Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak is recommending being underweight Lodging REITs in 2018 citing his belief the lodging cycle is reaching the end and that several major REIT markets face supply issues. While cautious on the sector, he identifies DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) as his top pick for those who want to participate in the space.

The company stated: "Business demand-both group and transient-continued to recover, driving increased occupancy in Washington D.C., San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Boston. Leisure demand remained roughly in line with the prior year, despite bad weather impacting many weekends in Florida and on the West Coast; the Company's resorts continue to maintain significant ADR premiums to 2019. Recently redeveloped hotels-including Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel, L'Auberge Del Mar, 1 Hotel San Francisco, and Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa-are demonstrating the benefits of their substantial investments with healthy gains in RevPAR, market share, cash flow, and future bookings."