IRVING, Texas | FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today announced the opening of hotel 480, located in San Francisco’s Union Square, the famed heart of California’s vibrant culture, fine cuisine and world-class shopping. This distinct, upscale property is located at the corner of Sutter and Powell Streets in downtown San Francisco, within walking distance to the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center and directly on the historic Powell Street Cable Car line.

In addition to its 403 guest rooms, this full-service hotel has approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Additional information about the hotel can be found on the hotel’s Web site address, www.hotel480.com.

The former Crowne Plaza hotel was rebranded as the hotel 480 on December 15, 2007, in conjunction with Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) assuming management of the property. The repositioning of this 30-story hotel, which will improve its value and quality, is one of FelCor’s planned redevelopment projects.