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): February 16, 2010 ------------------------------ LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ------------------------------ Maryland 1-14045 36-4219376 ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ (State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 3 Bethesda Metro Center Suite 1200 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 ---------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 941-1500 Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 1 ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009 on Thursday, February 25, 2010 after the market closes. The company will conduct its quarterly conference call on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM EST. To participate in the conference call, please follow the steps listed below: 1. On February 26, 2010, dial (888) 378-4398 approximately ten minutes before the call begins (8:50 AM EST); 2. Tell the operator that you are calling for LaSalle Hotel Properties' Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call; 3. State your full name and company affiliation and you will be connected to the call. A live webcast of the Earnings Call will also be available through the Company's website. To access, log on to http://www.lasallehotels.com ten minutes prior to the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be archived and available online through the Investor Relations section of http://www.lasallehotels.com. LaSalle Hotel Properties is a leading multi-operator real estate investment trust owning 31 upscale full-service hotels, totaling approximately 8,500 guest rooms in 11 states and the District of Columbia. The Company focuses on owning, redeveloping and repositioning upscale full-service hotels located in urban, resort and convention markets. LaSalle Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic relationships with premier lodging companies, including Westin Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Outrigger Lodging Services, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Benchmark Hospitality, White Lodging Services Corporation, Thompson Hotels, Sandcastle Resorts & Hotels, Davidson Hotel Company, Denihan Hospitality Group, Dolce Hotels and Resorts and the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC. For additional information or to receive press releases via e-mail, please visit our website at www.lasallehotels.com Contacts: -------- Nicole Rohloff, LaSalle Hotel Properties - 301/941-1564 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES Dated: February 17, 2010 BY: /s/ HANS S. WEGER ------------------------------ Hans S. Weger Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 3