Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Basic and incentive management fees incurred
Basic management fees	$ 33,109	$ 34,426	$ 31,485
Incentive management fees	6,071	5,020	4,034
Total basic and incentive management fees	39,180	39,446	35,519
License and Franchise Agreements
Franchise assessments	26,399	28,193	26,689
Franchise royalties	10,248	11,903	11,582
Total franchise costs	$ 36,647	$ 40,096	$ 38,271
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	$ 38,000