,639			$	13,353			$	8	$	12
Equity put and call options	204				(1,367		)		—				—				—		—
Credit default swaps	(925		)		—				—				—				—		—
Non-derivative Assets:
Equity and US treasury securities	2,576				2,624				—				—				—		—
Total	(8,790		)		(8,142		)		10,639				13,353				8		12
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives	4,400				1,653				(4,424		)		(5,384		)		—		—
Credit default swaps	—				(2,195		)		—				—				—		—
Short-equity put options	7				513				—				—				—		—
Short-equity call options	(585		)		(363		)		—				—				—		—
Total	3,822				(392		)		(4,424		)		(5,384		)		—		—
Net	$	(4,968	)		$	(8,534	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12
Total combined
Interest rate derivatives	$	(6,245	)		$	(7,746	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12
Credit default swaps	(904		)		(2,195		)		—				—				—		—
Total derivatives	(7,149		)	(1)	(9,941		)	(1)	6,215			(2)	7,969			(2)	8		12
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701			(3)	1,785			(3)	—				—				—		—
Realized loss on marketable securities	(520		)	(2) (4)	(378		)	(2)	—				—				—		—
Net	$	(4,968	)		$	(8,534	)		$	6,215			$	7,969			$	8	$	12

⁽¹⁾ Reported as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽³⁾ Reported as “Unrealized gain on marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽⁴⁾ Includes cost of $21,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 associated with credit default swaps.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the change in fair values of our interest rate derivatives that were recognized as change in other comprehensive income totaled $(2,000) and $(9,000), respectively. During the next twelve months, we expect $165,000 of accumulated comprehensive loss will be reclassified to interest expense.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
REVENUE
Rooms	$ 183,469	$ 169,459
Food and beverage	39,650	39,707
Other	8,716	7,814
Total hotel revenue	231,835	216,980
Other	107	75
Total Revenue	231,942	217,055
Hotel operating expenses:
Rooms	42,156	38,601
Food and beverage	27,175	27,000
Other expenses	68,292	65,094
Management fees	9,893	8,990
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516	139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248	11,709
Depreciation and amortization	32,480	33,656
Impairment charges	(96)	(92)
Corporate, general, and administrative	14,516	10,247
Total Operating Expenses	206,664	195,205
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	25,278	21,850
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888)	(10,304)
Interest income	36	32
Other income	5,822	7,613
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(35,380)	(34,875)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	(1,971)	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	2,701	1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	(7,149)	(9,941)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(17,551)	(23,840)
Income tax expense	(604)	(879)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(18,155)	(24,719)
Income from discontinued operations	0	166
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(18,155)	(24,553)
Loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	707	278
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	2,762	3,057
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY	(14,686)	(21,218)
Preferred dividends	(8,490)	(8,331)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	(23,176)	(29,549)
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Loss attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic (in shares)	67,682	67,152
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Loss attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.44)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted (in shares)	67,682	67,152
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.12	$ 0.11
Amounts attributable to common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations	(14,686)	(21,365)
Income from discontinued operations	0	147
Preferred dividends	(8,490)	(8,331)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$ (23,176)	$ (29,549)

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Notes Receivable

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Notes Receivable

Notes Receivable

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we owned a note receivable of $8.1 million from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The note bears interest at a rate of 12.85% and matures in 2018. The interest income recorded on the note receivable is offset against the interest expense recorded on the TIF loan of the same amount. See Note 8.

In addition, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had one mezzanine loan receivable with a net carrying value of $3.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively, net of a valuation allowance of $8.2 million and $8.3 million, respectively. This note is secured by one hotel property, bears interest at a rate of 6.09%, and matures in 2017. All required payments on this loan are current. Ongoing payments are treated as reductions of carrying value with related valuation allowance adjustments recorded as credits to impairment charges.

