Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 8,280	$ (580)	$ 20,765	$ 7,973
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	855	(2,127)	111	(1,310)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	855	(2,127)	111	(1,310)
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,135	(2,707)	20,876	6,663
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests:
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.	9,075	(2,671)	20,773	6,504
Preferred dividends	(4,147)	(4,147)	(12,441)	(10,443)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	4,928	(6,818)	8,332	(3,939)
Operating partnership
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests:
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	60	(308)	102	(165)
Joint venture
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests:
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		$ 272	$ 1	$ 324