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):  May 3, 2016

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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

One StarPoint, Stamford, Connecticut	06902
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  203-964-6000

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:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 3, 2016, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (“Starwood”) announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated May 3, 2016

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 and Chief Financial Officer

Date:  May 3, 2016

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated May 3, 2016