Schedule of Other Indirect Hotel Operating Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015 Hotels	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement [Line Items]
General and administrative	$ 6,267us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense	$ 5,492us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Other expenses	2,345us-gaap_OtherExpenses	3,207us-gaap_OtherExpenses
Total other indirect expenses	70,002us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating	60,423us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
Number of hotels	47us-gaap_NumberOfRealEstateProperties
LHL [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
General and administrative	23,907	20,047
Sales and marketing	17,951	14,788
Repairs and maintenance	9,611	9,026
Management and incentive fees	7,328	6,164
Utilities and insurance	8,817	8,136
Franchise fees	1,828	1,822
Other expenses	560	440
Total other indirect expenses	$ 70,002	$ 60,423
Number of hotels	47

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