LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO) will report financial results for the third quarter 2003 on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 after the market closes. The Company will conduct its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
LaSalle Hotel Properties` management will discuss the Company`s third quarter results. To participate in the conference call, please follow the steps listed below:
1. Reserve a line for the conference call with Susan Wojciechowski by Wednesday, October 22, at 301-941-1504;

2. On Thursday, October 23, 2003 dial (800) 481-7713 approximately ten minutes before the call begins (9:50 a.m. ET);

3. Tell the operator that you are calling for LaSalle Hotel Properties` Third Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call;

4. State your full name and company affiliation and you will be connected to the call.
A live webcast of the Earnings Call will also be available through the Company`s website. To access, log on to www.lasallehotels.com at least 15 minutes prior to the call. A replay of the conference call will be archived and available online through the Investor Relations section of www.lasallehotels.com.
LaSalle Hotel Properties is a leading multi-tenant, multi-operator real estate investment trust (“REIT”), which owns 17 upscale and luxury full-service hotels, totaling approximately 5,600 guest rooms in 12 markets in 10 states and the District of Columbia. LaSalle Hotel Properties focuses on investing in upscale and luxury full-service hotels located in urban, resort and convention markets. The Company seeks to grow through strategic relationships with premier internationally recognized hotel operating companies including Marriott International, Inc., Radisson Hotels International, Inc., Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Outrigger Lodging Services, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Benchmark Hospitality, and the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC.
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