Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Release No. 53618

April 7, 2006

An order has been issued granting the application of Host Marriott Corporation to withdraw its common stock, $.01 par value, and purchase share rights for series A junior participating preferred stock, $.01 par value, from listing and registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (now known as NYSE Arca, Inc.). effective at the opening of business on April 10, 2006.