ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 14, 2009, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release providing a preliminary update on its third quarter operations. A copy of the Company's press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated October 14, 2009

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