�The sale is part of our previously announced plan to dispose of non-core assets,� said Paul W. Whetsell, chairman and chief executive officer.  �This strategy will allow us to reshape our portfolio to one with higher performance characteristics and also will enhance our liquidity.   Over time, we intend to use our asset sale proceeds both to pay down debt and to reinvest in core assets.  We have 33 additional non-core assets planned for disposition, and we expect the pace of these sales to pick up in the second half of the year.� 

Arlington, Va.-based MeriStar Hospitality Corporation owns 104 principally upscale, full-service hotels in major markets and resort locations with 27,120 rooms in 25 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.  The company owns hotels under such internationally known brands as Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin, Doubletree and Radisson. 

This press release contains forward-looking statements about MeriStar Hospitality Corporation, including those statements regarding future operating results, the timing and composition of revenues and expected proceeds from asset sales, among others.