LaSalle Hotel Properties has announced that Chicago 540, LLC, a joint venture with The Carlyle Group, closed on the sale of the Chicago Marriott Downtown for $295 million plus approximately $11 million of other consideration. The hotel was purchased by the joint venture in 2000 for $175 million. LaSalle Hotel Properties will recognize an approximate gain of $38 million including its preferred distribution of approximately $25 million resulting in a leveraged internal rate of return (“IRR”) of approximately 47% for the six year hold period.

The preferred distribution to LHO is a result of The Carlyle Group achieving a leveraged IRR on their investment above the stated return thresholds in the partnership agreement.

LaSalle Hotel Properties is a leading multi-tenant, multi-operator real estate investment trust, owning 28 upscale and luxury full-service hotels, totaling approximately 8,400 guest rooms in 15 markets in 11 states and the District of Columbia. The Company focuses on investing in upscale and luxury full-service hotels located in urban, resort and convention markets. LaSalle Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic relationships with premier hotel operating companies, including Westin Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Crestline Hotels and Resorts, Inc., Outrigger Lodging Services, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Benchmark Hospitality, White Lodging Services Corporation, Sandcastle Resorts & Hotels, Davidson Hotel Company, Gemstone Resorts International, LLC and the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC.
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