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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Net Income per share attributable to common shareholders of $0.15 Adjusted FFO per diluted common share and unit of $0.48 Adjusted EBITDA of $104.0 million Repurchased 0.8 million shares and addre

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Net Income per share attributable to common shareholders of $0.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 07, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 07, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2025 Results Q1 RevPAR increased 1.6% Addressed all 2025 debt maturities Repurchased 2.7 million shares for $24.3 million year-to-date

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2025 Results Q1 RevPAR increased 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 05, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (E

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 05, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 14, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF Chief Financial officer

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF Chief Financial officer Bethesda, MD, March 20, 2025 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) announced today that following seven successful years at the Company, Sean M. Mahoney, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will be retiring in May of this year after a dynamic career spanning over 30

RLJ Lodging Trust Second Amended and Restated Policy on Inside Information and Insider Trading

Exhibit 19.1 RLJ LODGING TRUST Second Amended and Restated Policy on Inside Information and Insider Trading A.Background/Purpose Under federal and state securities laws, it is illegal to purchase or sell securities of RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) while in possession of material, non-public information related to, affecting or regarding the Company or its subsidiaries (such information, “Insid

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust As of December 31, 2024 SUBSIDIARY JURISDICTION OF ORGANIZATION RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P. DELAWARE RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER, LLC DELAWARE RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS, LLC DELAWARE RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS, INC. DELAWARE RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB, LLC DELAWARE RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB, LLC DELAWARE RLJ ART NASHVILLE LESSEE, LLC DELAWA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Fourth Quarter RevPAR increased 2.2% and Total Revenues increased 3.2% Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.4% Repurchased 2.3 million shares of common stock for $22.0 million

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Fourth Quarter RevPAR increased 2.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2025, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Robert L. Johnson

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version ROBERT L. JOHNSON AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 18th day of February 2025, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”), and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), each with its principal place of b

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2025 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit A JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13G Amendment No.

Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2024, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Thomas Bardenett

Exhibit 10.1 THOMAS BARDENETT SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 20th day of December 2024, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”), and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), each with its principal place of busine

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 20, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Sean M. Mahoney

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 1st day of November, 2024 by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results Q3 RevPAR increased 2.0% compared to 2023 Redeployed disposition proceeds to repurchase $20.7 million of common shares Entered into a new $500.0 million term loan

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results Q3 RevPAR increased 2.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 06, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / STATE STREET CORP Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 RLJLodgingTrust.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* RLJ LODGING TRUST (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L101 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to

RLJ.PRA / RLJ Lodging Trust - Preferred Stock / INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d1098070013g-a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* RLJ Lodging Trust (Name of Issuer) $1.95 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L200 (CUSIP Number) October 3, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing

Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other agents and lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2024)

Exhibit 10.1 Loan Numbers: 1008457 1021490, and 1010219 Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 74964VAG5 Tranche A-1 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 74964VAL4 Tranche A-2 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 74964VAE0 FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of September 24, 2024 by and among RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., as Borrower, RLJ LODGING TRUST, as Parent Guarantor, THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PARTY HERETO AND T

Fifth Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of September 24, 2024, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2024)

Exhibit 10.2 FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY (this “Guaranty”) dated as of September 24, 2024, executed and delivered by each of the undersigned and the other Persons from time to time party hereto pursuant to the execution and delivery of an Accession Agreement (as defined below) (all of the undersigned, together with such other Persons each a “Guarant

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR

Filing Fee Table.

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 RLJ Lodging Trust Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid in Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid 1 Equity Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.

Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 RLJ Lodging Trust Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid in Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid 1 Equity Common Shares, par value $0.

Equity Distribution Agreement, dated August 23, 2024, by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership, the Agents party thereto and the Forward Purchasers party thereto

Exhibit 1.1 RLJ LODGING TRUST $150,000,000 of Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (par value $0.01 per share) Equity Distribution Agreement August 23, 2024 Wells Fargo Securities, LLC 500 West 33rd St, 14th Floor New York, New York 10001 BofA Securities, Inc. One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 Capital One Securities, Inc. 299 Park Avenue New York, New York 10171 Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorp

Filing Fee Table.

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 RLJ Lodging Trust Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid in Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid 1 Equity Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2024 Registration No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2024 Registration No.

