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

Check the appropriated box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) will present a Powerpoint slideshow to the investment community on May 20, 2009. The Powerpoint slideshow is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (b) Exhibits

99.1

Powerpoint slideshow presentation.

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: May 19, 2009

		ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
		By:		/s/ DAVID A. BROOKS
		David A. Brooks
		Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel