Other Assets, Deposits On Hotel Acquisitions, And Intangible Assets And Liabilities (Other Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Assets, Deposits On Hotel Acquisitions, And Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Transaction Costs	$ 120	$ 339
Acquisition of Hyatt Union Square		3,120
Investment in Statutory Trusts	1,548	1,548
Prepaid Expenses	8,058	8,654
Insurance Claims Receivable	4,816	3,883
Deferred Tax Asset	5,883	3,355
Other	4,502	4,615
Total Other Assets	$ 24,927	$ 25,514