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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jul. 31, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CHATHAM LODGING TRUST  
Trading Symbol CLDT  
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-1200777  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Smaller Reporting Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   46,919,857
Entity Central Index Key 0001476045  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Address, Address Line One 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 200  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 33401  
City Area Code 561  
Local Phone Number 802-4477  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity File Number 001-34693  
Entity Address, City or Town West Palm Beach  
Entity Address, State or Province FL  
Entity Shell Company false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false