EXHIBIT 23.6
    
 
   
                              ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT
    
 
   
The Board of Directors
    
 
   
CapStar Hotel Company:
    
 
   
We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.
    
 
   
                                          Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp, P.C.
    
 
   
Houston, Texas
    
 
   
September 10, 1997