Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Table 3 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real Estate Gross At Carrying Value Excluding Furniture Fixtures And Equipment	$ 798,628	$ 819,740	$ 875,527
Real Estate Improvements Excluding Furniture Fixtures And Equipment	120,996	4,076	4,665
Real Estate, Period Increase (Decrease)	(122,255)	(10,254)	(34,813)
Net provision for impairment	(913)	(14,934)	(25,639)
Real Estate Gross At Carrying Value Excluding Furniture Fixtures And Equipment	$ 796,456	$ 798,628	$ 819,740