Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income tax payments - refunds	$ 571	$ 2,026	$ 97
ESH REIT [Member]
Income tax payments - refunds	$ 416	$ 416	$ 37