UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		001-31775		86-1062192
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS employer identification number)

14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas		75254
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 490-9600

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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On February 26, 2009, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) held an earnings conference call for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the related Q&A is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. On February 25, 2009, the Company filed a Form 8-K that included the actual earnings release text and supplemental tables. On February 26, 2009, the Company filed a Form 8-K that included the transcript related to this earnings conference call.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     Exhibits

99.1

Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call Q&A of the Company, dated February 26, 2009

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 2, 2009