CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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:
Operating Partnership	(308)	40	(165)	(1,357)
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)