July 1, 2024 Sean M. Mahoney Chief Financial Officer RLJ Lodging Trust 7373 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: RLJ Lodging Trust 10-K filed February 27, 2024 8-K filed February 26, 2024 File No. 001-35169 Dear Sean M. Mahoney: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction