CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference in Sodexho Marriott Services,  Inc.'s  registration  statement on Form
S-8 of our report dual dated  February  3, 1998 and October 7, 1998  included in
Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended September 3, 1999
and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



                                                       /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Vienna, Virginia
June 1, 2000