Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 152,127	$ (1,103)	$ 26,712
Cash flow hedge adjustment, net of tax	5,612	1,064	(4,309)
COMPREHENSIVE NET INCOME (LOSS)	157,739	(39)	22,403
Comprehensive net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(162)	(185)	(347)
Comprehensive net income (loss) attributable to La Quinta Holdings’ Stockholders	$ 157,577	$ (224)	$ 22,056