$150,000,000 Common Shares

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-281751 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (TO PROSPECTUS DATED AUGUST 23, 2024) $150,000,000 Common Shares We have entered into an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity distribution agreement (the “ATM equity distribution agreement”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo Securities”), BofA Securities, Inc. (“BofA Securities”), Capital One Securities, Inc. (

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 01, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results Q2 RevPAR increased 2.6% above 2023 Acquired a boutique lifestyle hotel in Denver Announced increase of quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results Q2 RevPAR increased 2.

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024 BY EDGAR AND OVERNIGHT MAIL Mr. William Demarest Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: RLJ Lodging Trust Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Filed February 27, 2024 Form 8-K filed February 26, 2024 File No. 001-35169 Dear Mr. Demarest: This letter is submitted by RLJ Lodging Trust (the “

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2024 Results Q1 RevPAR increased 1.0% above 2023 Adjusted FFO per diluted share of $0.33 Expanded conversion pipeline by acquiring Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2024 Results Q1 RevPAR increased 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 01, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (E

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 01, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust As of December 31, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER, LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS, LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS, INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB, LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB, LLC RLJ ART NASHVILLE LESSEE, LLC RLJ ART NASHVILLE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD, LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE

RLJ Lodging Trust Amended and Restated Executive Compensation Clawback Policy

EXHIBIT 97.1 RLJ LODGING TRUST Amended and Restated Executive Compensation Clawback Policy The Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) has adopted this Amended and Restated Executive Compensation Clawback Policy (this “Policy”) to provide for the recovery of certain incentive compensation in the event of an Accounting Restatement. Statemen

, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and

Exhibit 10.15 CHAD PERRY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 27th of April, 2023 by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., (the “Operating Partnership”) a Delaware limited partnership, each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1000, Bethesda, MD 20814, and Ch

, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and

Exhibit 10.14 THOMAS BARDENETT AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made this 1st day of February 2022, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1000, Bethesda, M

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Fourth Quarter RevPAR increased 5.2% Executed Multiple Capital Allocation Initiatives in 2023 Acquired the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Fourth Quarter RevPAR increased 5.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2024 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01831-rljlodgingtrust.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 13)* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate

RLJ.PRA / RLJ Lodging Trust - Preferred Stock / INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 01, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results –Q3 RevPAR increased 3.4% over last year –Increased third quarter dividend by 25% –Continued share repurchases

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results –Q3 RevPAR increased 3.

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results –Q2 RevPAR increased 4.5% over last year –Announced 25% increase in quarterly dividends –Nashville property joined the Tapestry Collection by Hilton –Continued share repurchases

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results –Q2 RevPAR increased 4.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 03, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of r

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Empl

RLJ Lodging Trust Successfully Refinances $600 Million Senior Unsecured Credit Facility and $225 Million of Term Loans

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Successfully Refinances $600 Million Senior Unsecured Credit Facility and $225 Million of Term Loans Bethesda, MD, May 16, 2023 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it successfully recast its $600.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) and entered into a new $225.0 million senior unsecured t

Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 10, 2023, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other agents and lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2023)

Exhibit 10.1 Loan Numbers: 1008457 1021490, and 1010219 Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 74964VAG5 Tranche A-1 Term Loan CUSIP Number: Tranche A-2 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 74964VAE0 FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of May 10, 2023 by and among RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., as Borrower, RLJ LODGING TRUST, as Parent Guarantor, THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PARTY HERETO AND THEIR ASSIGNEES

Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of May 10, 2023, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2023)

Exhibit 10.2 FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY THIS FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY (this “Guaranty”) dated as of May 10, 2023, executed and delivered by each of the undersigned and the other Persons from time to time party hereto pursuant to the execution and delivery of an Accession Agreement (as defined below) (all of the undersigned, together with such other Persons each a “Guarantor”

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2023 Results - Q1 RevPAR increased 27.0% from 2022 - Repurchased $40 million of common shares - Increased quarterly dividend to $0.08 per common share

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2023 Results - Q1 RevPAR increased 27.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 04, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (E

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 04, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

Employment Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2023, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Leslie D. Hale (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2023)

  Exhibit 10.1   LESLIE D. HALE   EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT   THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 29th day of March, 2023, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1000, Bethesda,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRU

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2023 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER, LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS, LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS, INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB, LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB, LLC RLJ ART NASHVILLE LESSEE, LLC RLJ ART NASHVILLE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD, LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC RL

Fifth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2022, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.21 Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of April 21, 2022, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Marylan

Twelfth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2022, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.34 Loan Number: 1008459 TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of April 21, 2022, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Parent Guarantor”), each of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results - Announces 60% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.08 per common share - Launched three conversions and acquired one high quality hotel - Maintained $1.1 billion of liquidity and n

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results - Announces 60% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.

