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Host Marriott Reports 4th Qtr 2004 Profit of $61 million Compared with a Profit of $150 million a Year Earlier; 
Hotel RevPAR Up 8.6%
Hotel Operating Statistics

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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 24, 2005 - Host Marriott Corporation (NYSE: HMT), the nation's largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced results of operations for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2004. 

Results of operations for 2004 and 2003 were affected by several transactions, including: the 2004 and 2003 debt prepayments; the 2004 preferred stock redemption; the 2003 New York World Trade Center hotel insurance settlement; the 2003 loss on foreign currency forward contracts; and the 2003 directors' and officers' insurance settlement.

Fourth quarter and full year results include the following:

  • Total revenue was $1,181 million and $3,640 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2004, respectively, as compared to $1,042 million and $3,288 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2003, respectively.
  • Net income (loss) was $61 million and $(0.1) million for the fourth quarter and full year 2004, respectively, as compared to net income of $150 million and $14 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2003, respectively.
  • Earnings (loss) per diluted share was $.15 and $(.12) for the fourth quarter and full year 2004, respectively, as compared to an earnings (loss) per diluted share of $.46 and $(.07) for the fourth quarter and full year 2003, respectively.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, which is Earnings before Interest Expense, Income Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and other items, was $267 million and $790 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2004 (both of which have been reduced by approximately $1 million for distributions to minority interest partners of Host Marriott, L.P.), respectively, as compared to $222 million and $709 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2003, respectively.
  • Funds from Operations (FFO) per diluted share were $.35 and $.77 for the fourth quarter and full year 2004, respectively, as compared to $.53 and $.99 for the fourth quarter and full year 2003, respectively.
  • For full year 2004, the transactions discussed above resulted in a decrease of approximately $.18 and $.17 for earnings per diluted share and FFO per diluted share, respectively. These transactions did not impact the fourth quarter 2004 results of operations. For full year 2003, these transactions resulted in an increase of approximately $.54 and $.34 for earnings per diluted share and FFO per diluted share, respectively, and a decrease of approximately $8 million in Adjusted EBITDA. For the fourth quarter of 2003, these transactions resulted in an increase of approximately $.48 and $.29 for earnings per diluted share and FFO per diluted share, respectively, and a decrease of approximately $17 million in Adjusted EBITDA. These transactions are further discussed in the "Schedule of Significant Transactions Affecting Earnings per Share, Funds From Operations per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA" attached to this press release.
FFO per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA and comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margins (discussed below) are non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  See the discussion included in this press release for information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures.

Operating Results

Comparable hotel RevPAR for the fourth quarter increased 8.6% and comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margins increased 2.0 percentage points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2003. The Company's fourth quarter increase in comparable hotel RevPAR and comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margins were driven by a 5.4% increase in average room rate and a 2.0 percentage point increase in occupancy. Full year 2004 comparable hotel RevPAR increased 7.3% (comprised of a 2.9% increase in average room rate and an increase in occupancy of 2.9 percentage points), while comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margins increased 1.0 percentage point as compared to full year 2003.

Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, stated, "We had a strong fourth quarter, with significant RevPAR growth and margin improvement.  We expect the momentum we built in 2004 to carry into 2005."

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2004, the Company had $347 million of cash and cash equivalents and $575 million of availability under its credit facility. The Company's total debt balance was reduced by approximately $455 million in 2004 to approximately $5.0 billion, excluding the Company's Convertible Subordinated Debentures which, in accordance with new accounting standards, were classified as debt effective January 1, 2004.

W. Edward Walter, executive vice president and chief financial officer, stated, "In 2004, we continued to increase our financial flexibility, improve our interest coverages and strengthen our balance sheet. Our annual interest obligations decreased approximately $54 million due to our 2004 financing activities and we decreased our weighted average interest rate by approximately 65 basis points." Mr. Walter added, "With our significant available cash and the additional flexibility and capacity of our credit facility, we are well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities that may arise in the future."

Acquisitions and Dispositions

During the fourth quarter, the Company purchased the 270-suite Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains for approximately $58 million, including the assumption of approximately $34 million of mortgage debt.

During December 2004, the Company sold two non-core hotels for total proceeds of approximately $95 million and recorded a gain on the sales of approximately $34 million. The Company sold four additional non-core hotels in January 2005 for total proceeds of approximately $128 million and recorded a gain on the sales of approximately $14 million. The Company also announced an agreement to sell 85% of its equity investment in the Courtyard joint venture with Marriott International, Inc. for approximately $92 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has the right to have its remaining interest in the joint venture redeemed under certain conditions between 2007 and 2009. This transaction is subject to several closing conditions and is expected to be completed in March 2005. The proceeds from these sales will be reinvested in either the acquisition of upper-upscale or luxury hotels, return on investment or repositioning projects, repayment of debt or other corporate purposes.

James F. Risoleo, executive vice president, acquisitions and development, stated, "We acquired over $500 million of high-quality assets in 2004, which represents our highest level of acquisitions since 1998. We will continue to pursue single asset and portfolio acquisitions that meet our target profile.  As evidenced by our recent sales and our pending Courtyard sale, we also will continue to dispose of non-core assets and recycle our capital to build on our unmatched portfolio of properties."

2005 Outlook

The Company expects comparable hotel RevPAR for the first quarter and full year 2005 to increase approximately 6.0% to 8.0% and 6.5% to 8.5%, respectively.  For full year 2005, the Company also expects operating profit margins under GAAP to increase 160 basis points to 240 basis points, respectively, and comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margins to increase 100 basis points to 150 basis points, respectively.  Based upon this guidance, the Company estimates that for 2005 its:

  • earnings per diluted share should be approximately $.10 to $.12 for the first quarter and $.18 to $.28 for the full year;
  • net income should be approximately $46 million to $52 million for the first quarter and $100 million to $136 million for the full year;
  • Adjusted EBITDA should be approximately $864 million to $904 million both of which have been reduced by approximately $6 million for distributions to minority interest partners of Host Marriott, L.P.  for the full year;
  • FFO per diluted share should be approximately $.20 to $.22 for the first quarter and $.98 to $1.07 for the full year (including approximately $40 million, or $.10 per diluted share, related to charges for call premiums and the acceleration of deferred financing costs for debt expected to be refinanced  or prepaid in 2005); and
  • Dividend per common share should be approximately $.07 to $.09 for the first quarter.
Mr. Nassetta stated, "We are very optimistic about our prospects for 2005.  With strong demand and limited supply growth, we expect to have meaningful growth in RevPAR, earnings, Adjusted EBITDA and FFO per diluted share, which should result in increasing dividends for our stockholders."  Mr. Nassetta added, "We believe that the combination of our strategic vision and disciplined approach to capital allocation will continue to result in increasing stockholder value now and in the future."
 
