Noncontrolling Interest in the Operating Partnership (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption value	$ 925		$ 871
Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of minority interest	99.30%		99.30%
Common units outstanding	4,809,927		4,550,242
Common units redemption to common stock	1.923%	1.923%
Common units redeemed	0	0
Common Units and LTIP [Member] | Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption value	$ 925		$ 871