Commitments And Contingencies And Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
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	$ 2,462	$ 2,266
Franchise Agreements [Abstract]
Terms of franchise agreements, minimum	10 years
Terms of franchise agreements, maximum	20 years
Franchise fee expense	5,068	5,160
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	358	426
Information technology fees	105	125
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	288	452
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	51	36
Charges for capital expenditure purchases	4,516	5,815
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	3		2
Due From Related Parties [Abstract]
Due from related parties	5,345		11,124
Due to Related Parties [Abstract]
Due to related parties	6,722		4,815
Hotel Ground Rent [Abstract]
Rent expense related to ground leases	$ 410	$ 228