Basis of Presentation (Details)	Sep. 30, 2012
Basis of Presentation
Ownership interest in subsidiaries (as a percent)	100.00%

Represents the percentage of ownership held in the subsidiary either directly or indirectly.

No definition available.

Name:	hpt_OwnershipPercentageHeldInSubsidiary
Namespace Prefix:	hpt_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant