Investment in Unconsolidated Entities - Cash Received and Distributions from Joint Venture (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,959	$ 10,856	$ (275)
Torrance Joint Venture
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash generated from other activities and excess cash	185	100
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	185	100
Innkeepers Joint Venture
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash generated from other activities and excess cash	0	411
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	411
NewINK Joint Venture
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash generated from other activities and excess cash	5,884	1,542
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	5,884	1,542
Inland Joint Venture
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash generated from other activities and excess cash	2,845	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,845	$ 0