April 23, 2026 Aaron Reyes Chief Financial Officer Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. 15 Enterprise, Suite 200 Aliso Viejo, California 92656 Re: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 Filed on February 27, 2026 Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2026 File No. 001-32319 Dear Aaron Reyes: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction