BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2013 distributions to shareholders.




    Common Shares (CUSIP Numbers: 252784 301, 252784 103, 252784 202, U25268 100)




                                                                                              2013 Taxable Dividends                        2013 Capital Gains Dividends
                                                                                              ----------------------                        ----------------------------

               Record                        Payable                       Total Cash             Taxable as           Taxable as                                        Taxable as             Taxable as

                Date                          Date                        Distribution             Ordinary             Qualified                                         Capital              Unrecaptured

                                                                            per Share               Income              Dividend                                          Gain per            Sec. 1250 Gain

                                                                                                   per Share            per Share                                          Share                per Share

                                                                                                   (Box 1a)             (Box 1b)                                          (Box 2a)               (Box 2b)
    ---                                                                                             -------                                                               -------                --------


             12/31/2012                              1/10/2013                         $0.080                $0.056790            $0.003734                                         $0.023210                $0.014176

              3/28/2013                              4/12/2013                         $0.085                $0.060339            $0.003968                                         $0.024661                $0.015062

              6/28/2013                              7/11/2013                         $0.085                $0.060339            $0.003968                                         $0.024661                $0.015062

              9/30/2013                             10/10/2013                         $0.085                $0.060339            $0.003968                                         $0.024661                $0.015062

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 a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 26 premium quality hotels with over 11,100 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to generally be operated under the leading global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Westin. For further information on the Company and its portfolio, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality Company's website at www.drhc.com.

SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company