DiamondRock Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend of $0.08 Per Share

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2011. The dividend will be paid on January 10, 2012.

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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.

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