Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (35,775)	$ 11,626	$ (104,537)	$ 73,595
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	2,834	(4,140)	(17,233)	(18,972)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(32,941)	7,486	(121,770)	54,623
Less - Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests:
Operating Partnership	63	(6)	233	(104)
Joint venture	1,159	(77)	4,049	(77)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.	(31,719)	7,403	(117,488)	54,442
Preferred dividends	(3,710)	(3,710)	(11,128)	(11,128)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$ (35,429)	$ 3,693	$ (128,616)	$ 43,314