 
HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets (a)
(unaudited, in millions, except share amounts)
                                                           December 31,
                                                      2004              2003
    ASSETS
    Property and equipment, net                     $7,274            $7,085
    Assets held for sale                               113                73
    Notes and other receivables                          7                54
    Due from managers                                   75                62
    Investments in affiliates (b)                       69                74
    Deferred financing costs, net                       70                82
    Furniture, fixtures and equipment
     replacement fund                                  151               144
    Other                                              161               138
    Restricted cash                                    154               116
    Cash and cash equivalents                          347               764
      Total assets                                  $8,421            $8,592
 

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Debt
    Senior notes, including $491 million,
     net of discount, of Exchangeable
     Senior Debentures as of December 31, 2004      $2,890            $3,180
    Mortgage debt                                    2,043             2,205
    Convertible Subordinated Debentures (b)            492                 -
    Other                                               98               101
      Total debt                                     5,523             5,486

    Accounts payable and accrued expenses              113               108
    Liabilities associated with assets
     held for sale                                      26                 2
    Other                                              156               166
      Total liabilities                              5,818             5,762

    Interest of minority partners of Host
     Marriott L.P.                                     122               130
    Interest of minority partners of
     other consolidated partnerships                    86                89
    Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable
     convertible preferred securities of a
     subsidiary whose sole assets are
     convertible subordinated debentures due 2026
     ("Convertible Preferred Securities") (b)            -               475

    Stockholders' equity
    Cumulative redeemable preferred stock
     (liquidation preference $350 million and
     $354 million, respectively), 50 million
     shares authorized; 14.0 million shares
     and 14.1 million shares issued and
     outstanding, respectively                         337               339
    Common stock, par value $.01, 750 million
     shares authorized; 350.3 million shares
     and 320.3 million shares issued and
     outstanding, respectively                           3                 3
    Additional paid-in capital                       2,953             2,617
    Accumulated other comprehensive income              13                28
    Deficit                                           (911)             (851)
      Total stockholders' equity                     2,395             2,136
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity    $8,421            $8,592

    (a) Our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 have
        been prepared without audit. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been omitted. The consolidated balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
    (b) We adopted Financial Interpretation No. 46 "Consolidation of Variable
        Interest Entities" (FIN 46) in 2003. Under FIN 46, our limited purpose trust subsidiary that was formed to issue trust-preferred securities (the "Convertible Preferred Securities") was accounted for on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2003 since we were the primary beneficiary under FIN 46.
        In December 2003, the FASB issued a revision to FIN 46, which we refer to as FIN 46R. Under FIN 46R, we are not the primary beneficiary and we are required to deconsolidate the accounts of the Convertible Preferred Securities Trust (the "Trust"). We adopted the provisions of FIN 46R on January 1, 2004. As a result, we recorded the $492 million in debentures (the "Convertible Subordinated Debentures") issued by the Trust and eliminated the $475 million of Convertible Preferred Securities that were previously classified in the mezzanine section of our consolidated balance sheet prior to January 1, 2004. The difference of $17 million is our investment in the Trust, which is included in "Investments in affiliates" on our consolidated balance sheet.  Additionally, we classified the related dividend payment of approximately $10 million and $32 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2004, respectively, as interest expense. We adopted FIN 46R prospectively and, therefore, did not restate prior periods.  The adoption of FIN 46R had no effect on our net loss, loss per diluted share or the financial covenants under our senior notes indentures.

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Operations (a) (in millions, except per share amounts)
                                           Quarter ended      Year ended
                                            December 31,     December 31,
                                            2004    2003     2004     2003
    Revenues
      Rooms                                 $686    $592   $2,153   $1,914
      Food and beverage                      387     352    1,141    1,042
      Other                                   75      69      239      220
        Total hotel sales                  1,148   1,013    3,533    3,176
      Rental income (b)                       32      29      106      100
      Other income                             1       -        1       12
        Total revenues                     1,181   1,042    3,640    3,288

    Expenses
      Rooms                                  168     151      536      483
      Food and beverage                      282     262      856      786
      Hotel departmental expenses            315     276      983      888
      Management fees                         47      41      145      132
      Other property-level expenses (b)       86      82      292      293
      Depreciation and amortization          111     108      354      347
      Corporate and other expenses            24      21       67       60
        Total expenses                     1,033     941    3,233    2,989
    Operating profit                         148     101      407      299
    Interest income                            3       4       11       11
    Interest expense, including interest
     expense for the Convertible
     Subordinated Debentures in 2004 (c)    (127)   (166)    (483)    (488)
    Net gains on property transactions         7       1       17        5
    Loss on foreign currency and
     derivative contracts                     (4)    (17)      (6)     (19)
    Minority interest expense                 (6)    (16)      (4)      (5)
    Equity in losses of affiliates            (4)     (9)     (16)     (22)
    Dividends on Convertible Preferred
     Securities (c)                            -     (10)       -      (32)
    Income (loss) before income taxes         17    (112)     (74)    (251)
    Benefit from income taxes                  8       4       10       13
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                               25    (108)     (64)    (238)
    Income from discontinued operations (d)   36     234       64      252
    Income (loss) before cumulative effect
     of a change in accounting principle      61     126        -       14
    Cumulative effect of a change in
     accounting principle (e)                  -      24        -        -
    Net income (loss)                         61     150        -       14
    Less:  Dividends on preferred stock       (9)     (8)     (37)     (35)
     Issuance costs of redeemed Class A preferred stock (f)                       -       -       (4)       - Net income (loss) available to common stockholders                            $52    $142     $(41)    $(21) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share                          $0.15   $0.46   $(0.12)  $(0.07)
    (a) Our consolidated statements of operations presented above have been
        prepared without audit. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been omitted. The consolidated statements of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
    (b) Rental income and expense for the quarters ended and years ended
        December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:
                                               Quarter ended       Year ended
                                                December 31,      December 31,
                                               2004     2003     2004     2003
        Rental income
          Full-service                          $5       $5      $26      $25
          Limited service and office buildings  27       24       80       75
                                               $32      $29     $106     $100
        Rental and other expenses (included
         in other property-level expenses)
          Full-service                          $2       $2       $7       $7
          Limited service and office buildings  24       24       78       74
                                               $26      $26      $85      $81

