MeriStar Hospitality Corporation (NYSE:MHX), the nation`s third largest hotel real estate investment trust (REIT), announced this week that the company will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 23, 2002, at the Latham Hotel, 3000 `M` Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
The record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting is April 15
MeriStar Hospitality Corporation owns 112 principally upscale, full-service hotels in major markets and resort locations with 28,653 rooms in 27 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The company owns hotels under such internationally known brands as Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin, Radisson and Doubletree.

For more information about MeriStar Hospitality, visit the company`s Web site at www.meristar.com.

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