Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Balance Sheet Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]
Investment in hotels, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 164,573	$ 173,310
Total assets	178,502	199,063
Debt	149,397	150,388
Total liabilities	154,310	156,607
Equity	$ 24,192	$ 42,456