Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Components of Equity In Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 1,536	$ 249	$ 2,674	$ (1,303)
Hotel Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	1,055	(199)	2,746	(1,127)
Other Non-Hotel Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 481	$ 448	$ (72)	$ (176)