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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 17, 2004
MERISTAR HOSPITALITY CORPORATION
1-11903
(Commission File Number)
MARYLAND (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 72-2648842 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4501 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22203
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 812-7200
ITEM 5. | OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
On August 17, 2004, MeriStar Hospitality Corporation issued a press release concerning the effect of hurricane Charley on its Florida properties. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this item.
ITEM 7. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated as of August 17, 2004. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MERISTAR HOSPITALITY CORPORATION
By: | /s/ Jerome J. Kraisinger Jerome J. Kraisinger Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
Date: August 20, 2004