Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Jun. 30, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Interim Presentation—Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 23, 2016. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2016, the results of the Company’s operations and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and changes in equity and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations, including the impact of our hotel renovation program. Use of Estimates—The preparation of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to estimate the useful lives of tangible assets as well as the assessment of tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill, for impairment, estimated liabilities for insurance reserves and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Property and Equipment—Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from three to 49 years. Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment at least annually, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by each hotel property. Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value of each hotel property. To the extent that a hotel property is impaired, the excess carrying amount of each hotel property over its estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of the hotel property, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. No impairment charges were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 (see Note 5). The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, then an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of a hotel property could occur in a future period in which conditions change. Segments—The Company’s hotel operations represent a single operating segment based on the way the Company manages its business. The Company’s hotels provide similar services, use similar processes to sell those services and sell those services to similar classes of customers. The amounts of long-lived assets and net revenues outside the U.S. are not significant for any period presented. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Compensation—Stock Compensation—In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, and certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods with early application permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. Leases— In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which introduces a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The update eliminates the requirement in current U.S. GAAP for an entity to use bright-line tests in determining lease classification. The update also requires lessors to increase the transparency of their exposure to changes in value of their residual assets and how they manage that exposure. This update will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted, and must be applied using a modified retrospective approach, which will require adjustment to all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this update will require the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease obligation for the Company’s ground leases and office lease (see Note 11). As of June 30, 2016, the future minimum lease payments under these operating leases totaled approximately $95.6 million. Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software—In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which clarifies the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement. This update provides guidance to customers regarding whether a cloud computing arrangement includes the sale or license of software or, alternatively, the sale of a service. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Consolidation—Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis—In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which amends the consolidation requirements under U.S. GAAP, changing the analysis performed by a company to determine whether it has a variable interest in an entity and when to consolidate such entities. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Income Statement-Extraordinary and Unusual Items—In January 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify income statement presentation by eliminating the concept of extraordinary items. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Contractual Revenue—Since May 2014, the FASB has issued several accounting standards updates which amend existing revenue recognition accounting standards. These updates are based on the principle that revenue is recognized when an entity transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. These updates also require more detailed disclosure to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. These updates are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact these updates will have on its consolidated financial statements.
ESH REIT
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Interim Presentation—Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. ESH REIT believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 23, 2016. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly ESH REIT’s financial position as of June 30, 2016, the results of ESH REIT’s operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and changes in equity and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of accounting for contingent rental payments under contractual lease arrangements. Use of Estimates—The preparation of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to estimate the useful lives of tangible assets as well as the assessment of tangible assets and goodwill for impairment and estimated liabilities for insurance reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Property and Equipment—Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from three to 49 years. Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment at least annually, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a group of hotel properties (groups of hotel properties align with hotels as they are grouped under ESH REIT’s operating leases) to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by each group of hotel properties. Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value of each group of hotel properties. To the extent that a group of hotel properties is impaired, the excess carrying amount of the group of hotel properties over its estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of a group of hotel properties, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. No impairment charges were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 (see Note 5). The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, then an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of a group of hotel properties could occur in a future period in which conditions change. Revenue Recognition—ESH REIT’s sole source of revenues is rental revenue derived from leases with the Operating Lessees. ESH REIT records rental revenues on a straight-line basis as they are earned during the lease terms. Rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets represent rental amounts contractually due from the Operating Lessees. Deferred rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets represent the cumulative difference between straight-line rental revenues recognized and rental revenues contractually due from the Operating Lessees. As scheduled rent payments begin to exceed straight-line rental revenue, this amount, approximately $40.9 million as of June 30, 2016, will gradually decrease through the remainder of the lease term until it is zero at the end of the lease term in October 2018. Lease rental payments received prior to rendering services are included in unearned rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Contingent rental revenues, specifically percentage rental revenues related to hotel revenues of the Operating Lessees, are recognized when such amounts are fixed and determinable (i.e., when percentage rental revenue thresholds have been achieved). Segments—ESH REIT’s business represents a single operating segment based on the way ESH REIT manages its business. ESH REIT’s hotels provide similar services, use similar processes to sell those services and sell those services (i.e., lease the hotel properties) to similar classes of customers. The amounts of long-lived assets and net revenues outside the U.S. are not significant for any period presented. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Compensation—Stock Compensation—In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, and certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods with early application permitted. ESH REIT does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. Leases— In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which introduces a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The update eliminates the requirement in current U.S. GAAP for an entity to use bright-line tests in determining lease classification. The update also requires lessors to increase the transparency of their exposure to changes in value of their residual assets and how they manage that exposure. This update will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted, and must be applied using a modified retrospective approach, which will require adjustment to all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this update will require the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease obligation for ESH REIT’s ground leases (see Note 9). As of June 30, 2016, the future minimum lease payments under these operating leases totaled approximately $85.0 million. Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software—In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which clarifies the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement. This update provides guidance to customers regarding whether a cloud computing arrangement includes the sale or license of software or, alternatively, the sale of a service. ESH REIT adopted this update on January 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Consolidation—Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis—In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which amends the consolidation requirements under U.S. GAAP, changing the analysis performed by a company to determine whether it has a variable interest in an entity and when to consolidate such entities. ESH REIT adopted this update on January 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Income Statement-Extraordinary and Unusual Items—In January 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify income statement presentation by eliminating the concept of extraordinary items. ESH REIT adopted this update on January 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.