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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001298946-16-000126
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	PRE 14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		7
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160503
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160307
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160307

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DiamondRock Hospitality Co
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001298946
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32514
		FILM NUMBER:		161489152

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800
		CITY:			BETHESDA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			20817
		BUSINESS PHONE:		240-744-1150

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800
		CITY:			BETHESDA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			20817
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<TYPE>PRE 14A
<SEQUENCE>1
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<DESCRIPTION>PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT
<TEXT>
Document 1 - file: drh_pre14a2016.htm

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Document 2 - file: logoa22a02.jpg

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Document 3 - file: williamtennissignaturea02.jpg

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<SEQUENCE>4
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<TEXT>
Document 4 - file: markbruggersignaturea02.jpg

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<SEQUENCE>5
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<TEXT>
Document 5 - file: drhpaymix2.jpg

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<SEQUENCE>6
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<TEXT>
Document 6 - file: drkcleancard33v2001.jpg

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<SEQUENCE>7
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<TEXT>
Document 7 - file: drkcleancard33v2002.jpg

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