Statement re. Press Comment

Whitbread PLC
11 March 2005


Whitbread plc

Statement re: Press Comment

Whitbread plc notes the recent press speculation relating to the sale of its
Marriott UK hotel assets. In its Business Review on 28 October 2004, the Company
announced plans for a partial sale and manage back of its Marriott UK hotels.
The Company confirms that it is currently in discussions which may or may not
lead to the disposal of some or all of these hotel assets.

A further announcement will be made as appropriate.

Enquiries:

Investor relations:
Dan Waugh 020 7806 5442
Simon French 020 7806 5432

Press office:
Anna Glover 020 7806 5420

ENDS



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