Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - REIT (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Interest costs capitalized	$ 2,247	$ 473	$ 0
Income tax payments - refunds	8	351	571
ESH Hospitality, Inc.
Interest costs capitalized	2,247	473	0
Income tax payments - refunds	$ 211	$ 6	$ 5

The amount of cash received during the period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes.

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