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 Host Marriott Corporation 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:     Donald D. Olinger
             Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
             Host Marriott Corporation