PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Prepaid expenses and other
Deposits and escrow funds on pending acquisitions	$ 17,815	$ 2,759
Prepaid insurance	169	663
Other	3,022	1,889
Prepaid expenses and other	21,006	5,311
2013 acquisitions | Ventura (Camarillo), CA | Hampton Inn & Suites
Prepaid expenses and other
Deposits and escrow funds on pending acquisitions	$ 15,700