Hotel Operating Revenue, Departmental Expenses and Other Property-Related Costs (Schedule of Hotel Operating Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Hotel Operating Revenue, Departmental Expenses and Other Property-Related Costs [Abstract]
Room revenue	$ 181,318	$ 182,066	$ 340,394	$ 344,372
Food and beverage revenue	43,697	42,151	83,229	81,995
Other operating departments	11,746	11,832	22,595	22,967
Total hotel operating revenue	$ 236,761	$ 236,049	$ 446,218	$ 449,334

Hotel Operating Revenue, Departmental Expenses and Other Property-Related Costs [Abstract]

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Revenue from sale of food (prepared and cooked-to-order foodstuffs, as well as snack items) and beverages (bottled or on-tap alcoholic beverages, as well as nonalcoholic beverages like carbonated drinks, juices, energy/sports drinks, water, coffee, and tea).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1(d))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=63488584&loc=d3e20235-122688

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Revenue derived from the provision of short term lodging; it does not apply to lease or rental income. Includes hotel rooms, cruise revenue, and other revenue related to lodgings.

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Amount of revenue, generated from managing and operating hotels, classified as other.

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Amount, net of promotional allowances, of revenue from managing and operating hotels, including, but not limited to, revenue from occupancy, casino, food and beverage, and retail. Excludes operating lease income.

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