RLJ.PRA / RLJ Lodging Trust / INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d995127313g-a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* RLJ Lodging Trust (Name of Issuer) $1.95 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 12)* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Rule 13d

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results - Completed transformative conversions and rebrandings at Charleston and Mandalay Beach - Addressed all 2023 maturities - Acquired one hotel in Nashville - Active share buy backs

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results - Completed transformative conversions and rebrandings at Charleston and Mandalay Beach - Addressed all 2023 maturities - Acquired one hotel in Nashville - Active share buy backs Bethesda, MD, November 2, 2022 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 02, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 13, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results - Acquired a boutique lifestyle hotel in Nashville - Increased quarterly dividend to $0.05 per common share - Successfully exited covenant waivers - Repurchased common shares

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results - Acquired a boutique lifestyle hotel in Nashville - Increased quarterly dividend to $0.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 04, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 04, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2022 Results - March RevPAR achieved ~84% of 2019 - Adjusted EBITDA of $54.6 million and Adjusted FFO per share of $0.14 - Amended corporate credit facilities to allow for share repurchases

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2022 Results - March RevPAR achieved ~84% of 2019 - Adjusted EBITDA of $54.

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule14a-6(

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? ? Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? ?

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER, LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS, LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS, INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB, LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD, LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE LESSEE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC RLJ C

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results - December 2021 RevPAR achieved 87% of 2019 - RevPAR recovery to 2019 improved sequentially each month of the quarter - Accretively match funded 2021 acquisitions with disposition pr

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results - December 2021 RevPAR achieved 87% of 2019 - RevPAR recovery to 2019 improved sequentially each month of the quarter - Accretively match funded 2021 acquisitions with disposition proceeds - Refinanced $1.

RLJ Lodging Trust Appoints Robin Zeigler to Board of Trustees

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Appoints Robin Zeigler to Board of Trustees Bethesda, MD, February 22, 2022 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the appointment of Robin Zeigler, a real estate executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry, to the Company?s Board of Trustees (the ?Board?). Ms. Zeigler?s appointment as a new independent member of

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2022 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* RLJ Lodging Trust (Name of Issuer) REIT (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L101 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is

RLJ.PRA / RLJ Lodging Trust / INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 11)* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ??Rule 13d

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2021, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Robert L. Johnson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2021)

Exhibit 10.1 ROBERT L. JOHNSON AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made this 1st day of November 2021, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Company?) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., (the ?Operating Partnership?) a Delaware limited partnership, each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Su

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2021, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Sean M. Mahoney (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2021)

Exhibit 10.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is made this 1st day of November, 2021 by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Company?) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., (the ?Operating Partnership?) a Delaware limited partnership, each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1000, Bethesda, M

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 04, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results - Acquired AC Hotel Boston Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown - Issued $500 million in senior secured notes at 4.0% to redeem $475 million 6.0% FelCor bonds - Open hotel RevPAR at ~7

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results - Acquired AC Hotel Boston Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown - Issued $500 million in senior secured notes at 4.

Indenture, dated as of September 13, 2021, among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and the U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2021)

Exhibit 4.1 RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., as Issuer, RLJ LODGING TRUST, as Parent, THE SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Subsidiary Guarantors and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee 4.000% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2029 INDENTURE DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Article 1 DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Section 1.01 Definitions 1 Section 1.02 Other Definitions 48

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 13, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

Eleventh Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2021, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2021)

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of September 16, 2021, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Borrower?), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Parent Guarantor?), each of

Fourth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2021, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2021)

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of September 16, 2021, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Borrower?), RLJ L

RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES PRICING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING

EX-99.1 2 tm2127053d2ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES PRICING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING Bethesda, MD, September 9, 2021 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) announced today that its operating partnership, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), priced its offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000% sen

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING Bethesda, MD, September 9, 2021 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) announced today that its operating partnership, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. (the ?Operating Partnership? or the ?Issuer?), intends to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2029 (the ?Notes?). The Notes w

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2021 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2021 Registration No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2021 Registration No.