    (c) See discussion of FIN 46R in footnote (b) to the consolidated balance
        sheets. Interest expense also includes approximately $59 million for full year 2004 and $36 million and $33 million for full year 2003 and the fourth quarter of 2003, respectively, for the payment of call premiums, the acceleration of deferred financing costs and incremental interest expense related to the debt redemptions and repayments.
    (d) Reflects the results of operations and gain on sale, net of the
        related income tax, for nine properties sold in 2004 and eight properties sold in 2003, as well as the results of operations for four properties classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2004 and the gain on disposition and business interruption proceeds for the New York Marriott World Trade Center hotel.
    (e) We adopted SFAS No. 150 "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments
        with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity" on June 21, 2003 and recorded a loss of $24 million as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in the third quarter of 2003. Subsequently, on November 7, 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) 150-3 indefinitely deferring the application of a portion of SFAS 150 with respect to minority interests in consolidated ventures entered into prior to November 5, 2003, effectively reversing its guidance of October 8, 2003. In accordance with the FSP 150-3, we recorded a gain from a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of $24 million in the fourth quarter of 2003, reversing the impact of our adoption of SFAS 150 with respect to consolidated ventures with finite lives.
    (f) Emerging Issues Task Force Topic D-42, "The Effect on the Calculation
        of Earnings per Share for the Redemption or Induced Conversion of Preferred Stock," requires that the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred to the holders of preferred stock redeemed over the carrying amount of the preferred stock should be subtracted from net earnings to determine net earnings available to common stockholders in the calculation of earnings per share.
        On August 3, 2004, the fair value paid to holders of our Class A preferred stock, or $104 million (which was equal to the redemption price and par value) exceeded the carrying value of the preferred stock ($100 million, which was net of $4 million of original issuance costs). Accordingly, the $4 million of original issuance costs has been included in the determination of net loss available to common stockholders for the purpose of calculating our full year 2004 basic and diluted loss per share.
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
                       Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (unaudited, in millions, except per share amount)
                          Quarter ended                    Quarter ended
                         December 31, 2004                 December 31, 2003
                                                   Income
                     Income                 Per    (loss)                Per
                     (loss)      Shares     Share  (Numer-)  Shares      Share
                  (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (ator) (Denominator) Amount
    Net income        $61         350.2     $0.17   $150      310.7     $0.48
      Dividends on
       preferred stock           (9)            -     (0.02)    (8)         -     (0.02)
    Basic earnings
     available to
     common
     stockholders
     per share (a)     52         350.2      0.15    142      310.7      0.46
      Assuming
       distribution
 of common
 shares granted
 under the
 comprehensive
 stock plan, less
 shares assumed
 purchased at
 average market
 price            -           2.9         -      -          -         -
    Diluted earnings
     available to
     common
     stockholders
     per share (a)(b) $52         353.1     $0.15   $142      310.7     $0.46
 

                           Year ended                   Year ended December
                        December 31, 2004                    31, 2003
                                                    Income
                     Income                 Per    (loss)                Per
                     (loss)      Shares     Share  (Numer-)  Shares      Share
                  (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (ator) (Denominator) Amount
    Net income
     (loss)            $-         337.3        $-    $14        281     $0.05
      Dividends on
       preferred stock          (37)            -     (0.11)   (35)         -     (0.12)
      Issuance costs
       of redeemed
       Class A
       preferred
       stock(c)        (4)            -     (0.01)     -          -         -
    Basic and
     diluted loss
     available
     to common
     stockholders
     per share(a)(b) $(41)        337.3    $(0.12)  $(21)     281.0    $(0.07)

    (a) Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net
        income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, those preferred OP Units held by minority partners, other minority interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP Units, the Exchangeable Senior Debentures and the Convertible Subordinated Debentures. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive.
    (b) Our results for 2004 and 2003 were significantly affected by several
        transactions, which are detailed in the table entitled, "Schedule of Significant Transactions Affecting Earnings per Share, Funds from Operations per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA."
    (c) For discussion of accounting treatment, see footnote (f) to the
        consolidated statements of operations.
 

HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
                            Hotel Operational Data Comparable Hotels by Region (a)
                                 (unaudited)

                                                     As of December 31, 2004
                                                     No. of            No. of
                                                   Properties          Rooms

    Pacific                                            20             10,720
    Florida                                            12              7,337
    Mid-Atlantic                                       10              6,720
    Atlanta                                            13              5,940
    North Central                                      13              4,923
    South Central                                       7              4,816
    DC Metro                                           10              3,890
    New England                                         7              3,413
    Mountain                                            6              2,351
    International                                       5              1,953
      All Regions                                     103             52,063
 

                                              Quarter ended December 31, 2004
                                                           Average
                                               Average    Occupancy
                                             Daily Rate  Percentages   RevPAR

    Pacific                                   $149.43       68.8%     $102.83
    Florida                                    159.17       66.9       106.41
    Mid-Atlantic                               212.85       79.9       170.16
    Atlanta                                    148.36       63.3        93.86
    North Central                              134.43       66.2        88.99
    South Central                              136.64       70.8        96.73
    DC Metro                                   161.54       72.6       117.26
    New England                                156.11       72.2       112.70
    Mountain                                   107.67       54.0        58.14
    International                              127.57       71.4        91.10
      All Regions                              156.58       69.2       108.34
 

                                             Quarter ended December 31, 2003
                                                                      Percent
                                            Average  Average           Change
                                             Daily  Occupancy            in
                                             Rate  Percentages RevPAR  RevPAR
    Pacific                                $146.08    65.8%    $96.11    7.0%
    Florida                                 150.18    64.1      96.32   10.5
    Mid-Atlantic                            197.99    76.4     151.34   12.4
    Atlanta                                 141.96    62.9      89.30    5.1
    North Central                           128.42    64.9      83.37    6.7
    South Central                           131.61    73.8      97.06   (0.3)
    DC Metro                                152.68    67.4     102.90   14.0
    New England                             149.34    67.1     100.27   12.4
    Mountain                                100.68    55.0      55.39    5.0
    International                           116.94    71.9      84.07    8.4
      All Regions                           148.49    67.2      99.74    8.6
 

