IRVINE, Calif., -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the 'Company' or 'Sunstone') (NYSE: SHO), the owner of Long-Term Relevant Real Estate in the hospitality sector, announced the following tax treatment of the 2021 distributions to holders of the Company's preferred stock.

SecurityDescription	CUSIP	Ticker Symbol		Record	Date	Payable	Date			Total Distribution Per Share	Ordinary Dividends	Total Section199A Dividends
Series E Preferred 	867892606 SHO/PR E		3/31/2021	4/15/2021		0.434375		0.434375			0.434375
Series E Preferred	867892606QSHO/PR E		6/11/2021	6/11/2021		0.337847		0.337847			0.337847
Series F Preferred	867892705SHO/PR F		3/31/2021	4/15/2021		0.403125		0.403125			0.403125
Series F Preferred	867892705SHO/PR F		6/30/2021	7/15/2021		0.403125		0.403125			0.403125
Series F Preferred	867892705SHO/PR F		8/12/2021	8/12/2021		0.183646		0.183646			0.183646
Series H Preferred	867892804SHO/PR H		6/30/2021	7/15/2021			0.157378		0.157378			0.157378
Series H Preferred	867892804SHO/PR H		9/30/2021	10/15/2021			0.382813		0.382813			0.382813
Series H Preferred	867892804SHO/PR H		12/31/2021	1/18/2022		0.382813		0.382813			0.382813
Series I Preferred	867892887SHO/PR I		9/30/2021	10/15/2021		0.296875		0.296875			0.296875
Series I Preferred	867892887SHO/PR I		12/31/2021	1/18/2022
0.356250		0.356250			0.356250

For stockholders with shares held through a bank, broker or nominee, questions regarding the dividend should be directed to the applicable bank, broker or nominee. For registered stockholders, questions regarding the dividend should be directed to Sunstone's transfer agent: Shareholder Services at American Stock Transfer and Trust Company at (718) 921-8124 or toll free at (800) 937-5449.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with a personal tax advisor regarding their specific tax treatment of the Company's distributions.

About Sunstone Hotel Investors

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust ('REIT'). Sunstone's business is to acquire, own, asset manage and renovate or reposition hotels considered to be Long-Term Relevant Real Estate. For further information, please visit Sunstone's website at www.sunstonehotels.com.

For Additional Information

Bryan Giglia

Chief Financial Officer

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

(949) 382-3036

Aaron Reyes

Senior Vice President & Treasurer

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

(949) 382-3018

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SOURCE Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

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