Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest	$ 29,157	$ 23,827
Income taxes paid	1,400	1,384
In conjunction with the sale of hotel properties, the Company recorded the following:
Sale of hotel properties	2,850	232,700
Transaction costs	(117)	(8,577)
Operating prorations	(99)	3,714
Proceeds from the sale of hotel properties, net	2,634	227,837
Supplemental non-cash transactions
Accrued capital expenditures	2,500	1,813
Conversion of Stock, Amount Issued	$ 4,325	$ 0