Commitments And Contingencies And Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 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	$ 3,199	$ 2,875	$ 8,637	$ 7,859
Franchise Agreements [Abstract]
Terms of franchise agreements, minimum			10 years
Terms of franchise agreements, maximum			20 years
Franchise fee expense	7,224	6,477	19,514	17,694
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	447	423	1,310	1,314
Information technology fees	131	124	384	384
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	309	151	1,150	885
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	46	50	147	109
Charges for capital expenditure purchases	5,744	2,164	17,331	9,585
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable		74			5
Due From Related Parties [Abstract]
Due from related parties	6,318		6,318		8,488
Due to Related Parties [Abstract]
Due to related parties	7,224		7,224		4,403
Hotel Ground Rent [Abstract]
Rent expense related to ground leases	$ 245	$ 214	$ 739	$ 622