                                                    As of December 31, 2004

                                                     No. of            No. of
                                                   Properties          Rooms

    Pacific                                            20             10,720
    Florida                                            12              7,337
    Mid-Atlantic                                       10              6,720
    Atlanta                                            13              5,940
    North Central                                      13              4,923
    South Central                                       7              4,816
    DC Metro                                           10              3,890
    New England                                         7              3,413
    Mountain                                            6              2,351
    International                                       5              1,953
      All Regions                                     103             52,063
 

                                               Year ended December 31, 2004
                                                          Average
                                              Average    Occupancy
                                             Daily Rate  Percentages   RevPAR

    Pacific                                   $148.93       73.3%     $109.10
    Florida                                    163.16       71.5       116.69
    Mid-Atlantic                               189.17       78.3       148.19
    Atlanta                                    143.30       67.1        96.15
    North Central                              123.93       67.8        84.06
    South Central                              131.73       75.1        98.87
    DC Metro                                   155.75       73.4       114.29
    New England                                146.12       73.0       106.72
    Mountain                                   102.34       59.7        61.10
    International                              122.86       72.3        88.87
      All Regions                              149.64       71.9       107.66
 

                                               Year ended December 31, 2003
                                                                      Percent
                                             Average  Average           Change
                                              Daily  Occupancy            in
                                              Rate  Percentages RevPAR  RevPAR
    Pacific                                 $148.71    67.9%   $101.03    8.0%
    Florida                                  158.40    68.8     109.00    7.1
    Mid-Atlantic                             180.11    74.3     133.85   10.7
    Atlanta                                  138.16    65.6      90.67    6.0
    North Central                            123.52    66.6      82.28    2.2
    South Central                            131.46    75.9      99.79   (0.9)
    DC Metro                                 148.07    70.7     104.65    9.2
    New England                              142.32    67.5      96.11    11.0
    Mountain                                  97.56    61.0      59.52    2.7
    International                            114.67    66.0      75.64   17.5
      All Regions                            145.42    69.0     100.35    7.3
 
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
                       Comparable Hotel Operating Data
                    Comparable Hotels by Property Type (a)
                                 (unaudited)

                                                     As of December 31, 2004
                                                    No. of            No. of
                                                   Properties          Rooms

    Urban                                              40             25,068
    Suburban                                           38             14,081
    Airport                                            16              7,332
    Resort/Conference                                   9              5,582
      All Types                                       103             52,063
 

                                               Quarter ended December 31, 2004
                                                          Average
                                              Average     Occupancy
                                             Daily Rate  Percentages   RevPAR

    Urban                                     $178.66       72.3%     $129.16
    Suburban                                   124.40       64.6        80.31
    Airport                                    115.21       72.3        83.31
    Resort/Conference                          186.61       62.8       117.19
      All Types                                156.58       69.2       108.34
 

                                              Quarter ended December 31, 2003
                                                                       Percent
                                           Average   Average            Change
                                            Daily   Occupancy            in
                                             Rate  Percentages  RevPAR  RevPAR
    Urban                                  $168.08    71.3%    $119.85    7.8%
    Suburban                                117.73    63.3       74.51    7.8
    Airport                                 111.12    66.5       73.92   12.7
    Resort/Conference                       179.40    59.2      106.28   10.3
      All Types                             148.49    67.2       99.74    8.6
 
 

                                                     As of December 31, 2003

                                                    No. of            No. of
                                                   Properties          Rooms

    Urban                                              40             25,068
    Suburban                                           38             14,081
    Airport                                            16              7,332
    Resort/Conference                                   9              5,582
      All Types                                       103             52,063
 

                                                Year ended December 31, 2004
                                                           Average
                                               Average    Occupancy
                                             Daily Rate  Percentages   RevPAR

    Urban                                     $165.67       74.4%     $123.21
    Suburban                                   121.44       67.2        81.63
    Airport                                    113.12       74.6        84.37
    Resort/Conference                          192.56       69.6       133.99
      All Types                                149.64       71.9       107.66
 

                                              Year ended December 31, 2003
                                                                       Percent
                                           Average   Average            Change
                                            Daily   Occupancy            in
                                             Rate  Percentages  RevPAR  RevPAR
    Urban                                  $159.79    72.2%     $115.40   6.8%
    Suburban                                117.25    65.4        76.72   6.4
    Airport                                 111.66    67.5        75.36  12.0
    Resort/Conference                       190.79    65.7       125.26   7.0
      All Types                             145.42    69.0       100.35   7.3
 

    (a) See the introductory notes to financial information for a discussion
        of reporting periods and comparable hotel results.
 
 

/FIRST ADD -- DCTH002 -- Host Marriott Corporation results/

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                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
                       Comparable Hotel Operating Data
                   Schedule of Comparable Hotel Results (a)
              (unaudited, in millions, except hotel statistics)

                                            Quarter ended       Year ended
                                             December 31,      December 31,
                                            2004     2003     2004     2003

    Number of hotels                          103      103      103      103
    Number of rooms                        52,063   52,183   52,063   52,183
    Percent change in Comparable Hotel
     RevPAR                                  8.6%              7.3%
    Operating profit margin under GAAP (b)  12.5%     9.7%    11.2%     9.1%
    Comparable hotel adjusted operating
     profit margin (c)                      23.7%    21.7%    22.4%    21.4%
    Comparable hotel sales
     Room                                    $643     $593   $2,045   $1,907
     Food and beverage                        375      355    1,102    1,043
     Other                                     72       67      226      220
      Comparable hotel sales (d)            1,090    1,015    3,373    3,170

    Comparable hotel expenses
     Room                                     159      152      515      483
     Food and beverage                        271      263      823      784
     Other                                     45       42      141      134
     Management fees, ground rent and
      other costs                             357      338    1,140    1,091
      Comparable hotel expenses (e)           832      795    2,619    2,492

    Comparable Hotel Adjusted Operating
     Profit                                   258      220      754      678

     Non-comparable hotel results, net (f)     25       14       83       26
     Comparable hotels classified as held for sale (g)                             (4)      (4)     (12)     (11)
     Office building and limited service
      properties, net (h)                       3        -        2        1
     Other income                               1        -        1       12
     Depreciation and amortization           (111)    (108)    (354)    (347)
     Corporate and other expenses             (24)     (21)     (67)     (60)

