Business Combination - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - Cloverleaf - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	May 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 1,859,265	$ 1,829,048
Net income available to common shareholders		$ 52,026	$ (3,232)
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 0.27	$ (0.02)
Americold Realty Operating Partnership, L.P..
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 1,859,265	$ 1,829,048
Net income available to common shareholders		$ 52,026	$ (3,232)
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 0.27	$ (0.02)
Common Stock | Americold Realty Operating Partnership, L.P..
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 42,100
Acquisition-related Costs | Americold Realty Operating Partnership, L.P..
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net income available to common shareholders		$ 26,600