Acquisition of Hotel Properties (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$ 31,055		$ 31,055
Buildings and improvements	136,004		136,004
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	9,851		9,851
Below (Above) market rate contracts	10,731		10,731
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt	(50,725)		(50,725)
Capital lease obligation	(10,758)		(10,758)
Net working capital	(627)		(627)
Net assets acquired	125,531		125,531
Business acquisition, unaudited proforma information
Total revenues	171,501	157,016	468,070	435,089
Operating income (loss)	36,136	29,605	76,695	61,910
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 23,438	$ 18,006	$ 39,526	$ 28,216
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - basic	$ 0.36	$ 0.28	$ 0.61	$ 0.44
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — diluted	$ 0.36	$ 0.27	$ 0.61	$ 0.43