    Operating Profit                         $148     $101     $407     $299
 

    (a) See the introductory notes to the financial information for discussion
        of non-GAAP measures, reporting periods and comparable hotel results.
    (b) Operating profit margin under GAAP is calculated as the operating
        profit divided by the total revenues per the consolidated statements of operations.
    (c) Comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margin is calculated as the
        comparable hotel adjusted operating profit divided by the comparable hotel sales per the table above.
    (d) The reconciliation of total revenues per the consolidated statements
        of operations to the comparable hotel sales is as follows (in millions):
                                            Quarter ended       Year ended
                                             December 31,      December 31,
                                            2004     2003     2004     2003

    Revenues per the consolidated
     statements of operations              $1,181   $1,042   $3,640   $3,288
    Revenues of hotels held for sale           21       21       70       66
    Non-comparable hotel sales               (100)     (50)    (292)    (137)
    Hotel sales for the property for
     which we record rental income, net        16       15       47       46
    Rental income for office buildings
     and limited service hotels               (27)     (24)     (80)     (75)
    Other income                               (1)       -       (1)     (12)
    Adjustment for hotel sales for
     comparable hotels to reflect
     Marriott's fiscal year for Marriott-
     managed hotels                             -       11      (11)      (6)
     Comparable hotel sales                $1,090   $1,015   $3,373   $3,170
 

    (e) The reconciliation of operating costs per the consolidated statements
        of operations to the comparable hotel expenses is as follows (in millions):
                                            Quarter ended       Year Ended
                                             December 31,      December 31,
                                            2004     2003     2004     2003
    Operating costs and expenses per the
     consolidated statements of
     operations                            $1,033     $941   $3,233   $2,989
    Operating costs of hotels held for
     sale                                      18       17       58       55
    Non-comparable hotel expenses             (75)     (34)    (210)    (112)
    Hotel expenses for the property for which we record rental income             15       14       47       46 Rent expense for office buildings and limited service hotels                   (24)     (24)     (78)     (74)
    Adjustment for hotel expenses for
     comparable hotels to reflect
     Marriott's fiscal year for Marriott-
     managed hotels                             -       10      (10)      (5)
    Depreciation and amortization            (111)    (108)    (354)    (347)
    Corporate and other expenses              (24)     (21)     (67)     (60)
     Comparable hotel expenses               $832     $795   $2,619   $2,492
 

    (f) Non-comparable hotel results, net, includes the following items: (i)
        the results of operations of our non-comparable hotels whose operations are included in our consolidated statement of operations as continuing operations and (ii) the difference between the number of days of operations reflected in the comparable hotel results and the number of days of operations reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. For detail, see "Introductory Notes to Financial Information."
    (g) Included in our comparable hotel results are four hotels that are
        classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2004. Because the hotels are classified as held for sale, their operating results are not included in the revenues or operating costs and expenses from continuing operations, but are instead included in discontinued operations.  We continue to include them as comparable hotels, however, because the operating results for these properties were reported by us throughout the entire reporting periods being compared.
    (h) Represents rental income less rental expense for limited service
        properties and office buildings.  For detail, see footnote (b) to the statements of operations.
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
                      Other Financial and Operating Data (unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
                                              December 31,
                                             2004     2003
    Equity
      Common shares outstanding              350.3    320.3
      Common shares and minority held
       common OP Units outstanding           371.3    343.8
      Preferred OP Units outstanding           .02      .02
      Class A Preferred shares
       outstanding (a)                           -      4.1
      Class B Preferred shares
       outstanding                             4.0      4.0
      Class C Preferred shares
       outstanding                             6.0      6.0
      Class D Preferred shares
       outstanding                             .03      .03
      Class E Preferred shares
       outstanding                             4.0        -
    Security pricing (per share price)
      Common (b)                            $17.30   $12.32
      Class A Preferred (a)                 $    -   $26.74
      Class B Preferred (b)                 $25.80   $27.00
      Class C Preferred (b)                 $26.37   $27.26
      Class E Preferred (b)                 $27.45   $    -
      Convertible Preferred
       Securities (c)                       $57.25   $51.00
      Exchangeable Senior
       Debentures (d)                    $1,156.00   $    -
    Dividends per share for calendar year
      Common                                 $ .05    $   -
      Class A Preferred (a)                  $1.38    $2.50
      Class B Preferred                      $2.50    $2.50
      Class C Preferred                      $2.50    $2.50
      Class D Preferred                      $2.50    $1.88
      Class E Preferred                      $1.37    $   -

    Other Financial Data
      Construction in progress                 $85      $56
 
 

                                           Quarter ended        Year Ended
                                            December 31,       December 31,
                                           2004     2003      2004      2003
    Hotel Operating Statistics for All
     Full-Service Properties (e)
      Average daily rate                 $160.20  $145.84   $152.03   $141.93
      Average occupancy                     69.2%    67.1%     72.0%     69.1%
      RevPAR                             $110.84   $97.88   $109.51    $98.01
 

    Debt
                                                December 31,
                                               2004     2003
    Series B senior notes, with a rate
     of 7 7/8% due August 2008                 $304    $1,196
    Series C senior notes, with a rate
     of 8.45% due December 2008                   -       218
    Series E senior notes, with a rate
     of 8 3/8% due February 2006                300       300
    Series G senior notes, with a rate
     of 9 1/4% due October 2007 (f)             243       244
    Series I senior notes, with a rate
     of 9 1/2% due January 2007 (g)             468       484
    Series J senior notes with a rate
     of 7 1/8% due November 2013                  -       725
    Series K senior notes, with a rate
     of 7 1/8% due November 2013                725         -
    Series L senior notes, with a rate
     of 7% due August 2012                      346         -
    Exchangeable Senior Debentures,
     with a rate of 3.25% due April 2024        491         -
    Senior notes, with an average rate
     of 9.7%, maturing through 2012            13        13
        Total senior notes                    2,890     3,180
    Mortgage debt (non-recourse)
     secured by $2.9 billion of real
     estate assets, with an average
     interest rate of 7.7% and 7.8% at
     December 31, 2004 and 2003,
     respectively (h)                         2,043     2,205
    Credit facility (i)                           -         -
    Convertible Subordinated
     Debentures, with a rate of 6 3/4%
     due December 20, 2026 (j)                  492         -
    Other                                        98       101
        Total debt                           $5,523    $5,486

