Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is the largest lodging real estate investment trust in the United States and ranks among the biggest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. Its portfolio includes 71 properties across the U.S. and five international hotels, representing roughly 41,700 rooms, along with non-controlling stakes in seven domestic joint ventures. The company’s properties operate under a mix of globally recognized hotel brands, including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Hilton, and Fairmont, as well as several independent luxury hospitality brands.
With a market capitalization of approximately $17.35 billion, Host Hotels & Resorts firmly sits in the large-cap category. Since companies valued above the $10 billion mark are generally classified as large-cap stocks, Host Hotels comfortably exceeds that threshold, underscoring its significant scale and established presence in the global hospitality real estate market.
