Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200
Dallas, Texas 75254
May 3, 2022
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Benjamin Holt
| Re: | Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. |
| Registration Statement on Form S-3, as amended | |
| File No. 333-263323 |
Dear Mr. Holt:
On behalf of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., and pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date of the above referenced Registration Statement on Form S-3 be accelerated to May 4, 2022 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
It would be appreciated if, as soon as the Registration Statement is declared effective, you would inform Kerry Johnson of DLA Piper LLP (US), counsel to the Company, at (312) 368-2168.
| Very truly yours, | ||
| ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Alex Rose | |
| Alex Rose | ||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | ||
cc: Kerry Johnson, DLA Piper LLP (US)