EXHIBIT 99.4 CONSENT OF CHARLES TOPPINO I consent to the use of my name as a Director Nominee in the section "Management" in the Registration Statement to be filed by Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. on Form S-11 and the related Prospectus and any amendments thereto. Dated: May 9. 2003 /s/ CHARLES TOPPINO ------------------------------------ CHARLES TOPPINO