RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company's Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

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RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.

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Company Contacts:

Leslie D. Hale, President and Chief Executive Officer – (301) 280-7777

Nikhil Bhalla, Chief Financial Officer – (301) 280-7777

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