RLJ Lodging Trust 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2021)

EXHIBIT 10.3 RLJ LODGING TRUST 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PURPOSE 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 3. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN 8 3.1 Committee 8 3.2 Board. 9 3.3 Terms of Awards. 9 3.4 Forfeiture; Recoupment. 10 3.5 No Repricing. 11 3.6 Deferral Arrangement. 11 3.7 No Liability. 11 3.8 Share Issuance/Book-Entry. 12 4. SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN 12 4.1 Number of Shares Available for A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

Form of Performance Share Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2021)

EXHIBIT 10.5 RLJ LODGING TRUST 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Cover Sheet RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Company?), hereby grants Performance Share Units (?PSUs?) relating to common shares of beneficial interests of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (the ?Shares?), to the Grantee named below, the Shares subject thereto being subje

Form of Restricted Share Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2021)

EXHIBIT 10.4 RLJ LODGING TRUST 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARES AGREEMENT Cover Sheet RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Company?), hereby grants restricted common shares of beneficial interests of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (?Restricted Shares?), to the Grantee named below, subject to the vesting and other conditions set forth herein. Addition

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 05, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results - Acquired the newly-built Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown - Issued $500 million of high yield bonds - Open hotel occupancy of 61% and ADR of $142, representing ~75% of 2019

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results - Acquired the newly-built Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown - Issued $500 million of high yield bonds - Open hotel occupancy of 61% and ADR of $142, representing ~75% of 2019 Bethesda, MD, August 5, 2021 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

Indenture, dated as of June 17, 2021, among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021)

Exhibit 4.1 RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., as Issuer, RLJ LODGING TRUST, as Parent, THE SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Subsidiary Guarantors and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee 3.750% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2026 INDENTURE DATED AS OF JUNE 17, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Article 1 DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Section 1.01 Definitions 1 Section 1.02 Other Definitions 46 Secti

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES UPSIZING AND PRICING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES UPSIZING AND PRICING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING Bethesda, MD, June 10, 2021 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) announced today that its operating partnership, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. (the ?Operating Partnership?), priced an upsized offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.750% senior secured notes due 2026 (t

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

Third Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 10, 2021, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of June 10, 2021, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Borrower?), RLJ LODGING

RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE RLJ LODGING TRUST ANNOUNCES SENIOR SECURED NOTES OFFERING Bethesda, MD, June 10, 2021 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) announced today that its operating partnership, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. (the ?Operating Partnership? or the ?Issuer?), intends to offer $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2026 (the ?Notes?). The Notes will

Tenth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of June 10, 2021, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2021)

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version Loan Number: 1008459 TENTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS TENTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of June 10, 2021, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Borrower?), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Parent Guarantor?)

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2021 Results - Total portfolio generated positive Hotel EBITDA each month during the first quarter - Monthly cash burn below low end of guidance - Open hotel occupancy of 46.4%

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2021 Results - Total portfolio generated positive Hotel EBITDA each month during the first quarter - Monthly cash burn below low end of guidance - Open hotel occupancy of 46.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 05, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

RLJ Lodging Trust 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.1 RLJ LODGING TRUST 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PURPOSE 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 3. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN 7 3.1 Committee 7 3.2 Board 9 3.3 Terms of Awards 9 3.4 Forfeiture; Recoupment 9 3.5 No Repricing 10 3.6 Deferral Arrangement 11 3.7 No Liability 11 3.8 Share Issuance/Book-Entry 11 4. SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN 11 4.1 Number of Shares Available for Awards 11

- FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2021 Registration No.

our Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 30, 2021;

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? ? Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? ?

