Equity (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
RLJ Lodging Trust Limited Partnership | General Partner
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock
Company's ownership interest in OP units through a combination of direct and indirect interests (as a percent)	100.00%
Rangers Sub I, LLC | Limited Partners
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock
Company's ownership interest in OP units through a combination of direct and indirect interests (as a percent)	99.00%
Rangers General Partner, LLC | General Partner
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock
Company's ownership interest in OP units through a combination of direct and indirect interests (as a percent)	1.00%