Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Basic and incentive management fees incurred
Basic management fees	$ 8,510	$ 8,965	$ 25,130	$ 26,096
Incentive management fees	1,541	1,313	4,735	4,548
Total basic and incentive management fees	10,051	10,278	29,865	30,644
License and Franchise Agreements
Franchise assessments	6,666	7,310	19,546	20,978
Franchise royalties	2,742	3,281	7,856	9,031
Total franchise costs	9,408	$ 10,591	$ 27,402	$ 30,009
Minimum
Management Agreements
Basic management fees (as a percent)			2.00%
Maximum
Management Agreements
Basic management fees (as a percent)			3.50%
Renovation and Construction Commitments
Renovation and Construction Commitments
Remaining construction commitments	$ 56,000		$ 56,000