Commitments And Contingencies And Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
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	$ 11,713	$ 10,781	$ 9,190
Franchise Agreements [Abstract]
Terms of franchise agreements, minimum	10 years
Terms of franchise agreements, maximum	20 years
Franchise fee expense	26,247	24,278	22,729
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	1,739	1,741	1,822
Information technology fees	510	509	460
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	1,459	1,076	1,208
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	222	149	143
Charges for capital expenditure purchases	19,783	11,809	18,404
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	2	5
Due From Related Parties [Abstract]
Due from related parties	11,124	8,488
Due to Related Parties [Abstract]
Due to related parties	4,815	4,403
Hotel Ground Rent [Abstract]
Rent expense related to ground leases	$ 985	$ 835	$ 877