LOSS ON IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 Lithia Springs, GA and Memphis, TN SpringHill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott	Sep. 30, 2012 Twin Falls, ID and Missoula, MT AmericInn	Sep. 30, 2013 Spokane, WA and El Paso, TX Land parcels
Loss on impairment of assets
Loss on impairment of assets	$ 1,369	$ 1,369	$ 7,300	$ 2,100	$ 1,400

Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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