EXHIBIT 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-108335) pertaining to the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan of Ashford
Hospitality Trust, Inc. of our report dated November 6, 2003, with respect to
the combined historical summary of revenue and direct operating expenses of the
FelCor Properties included in this current report on form 8-K/A filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas
November 10, 2003


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