HOTEL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
2013 acquisitions
Hotel property acquisitions
Revenues	$ 20,634		$ 27,413
Net income (loss)	4,585		5,721
2012 acquisitions
Hotel property acquisitions
Revenues	5,936	3,982	11,375	5,780
Net income (loss)	$ 624	$ 476	$ 923	$ 607