<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE ANNUAL
FORM 10-K AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000845240
<NAME> MARRIOTT HOTEL PROPERTIES II L.P.
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1996
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<FN>
<F1>THIS IS OTHER ASSETS
<F2>THIS INCLUDES EQUITY IN INCOME OF SANTA CLARA PSHIP
</FN>