Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties	$ 1,950	$ 1,161	$ 25,131

This item represents the amount of gain (loss) arising from the disposal of an equity method investment in hotel properties.

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