Acquisition of Hotel Properties - Revenue and Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 9,660	$ 9,160
Operating Income	3,773	3,629
Courtyard Summerville, SC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	3,846	3,969
Operating Income	1,302	1,261
Embassy Suites Springfield, VA
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	14,284	13,886
Operating Income	5,035	4,887
Residence Inn Summerville
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	3,645	875
Operating Income	1,250	30
Dallas Downtown Courtyard
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	7,833	258
Operating Income	2,479	(21)
Total
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	39,268	28,148
Operating Income	$ 13,839	$ 9,786

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