SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 8-K

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 25, 2005

WESTCOAST HOSPITALITY CORPORATION

201 W. North River Drive
Suite 100
Spokane, Washington 99201

(509) 459-6100

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ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

2004 Bonuses for Named Executive Officers

On February 25, 2005, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved the following bonuses for our named executive officers for performance during 2004:

Arthur Coffey: President and Chief Executive Officer, $30,000
John Taffin: Executive Vice President, Hotel Operations, $17,850
David Bell: Executive Vice President, Development, $6,508
Thomas McKeirnan: Senior Vice President, General Counsel, $6,075

2005 Salary Increases for Named Executive Officers

On February 25, 2005, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved increasing Mr. Coffey’s salary $30,000 to $325,000, Mr. Taffin’s salary $8,500 to $178,500, Mr. Bell’s salary $10,385 to $155,000 and Mr. McKeirnan’s salary $10,000 to $145,000.

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.