UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ Annual report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 or ☐ Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File Number 001-37389 APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 26-1379210 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R. ...