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Investment in Hotel Properties, net

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Investments in Hotel Properties, net

Investments in Hotel Properties, net

Investments in hotel properties, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land	$	483,242		$	483,242
Buildings and improvements	2,792,515			2,779,589
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	232,535			224,907
Construction in progress	7,701			10,499
Condominium properties	12,556			12,690
Total cost	3,528,549			3,510,927
Accumulated depreciation	(671,011		)	(638,623		)
Investments in hotel properties, net	$	2,857,538		$	2,872,304

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Segment Reporting

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting

We operate in two business segments within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments and hotel financing. Direct hotel investments refers to owning hotels through either acquisition or new development. We report operating results of direct hotel investments on an aggregate basis as substantially all of our hotel investments have similar economic characteristics and exhibit similar long-term financial performance. Hotel financing refers to owning subordinate hotel-related mortgages through acquisition or origination. We do not allocate corporate-level accounts to our operating segments, including corporate, general, and administrative expenses, non-operating interest income, interest expense and amortization of loan costs, and income tax expense/benefit.     Financial information related to our reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):

	Direct Hotel  Investments			Hotel Financing			Corporate			Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013:
Total revenue	$	231,942		$	—		$	—		$	231,942
Total hotel operating expenses	147,516			—			—			147,516
Property taxes, insurance, and other	12,248			—			—			12,248
Depreciation and amortization	32,480			—			—			32,480
Impairment charges	—			(96		)	—			(96		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	—			—			14,516			14,516
Total expenses (income)	192,244			(96		)	14,516			206,664
Operating income (loss)	39,698			96			(14,516		)	25,278
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(6,888		)	—			—			(6,888		)
Interest income	—			—			36			36
Other income	—			—			5,822			5,822
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(35,380		)	(35,380		)
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(1,971		)	(1,971		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			2,701			2,701
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(7,149		)	(7,149		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	32,810			96			(50,457		)	(17,551		)
Income tax expense							(604		)	(604		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	32,810		$	96		$	(51,061	)	$	(18,155	)
As of March 31, 2013:
Total assets	$	3,181,821		$	3,736		$	286,133		$	3,471,690

	Direct Hotel Investments			Hotel Financing			Corporate			Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012:
Total revenue	$	217,055		$	—		$	—		$	217,055
Total hotel operating expenses	139,685			—			—			139,685
Property taxes, insurance, and other	11,709			—			—			11,709
Depreciation and amortization	33,656			—			—			33,656
Impairment charges	—			(92		)	—			(92		)
Corporate, general, and administrative	—			—			10,247			10,247
Total expenses (income)	185,050			(92		)	10,247			195,205
Operating income (loss)	32,005			92			(10,247		)	21,850
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures	(10,304		)	—			—			(10,304		)
Interest income	—			—			32			32
Other income	—			—			7,613			7,613
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(34,875		)	(34,875		)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			1,785			1,785
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(9,941		)	(9,941		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	21,701			92			(45,633		)	(23,840		)
Income tax expense	—			—			(879		)	(879		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	21,701		$	92		$	(46,512	)	$	(24,719	)
As of March 31, 2012:
Total assets	$	3,293,145		$	3,599		$	269,423		$	3,566,167

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Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Determining estimated fair values of our financial instruments such as notes receivable and indebtedness requires considerable judgment to interpret market data. Market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies used may have a material effect on estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of amounts at which these instruments could be purchased, sold, or settled. Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, for periods indicated, were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Marketable securities	$	27,769	$	27,769	$	23,620	$	23,620
Derivative assets, net	$	237	$	237	$	6,391	$	6,391
Liabilities associated with marketable securities	$	3,511	$	3,511	$	1,641	$	1,641
Financial assets not measured at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	209,982	$	209,982	$	185,935	$	185,935
Restricted cash	$	78,896	$	78,896	$	84,786	$	84,786
Accounts receivable	$	34,627	$	34,627	$	35,116	$	35,116
Notes receivable	$	11,367	$14,325 to $15,833		$	11,331	$14,385 to $15,899
Due from affiliates	$	1,884	$	1,884	$	1,168	$	1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers	$	57,670	$	57,670	$	48,619	$	48,619
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
Indebtedness	$	2,390,725	$2,350,728 to $2,598,173		$	2,339,410	$2,266,991 to $2,505,622
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	81,573	$	81,573	$	84,293	$	84,293
Dividends payable	$	19,250	$	19,250	$	18,258	$	18,258
Due to related party, net	$	1,373	$	1,373	$	3,725	$	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers	$	2,058	$	2,058	$	1,410	$	1,410

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. These financial assets bear interest at market rates and have maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.

Accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, dividends payable, due to/from related party, due to/from affiliates and due to/from third-party hotel managers. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.

