Exhibit 99.1

Class-Action Lawsuits Against Apple REIT Nine Dismissed with Prejudice

Richmond, Va., – April 10, 2013 – Apple REIT Nine, Inc. is pleased to report that a securities litigation case against the Company as well as Apple REIT Six, Inc., Apple REIT Seven, Inc., Apple REIT Eight, Inc., Apple REIT Ten, Inc., the companies’ Boards of Directors, certain officers and related advisory companies (collectively referred to as the “Apple Parties”) has been dismissed. Motions to dismiss the Amended Consolidated Class-Action Complaint In re Apple REITs Litigation, 11-cv-02919 (EDNY Apr, 3, 2013) were granted in full and with prejudice. A United States District Judge entered a judgment in favor of the Apple Parties on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

About Apple REIT Nine, Inc.

Apple REIT Nine, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition and ownership of income-producing real estate that generates attractive returns for our shareholders. Our hotels operate under the Courtyard^® by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn^® by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites^® by Marriott^®, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Residence Inn^® by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites^® by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites^® by Marriott^®, Embassy Suites Hotels^®, Home2 Suites by Hilton^®, Homewood Suites by Hilton^®, Hilton^®, Hilton Garden Inn^®, Hampton Inn^®, and Hampton Inn & Suites^® brands. The Apple REIT Nine portfolio consists of 89 hotels, containing a total of 11,371 guestrooms in 27 states. Apple REIT Nine is a premier real estate investment company committed to providing maximum value for our shareholders.

Disclosures

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