Land Leases and Hotel Rent (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2013	$ 11,126
2014	11,134
2015	11,163
2016	11,150
2017	6,043
2018 and thereafter	269,004
Future minimum payments due	$ 319,620
Fifty Percent Owned [Member] | Twelve Hotels [Member] | Unconsolidated Properties [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Number of hotels (in hotels)	12
Expired Leases [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Number of hotels (in hotels)	10
Lease Expiration 2017 [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Number of hotels (in hotels)	2