    Percentage of fixed rate debt                86%       85%
    Weighted average interest rate (j)          7.1%      7.7%
    Weighted average debt maturity (j)    6.6 years 5.5 years

    (a) On August 3, 2004, we redeemed all 4.16 million shares of the
        outstanding Class A preferred stock at a price of $25.00 per share plus dividends accrued to that date.
    (b) Share prices are the closing price as reported by the New York Stock
        Exchange.
    (c) Reflects the closing market price as quoted by Bloomberg L.P. Amount
        reflects the price of a single $50 debenture, which is convertible into common stock upon the occurrence of certain events.
    (d) Reflects the closing market price as quoted by Bloomberg L.P. Amount
        reflects the price of a single $1,000 debenture, which is exchangeable for common stock upon the occurrence of certain events.
    (e) The operating statistics reflect all consolidated properties as of
        December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The operating statistics include the results of operations for nine hotels sold in 2004 and eight hotels sold in 2003 prior to their disposition.
    (f) Includes fair value adjustments for interest rate swap agreements of
        $1 million and $2 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
    (g) Includes fair value adjustments for interest rate swap agreements of
        $18 million and $34 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
    (h) Excludes approximately $20 million of mortgage debt related to a hotel
        that was reclassified as liabilities associated with held for sale at December 31, 2004. The hotel was sold in January of 2005.
    (i) Our credit facility was amended on September 10, 2004, which increased
        the available capacity to $575 million. Currently, there are no amounts outstanding.
    (j) Beginning in January 2004, we recorded the Convertible Subordinated
        Debentures as debt in accordance with a revision to FIN 46. The Convertible Subordinated Debentures were previously classified in the mezzanine section of our consolidated balance sheet. For additional information, see footnote (b) to the consolidated balance sheets. The weighted average maturity excluding the effect of the Convertible Subordinated Debentures is 5.1 years and 5.5 years in 2004 and 2003, respectively.
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
     Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
                  to Funds From Operations per Diluted Share (unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)

                                Quarter ended December  Quarter ended December
                                       31, 2004              31, 2003

                                                Per                      Per
                                Income         Share    Income          Share
                                (Loss) Shares  Amount   (Loss)  Shares  Amount

    Net income available to common stockholders          $52  350.2    $.15     $142   310.7    $.46 Adjustments:
      Cumulative effect of change
       in accounting principle      -      -       -      (24)      -    (.08)
      Gain on the disposition of
       the New York Marriott World
       Trade Center hotel           -      -       -      (56)      -    (.18)
      Gains on dispositions, net  (35)     -    (.10)      (9)      -    (.03)
      Amortization of deferred
       gains                       (1)     -       -       (1)      -       -
      Depreciation and
       amortization               114      -     .32      115       -     .37
      Partnership adjustments       8      -     .02       21       -     .07
      FFO of minority partners of
       Host LP (a)                 (8)     -    (.02)     (14)      -    (.05)
    Adjustments for dilutive
     securities:
      Assuming distribution of
       common shares granted under
       the comprehensive stock
       plan less shares assumed
       purchased at average market
       price                        -    2.9       -        -     3.9    (.01)
      Assuming conversion of
       Convertible Subordinated
       Debentures                  10   30.9    (.01)      10    30.9    (.02)
      Assuming conversion of
       Exchangeable Senior
       Debentures (b)               6   27.4    (.01)       -       -       -
      Assuming conversion of
       minority OP Units
       issuable                     -      -       -        -     2.0       -
    FFO per diluted share (c)(d) $146  411.4    $.35     $184   347.5    $.53
 

                                 Year ended December   Year ended December
                                       31, 2004                31, 2003

                                                Per                      Per
                                Income         Share    Income          Share
                                (Loss) Shares  Amount   (Loss)  Shares  Amount

    Net loss available to common stockholders         $(41) 337.2    (.12)    $(21)  281.0    (.07)
    Adjustments:
      Gain on the disposition of
       the New York Marriott World
       Trade Center hotel           -      -       -      (56)      -    (.20)
      Gain on dispositions, net   (59)     -    (.18)      (9)      -    (.04)
      Amortization of deferred
       gains                       (4)     -    (.01)      (4)      -    (.01)
      Depreciation and
       amortization               364      -    1.08      375       -    1.33
      Partnership adjustments      21      -     .06       24       -     .08
      FFO of minority partners of
       Host LP (a)                (18)     -    (.05)     (26)      -    (.09)
    Adjustments for dilutive
     securities:
      Assuming distribution of
       common shares granted under
       the comprehensive stock
       plan less shares assumed
       purchased at average market
       price                        -    3.0    (.01)       -     3.5    (.01)
      Assuming conversion of
       Convertible Subordinated
       Debentures                   -      -       -        -       -       -
      Assuming conversion of
       Exchangeable Senior
       Debentures (b)              15   21.7       -        -       -       -
    FFO per diluted share (c)(d) $278  361.9    $.77     $283  $284.5    $.99
 

    (a) Represents FFO attributable to the minority interests in Host LP.
    (b) EITF 04-08, "The Effect of Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted
        Earnings per Share," became effective in the fourth quarter of 2004 and, as a result, the Exchangeable Senior Debentures are now included as a potentially dilutive security.
    (c) FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT is adjusted for the
        effects of dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, those preferred OP units held by minority partners, other minority interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interest to common OP units, the Convertible Subordinated Debentures and the Exchangeable Senior Debentures. No effect is shown for securities if they are anti-dilutive.
    (d) FFO per diluted share for 2004 and 2003 was affected by several
        transactions, which are detailed in the table entitled, "Schedule of Significant Transactions Affecting Earnings per Share, Funds from Operations per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA."
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
      Schedule of Significant Transactions Affecting Earnings per Share,
         Funds From Operations per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA
              (unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
                                       Quarter ended        Quarter ended
                                     December 31, 2004     December 31, 2003

                                   Net                      Net
                                  Income        Adjusted  Income      Adjusted
                                  (Loss)   FFO   EBITDA   (Loss)  FFO  EBITDA

    Senior notes redemptions
     and debt prepayments (1)       $-     $-      $-     $(33)  $(33)   $-
    World Trade Center insurance
     gain (2)                        -      -       -      212    156     -
    Loss on foreign currency
     forward contracts (3)           -      -       -      (17)   (17)  (17)
    Minority interest expense (4)    -      -       -      (14)    (8)    -
        Total                       $-     $-      $-     $148    $98  $(17)
        Per diluted share           $-     $-            $0.48  $0.29
 

