Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012 SUMMIT HOTEL OP, LP	Dec. 31, 2011 Predecessor	Dec. 31, 2010 Predecessor
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$ (2,270)	$ (10,384)	$ (20,920)	$ (2,270)	$ (10,384)	$ (20,920)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	34,871	29,808	27,251	34,871	29,808	27,251
Amortization of prepaid lease	73	47	47	73	47	47
Loss on impairment of assets	2,965		6,475	2,965		6,475
Equity-based compensation	1,205	480		1,205	480
Deferred tax asset	(1,801)	(2,196)		(1,801)	(2,196)
(Gain) loss on derivatives	2			2
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	(2,811)	36	43	(2,811)	36	43
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash released (funded)	(69)	785	563	(69)	785	563
Trade receivables	(1,424)	(394)	(57)	(1,424)	(394)	(57)
Prepaid expenses and other	(1,043)	1,637	(4,942)	(1,043)	1,637	(4,942)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,005	4,327	1,963	5,005	4,327	1,963
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	34,703	24,146	10,423	34,703	24,146	10,423
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of hotel properties	(216,892)	(50,017)	(1,413)	(216,892)	(50,017)	(1,413)
Investment in hotel properties under development	(10,303)			(10,303)
Improvements and additions to hotel properties	(29,396)	(33,514)	(1,357)	(29,396)	(33,514)	(1,357)
Purchases of office furniture and equipment	(210)			(210)
Proceeds from asset dispositions, net of closing costs	25,887	361	15	25,887	361	15
Restricted cash released (funded)	(2,091)	(316)	(410)	(2,091)	(316)	(410)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(233,005)	(83,486)	(3,165)	(233,005)	(83,486)	(3,165)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of debt	130,659	65,383	4,919	130,659	65,383	4,919
Principal payments on debt	(82,312)	(268,716)	(10,665)	(82,312)	(268,716)	(10,665)
Financing fees on debt	(2,394)	(4,276)	(1,239)	(2,394)	(4,276)	(1,239)
Proceeds from equity offerings, net of offering costs	178,858	288,716		178,858	288,716
Dividends paid and distributions to members	(23,066)	(19,207)	(535)	(23,066)	(19,207)	(535)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	201,745	61,900	(7,520)	201,745	61,900	(7,520)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3,443	2,560	(262)	3,443	2,560	(262)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD	10,537	7,977	8,239	10,537	7,977	8,239
END OF PERIOD	13,980	10,537	7,977	13,980	10,537	7,977
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash payments for interest	15,592	18,852	25,867	15,592	18,852	25,867
Capitalized interest	53			53
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 433	$ 163	$ (22)	$ 433	$ 163	$ (22)