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)

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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On January 20, 2009, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary earnings related guidance for the year ended December 31, 2008 and setting earnings release date for the fourth quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     Exhibits

99.1

Preliminary Earnings Related Guidance and Earnings Release Date for 2008 of the Company, dated January 20, 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: January 20, 2009