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, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Hotel Dispositions [Abstract]
Revenues									$ 14,969	$ 25,228	$ 39,617
Hotel and property operations expenses									(11,545)	(20,680)	(33,247)
Interest expense									(1,237)	(2,878)	(4,815)
Loss on debt extinguishment									(120)	(706)	(53)
Depreciation and amortization expense									(112)	(1,036)	(2,494)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense									0	0	0
Net gain on dispositions of assets									2,749	1,853	7,842
Impairment loss									(1,652)	(4,648)	(10,075)
Income tax benefit									0	0	942
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total	413	1,628	829	182	(2,794)	777	338	(1,188)	3,052	(2,867)	(2,283)
Capital Expenditures									$ 360	$ 1,255	$ 1,569