Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ 0.04
Class B common stock
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	0.30	0.30
ESH REIT | Class A common stock
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	0.30	0.30
ESH REIT | Class B common stock
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.30