Notes receivable. Fair values of notes receivable may be determined using similar loans with similar collateral. We relied on our internal analysis of what we believe a willing buyer would pay for these notes. We estimated the fair value of notes receivable to be approximately 26.0% to 39.3% higher than the carrying value of $11.4 million at March 31, 2013 and approximately 27.0% to 40.3% higher than the carrying value of $11.3 million at December 31, 2012. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.

Marketable securities. Marketable securities consist of US treasury bills, public equity securities, and equity put and call options. The fair value of these investments is based on quoted market closing prices at the balance sheet dates. See Notes 2, 10 and 11 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining fair values.

Indebtedness. Fair value of indebtedness is determined using future cash flows discounted at current replacement rates for these instruments. For variable-rate instruments, cash flows are determined using a forward interest rate yield curve. Current replacement rates are determined by using the U.S. Treasury yield curve or the index to which these financial instruments are tied and adjusted for credit spreads. Credit spreads take into consideration general market conditions, maturity, and collateral. We estimated the fair value of total indebtedness to be approximately 98.3% to 108.7% of the carrying value of $2.4 billion at March 31, 2013 and approximately 96.9% to 107.1% of the carrying value of $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.

Derivative assets and liabilities associated with marketable securities. Fair values of interest rate derivatives are determined using the net present value of expected cash flows of each derivative based on the market-based interest rate curve and adjusted for credit spreads of us and our counterparties. Fair values of credit default swap derivatives are obtained from a third party who publishes the CMBX index composition and price data. Liabilities associated with marketable securities consists of a margin account balance, short public equity securities and short equity put and call options. Fair value is determined based on quoted market closing prices at the balance sheet dates. See Notes 2, 10 and 11 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining fair values.

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Indebtedness

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Indebtedness

Indebtedness

Indebtedness consisted of the following (in thousands):

Indebtedness	Collateral	Maturity	Interest Rate	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Mortgage loan (5)	2 hotels	August 2013	LIBOR (1) + 2.75%	$	—	$	141,667
Mortgage loan (3)	5 hotels	March 2014	LIBOR (1) + 4.50%	172,416		173,180
Mortgage loan (2)	9 hotels	May 2014	LIBOR (1) + 6.50%	135,000		135,000
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	May 2014	8.32%	5,249		5,285
Senior credit facility (4)	Various	September 2014	LIBOR (1) + 2.75% to 3.50%	—		—
Mortgage loan (2)	5 hotels	November 2014	Greater of 6.40% or LIBOR (1) + 6.15%	211,000		211,000
Mortgage loan	8 hotels	December 2014	5.75%	104,089		104,680
Mortgage loan	10 hotels	July 2015	5.22%	151,899		152,513
Mortgage loan	8 hotels	December 2015	5.7%	96,397		96,907
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	109,743		110,169
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	91,010		91,364
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	February 2016	5.53%	78,834		79,140
Mortgage loan (6)	1 hotel	April 2017	5.91%	34,624		34,735
Mortgage loan	2 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	126,886		127,289
Mortgage loan	3 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	258,202		259,021
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	114,369		114,732
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	102,800		103,126
Mortgage loan	5 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	156,422		156,918
Mortgage loan	7 hotels	April 2017	5.95%	125,120		125,517
Mortgage loan (5)	2 hotels	February 2018	LIBOR (1) + 3.50%	199,875		—
TIF loan (6) (7)	1 hotel	June 2018	12.85%	8,098		8,098
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	November 2020	6.26%	102,224		102,562
Mortgage loan	1 hotel	April 2034	Greater of 6.00% or Prime + 1.00%	6,468		6,507
Total				$	2,390,725	$	2,339,410

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⁽¹⁾ LIBOR rates were 0.204% and 0.209% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾ These mortgage loans have three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

⁽³⁾ This mortgage loan has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

⁽⁴⁾ Our borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit.

⁽⁵⁾ On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor.

⁽⁶⁾ These loans are collateralized by the same property.

⁽⁷⁾ The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See Note 5.

On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan continues to be secured by the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC and the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. We have a 75% ownership interest in the properties, with Hilton holding the remaining 25%. The excess loan proceeds above closing costs and reserves were distributed to the partners on a pro rata basis. Our share of the excess loan proceeds was approximately $40.5 million, which was added to our unrestricted cash balance.

