Debt (Mortgages Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgages and Notes Payable [Abstract]
Long-term debt	$ 1,177,087
Net unamortizaed premiums	3,503
Mortgages [Member]
Mortgages and Notes Payable [Abstract]
Long-term debt	$ 548,539	$ 617,375
Interest rate range, minimum (in hundredths)	2.61%
Interest rate range, maximum (in hundredths)	6.50%
Net unamortizaed premiums	$ 3,503	1,584
Interest expense	$ 26,581	$ 31,046	$ 34,854
Debt covenant compliance status	We have determined that certain debt service coverage ratio covenants contained in the loan agreements securing two of our hotel properties were not met as of December 31, 2015. Pursuant to these loan agreements, the lender has elected to escrow the operating cash flow for a number of these properties. However, these covenants do not constitute an event of default for these loans.
Maturity date range, start	May 01, 2016
Maturity date range, end	Apr. 01, 2023