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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Thirteen Hotels [Member] Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2011 Thirteen Hotels [Member] Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Hotels	Sep. 30, 2012 Entities That Own Real Estate In Myrtle Beach South Carolina and Provide Condominium Management Services [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Refinancing of Unconsolidated Debt [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of hotels (in hotels)				13	13
Long-term Debt	$ 1,598,094	$ 1,596,466					$ 130,000
Equity method investment, ownership percentage			50.00%		50.00%	50.00%

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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