We are required to maintain certain financial ratios under various debt and derivative agreements. If we violate covenants in any debt or derivative agreement, we could be required to repay all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity at a time when we might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. Violations of certain debt covenants may result in us being unable to borrow unused amounts under a line of credit, even if repayment of some or all borrowings is not required. The assets of certain of our subsidiaries are pledged under non-recourse indebtedness and are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of Ashford or AHLP, our operating partnership, and the liabilities of such subsidiaries do not constitute the obligations of Ashford or AHLP. Presently, our existing financial covenants are non-recourse and primarily relate to maintaining minimum debt coverage ratios, maintaining an overall minimum net worth, maintaining a maximum loan-to-value ratio, and maintaining an overall minimum total assets. As of March 31, 2013, we were in compliance in all material respects with all covenants or other requirements set forth in our debt and related agreements as amended.

We have derivative agreements that incorporate the loan covenant provisions of our senior credit facility requiring us to maintain certain minimum financial covenant ratios with respect to our indebtedness. Failure to comply with these covenant provisions would result in us being in default on any derivative instrument obligations covered by the applicable agreement. At March 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all the covenants under the senior credit facility and the fair value of derivatives that incorporate our senior credit facility covenant provisions was an asset of $10,000.

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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Effective March 10, 2011, PIM Highland JV, a 28 hotel portfolio, became an investment in unconsolidated joint venture when we acquired a 71.74% common equity interest and a $25.0 million, or 50%, preferred equity interest earning an accrued but unpaid 15% annual return with priority over common equity distributions. Although we have majority ownership in PIM Highland JV, all major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs and incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. As a result, we utilize the equity accounting method with respect to PIM Highland JV, which had a carrying value of $151.8 million and $158.7 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Mortgage and mezzanine loans securing PIM Highland JV are non-recourse to the borrowers, except for customary exceptions or carve-outs that trigger recourse liability to the borrowers in certain limited instances. Recourse obligations typically include only the payment of costs and liabilities suffered by the lenders as a result of the occurrence of certain bad acts on the part of the borrower. However, in certain cases, the carve-outs could trigger recourse obligations on the part of the borrower with respect to repayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loans. We have entered into customary guaranty agreements pursuant to which we guaranty payment of any recourse liabilities of the borrowers that result from non-recourse carve-outs (which include, but are not limited to, fraud, misrepresentation, willful conduct resulting in waste, misappropriations of rents following an event of default, voluntary bankruptcy filings, unpermitted transfers of collateral, and certain environmental liabilities). In the opinion of management, none of these guaranty agreements, either individually or in the aggregate, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. 

The following tables summarize the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 of the PIM Highland JV (in thousands):

PIM Highland JV
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total Assets	$	1,408,012	$	1,417,204
Total Liabilities	1,175,993		1,176,298
Members' equity	232,019		240,906
Total liabilities and members' equity	$	1,408,012	$	1,417,204
Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	$	151,806	$	158,694

PIM Highland JV
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Total revenue	$	102,273		$	93,252
Total expenses	(94,760		)	(90,067		)
Operating income	7,513			3,185
Interest income and other	18			31
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(15,702		)	(15,525		)
Other expenses	—			(54		)
Income tax expense	(716		)	(1,374		)
Net loss	$	(8,887	)	$	(13,737	)
Our equity in loss of PIM Highland JV	$	(6,888	)	$	(10,304	)

Additionally, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had a 14.4% subordinated beneficial interest in a trust that holds the Four Seasons hotel property in Nevis, which had a zero carrying value.

