Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

DiamondRock Hospitality / DRH

The Bethesda Marriott Suites is one of 16 hotel properties owned by real estate investment firm DiamondRock Hospitality.

The Bethesda Marriott Suites is one of 16 hotel properties owned by real estate investment firm DiamondRock Hospitality. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)

About DiamondRock Hospitality

6903 Rockledge Dr., Suite 800, Bethesda, Md. 20817
www.drhc.com | 240-744-1150 | Founded: 2004

Industry: Hospitality And Travel | Category: Public Companies

Like many local hotel companies, the real estate investment trust is linked to Marriott, having been spun off in 2004. It owns but does not operate 20 hotels and resorts under the Marriott, Starwood and Hilton brands. DiamondRock said earlier this year that it was trying to sell one or two to help boost liquidity. Four of its six top executives, including new chief executive and founder Mark Brugger, came from Marriott.

2008 Financial Data

Revenues: $693,234,000 | Net Income: $131,085,000
Asssets: $2,102,536,000 | Earnings Per Share: $1.41
Stockholder Equity: $1,017,632,000 | Annual Dividend: $0.75
Total employees: 17 | Local employees: 17
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