Represents the guaranty threshold amount as percentage of minimum returns due to us.

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Represents the amount of realized returns to the entity during the period.

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Represents the minimum returns and rents payable to the entity.

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Represents the percentage increase in minimum returns after funding for the renovation of hotels.

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Represents the remaining amount of the guarantee of performance by a third party, under the terms of an operating agreement.

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Replenishment of security deposits from hotel cash flows in excess of minimum returns (non-cash application of security deposit liabilities against outstanding minimum rent and return charges).

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in security deposits.

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The number of real estate properties owned as of the balance sheet date.

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The cash outflow for acquisition of or capital improvements to properties held for investment (operating, managed, leased) or for use.

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This element represents money paid in advance to protect the provider of a product or service, such as a lessor, against damage or nonpayment by the buyer or tenant (lessee) during the term of the agreement. Such damages may include physical damage to the property, theft of property, and other contractual breaches. Security deposits held may be interest or noninterest bearing.

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Hotel Management Agreements and Leases - Marriott No. 234 (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) hotel	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) hotel	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Security deposit balance	$ 120,757		$ 120,757			$ 89,338
Capital improvements from leased facilities, funded			$ 62,204	$ 86,929
Hotel
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties owned \| hotel	310		310
Marriott No. 234 agreement \| Hotel
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties owned \| hotel	68		68
Security deposits replenished and increased			$ 64,700
Replenishment (utilization) of security deposit			5,866
Security deposit balance	$ 22,346		$ 22,346
Guaranty payments threshold as percentage of minimum returns			90.00%
Guarantee provided to the entity, remaining amount	30,672		$ 30,672
Minimum \| Marriott No. 234 agreement \| Hotel
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Operating agreement annual rent and return			106,360
Realized returns and rents	$ 26,590	$ 26,561	$ 53,180	$ 53,121
Forecast \| Marriott No. 234 agreement \| Hotel
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Capital improvements from leased facilities, funded					$ 5,000
Percentage increase in minimum returns					9.00%