                                       Year ended             Year ended
                                   December 31, 2004       December 31, 2003

                                   Net                      Net
                                  Income        Adjusted  Income      Adjusted
                                  (Loss)   FFO   EBITDA   (Loss)  FFO  EBITDA

    Senior notes redemptions and debt prepayments (1)     $(59)  $(59)     $-     $(36)  $(36)    - World Trade Center insurance gain (2)                        -      -       -      212    156     - Loss on foreign currency forward contracts (3)           -      -       -      (18)   (18)  (18)
    Class A preferred stock
     redemption (5)                 (6)    (6)      -        -      -     -
    Directors' and officers'
     insurance settlement (6)        -      -       -        7      7    10
    Minority interest benefit
     (expense) (4)                   4      4       -      (14)   (10)    -
        Total                     $(61)  $(61)     $-     $151    $99   $(8)
        Per diluted share       $(0.18)$(0.17)            $0.54 $0.34

    (1) Represents call premiums and the acceleration of original issue
        discounts and deferred financing costs, as well as incremental interest during the call period for refinancings, included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.  We recognized these costs in conjunction with the prepayment or refinancing of senior notes and mortgages during 2003 and 2004.
    (2) As a result of the New York Marriott World Trade Center hotel
        insurance settlement in the fourth quarter of 2003, we recorded a gain of approximately $212 million, which was comprised of $156 million in post-2003 business interruption proceeds and $56 million from the disposition of the hotel. See the previous discussion of non-GAAP financial measures, which describes why we exclude gain and loss on dispositions from FFO per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA. For these reasons, we have also excluded the $156 million gain on settlement for business interruption insurance proceeds for the periods subsequent to December 31, 2003 from Adjusted EBITDA. These business interruptions proceeds, because they relate to future periods for a hotel that, even if rebuilt would be in a different location and would be significantly different from the prior hotel, are not consistent with reflecting the ongoing performance of our remaining assets.

    (3) In the fourth quarter of 2003, we made a partial repayment of the
        Canadian mortgage debt which resulted in the related forward currency contracts hedge being deemed ineffective for accounting purposes.  Accordingly, we recorded an approximate $17 million decrease in net income, FFO and Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter in addition to the approximate $1 million recorded in the first three quarters of 2003.
    (4) Represents the portion of the significant transactions attributable to
        minority partners in Host LP.
    (5) Represents the original issuance costs for the Class A preferred
        stock, which was required to be included in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share in conjunction with the redemption of the Class A preferred stock in the third quarter of 2004, as well as the incremental dividends from the date of issuance of the Class E preferred stock to the date of redemption of the Class A preferred stock. For additional information, see footnote (f) to the consolidated statements of operations.
    (6) During the third quarter of 2003, we recognized approximately $10
        million of other income from the settlement of a claim that we brought against our directors' and officers' insurance carriers for reimbursement of defense costs and settlement payments incurred in resolving a series of related actions brought against us and Marriott International that arose from the sale of certain limited partnership units to investors prior to 1993.  The effect on net income (loss) and FFO is approximately $7 million due to income taxes on the proceeds.
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
          Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
                           (unaudited, in millions)
                                             Quarter ended       Year ended
                                              December 31,      December 31,
                                             2004     2003     2004     2003

    Net income (loss)                         $61     $150     $  -      $14
      Interest expense (a)                    127      166      483      488
      Dividends on Convertible Preferred
       Securities (a)                           -       10        -       32
      Depreciation and amortization           111      108      354      347
      Income taxes                             (8)      (4)     (10)     (13)
      Discontinued operations (b)               3       13       13       40
    EBITDA (c)                                294      443      840      908
      Gains and losses on dispositions        (33)     (10)     (53)      (8)
      Amortization of deferred gains           (7)      (1)     (17)      (5)
      Gain on settlement of the New York
       Marriott World Trade Center hotel
       for post-2003 business interruption
       insurance (d)                            -     (156)       -     (156)
      Gain on the disposition of the New
       York Marriott World Trade Center
       hotel (d)                                -      (56)       -      (56)
      Impairment of assets held for sale        1        2        1        2
      Consolidated partnership adjustments:
      Minority interest expense                 6       16        4        5
      Distributions to minority partners       (1)      (1)      (6)      (6)
      Equity investment adjustments:
      Equity in losses of affiliates            4        9       16       22
      Distributions received from equity
       investments                              4        -        6        3
      Cumulative effect of a change in
       accounting principle (e)                 -      (24)       -        -
      Adjusted EBITDA of Host LP              268      222      791      709
      Distributions to minority interest
       partners of Host LP                     (1)       -       (1)       -
    Adjusted EBITDA of Host Marriott (d)     $267     $222     $790     $709

    (a) Interest expense in the fourth quarter and year-to-date 2004 includes
        approximately $10 million and $32 million, respectively, previously classified as dividends on Convertible Preferred Securities. See footnote (b) to the consolidated balance sheets.
    (b) Reflects the interest expense, depreciation and amortization and
        income taxes included in discontinued operations.
    (c) See the introductory notes to the financial information for discussion
        of non-GAAP measures.
    (d) Our results for the periods presented were significantly affected by
        several transactions, which are detailed in the table entitled, "Schedule of Significant Transactions Affecting Earnings per Share, Funds from Operations per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA."
    (e) For additional information, see footnote (e) to the consolidated
        statements of operations.
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
     Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
                to Funds From Operations per Diluted Share for
                       First Quarter 2005 Forecasts (a)
              (unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
                                                     Low-end of Range
                                                  First Quarter Forecast
                                              Income                Per Share
                                              (Loss)      Shares      Amount
    Forecast net income available to common stockholders                        $37       352.2       $0.10 Adjustments:
    Depreciation and amortization                83           -        0.24
    Gain on dispositions, net                   (50)          -       (0.14)
    Partnership adjustments                       8           -        0.02
    FFO of minority partners of Host LP (b)      (4)          -       (0.01)
    Adjustment for dilutive securities:
    Assuming distribution of common share
     granted under the comprehensive
     stock plan less shares assumed
     purchased at average market price            -         2.0           -
    Assuming conversion of Convertible
     Subordinated Debentures                      -           -           -
    Assuming conversion of Exchangeable
     Senior Debentures                            4        27.5       (0.01)
    FFO per diluted share (c)                   $78       381.7       $0.20
 

