INVESTMENT IN HOTEL PROPERTIES - Schedule of Investment in Hotel Properties, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	$ 2,568,219	$ 2,413,176
Less - accumulated depreciation	(383,987)	(347,622)
Investment in hotel properties, net	2,184,232	2,065,554
Real estate development loan
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	5,485	0
Land
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	319,603	288,833
Hotel building and improvements
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	2,049,384	1,916,194
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	173,128	165,026
Construction in progress
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	9,388	21,059
Intangible assets
Investment in Hotel Properties, net
Investment in hotel properties at cost	$ 11,231	$ 22,064