NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION
OF THE STATED SECURITIES

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of
its intention to remove the entire class of the stated
securities from listing and registration on the Exchange
at the opening of business on March 29, 2010, pursuant to
the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[  X  ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3)  That on March 17, 2010
the instruments representing the securities comprising the
entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation
of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution
therefore and represent no other right except, if such be
the fact, the right  to receive an immediate cash payment.

The merger between Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and
HAC Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hotel
Acquisition Company, LLC and HAC Merger Partnership, L.P.
became effective on March 17, 2010.  Each share of Common
Stock of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. was converted
for $2.25 in cash, without interest.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange
Commission that as a result of the above indicated
conditions this security was suspended from trading on
March 18, 2010.