Disposed Properties (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of components of discontinued operations
Revenues	$ 67,060	$ 108,863	$ 208,062	$ 359,867
Depreciation and amortization expense	11,387	28,516	36,735	99,341
Expenses	42,818	48,923	124,356	155,809
Provision for asset impairment	0	0	0	4,476
Operating income from discontinued operations	12,855	31,424	46,971	100,241
Interest expense and other	(7,825)	(23,098)	(31,021)	(80,355)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	6,654	281,216	152,030	400,938
Gain on extinguishment of debt	(1)	(16,575)	(9,403)	(17,672)
Loss on transfer of assets	0	0	0	(16)
Net income from discontinued operations	11,683	272,967	158,577	403,136
Properties Held for Sale - 223 net lease non-core and 52 select service lodging
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations			56	107
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations			$ 513	$ 592