EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                              ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT
 
The Board of Directors
 
CapStar Hotel Company:
 
We consent to the use of our reports incorporated herein by reference and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.
 
                                          KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
 
Washington, D.C.
 
September 16, 1997