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Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, discontinued operations included two hotel properties disposed of in 2012. The Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio was sold in November 2012 and the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona was disposed of in December 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no impairment charges. There were no assets held for sale as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The following table summarizes the operating results of the discontinued hotel properties (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012
Hotel revenues	$	8,832
Hotel operating expenses	(7,194		)
Operating income	1,638
Property taxes, insurance, and other	(444		)
Depreciation and amortization	(699		)
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(329		)
Income from discontinued operations before income tax expense	166
Income tax expense	—
Income from discontinued operations	166
Income from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(19		)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	147

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Income (Loss) Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Income (Loss) Per Share

Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method, or treasury stock method if more dilutive, and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, whereby such exercise or conversion would result in lower income per share. The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(14,686	)	$	(21,365	)
Less: Dividends on preferred stocks	(8,490		)	(8,331		)
Less: Dividends on common stock	(8,139		)	(7,396		)
Less: Dividends on unvested restricted shares	(61		)	(104		)
Undistributed loss from continuing operations	(31,376		)	(37,196		)
Add back: Dividends on common stock	8,139			7,396
Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(23,237	)	$	(29,800	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders:
Income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	$	—		$	147
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted	67,682			67,152
Basic loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			—
Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)
Income from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			—
Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.44	)

Due to the anti-dilutive effect, the computation of diluted loss per diluted share does not reflect adjustments for the following items (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	$	61		$	104
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership units	(2,762		)	(3,076		)
Total	$	(2,701	)	$	(2,972	)
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
Effect of unvested restricted shares	146			431
Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units	17,967			16,682
Total	18,113			17,113

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Organization and Description of Business (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2003 Hotels	Mar. 31, 2013 Hotels	Dec. 31, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotels acquired	6
Carrying value of note		$ 11,367	$ 11,331
Number of hotel properties managed by affiliates		45
Subsidiaries [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties owned		94
PIM Highland JV [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties held by majority owned joint venture		28
Percentage of common equity interest		71.74%
Percentage of preferred equity interest		50.00%
Number of rooms through preferred equity interest in joint ventures, gross		8,084
Number of rooms through preferred equity interest in joint ventures, net		5,800
Number of hotel properties managed by affiliates		21
World Quest Resort [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel condominiums acquired		93
Loan secured by one hotel property [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Carrying value of note		3,300	3,200
Joint Venture Restructuring [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Carrying value of note		$ 8,100
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties owned		90
Majority Owned Properties [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties owned		4
Total number of rooms owned through majority investments in joint ventures		20,034
Number of rooms owned through majority investments in joint ventures, net		19,773

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Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Derivative assets, Carrying value	$ 237	$ 6,391
Liabilities associated with investments in securities and other, Carrying value	3,511	1,641
Liabilities associated with investments in securities and other, Estimated fair value	3,511	1,641
Financial assets not measured at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents, Carrying value	209,982	185,935	150,386	167,609
Cash and cash equivalents, Estimated fair value	209,982	185,935
Restricted cash, Carrying value	78,896	84,786
Restricted cash, Estimated fair value	78,896	84,786
Accounts receivable, Carrying value	34,627	35,116
Accounts receivable, Estimated fair value	34,627	35,116
Notes receivable, Carrying value	11,367	11,331
Due from affiliates, Carrying value	1,884	1,168
Due from affiliates, Estimated fair value	1,884	1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers, Carrying value	57,670	48,619
Due from third party hotel managers, Estimated fair value	57,670	48,619
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
Indebtedness, Carrying value	2,390,725	2,339,410
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, Carrying value	81,573	84,293
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, Estimated fair value	81,573	84,293
Dividends payable, Carrying value	19,250	18,258
Dividends payable, Estimated fair value	19,250	18,258
Due to related party, net, Carrying value	1,373	3,725
Due to related party, net, Estimated fair value	1,373	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers, Carrying value	2,058	1,410
Due to third-party hotel managers, Estimated fair value	2,058	1,410
Maximum [Member]
Financial assets not measured at fair value:
Notes receivable, Estimated fair value	15,833	15,899
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
Indebtedness, Estimated fair value	2,598,173	2,505,622
Minimum [Member]
Financial assets not measured at fair value:
Notes receivable, Estimated fair value	14,325	14,385
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:
Indebtedness, Estimated fair value	2,350,728	2,266,991
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Marketable securities, Carrying value	27,769	23,620
Marketable securities, Estimated fair value	27,769	23,620
Derivative assets, Carrying value	237	6,391
Derivative assets, Estimated fair value	237	6,391
Liabilities associated with investments in securities and other, Carrying value	3,511	1,641
Liabilities associated with investments in securities and other, Estimated fair value	$ 3,511	$ 1,641

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Equity and Equity-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Equity and Equity-Based Compensation

Equity and Equity-Based Compensation

At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering – On March 2, 2012, we commenced issuances of preferred stock under our at-the-market (“ATM”) program with an investment banking firm pursuant to which we may issue up to 700,000 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock and up to 700,000 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock at market prices up to $30.0 million in total proceeds. There were no issuances during the first quarter of 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we issued 169,306 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $4.2 million and 501,909 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $12.3 million. The aggregate proceeds, net of commissions and other expenses, were $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Common Dividends – For 2013 and 2012, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.12 and $0.11 per outstanding common share, respectively, with an annualized target of $0.48 per share for 2013.

