Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) 10-K 3 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001232582	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$852,657
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	80,565,563	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$128,780	$185,935
Marketable securities	29,601	23,620
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	158,381	209,555
Investments in hotel properties, net	2,164,389	2,872,304
Restricted cash	61,498	84,786
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $242 and $265, respectively	21,791	35,116
Inventories	1,946	2,111
Notes receivable, net of allowance of $7,937 and $8,333, respectively	3,384	11,331
Investment in unconsolidated entities	195,545	158,694
Deferred costs, net	10,155	17,194
Prepaid expenses	7,519	10,145
Derivative assets	19	6,391
Other assets	4,303	4,594
Intangible asset, net	0	2,721
Due from Ashford Prime, net	13,042	0
Due from affiliates	1,302	1,168
Due from third-party hotel managers	33,728	48,619
Total assets	2,677,002	3,464,729
Liabilities:	'	'
Indebtedness	1,818,929	2,339,410
Capital leases payable	28	0
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	70,683	84,293
Dividends payable	20,735	18,258
Unfavorable management contract liabilities	7,306	11,165
Due to related party, net	270	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers	958	1,410
Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other	3,764	1,641
Other liabilities	1,286	6,348
Total liabilities	1,923,959	2,466,250
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	134,206	151,179
Equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 124,896,765 shares issued; and 80,565,563 and 68,150,617 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	1,249	1,249
Additional paid-in capital	1,652,743	1,766,168
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-197	-282
Accumulated deficit	-896,110	-770,467
Treasury stock, at cost, 44,331,202 and 56,746,148 shares, respectively	-140,054	-164,884
Total shareholders’ equity of the Company	617,789	831,942
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	1,048	15,358
Total equity	618,837	847,300
Total liabilities and equity	2,677,002	3,464,729
Series A cumulative preferred stock, 1,657,206 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized –	17	17
Series D cumulative preferred stock, 9,468,706 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized –	95	95
Series E cumulative preferred stock, 4,630,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized –	$46	$46

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$242	$265
Allowance for doubtful notes receivable	$7,937	$8,333
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	124,896,765	124,896,765
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	80,565,563	68,150,617
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	44,331,202	56,746,148

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue	'	'	'
Rooms	$749,270	$727,124	$669,660
Food and beverage	153,602	160,488	150,651
Rental income from operating leases	0	0	5,341
Other	37,815	34,689	33,964
Total hotel revenue	940,687	922,301	859,616
Advisory services revenue	1,047	0	0
Other	526	305	362
Total revenue	942,260	922,606	859,978
Hotel operating expenses:	'	'	'
Rooms	171,006	166,625	154,679
Food and beverage	104,536	108,274	102,776
Other expenses	281,826	276,949	260,088
Management fees	38,945	38,492	35,390
Total hotel expenses	596,313	590,340	552,933
Property taxes, insurance and other	47,075	44,903	45,085
Depreciation and amortization	127,990	133,979	131,243
Impairment charges	-396	-5,349	-4,841
Gain on insurance settlement	-270	-91	-2,035
Transaction costs	1,324	0	-793
Corporate, general and administrative	52,821	44,050	44,522
Total expenses	824,857	807,832	766,114
Operating income	117,403	114,774	93,864
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	-23,404	-20,833	14,528
Interest income	71	125	85
Other income	5,650	31,700	109,524
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	-141,469	-144,796	-137,212
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	-2,098	-3,998	-729
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	5,115	2,502	-391
Unrealized loss on derivatives	-8,315	-35,657	-70,286
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-47,047	-56,183	9,383
Income tax expense	-1,511	-2,375	-1,620
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-48,558	-58,558	7,763
Loss from discontinued operations	0	-3,650	-7,880
Net loss	-48,558	-62,208	-117
Income from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	-908	-868	-610
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	8,183	9,296	2,836
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company	-41,283	-53,780	2,109
Preferred dividends	-33,962	-33,802	-46,876
Net loss available to common shareholders	-75,245	-87,582	-44,767
Loss per share – basic and diluted:	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	($1)	($1.25)	($0.60)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.05)	($0.13)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	($1)	($1.30)	($0.73)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted (in shares)	75,155	67,533	61,954
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.44	$0.40
Amounts attributable to common shareholders:	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	-41,283	-50,570	9,948
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	-3,210	-7,839
Preferred dividends	-33,962	-33,802	-46,876
Net loss available to common shareholders	($75,245)	($87,582)	($44,767)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net loss	($48,558)	($62,208)	($117)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'
Change in unrealized loss on derivatives	-3	-144	-78
Reclassification to interest expense	101	32	603
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	98	-112	525
Total comprehensive income (loss)	-48,460	-62,320	408
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	-908	-868	-718
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	8,170	9,310	2,785
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	($41,198)	($53,878)	$2,475

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $)

Total

Common Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Additional Paid-in Capital

