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Hotel receivables Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Shares Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Total Shareholders' Equity Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnership Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of shares pursuant to Equity Incentive Plan (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan Issuance of shares pursuant to Equity Incentive Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Benefit Plan Issuance of shares, net of offering costs of $461 in 2014 and $6,746 in 2013 (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Issuance of shares, net of offering costs of $461 in 2014 and $6,746 in 2013 Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Issuance of restricted time-based shares (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Issuance of performance based shares (in shares) Stock Issued Or Vested During Period Performance Based Units Shares The number of shares of common stock issued during the reporting period under performance based unit awards. Repurchase of common shares (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Repurchase of common shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Amortization of share based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends declared on common shares ($0.45 per share) in 2014 and ($0.42 per share) in 2013 Dividends, Common Stock Distributions declared on LTIP units ($0.45 per unit) in 2014 and ($0.42 per unit) in 2013 Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Reallocation of noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Reallocation Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Reallocation Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Ending Balance (in shares) Ending Balance Equity [Abstract] Common shares, dividend declared per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) units, distributions per unit Distributions On Long Term Investment Plan LTIP units, distributions. 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Investment in joint venture Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Aggregate number of rooms in hotels Aggregate Number Of Rooms In Hotels Aggregate number of rooms in hotels. Number of hotels in joint venture real estate portfolio Joint Venture, Number of Hotels in Joint Venture Real Estate Portfolio Joint Venture, Number of Hotels in Joint Venture Real Estate Portfolio Gain (loss) on remeasurement of joint venture Joint Venture, Gain (Loss) On Remeasurement Of Joint Venture Joint Venture, Gain (Loss) On Remeasurement Of Joint Venture Gain (loss) on sale of joint venture Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Gain (loss) on sale of joint venture after remeasurement Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee After Remeasurement Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee After Remeasurement Purchase of hotels, number of hotels Real Estate Investment, Purchase Of Hotels, Number Of Hotels Real Estate Investment, Purchase Of Hotels, Number Of Hotels Number of hotel rooms in joint venture real estate portfolio Joint Venture, Number Of Hotel Rooms In Joint Venture Real Estate Portfolio Joint Venture, Number of Hotel Rooms in Joint Venture Real Estate Portfolio Joint venture, percentage ownership by third party Joint Venture, Percentage Ownership By Third Party Joint Venture, Percentage Ownership By Third Party Cash generated from other activities and excess cash Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Other Activities and Excess Cash Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Other Activities and Excess Cash Equity Incentive Plan Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock Based Awards [Table] Stock Based Awards [Table] Stock Based Awards [Table] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Stock Based Awards [Line Items] Stock Based Awards [Line Items] Stock Based Awards [Line Items] Summary of company's restricted share awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Number of Shares, Nonvested at beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Number of Shares, Granted (in shares) Number of Shares, Vested (in shares) Number of Shares, Nonvested at end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Weighted - Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted - Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted - Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted - Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of the period (in dollars per share) Additional Cash Flow Information Table Additional Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block] Additional Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Income From Joint Venture Table Schedule Of Income From Joint Venture [Table Text Block] Income from joint venture. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Recently Issued Accounting Standards Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Text Block] Recently issued accounting standards. Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Dividends Declared and Paid Schedule Of Dividends [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Dividends Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Total Minority Interest Joint Ventures Total Minority Interest Joint Ventures [Member] Total Minority Interest Joint Ventures [Member] Revenue Revenues Total hotel operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Net income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Gain (loss) on sale of hotels Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Total income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate entities attributable to Chatham Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Ground Leases Ground Leases [Member] Ground Leases [Member] Air Rights Lease And Garage Lease Air Rights Lease And Garage Lease [Member] Air rights lease and garage lease. 