Commitments And Contingencies And Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Management Agreements [Abstract]
Term of management agreements with HHMLP			5 years
Base management fee as percentage of gross revenues (in hundredths)			3.00%
Base management fees incurred	$ 3,172	$ 2,885	$ 5,438	$ 4,984
Franchise Agreements [Abstract]
Terms of franchise agreements, minimum			10 years
Terms of franchise agreements, maximum			20 years
Franchise fee expense	7,130	6,397	12,290	11,218
Accounting and Information Technology Fees [Abstract]
Monthly fees for accounting services per property for hotels managed by HHMLP, minimum			2
Monthly fees for accounting services per property for hotels managed by HHMLP, maximum			3
Monthly information technology fees per property for hotels managed by HHMLP, minimum			1
Monthly information technology fees per property for hotels managed by HHMLP, maximum			2
Accounting fees	436	419	862	892
Information technology fees	128	123	252	260
Capital Expenditure Fees [Abstract]
Fee on all capital expenditures and pending renovation projects at the properties (in hundredths)			5.00%
Fees incurred on capital expenditures	389	217	841	712
Acquisitions From Affiliates [Abstract]
Period of right of first refusal per option agreement with officers and affiliated trustees after termination			1 year
Hotel Supplies [Abstract]
Hotel supplies	65	40	101	58
Charges for capital expenditure purchases	5,772	2,419	11,587	7,421
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable		11			5
Due From Related Parties [Abstract]
Due from related parties	5,776		5,776		8,488
Due to Related Parties [Abstract]
Due to related parties	6,139		6,139		4,403
Hotel Ground Rent [Abstract]
Rent expense related to ground leases	$ 266	$ 214	$ 494	$ 408