DiamondRock Announces Second Quarter Dividend of $0.18 Per Share

BETHESDA, Md., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company ("DiamondRock") (NYSE: DRH) today announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.18 per share to its common shareholders of record as of June 16, 2006. This dividend will be paid on June 22, 2006.

About DiamondRock Hospitality Company

DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate company that owns and acquires upper upscale and upscale hotel properties located primarily in North America. To a lesser extent, it may invest, on a selective basis, in premium limited-service and extended-stay hotel properties in urban locations. The Company currently owns 17 hotels representing more than 7,600 rooms in 10 states and one US territory. Moreover, the Company has a strategic acquisition sourcing relationship with Marriott International. For more information about DiamondRock, please visit our website at http://www.drhc.com.

SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company

CONTACT: Mark Brugger of DiamondRock Hospitality Company, +1-240-744-1150, or info@drhc.com