Noncontrolling Interest in the Operating Partnership (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption value	$ 962		$ 962		$ 871
Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of operating partnership			99.30%		99.30%
Common units outstanding	4,809,927		4,809,927		4,550,242
Common units redemption to common stock			1.923%	1.923%
Common units redeemed	0	0	0	0
Common Units and LTIP [Member] | Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption value	$ 962		$ 962		$ 871