Company Information and Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 hotel	Dec. 31, 2013 hotel
Accounts Payable [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Book overdrafts	$ 6.1	$ 5.0
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
International cash	$ 164.2
MainStay Suites [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Company-owned hotels, approved to be sold	3
Company-Owned Hotels		3