Change in Accounting Estimate	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Change in Accounting Estimate [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]	Change in Accounting Estimate Effective January 1, 2011, we reclassified certain inventory (such as, china, glass, silver, and linen) aggregating $10.3 million to investment in hotels from other assets. We believe this classification to be preferable to its prior classification because we receive long-term benefits (approximately three years) from these inventories, similar to other long-term physical assets, which are classified as investment in hotels. This change was considered a change in accounting estimate inseparable from a change in accounting policy and will result in changes to our depreciation expense prospectively. As a result, existing inventories will be amortized over a three-year period. Prospectively, significant additions in conjunction with major renovations, expansions or changes in brand standards for these inventories will be capitalized at acquisition, and depreciated over a three year estimated useful life. Minor replacement or replenishment of inventory will be expensed when purchased.

Change in Accounting Estimate

Effective January 1, 2011, we reclassified certain inventory (such as, china, glass, silver, and linen) aggregating $10.3 million to investment in hotels from other assets. We believe this classification to be preferable to its prior classification because we receive long-term benefits (approximately three years) from these inventories, similar to other long-term physical assets, which are classified as investment in hotels. This change was considered a change in accounting estimate inseparable from a change in accounting policy and will result in changes to our depreciation expense prospectively. As a result, existing inventories will be amortized over a three-year period. Prospectively, significant additions in conjunction with major renovations, expansions or changes in brand standards for these inventories will be capitalized at acquisition, and depreciated over a three year estimated useful life. Minor replacement or replenishment of inventory will be expensed when purchased.