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER, LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS, LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS, INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB, LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB, LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE GP, LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE, LP RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD, LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

Description of Registered Securities

Exhibit 4.7 RLJ LODGING TRUST DESCRIPTION OF COMMON SHARES The following summary of our common shares and certain provisions of Maryland law and our declaration of trust and bylaws does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to Maryland law and to our declaration of trust and bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on For

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2021 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results - 95 open hotels during fourth quarter - Open hotel occupancy increased to 37.5% - Q4 monthly cash burn $20 million below expectations - Total liquidity of approximately $1.1 billion

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results - 95 open hotels during fourth quarter - Open hotel occupancy increased to 37.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 10)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 10)* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Rule 13d

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* RLJ Lodging Trust (Name of Issuer) REIT (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L101 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fi

Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2020, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.1 Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 10. 2020, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Mar

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

Ninth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2020, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.2 Loan Number: 1008459 NINTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS NINTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 10, 2020, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Parent Guarantor”), each of the

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results - Portfolio generated positive gross operating profit and open hotels generated positive EBITDA - Reduced monthly cash burn estimate - Maintain total liquidity of $1.2 billion

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results - Portfolio generated positive gross operating profit and open hotels generated positive EBITDA - Reduced monthly cash burn estimate - Maintain total liquidity of $1.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results and Provides Business Update - Reopened 36 hotels - Second quarter cash burn better than expected - Successfully amended unsecured debt to waive financial covenants - Continue to maintain strong l

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results and Provides Business Update - Reopened 36 hotels - Second quarter cash burn better than expected - Successfully amended unsecured debt to waive financial covenants - Continue to maintain strong liquidity with over $1B of cash Bethesda, MD, August 6, 2020 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and is providing a business update on its operating performance related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 24, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

Eighth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2020, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version Loan Number: 1008459 EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 24, 2020, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Parent Guarantor

First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2020, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 24, 2020, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2020 Results and Provides Business Update - Ample liquidity with approximately $1.2 billion of cash on hand - Operations currently suspended at 57 hotels

EX-99.1 2 rljq12020exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2020 Results and Provides Business Update - Ample liquidity with approximately $1.2 billion of cash on hand - Operations currently suspended at 57 hotels Bethesda, MD, May 12, 2020 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and i

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

COURTESY PDF

UNITEDSTATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington,D.C.20549 SCHEDULE14A ProxyStatementPursuanttoSection14(a)of the SecuritiesExchangeActof 1934 FiledbytheRegistrant ☒ FiledbyaPartyotherthantheRegistrant ☐ Checktheappropriatebox: ☐ PreliminaryProxyStatement ☐ Confidential,ForUseof theCommissionOnly(asPermittedbyRule14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ DefinitiveProxyStatement ☐ DefinitiveAdditionalMaterials ☐ Soli

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 19, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 13, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

Description of Registered Securities

Exhibit 4.7 RLJ LODGING TRUST DESCRIPTION OF COMMON SHARES The following summary of our common shares and certain provisions of Maryland law and our declaration of trust and bylaws does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to Maryland law and to our declaration of trust and bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on For

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER, LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS, LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS, INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB, LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB, LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE GP, LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE, LP RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE, LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD, LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results - Achieved 2019 RevPAR growth of 0.7% - Completed sale of approximately $724 million of non-core hotels - Repurchased 7.2 million shares for approximately $124 million since fourth q

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results - Achieved 2019 RevPAR growth of 0.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

Employment Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2020 by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. and Leslie D. Hale (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 20, 2020)

Exhibit 10.1 LESLIE D. HALE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 14th day of February, 2020, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1000, Bethesda, MD 20

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2020 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 9)* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2019 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Rule 13d-

Seventh Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of December 18, 2019, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2019)

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION Loan Number: 1008459 SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 18, 2019, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Borrower”), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Parent Gua

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 18, 2019 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

Third Amendment and Restated Guaranty, dated as of December 18, 2019, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2019)

Exhibit 10.2 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY THIS THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY (this “Guaranty”) dated as of December 18, 2019, executed and delivered by each of the undersigned and the other Persons from time to time party hereto pursuant to the execution and delivery of an Accession Agreement (as defined below) (all of the undersigned, together with such other Persons each a “Guaranto

Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 18, 2019, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., RLJ Lodging Trust, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and the other agents and lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2019)

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 74964VAG5 Tranche A-1 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 74964VAJ9 Tranche A-2 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 74964VAE0 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of December 18, 2019 by and among RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., as Borrower, RLJ LODGING TRUST, as Parent Guarantor, THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results - Completed sale of 19 non-core hotels - Repurchased 4.0 million common shares for approximately $68 million year-to-date - Executed Wyndham termination agreement

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results - Completed sale of 19 non-core hotels - Repurchased 4.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2019 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2019 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results - Disposition of two non-core hotel portfolios for approximately $490 million - Early termination of Wyndham management agreements

