Exhibit 99.1

Certification Required by 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350

(Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002)

In connection with the filing by Hospitality Properties Trust (the “Company”) of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2003 (the “Report”), each of the undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Barry M. Portnoy			/s/ John G. Murray
Barry M. Portnoy			John G. Murray
Managing Trustee			President and Chief
			Operating Officer
/s/ Gerard M. Martin			/s/ Mark L. Kleifges
Gerard M. Martin			Mark L. Kleifges
Managing Trustee			Treasurer and Chief
			Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Hospitality Properties Trust and will be retained by Hospitality Properties Trust and  furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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