Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 1,678	$ (38,724)
Cash flow hedge adjustment, net of tax	1,778	(4,924)
COMPREHENSIVE NET INCOME (LOSS)	3,456	(43,648)
Comprehensive net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(89)	(51)
Comprehensive net income (loss) attributable to La Quinta Holdings’ Stockholders	$ 3,367	$ (43,699)