SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2005

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

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

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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On June 16, 2005, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has completed the sales of three non-core hotels for approximately $18.85 million.

The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (b)      Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated June 16, 2005, announcing the
sales of three non-core hotels.

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: June 16, 2005