DiamondRock Announces Third Quarter Dividend of $0.25 Per Share

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (NYSE: DRH) today announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.25 per share to its common shareholders of record as of September 5, 2008. This dividend will be paid on September 16, 2008.

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About DiamondRock Hospitality Company

DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of premium hotel properties. DiamondRock owns 20 hotels with approximately 9,600 rooms. For further information, please visit DiamondRock's website at www.drhc.com.

SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company
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/CONTACT: Chris King of DiamondRock Hospitality Company, +1-240-744-1150, info@drhc.com/