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 October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.

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 October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.

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

Nikhil Bhalla, Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer – (301) 280-7758

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