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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
OF WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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<NAME>  WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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