EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-11 of our
reports, (1) dated May 12, 1998 on our audit of the balance sheet of Hudson
Hotels Trust as of May 12, 1998, (2) dated May 11, 1998 on our audit of the
combined financial statements and financial statement schedule of the Other
Initial Hotels. We also consent to the references to our Firm under the
captions "Experts" and "Selected Financial Data."
 
                                          /s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND LLP
 
Rochester, New York
May 19, 1998