DiamondRock Hospitality Company Announces Tax Treatment of its 2011 Dividends

01/30/12

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2011 distributions to shareholders.

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Common Shares (CUSIP Numbers: 252784 301, 252784 103, 252784 202, U25268 100)
			2011 Taxable Dividends		2011 Non-Taxable Dividends
Record Date	Payable Date	Total Cash Distribution per Share	Taxable as Ordinary Income per Share	Taxable as Qualified Dividend per Share	Return of Capital per Share

3/25/11	4/7/11	$0.080000	$0.026493	$0.029085	$0.024422
6/17/11	6/27/11	$0.080000	$0.026493	$0.029085	$0.024422
9/9/11	9/20/11	$0.080000	$0.026493	$0.029085	$0.024422

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of the Company's distributions.

About the Company

DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of premium hotel properties. The Company owns 26 premium hotels with approximately 12,000 rooms and holds the senior mortgage loan on another premium hotel. The Company's hotels are generally operated under globally recognized brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Westin. For further information, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality Company's website at www.drhc.com.

SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company

Chris King, +1-240-744-1150, info@drhc.com

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