BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2012 distributions to shareholders.

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    Common Shares (CUSIP Numbers: 252784 301, 252784 103, 252784 202, U25268 100)
                                                                                                                                                  2012 Non-Taxable Dividends


                                                                                                 2012 Taxable Dividends
                                                                                                 ----------------------
                                                                                               Taxable as Ordinary Income Taxable as Qualified
                                                                                                        per Share          Dividend per Share
                                                                   Total Cash Distribution                                                                                   Return of Capital per Share
                                         Payable Date                     per Share
             Record Date
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             12/30/2011                            1/10/2012                             $0.08                  $0.061967               $0.000246                                               $0.017787
              3/23/2012                             4/4/2012                             $0.08                  $0.061967               $0.000246                                               $0.017787
              5/15/2012                            5/29/2012                             $0.08                  $0.061967               $0.000246                                               $0.017787
              9/7/2012                             9/19/2012                             $0.08                  $0.061967               $0.000246                                               $0.017787

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 27 premium hotels with approximately 11,600 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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