Equity-Based Compensation – We recognized compensation expense related to restricted shares of our common stock of $444,000 and $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, the unamortized amount of unvested shares of restricted stock was $4.4 million, which is being amortized over periods from 1.0 to 2.9 years.

Preferred Dividends – During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.5344 per share for our 8.55% Series A preferred stock, $0.5281 per share for our 8.45% Series D preferred stock, and $0.5625 per share for our 9.00% Series E preferred stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.5344 per share for our 8.55% Series A preferred stock, $0.5281 per share for our 8.45% Series D preferred stock and $0.5625 per share for our 9.00% Series E preferred stock.

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Entities – Noncontrolling entity partners, which have ownership interests ranging from 15% to 25% in four hotel properties and a total carrying value of $1.2 million and $15.4 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, are reported in equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities were allocated loss of $707,000 and $278,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Investment in Hotel Properties, net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Investment In Hotel Properties

Investments in hotel properties, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land	$	483,242		$	483,242
Buildings and improvements	2,792,515			2,779,589
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	232,535			224,907
Construction in progress	7,701			10,499
Condominium properties	12,556			12,690
Total cost	3,528,549			3,510,927
Accumulated depreciation	(671,011		)	(638,623		)
Investments in hotel properties, net	$	2,857,538		$	2,872,304

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Fair Value Measurements (Effect of Fair Value Measured Assets and Liabilities on Consolidated Statements of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Unrealized loss on investments in securities and other	$ 2,701		$ 1,785
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Net	6,215		7,969
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Liabilities	(4,968)		(8,534)
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Net	(7,149)	[1]	(9,941)	[1]
Unrealized loss on investments in securities and other	2,701	[2]	1,785	[2]
Realized gain (loss) on investments in securities and other	(520)	[3],[4]	(378)	[3]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Net	(4,968)		(8,534)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	6,215		7,969
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Net	6,215	[3]	7,969	[3]
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	8		12
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Net	8		12
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Net	(6,245)		(7,746)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Net	6,215		7,969
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Net	8		12
Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Net	(904)		(2,195)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Net	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Net	0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Liabilities	3,822		(392)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	(4,424)		(5,384)
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Liabilities	4,400		1,653
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	(4,424)		(5,384)
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Liabilities	0		(2,195)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Short Equity Put Options [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Liabilities	7		513
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Short Equity Call Options [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Liabilities	(585)		(363)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0		0
Derivative Assets [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Assets	(10,645)		(9,399)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Assets	10,639		13,353
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	8		12
Derivative Assets [Member] | Call Option and Other [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Assets	204		(1,367)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Assets	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	0		0
Derivative Assets [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Assets	(925)		0
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Assets	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	0		0
Non Derivative Assets [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Assets	(8,790)		(8,142)
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Assets	10,639		13,353
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	8		12
Non Derivative Assets [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in income, Assets	2,576		2,624
Interest Savings or (Cost) Recognized in Income, Assets	0		0
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	$ 0		$ 0

[1] Reported as “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.

[2] Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

[3] Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

[4] Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.

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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary of Preliminary Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 231,942	$ 217,055
Total expenses	(206,664)	(195,205)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	25,278	21,850
Interest income and other	36	32
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(35,380)	(34,875)
Income tax expense	(604)	(879)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(18,155)	(24,553)
Our equity in loss of PIM Highland JV	(6,888)	(10,304)
PIM Highland JV [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenue	102,273	93,252
Total expenses	(94,760)	(90,067)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	7,513	3,185
Interest income and other	18	31
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(15,702)	(15,525)
Other expenses	0	(54)
Income tax expense	(716)	(1,374)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(8,887)	(13,737)
Our equity in loss of PIM Highland JV	$ (6,888)	$ (10,304)