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Approximate rent when monthly occupancy is less than 85% Amount Of Rent Expense Under Condition One Amount of rent expense under condition one. Percentage of occupancy under condition one Percentage Of Occupancy Under Condition One Percentage of occupancy under condition one. Approximate rent when monthly occupancy is 100% Amount Of Rent Expense Under Condition Two Amount of rent expense under condition two. Percentage of occupancy under condition two Percentage Of Occupancy Under Condition Two Percentage of occupancy under condition two. Minimum percentage of annual rent increase Minimum Percentage Of Annual Rent Increase Minimum percentage of annual rent increase. Number of parking spaces occupied by hotel Number Of Parking Spaces Occupied By Hotel Number of parking spaces occupied by hotel. Initial terms of management agreements Initial Terms Of Management Agreements Initial terms of management agreements. 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Number of hotels managed by related party Number Of Hotels Managed By Related Party The number of hotels that are managed by a related party. Number of hotels in ownership by Company Number Of Hotels In Ownership By Company Number of hotels in ownership by company. 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Springhill Suites Washington Springhill Suites By Marriott Washington Pa [Member] Springhill Suites by Marriott Washington, PA. Residence Inn Long Island Holtsville Residence Inn Long Island Holtsville [Member] Residence Inn Long Island Holtsville [Member] Residence Inn White Plains Residence Inn White Plains [Member] Residence Inn White Plains [Member] Residence Inn New Rochelle Residence Inn By Marriott New Rochelle Ny [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott New Rochelle, NY. Residence Inn Garden Grove Residence Inn Mission Valley Residence Inn Mission Valley San Diego Ca [Member] Residence Inn Mission Valley San Diego Ca [Member] Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio River Walk Homewood Suites By Hilton San Antonio Tx [Member] Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio, TX. Residence Inn Washington DC Residence Inn Washington DC [Member] Residence Inn Washington DC [Member] Residence Inn Tysons Corner Residence Inn Tysons Corner [Member] Residence Inn Tysons Corner [Member] Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Hampton Inn Portland Downtown [Member] Hampton Inn Portland Downtown [Member] Courtyard Houston Courtyard by Marriott Houston, TX [Member] Courtyard by Marriott Houston, TX [Member] Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North Shore Hyatt Place Pittsburgh, PA [Member] Hyatt Place Pittsburgh, PA [Member] Hampton Inn Exeter Hampton Inn and Suites - Exeter, NH Hotel [Member] Hampton Inn and Suites - Exeter, NH Hotel [Member] Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Denver Tech Hotel [Member] Denver Tech Hotel [Member] Residence Inn Bellevue Bellevue Residence Inn Hotel [Member] Bellevue Residence Inn Hotel [Member] Springhill Suites Savannah Springhill Suites Savannah [Member] Springhill Suites Savannah [Member] Residence Inn Silicon Valley I Residence Inn Silicon Valley I [Member] Residence Inn Silicon Valley I [Member] Residence Inn Silicon Valley II Residence Inn Silicon Valley II [Member] Residence Inn Silicon Valley II [Member] Residence Inn San Mateo Residence Inn San Mateo [Member] Residence Inn San Mateo [Member] Residence Inn Mountain View Residence Inn Mountain View [Member] Residence Inn Mountain View [Member] Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Franchise/Royalty Fee Percentage Of Royalty Fee Based On Hotels Gross Room Revenue Percentage of Royalty fee based on hotels gross room revenue Marketing/Program Fee Marketing Fees As Percentage Of Gross Revenue Required To Pay Marketing Fees As Percentage Of Gross Revenue Required To Pay Expiration Franchise Agreement Expiration Year Franchise Agreement Expiration Year Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract] Net income attributable to common shareholders Dividends paid on unvested shares and units Dividends Paid On Unvested Restricted Shares Dividends paid on unvested restricted shares. Net income attributable to common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average number of common shares - basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Effect Of Other Dilutive Securities [Abstract] Effect Of Other Dilutive Securities [Abstract] Unvested shares (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average number of common shares - diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic income per Common Share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net income attributable to common shareholders per weighted average basic common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted income per Common Share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income attributable to common shareholders per weighted average diluted common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Shares issued pursuant to equity incentive plan Accrued distributions payable Dividends Payable Accrued but unpaid distribution Accrued But Unpaid Distribution Accrued but unpaid distribution. 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Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio, TX Residence Inn by Marriott Vienna, VA Residence Inn By Marriott Vienna Va [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Vienna, VA. Courtyard by Marriott Houston, TX Hyatt Place Pittsburgh, PA Residence Inn by Marriott Bellevue, WA Residence Inn by Marriott Bellevue, WA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Bellevue, WA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley I, Sunnyvale, CA Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley I, Sunnyvale, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley I, Sunnyvale, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley II, Sunnyvale, CA Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley II, Sunnyvale, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley II, Sunnyvale, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott San Mateo, CA Residence Inn by Marriott San Mateo, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott San Mateo, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Mountain View, CA Residence Inn by Marriott