                                                  High-end of Range
                                            First Quarter  2005 Forecast
                                              Income                Per Share
                                              (Loss)      Shares      Amount
    Forecast net income available to common stockholders                        $43       352.2       $0.12 Adjustments:
    Depreciation and amortization                83           -        0.24
    Gain on dispositions, net                   (50)          -       (0.14)
    Partnership adjustments                       8           -        0.02
    FFO of minority partners of Host LP (b)      (5)          -       (0.01)
    Adjustment for dilutive securities:
    Assuming distribution of common share
     granted under the comprehensive
     stock plan less shares assumed
     purchased at average market price            -         2.0           -
    Assuming conversion of Convertible
     Subordinated Debentures                      -           -           -
    Assuming conversion of Exchangeable
     Senior Debentures                            4        27.5       (0.01)
    FFO per diluted share (c)                   $83       381.7       $0.22
 
 

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
                         Reconciliation of Net Income
          Available to Common Stockholders to Funds From Operations
              per Diluted Share for Full Year 2005 Forecasts (a)
              (unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
                                                     Low-end of Range
                                                  Full Year 2005 Forecast
                                               Income                Per Share
                                               (Loss)     Shares       Amount
    Forecast net income available to common stockholders                         $63       355.4        $0.18 Adjustments:
      Depreciation and amortization              360          -          1.01
      Gain on dispositions, net                  (54)         -         (0.15)
      Partnership adjustments                      7          -          0.02
      FFO of minority partners of Host LP (b)    (20)         -         (0.05)
    Adjustment for dilutive securities:
      Assuming distribution of common share
       granted under the comprehensive
       stock plan less shares assumed
       purchased at average market price          -          2.0           -
      Assuming conversion of Convertible
       Subordinated Debentures                    -           -            -
      Assuming conversion of Exchangeable
       Senior Debentures                          19        28.0        (0.03)
    FFO per diluted share (c)                   $375       385.4        $0.98
 

                                                     High-end of Range
                                                  Full Year 2005 Forecast
                                               Income                Per Share
                                               (Loss)     Shares       Amount
    Forecast net income available to common stockholders                         $99       355.4       $0.28 Adjustments:
      Depreciation and amortization              360          -         1.01
      Gain on dispositions, net                  (54)         -        (0.15)
      Partnership adjustments                     10          -         0.03
      FFO of minority partners of Host LP(b)     (22)         -        (0.06)
    Adjustment for dilutive securities:
      Assuming distribution of common share
       granted under the comprehensive
       stock plan less shares assumed
       purchased at average market price          -          2.0          -
      Assuming conversion of Convertible
       Subordinated Debentures                    32        30.9       (0.01)
      Assuming conversion of Exchangeable
       Senior Debentures                          19        28.0       (0.03)
    FFO per diluted share(c)                    $444       416.3       $1.07

    See the notes following the table reconciling net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2005 forecasts.

                          HOST MARRIOTT CORPORATION
          Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for Full Year 2005 Forecasts (a)
                           (unaudited, in millions)
                                                          Full Year 2005
                                                    Low-end           High-end
                                                    of Range          of Range

    Net income                                        $100              $136
      Interest expense                                 447               447
      Depreciation and amortization                    361               361
      Income taxes                                      28                30
    EBITDA                                             936               974
      Gains on dispositions                            (75)              (75)
      Consolidated partnership adjustments:
        Minority interest expense                       10                12
        Distributions to minority partners              (5)               (5)
      Equity investment adjustments:
        Equity in losses of affiliates                   3                 3
        Distributions received from equity
         investments                                     1                 1
      Adjusted EBITDA of Host LP                       870               910
      Distributions to minority interest
       partners of Host LP                              (6)               (6)
    Adjusted EBITDA of Host Marriott                  $864              $904

    (a) The amounts shown in these reconciliations are based on management's
        estimate of operations for 2005. These tables are forward-looking and as such contain assumptions by management based on known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual transactions, results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future transactions, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by this table. General economic conditions, competition and governmental actions will affect future transactions, results, performance and achievements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in this reconciliation are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that the expectations will be attained or that any deviations will not be material.
        For purposes of preparing the full year and first quarter 2005 forecasts, we have made the following assumptions:
        * RevPAR will increase between 6.5% to 8.5% for the full year and 6.0% to 8.0% for the first quarter for the low and high ends of the forecasted range, respectively.
        * Comparable hotel adjusted operating profit margins will increase 100 basis points and 150 basis points for the full year for the low and high ends of the forecasted range, respectively.
        * Approximately $325 million of hotels will be sold in 2005, including $128 million of sales in January 2005 and 85% of the Company's interest in the Courtyard joint venture will be sold for approximately $92 million.
        * Approximately $400 million of acquisitions will be made in 2005.
        * Approximately $500 million of debt will be refinanced and approximately $140 million of debt will be prepaid in 2005.  Charges, net of the minority interest benefit, totaling approximately $40 million, or $.10 of FFO per diluted share, in call premiums and the acceleration of deferred financing costs associated with the debt repayments will be incurred for the full year.
        * Fully diluted shares will be 385.4 million for the low-end of the range and 416.3 million for the high-end of the range for the full year and 381.7 million for the first quarter.

    (b) Represents FFO attributable to the minority interests in Host LP.
    (c) FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT is adjusted for the
        effects of dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, those preferred OP Units held by minority partners, other minority interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interest to common OP Units, the Convertible Subordinated Debentures and the Exchangeable Senior Debentures. No effect is shown for securities if they are anti-dilutive.
 

Host Marriott is a Fortune 500 lodging real estate company that currently owns or holds controlling interests in 107 upscale and luxury hotel properties primarily operated under premium brands, such as Marriott(R), Ritz-Carlton(R), Hyatt(R), Four Seasons(R), Fairmont(R), Hilton(R) and Westin(R) (1). 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities regulations. 

 
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Contact:
Host Marriott Corporation
http://www.hostmarriott.com
Also See: Host Marriott Corporation Reports 4th Qtr Net Income of $150 million Compared to a net loss of $3 million in 4th Qtr 2002; Results Significantly Affected by Gain of $212 million from the World Trade Center Hotel Insurance Settlement / Hotel Operating Statistics / February 2004
Host Marriott Reports Diluted Earnings Per Share of $.08 for the Full Year 2001, Versus $.63 for Full Year 2000; Hotel Operational Data / Feb 2002


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