HOTEL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
2013 acquisitions
Hotel property acquisitions
Revenues	$ 23,449		$ 50,862
Net income (loss)	3,847		9,568
2012 acquisitions
Hotel property acquisitions
Revenues	6,569	5,970	19,752	11,750
Net income (loss)	$ 708	$ 450	$ 2,095	$ 1,057