Mountain View, CA [Member] Residence Inn by Marriott Mountain View, CA [Member] Interest Rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Carrying Value Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages Mortgage debt Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation Amortization of deferred franchise fees Amortization Of Deferred Franchise Fees Amortization of deferred franchise fees. Amortization of deferred financing fees included in interest expense Amortization of Financing Costs Net gain from remeasurement and sale of investment in unconsolidated real estate entities Net Income (Loss) from Real Estate Investment Partnership Loss on early extinguishment of debt Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Loss on write-off of deferred franchise fee Loss On Write Off Of Deferred Franchise Fee Loss on Write Off of Deferred Franchise Fee Share based compensation Share-based Compensation Loss from unconsolidated real estate entities Income Loss From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities Loss from unconsolidated real estate entities. Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Hotel receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Notes Receivable Deferred costs Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Improvements and additions to hotel properties Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of hotel properties, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Distributions from unconsolidated entities Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings on revolving credit facility Proceeds from Secured Lines of Credit Repayments on revolving credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Payments on debt Repayments of Notes Payable Proceeds from the issuance of debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Principal prepayment of mortgage debt Payments for Mortgage Deposits Payment of financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Payment of offering costs Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Proceeds from issuance of common shares Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock In-substance repurchase of vested common shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Distributions-common shares/units Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for interest Interest Paid Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid Investment in Hotel Properties Investment In Properties [Text Block] Investment in properties. Base Management Fee Percentage Of Base Management Fees Percentage of base management fees. Monthly Accounting Fee Professional Fees, Accounting, Payable Per Month Professional Fees, Accounting, Payable Per Month Monthly Revenue Management Fee Professional Fees, Revenue Management, Payable Per Month Professional Fees, Revenue Management, Payable Per Month Incentive Management Fee Maximum Percentage Of Hotels Fiscal Year Gross Revenues Paid For Aggregate Yearly Management Fee Maximum Percentage Of Hotels Fiscal Year Gross Revenues Paid For Aggregate Yearly Management Fee Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Savannah Hotel Savannah Hotel [Member] Savannah Hotel [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Components of Income Tax Expense Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Investment in Hotel Properties Investment In Properties [Table Text Block] Investment in properties. Issuance of shares, offering costs Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs LTIP units, distributions per unit Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition date Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Number of Rooms Number Of Rooms Acquired Number Of Rooms Acquired Land Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Land Building and improvements Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Buildings Furniture, fixtures and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Accounts receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Prepaid expenses and other assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Net assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Less: Fair value of interest in the Silicon Valley Hotels and NewINK JV Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value Net assets acquired, net of cash and Fair Value of interest in the Silicon Valley Hotels and New INK JV Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Excluding Cash and Equivalents, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Excluding Cash and Equivalents, Net Revenue Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Operating Income Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Distribution limit, percentage of adjusted funds Line of Credit Facility, Distribution Limit, Percentage of Adjusted Funds Line of Credit Facility, Distribution Limit, Percentage of Adjusted Funds Facility amount Interest rate applicable margin Interest Rate Applicable Margin Interest rate applicable margin. Unused fee Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Description Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Assets: Assets [Abstract] Investment in hotel properties, net Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities Real Estate Investments, Unconsolidated Real Estate and Other Joint Ventures Hotel receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $59 and $30, respectively) Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net Deferred costs, net Deferred Costs Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total assets Assets Liabilities and Equity: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Mortgage debt Long-term Debt Revolving credit facility Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Distributions and losses in excess of investments of unconsolidated real estate entities Equity Method Investments, Distribution in Excess of Investment, Liability Equity Method Investments, Distribution in Excess of Investment, Liability Distributions payable Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Shareholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred shares, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized and unissued at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common shares, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 26,877,757 and 26,295,558 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling Interests: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnership Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnerships Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Reconciliation of Amounts Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Acquisition costs incurred Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Equity Incentive Plan Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Equity incentive plan. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan Two Thousand Ten Equity Incentive Plan [Member] 2010 equity incentive plan. Long Term Incentive Plan Units Long Term Incentive Plan Units [Member] Long-term incentive plan units. Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Independent Trustees Independent Trustees [Member] Independent trustees. Officer Officer [Member] Awarded September 30, 2013 Awarded September 30, 2013 [Member] Awarded September 30, 2013 [Member] Awarded June 4, 2014 Awarded June 4, 2014 [Member] Awarded June 4, 2014 [Member] Number of shares authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Vesting period for share awards under equity Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period One Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Common share issued as compensation for services performed Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Number of trading days preceding the reporting date for which average of closing price of common shares is taken Number Of Trading Days Preceding Reporting Date For Which Average Of Closing Price Of Common Shares Is Taken Number of trading days preceding the reporting date for which average of closing price of common shares is taken. Common shares available for issuance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Compensation expense valuation of performance-based shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased Unrecognized compensation costs Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted - average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation costs Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Compensation expense, recognized Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Total unrecognized compensation cost related to LTIP Units. Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related To Long Term Incentive Plan Units Unrecognized compensation cost related to long term incentive plan units. Number of awards achieving full parity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Awards Achieving Full Parity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Awards Achieving Full Parity To Date Number of recipients Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Recipients Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Recipients Awards vested to date, percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Awards Vested To Date, Percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Awards Vested To Date, Percentage Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue: Revenue from Hotels [Abstract] Room Occupancy Revenue Food and beverage Food and Beverage Revenue Other Other Hotel Operating Revenue Cost reimbursements from unconsolidated real estate entities Cost Reimbursements From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities Cost reimbursements from unconsolidated real estate entities Total revenue Revenue from Hotels Expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Hotel operating expenses: Direct Costs of Hotels [Abstract] Room Occupancy Costs Food and beverage Food and Beverage, Cost of Sales Telephone expense Telephone Expenses Telephone Expenses Other hotel operating Other Direct Costs of Hotels General and administrative Direct Costs of Hotels, General and Administrative Direct Costs of Hotels, General and Administrative Franchise and marketing fees Direct Costs of Hotels, Franchise and Marketing Fees Direct Costs of Hotels, Franchise and Marketing Fees Advertising and promotions Direct Costs of Hotels, Advertising and Promotions Direct Costs of Hotels, Advertising and Promotions Utilities Direct Costs of Hotels, Utilities Direct Costs of Hotels, Utilities Repairs and maintenance Direct Costs of Hotels, Repairs and Maintenance Direct Costs of Hotels, Repairs and Maintenance Management fees Direct Costs of Hotels, Management Fees Direct Costs of Hotels, Management Fees Insurance Direct Costs of Hotels, Insurance Direct Costs of Hotels, Insurance Total hotel operating expenses Direct Costs of Hotels Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Property taxes and insurance Real Estate Taxes and Insurance General and administrative General and Administrative Expense Hotel property acquisition costs and other charges Acquisition Related Costs and Other Charges Acquisition Related Costs and Other Charges Reimbursed costs from unconsolidated real estate entities Reimbursed Costs From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities Reimbursed costs from unconsolidated real estate entities. Total operating expenses Interest and other income Investment Income, Interest and Dividend Interest expense, including amortization of deferred fees Interest Expense Loss on early extinguishment of debt Loss from unconsolidated real estate entities Net gain from remeasurement and sale of investment in unconsolidated real estate entities Income before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Net income Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to common shareholders Income per Common Share - Basic: Net income attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share) Income per Common Share - Diluted: Net income attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Distributions per common share: (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Record Date Dividends Payable, Date of Record Payment Date Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Common share distribution amount LTIP unit distribution amount Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]