Equity (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
RLJ Lodging Trust Limited Partnership [Member] | 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 [Member] | 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%