<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Host
Marriott Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-22-1996
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