Exhibit 16

May 22, 2002

Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549



Dear Sir:

We have read the first four paragraphs of Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated
May 22, 2002 of Marriott Residence Inn II Limited Partnership filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements
contained therein.

Very truly yours,




/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Copy to:   Matthew Whelan
           Vice President
           Marriott Residence Inn II Limited Partnership