DiamondRock Hospitality Company Announces Tax Treatment Of Its 2013 Dividends

01/29/14

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2013 distributions to shareholders.


Common Shares (CUSIP Numbers: 252784 301, 252784 103, 252784 202, U25268 100)



			2013 Taxable Dividends		2013 Capital Gains Dividends
Record Date	Payable Date	Total Cash Distribution per Share	Taxable as Ordinary Income per Share (Box 1a)	Taxable as Qualified Dividend per Share (Box 1b)	Taxable as Capital Gain per Share (Box 2a)	Taxable as Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain per Share (Box 2b)

12/31/2012	1/10/2013	$0.080	$0.056790	$0.003734	$0.023210	$0.014176
3/28/2013	4/12/2013	$0.085	$0.060339	$0.003968	$0.024661	$0.015062
6/28/2013	7/11/2013	$0.085	$0.060339	$0.003968	$0.024661	$0.015062
9/30/2013	10/10/2013	$0.085	$0.060339	$0.003968	$0.024661	$0.015062

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 a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 26 premium quality hotels with over 11,100 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to generally be operated under the leading global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Westin. For further information on the Company and its portfolio, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality Company's website at www.drhc.com.

SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company

Sean Mahoney, (240) 744-1150, info@drhc.com

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