Service Properties Trust — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2014

Apr 28, 2014

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SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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COMMAND=ADD_TXTHEX,"PMS554" Hospitality Properties Trust

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M65739-TBD You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet or by mail. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 10, 2014. HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST TwO NEwTON PLAcE 255 wASHINgTON STREET, SUITE 300 NEwTON, MA 02458 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: 3/10/14 Date: 6/10/14 Time: 9:30 a.m., local time Location: Hospitality Properties Trust Two Newton Place 255 Washington Street, Suite 100 Newton, MA 02458 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials M65740-TBD Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 27, 2014, to facilitate timely delivery. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy for the 2014 Annual Meeting and for Shareholder Meetings in the Future: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. The Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com. . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote in Person: Shareholders of record of the company as of March 10, 2014, or their duly authorized proxies are entitled to vote in person at the meeting. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. To obtain directions for the annual meeting, please call 617-796-8232. Authorize Your Proxy by Internet: To vote now by internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Authorize Your Proxy by Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. . XXXX XXXX XXXX

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Voting Items 4. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors to serve for the 2014 fiscal year. 5. To consider and vote upon a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting. The Board of Trustees Recommends a Vote FOR Both Nominees for Trustee in Proposal 1. 2. Approval of the Amendment to the Declaration of Trust to permit the annual election of Trustees. 3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. 1. Election of Trustees. Nominee (for Independent Trustee in Group I): John L. Harrington Nominee (for Managing Trustee in Group I): Barry M. Portnoy The Board of Trustees Recommends a Vote FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. The Board of Trustees Makes NO RECOMMENDATION on Proposal 5. M65741-TBD

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