Noncontrolling Interest in the Operating Partnership (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption value	$ 527		$ 527		$ 435
Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of operating partnership			99.50%		99.50%
Common units redemption to common stock				1.923%
Common Units [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption value	$ 42		$ 42
Common units redeemed	0	0	259,685	0
Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Condor Hospitality Limited Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Common units outstanding	3,021,439		3,021,439		3,281,124
Redemption value	$ 527		$ 527		$ 435
Common units redemption to common stock			1.923%