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results - Disposition of two non-core hotel portfolios for approximately $490 million - Early termination of Wyndham management agreements Bethesda, MD, August 7, 2019 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2019 Results - Pro forma RevPAR increased 1.3% - Repurchased 0.6 million common shares year-to-date for $10.8 million - Refinanced approximately $381 million of debt (post quarter-end)

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2019 Results - Pro forma RevPAR increased 1.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2019 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numb

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RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ LODGING TRUST L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE GP LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE LP RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC RLJ C HOU

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2019 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results - Sold seven hotels in 2018 for approximately $533 million at a 16.5x trailing EBITDA multiple - Repaid $635 million of debt in 2018, exceeding initial goal of $500 million - Realize

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results - Sold seven hotels in 2018 for approximately $533 million at a 16.

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

rljlodgingtrust.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8 )* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2018 Check the appropriate box to designa

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDS Passive Investment

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RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / JP Morgan Chase & Co - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01)* RLJ LODGING TRUST (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L101 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the r

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 rljq32018earningsrelease8-k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other juris

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results - Sold four hotels for approximately $340 million at 17.3x trailing EBITDA - Exceeded 2018 debt reduction objective of $500 million

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results - Sold four hotels for approximately $340 million at 17.

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Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2018 Registration No.

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Share Dividends

Exhibit 12.1 Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends Six Months Ended Year Ended December 31, 30-Jun-18 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 (In thousands, except ratio amounts) Earnings: Pre-tax income from continuing operations (including gain/loss on disposal of hotel properties) $ 91,982 $ 117,857 $ 209,504 $ 180,686 $ 137,625 $ 107,622 Fixed charges 58,309 82,413 60,973 58,715

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust S-3ASR

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2018 Registration No.

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results - Sold Embassy Suites Napa Valley for $102 million (post quarter-end); valued at nearly 15x trailing EBITDA - RevPAR growth of 1.3% - Pro forma Hotel EBITDA Margin of 35.0%

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results - Sold Embassy Suites Napa Valley for $102 million (post quarter-end); valued at nearly 15x trailing EBITDA - RevPAR growth of 1.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

Employment Agreement, dated as of July 16, 2018, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., and Sean Mahoney (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2018).

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 16th day of July, 2018, by RLJ Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “Company”) and RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., (the “Operating Partnership”) a Delaware limited partnership, each with its principal place of business at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1000, Bethesda, MD 20814, and Sean Mahon

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 24, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Empl

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2018 Results - Sold the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel for $95.5 million - Redeemed $524.0 million of Senior Secured Notes - Strengthened balance sheet with successful amendment of three unsecured ter

Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports First Quarter 2018 Results - Sold the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel for $95.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numb

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RLJ Lodging Trust Announces CEO Succession — Leslie D. Hale to Become President and Chief Executive Officer Ross H. Bierkan to Retire from the Company After Nearly 20 Years of Service at RLJ

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RLJ Lodging Trust Announces CEO Succession — Leslie D. Hale to Become President and Chief Executive Officer Ross H. Bierkan to Retire from the Company After Nearly 20 Years of Service at RLJ Bethesda, Md. — April 10, 2018 — RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Ross H. Bierkan will retire from the

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2018 (April 9, 2018) RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust PREC14A

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

List of subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust

EXHIBIT 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ LODGING TRUST L.P. RLJ LODGING TRUST LIMITED PARTNER LLC RLJ LODGING ACQUISITIONS LLC RLJ LODGING TRUST MASTER TRS INC. RLJ LODGING II REIT SUB LLC RLJ REAL ESTATE III REIT SUB LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE GP LLC DBT MET HOTEL VENTURE LP RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LESSEE LLC RLJ C CHARLESTON HD LLC RLJ C HOUSTON HUMBLE GENERAL PARTNER, LLC RLJ C HOU

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169 RLJ LODG

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results - Fourth quarter Pro forma RevPAR increased 4.0% - Sold Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston for $170 million - Completed transformative merger with FelCor Lodging Trust

Exhibit Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results - Fourth quarter Pro forma RevPAR increased 4.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confide

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Ross H. Bierkan and Anita Cooke Wells, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: (1) execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned's capacity as an officer and/or trustee of RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company"), Forms 3, 4, and 5 in accordance with Se