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net loss	$ (18,155)	$ (24,553)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unrealized loss on derivatives	(2)	(9)
Reclassification to interest expense	8	12
Total other comprehensive income	6	3
Comprehensive loss	(18,149)	(24,550)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	707	278
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	2,761	3,057
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company	$ (14,681)	$ (21,215)

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Summary of Significant Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Summary of Significant Transactions [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Transactions

Summary of Significant Transactions

Refinanced our $141.0 Million Mortgage Loan - On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.0 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan continues to be secured by the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC and the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. We have a 75% ownership interest in the properties, with Hilton holding the remaining 25%. The excess loan proceeds above closing costs and reserves were distributed to the partners on a pro rata basis. Our share of the excess loan proceeds was approximately $40.5 million, which was added to our unrestricted cash balance.

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Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Key West, Florida [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member] | Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Key West, Florida [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total cash consideration	$ 90.0

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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Summary of Preliminary Balance Sheet

The following tables summarize the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 of the PIM Highland JV (in thousands):

PIM Highland JV
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total Assets	$	1,408,012	$	1,417,204
Total Liabilities	1,175,993		1,176,298
Members' equity	232,019		240,906
Total liabilities and members' equity	$	1,408,012	$	1,417,204
Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	$	151,806	$	158,694

Summary of Preliminary Statement of Operations

PIM Highland JV
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Total revenue	$	102,273		$	93,252
Total expenses	(94,760		)	(90,067		)
Operating income	7,513			3,185
Interest income and other	18			31
Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(15,702		)	(15,525		)
Other expenses	—			(54		)
Income tax expense	(716		)	(1,374		)
Net loss	$	(8,887	)	$	(13,737	)
Our equity in loss of PIM Highland JV	$	(6,888	)	$	(10,304	)

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Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012 Loans Hotels
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Note receivable	$ 8,100,000	$ 8,100,000
Interest rate of note receivable	12.85%	12.85%
Number of mezzanine loans		1
Carrying value of note	11,367,000	11,331,000
Number of hotel properties held as collateral		1
Interest rate		6.09%
Mezzanine Loan [Member]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of mezzanine loans	1
Interest rate	6.09%
Loan Secured By One Hotel Property [Member]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Carrying value of note	3,300,000	3,200,000
Valuation allowance, net	$ 8,200,000	$ 8,300,000
Number Of Hotel Properties In Portfolio As Security For Loan Receivable	1

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represent the limited partners' proportionate share of equity in earnings/losses of the operating partnership, which is an allocation of net income/loss attributable to common unit holders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners' common units and units issued under our Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP units”) that are vested throughout the period plus distributions paid to the limited partners with regard to Class B units. Class B common units have a fixed dividend rate of 7.2% and priority in payment of cash dividends over common units but otherwise have no preference over common units. Beginning one year after issuance, each common unit of limited partnership interest (including each Class B common unit) may be redeemed for either cash or, at our sole discretion, one share of our common stock. Class B common units are convertible at the option of us or the holder into an equivalent number of common units any time after July 13, 2016.

LTIP units, which are issued to certain executives and employees as compensation, have vesting periods ranging from three to five years. Upon reaching economic parity with common units, each vested LTIP unit can be converted by the holder into one common partnership unit of the operating partnership which can then be redeemed for cash or, at our election, settled in our common stock. As of March 31, 2013, we have issued 6.9 million LTIP units in total, of which all but 1.2 million units issued in March 2013 and 1.2 million units issued in May 2011 had reached full economic parity with the common units. All LTIP units issued had an aggregate value of $67.3 million at the date of grant which is being amortized over their vesting periods. Compensation expense of $7.9 million and $3.6 million was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The unamortized value of LTIP units was $30.5 million at March 31, 2013, which will be amortized over periods from 1.0 to 2.9 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, no operating partnership units were presented for redemption or converted to shares of our common stock.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests, including vested LTIP units, in our operating partnership as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $196.5 million and $151.2 million, respectively, which represents ownership of our operating partnership of 13.11% and 12.92%, respectively. The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included adjustments of $145.3 million and $110.0 million, respectively, to reflect the excess of the redemption value over the accumulated historical costs. Redeemable noncontrolling interests were allocated net loss of $2.8 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We declared cash distributions to operating partnership units of $2.6 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership.