Other liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps (see Note 20)	$ 5,021	$ 7,511
Long-term accrued interest on subordinated debt at Charleston Place Hotel	14,740	14,139
Cash-settled stock appreciation rights plan	96	111
Deferred lease incentive	468	489
Contingent consideration on acquisition of Grand Hotel Timeo and Villa Sant’Andrea (see Note 4)	1,186	3,895
Other liabilities	$ 21,511	$ 26,145