Other Assets And Deposits On Hotel Acquisitions (Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets And Deposits On Hotel Acquisitions [Abstract]
Investment in Statutory Trusts	$ 1,548	$ 1,548
Prepaid Expenses	9,217	14,434
Deferred Tax Asset, Net of Valuation Allowance of $804	16,197	14,590
Other	12,408	9,386
Total Other Assets	39,370	39,958
Valuation allowance	$ 804	$ 804