Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation tax adjustment	$ 1,207	$ 2,516	$ 0
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	1,109
ESH REIT [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation tax adjustment	91	$ 173	$ 0
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	$ 16