UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland	1-7959	52-1193298
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)

1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York	10604
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 914-640-8100

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 29, 2010, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (“Starwood”) announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated April 29, 2010.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC. (Registrant)
By:	/s/ Alan Schnaid
	Name:	Alan Schnaid
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer

Date: April 29, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Exhibit
	99.1	Press Release, dated April 29, 2010.