Net Gains (Losses) on Sales of Properties and Discontinued Operations (Operating Results Of Hotels Held For Sale And Sold Included In Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Gains (Losses) on Sales of Properties and Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Revenues									$ 22,847	$ 37,145	$ 42,780
Hotel and property operations expenses									(18,568)	(31,109)	(36,117)
Interest expense									(2,314)	(4,178)	(5,511)
Loss on debt extinguishment									(706)	(53)	(961)
Depreciation and amortization expense									(777)	(2,196)	(3,397)
General and administrative expense									0	0	(50)
Net gain on dispositions of assets									1,853	7,830	319
Impairment loss									(4,420)	(7,339)	(9,785)
Income tax benefit									0	827	1,744
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total	$ (2,395)	$ 875	$ 443	$ (1,008)	$ 203	$ (1,720)	$ 3,924	$ (1,480)	$ (2,085)	$ 927	$ (10,978)