DiamondRock Hospitality Announces Tax Treatment of Its 2009 Dividend

BETHESDA, Md., Jan 30, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company ("DiamondRock") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2009 distribution.

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                                          Taxable as
                            Total Cash     Ordinary
      Record     Payable   Distribution   Income per
       Date       Date      per Share       Share
      ------     -------   ------------   ----------

     12/28/09    1/29/10      $0.33         $0.33

The total of the distribution paid on January 29, 2010 to shareholders of record on December 28, 2009 is considered a 2009 distribution for federal income tax purposes. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of the DiamondRock distribution.

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 9,600 rooms. For further information, please visit DiamondRock's website at www.drhc.com.

SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company