RLJ Lodging Trust functions as a self-managed, publicly listed real estate investment trust (REIT). Its core holdings consist primarily of upscale, branded hotels known for their strong profitability and efficient operations, specifically those categorized as focused-service or compact full-service. The Trust's extensive portfolio includes 103 properties, housing approximately 22,570 guest rooms, strategically situated across 23 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Furthermore, the company holds a partial interest in one unconsolidated hotel, which provides 171 rooms.