Investment in Hotel Properties - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2014 USD ($) hotel	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) hotel	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) hotel	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense related to investment in hotel and other properties, excluding discontinued operations		$ 155,800	$ 143,900	$ 126,800
Impairment loss		$ 1,003	$ 9,200	0
Number of impaired properties | hotel		1	3
Number of properties held-for-sale | hotel	20
Proceeds from sale of property	$ 230,300	$ 246,405	$ 132,669	$ 2,369