Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on owning luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties in major U.S. markets and select international destinations. The company’s portfolio includes predominantly urban and resort hotels that operate under well-known lodging brands, with a concentration in the premium segment of the hospitality industry. Its business centers on generating value from high-quality hotel real estate through ownership and portfolio management rather than direct hotel operations. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Host Hotels & Resorts serves as a prominent owner of lodging assets that support business travel, leisure travel, and large-scale hospitality demand across key destinations.