Due to Third-Party Managers and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011 Hotel	Dec. 31, 2010 Hotel	Dec. 31, 2009 Hotel
Due to Third-Party Managers
Number of hotels held for investment	32	32	32
Due to Third-Party Managers
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	$ 20,863	$ 12,674
Due to Third-Party Managers	9,227	7,573
Other current liabilities of discontinued operations, net		21,600
Other Current Liabilities
Property, sales, and use taxes payable	8,985	6,241
Accrued interest	5,611	5,261
Advanced deposits	5,132	2,710
Management fees payable	4,654	1,025
Other	4,083	1,670
Other Current Liabilities	28,465	16,907
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc
Due to Third-Party Managers
Number of hotels managed by third parties	11
Due to Third-Party Managers
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	4,281	3,760
Workers' compensation	928	1,280
Accrued pension liability	3,810	2,315
Management and accounting fees payable	208	239
Reimbursements from IHR		(21)
Due to Third-Party Managers	9,227	7,573
Other current liabilities of discontinued operations, net	$ 0	$ 300