RLJ Lodging Trust Appoints Robert J. “Bob” McCarthy to Expanded Board of Trustees Bob McCarthy, Marriott International’s former Chief Operations Officer, Brings More Deep Operational Expertise and Lodging Industry Leadership to RLJ’s Board

Exhibit 99.1 RLJ Lodging Trust Appoints Robert J. ?Bob? McCarthy to Expanded Board of Trustees Bob McCarthy, Marriott International?s former Chief Operations Officer, Brings More Deep Operational Expertise and Lodging Industry Leadership to RLJ?s Board Bethesda, MD, February 13, 2018 ? The Board of Trustees (the ?Board?) of RLJ Lodging Trust (?the Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) has, on the recommendation o

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

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RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* RLJ Lodging Trust (Name of Issuer) Real Estate Investment Trust (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L101 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDS Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.:6 )* Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 74965L101 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2017 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: (X) Rule 13

Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated January 25, 2018, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION Loan Numbers: 1008457, 1008458, and 1010219 SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of January 25, 2018, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Borrower?), RLJ L

Sixth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated January 25, 2018, by and among RLJ Lodging Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., certain subsidiaries of RLJ Lodging Trust party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2018)

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION Loan Number: 1008459 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of January 25, 2018, is made by and between RLJ LODGING TRUST, L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Borrower?), RLJ LODGING TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the ?Parent Guaranto

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2018 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust / JP Morgan Chase & Co - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. n/a )* RLJ LODGING TRUST (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 74965L101 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

RLJ / RLJ Lodging Trust 8-K (Current Report)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2017 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

RLJ Lodging Trust Expands Relationship with Interstate Hotels and Resorts

Exhibit 99.1 RLJ Lodging Trust Expands Relationship with Interstate Hotels and Resorts Bethesda, MD, December 6, 2017 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has expanded its relationship with Interstate Hotels and Resorts (?Interstate?) in connection with White Lodging?s sale of management contracts to Interstate. The transaction is expected to close on or about Ja

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On August 31, 2017, RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company or ?RLJ?), RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. (the ?Operating Partnership?), Rangers Sub I, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership (?Rangers?), and Rangers Sub II, LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership (?Partnership Merger Sub?), consummated th

FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED and FELCOR LODGING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1 FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED and FELCOR LODGING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated) 2 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership) 4 FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of Dec

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2017 RLJ LODGING TRU

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2017 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited, in thousands, except par values)

Exhibit 99.2 FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited, in thousands, except par values) June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets Investment in hotels, net of accumulated depreciation of $932,184 and $932,886 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively $ 1,448,346 $ 1,566,823 Investment in unconsolidated entities 7,657 8,312 Hotels held for sale 77,937 ? Cash

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35169

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2017 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results - Completed transformational merger with FelCor Lodging Trust

Exhibit Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results - Completed transformational merger with FelCor Lodging Trust Bethesda, MD, November 8, 2017 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (the ?Company?) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 .

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2017 RLJ LODGING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Expiration of Change of Control Offer for FelCor LP’s 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Expiration of Change of Control Offer for FelCor LP?s 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 Bethesda, MD, October 19, 2017 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (?RLJ?) (NYSE:RLJ) announced the expiration of the previously announced Change of Control Offer (as defined below) by its subsidiary, FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership (?FelCor LP?), to repurchase its o

Letter of Transmittal Pursuant to the Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase of FELCOR LODGING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All of its Outstanding $525,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount

Exhibit 99.3 Letter of Transmittal Pursuant to the Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase of FELCOR LODGING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All of its Outstanding $525,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 CUSIP Nos. 31430QBE6 and 31430QBC0 SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE CHANGE OF

Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase FELCOR LODGING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All of its Outstanding $525,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 C

Exhibit 99.2 Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase of FELCOR LODGING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Change of Control Notice and Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All of its Outstanding $525,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 CUSIP Nos. 31430QBE6 and 31430QBC0 SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS CHANGE OF CONTROL NOTICE AND OFFER TO PURCHASE

RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Change of Control Offer for FelCor LP’s 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Change of Control Offer for FelCor LP?s 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 Bethesda, MD, September 19, 2017 ? RLJ Lodging Trust (?RLJ?) (NYSE:RLJ) announced that its subsidiary, FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership (?FelCor LP?), has commenced an offer to repurchase its outstanding 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (CUSIP Nos. 31430QBE6 and