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<ARTICLE> 5
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 OF
WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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<CIK> 0000715273
<NAME> WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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