CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - (SUMMIT HOTEL OP, LP) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ (581)	$ 1,641	$ 7,973	$ (1,521)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	(2,127)	(241)	(1,310)	(521)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,127)	(241)	(1,310)	(521)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,708)	1,400	6,663	(2,042)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in joint venture	272		324
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Summit Hotel Properties, Inc./Summit Hotel OP, LP	(2,672)	1,360	6,504	(685)
Preferred dividends	(4,147)	(1,156)	(10,443)	(3,469)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders/common unit holders	(6,819)	204	(3,939)	(4,154)
SUMMIT HOTEL OP, LP
Net income (loss)	(581)	1,641	7,973	(1,521)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	(2,127)	(241)	(1,310)	(521)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,127)	(241)	(1,310)	(521)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,708)	1,400	6,663	(2,042)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in joint venture	272		324
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Summit Hotel Properties, Inc./Summit Hotel OP, LP	(2,980)	1,400	6,339	(2,042)
Preferred dividends	(4,147)	(1,156)	(10,443)	(3,469)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders/common unit holders	$ (7,127)	$ 244	$ (4,104)	$ (5,511)