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FOR:  ROYAL HOST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

TSE SYMBOL:  RYL.UN

JUNE 8, 2001 - 14:09 EDT

Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust Announces
Distribution to Unitholders

CALGARY, ALBERTA--Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust (Royal 
Host) has declared its June 2001 distribution of $0.08 per unit 
payable July 31, 2001 to unitholders of record as of June 29, 
2001.     

Royal Host REIT owns 36 hotels, manages 77 properties and 
franchises 91 locations for almost 16,000 guest rooms in the 
mid-market to upscale segments.  Royal Host also owns the 
Travelodge Master Franchise in Canada, provides hotel and resort 
management services for the portfolio and to third party 
properties, markets vacation intervals in hotels, resorts, and 
operates a facility for customers to trade and bank prepaid 
vacation weeks. 

Royal Host maximizes earnings while balancing risk for its 
unitholders through efficient operations, strong marketing and a 
focus on providing travelers with superior accommodations and 
travel experiences.  Royal Host units are traded on the Toronto 
Stock Exchange (RYL.UN). 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust
Peter Sikora
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 259-9800
(403) 259-8580 (FAX)
Email: investorinfo@royalhost.com
Website: www.royalhost.com