Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Basic and incentive management fees incurred
Basic management fees	$ 9,309	$ 8,268	$ 17,131	$ 14,981
Incentive management fees	1,946	926	3,235	1,958
Total basic and incentive management fees	11,255	9,194	20,366	16,939
License and Franchise Agreements
Franchise assessments	7,581	7,128	13,668	12,720
Franchise royalties	3,237	3,133	5,750	5,618
Total license and franchise costs	10,818	$ 10,261	$ 19,418	$ 18,338
Minimum
Management Agreements
Basic management fees (as a percent)			1.50%
Maximum
Management Agreements
Basic management fees (as a percent)			3.50%
Renovation and Construction Commitments
Renovation and Construction Commitments
Remaining construction commitments	$ 75,700		$ 75,700