Equity Investment in Real Estate (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 17, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Ownership interest in equity investments:
Equity Method Investments	$ 15,855		$ 45,148
Long Beach Venture
Ownership interest in equity investments:
Ownership interest, unconsolidated		49.00%
Equity Method Investments	0		20,202
Hyatt French Quarter Venture
Ownership interest in equity investments:
Ownership interest, unconsolidated	80.00%
Equity Method Investments	4,873		12,968
Westin Atlanta Venture
Ownership interest in equity investments:
Ownership interest, unconsolidated	57.00%
Equity Method Investments	$ 10,982		$ 11,978