BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2011 distributions to shareholders.

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    Common Shares (CUSIP Numbers: 252784 301, 252784 103, 252784 202, U25268 100)
                                                                                                                                         2011 Non-Taxable Dividends


                                                                                        2011 Taxable Dividends
                                                                                        ----------------------
                                                                                      Taxable as Ordinary Income Taxable as Qualified
                                                                                               per Share          Dividend per Share
                                                        Total Cash Distribution per
                                                                   Share                                                                                            Return of Capital per Share
                                  Payable Date
            Record
              Date
            ------

            3/25/11                          4/7/11                         $0.080000                  $0.026493               $0.029085                                               $0.024422
            6/17/11                         6/27/11                         $0.080000                  $0.026493               $0.029085                                               $0.024422
             9/9/11                         9/20/11                         $0.080000                  $0.026493               $0.029085                                               $0.024422

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 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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