Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (52,548)	$ 49,069	$ (68,762)	$ 61,969
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(1,023)	(9,274)	(20,067)	(14,832)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(53,571)	39,795	(88,829)	47,137
Less - Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests:
Operating Partnership	96	(89)	170	(98)
Joint venture	2,035	0	2,890	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.	(51,440)	39,706	(85,769)	47,039
Preferred dividends	(3,709)	(3,709)	(7,418)	(7,418)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$ (55,149)	$ 35,997	$ (93,187)	$ 39,621