HOTEL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013 2013 acquisitions	Sep. 30, 2012 2012 acquisitions
Allocation of the aggregate purchase prices to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired
Land	$ 57,276	$ 9,843
Hotel buildings and improvements	341,903	84,757
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	14,996	4,425
Land held for development	2,800
Other assets	9,308	338
Total assets acquired	426,283	99,363
Debt assumed	33,532	33,103
Other liabilities	1,495	311
Net assets acquired	$ 391,256	$ 65,949

The amount of furniture, fixtures and equipment acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of land acquired for development, at the acquisition date.

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The amount of other assets not separately specified in the taxonomy acquired at the acquisition date.

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The amount of other liabilities not separately specified in the taxonomy acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of facility held for productive use including, but not limited to, office, production, storage and distribution facilities, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of real estate acquired, at the acquisition date.

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Amount of long-term debt due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date.

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Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.

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