CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - REIT (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12
Class A common stock | ESH REIT
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	140.00	160.00	0.29	0.31
Class B common stock
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	0.14	0.16	0.29	0.31
Class B common stock | ESH REIT
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 140.00	$ 160.00	$ 0.29	$ 0.31