Additional Paid-in Capital

Additional Paid-in Capital

Additional Paid-in Capital

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

Treasury Stock

Treasury Stock

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Entities

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnership

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnership

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnership

In Thousands, except Share data

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchases of treasury shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-33,000

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchases of treasury shares

($340)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

($340)

'

'

'

'

'

Reissuance of treasury shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

Reissuance of treasury shares

85,969

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,700

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,269

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of stock (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,630,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

285,000

'

'

'

'

Issuance of stock

'

'

'

'

'

109,626

0

'

'

'

46

'

'

'

'

109,580

-1,195

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,195

'

'

'

111

Conversion of stock (in shares)

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,393,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14

'

17,349

'

'

'

'

-17,363

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Stock-based compensation

3,180

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,180

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,240

'

'

Forfeiture of restricted shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-12,000

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeiture of restricted shares

-29

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-70

'

'

'

'

'

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

-3,691

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,691

-7,791

'

'

Net income (loss)

2,719

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,109

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

610

-2,836

'

'

Shareholder short swing profit payments

859

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

859

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends

'

-25,652

-3,180

-1,374

-18,940

-6,019

'

-46,876

'

'

'

-25,266

'

'

'

'

'

-25,652

-3,180

-1,374

-18,940

-6,019

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructure of consolidated joint venture

0

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,677

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,677

'

'

'

Change in unrealized loss on derivatives

-69

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-69

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'

-9

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'

Reclassification to interest expense

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'

'

543

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

435

'

'

108

60

'

'

Redemption/conversion of operating partnership units (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption/conversion of operating partnership units

965

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

1,030

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'

'

-66

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-965

'

'

Operating partnership units redemption value adjustments and unvested LTIP units reclassified to equity

11,736

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,735

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'

5,001

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'

'

'

'

'

'

-11,736

'

'

Deferred compensation to be settled in shares

0

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011

989,821

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'

'

'

'

'

15

90

46

1,249

'

1,746,259

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'

'

-609,272

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'

'

'

-184

-164,796

'

16,414

112,796

'

'

Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,488,000

8,967,000

4,630,000

124,897,000

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56,864,000

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'

'

'

Repurchases of treasury shares (in shares)

'

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-55,000

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'

Repurchases of treasury shares

-499

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-499

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'

Issuance of stock (in shares)

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169,000

502,000

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204,000

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'

Issuance of stock

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'

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'

15,982

0

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2

5

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'

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15,975

-556

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'

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'

556

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'

64

Stock-based compensation

2,593

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'

'

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2,666

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'

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-73

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14,847

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Forfeiture of restricted shares (in shares)

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-31,000

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Forfeiture of restricted shares

0

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'

72

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'

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-72

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'

'

'

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

-1,924

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-1,924

-9,086

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'

Net income (loss)

-52,912

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-53,780

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'

'

'

'

'

'

868

-9,296

'

'

Dividends

'

-29,993

-3,516

'

-19,869

-10,417

'

-33,802

'

'

'

-29,724

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'

'

'

'

-29,993

-3,516

'

-19,869

-10,417

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in unrealized loss on derivatives

-126

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-126

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'

-18

'

'

Reclassification to interest expense

'

'

'

28

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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28

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'

4

'

'

Operating partnership units redemption value adjustments and unvested LTIP units reclassified to equity

-43,620

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-43,620

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43,620

'

'

Unvested operating partnership units adjustment / reclassified to equity

1,752

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,752

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

-1,752

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'

Deferred compensation to be settled in shares

0

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

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Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012

847,300

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'

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17

95

46

1,249

'

1,766,168

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'

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-770,467

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'

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-282

-164,884

'

15,358

151,179

'

'

Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012

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'

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'

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1,657,000

9,469,000

4,630,000

124,897,000

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56,746,000

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'

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'

'

Repurchases of treasury shares (in shares)

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-33,000

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'

'

'

'

Repurchases of treasury shares

-401

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

-401

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'

'

'

Reissuance of treasury shares (in shares)

'

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12,251,000

'

'

'

'

'

Reissuance of treasury shares

140,111

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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115,415

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24,696

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of stock (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

198,000

'

'

'

'

Issuance of stock

'

'

'

'

'

244

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

244

-540

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

540

'

'

'

69

Stock-based compensation

6,577

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,577

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,962

'

'

Forfeiture of restricted shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,000

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeiture of restricted shares

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5

'

'

'

'

'

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

-17,390

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-17,390

-10,290

'

'

Ashford Prime spin-off

-231,439

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-233,611

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,172

-34,046

'

'

Net income (loss)

-40,375

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-41,283

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

908

-8,183

'

'

Dividends

'

-37,054

-3,542

'

-20,002

-10,418

'

-33,962

'

'

'

-36,841

'

'

'

'

'

-37,054

-3,542

'

-20,002

-10,418

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in unrealized loss on derivatives

-3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reclassification to interest expense

'

'

'

88

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

88

'

'

'

13

'

'

Operating partnership units redemption value adjustments and unvested LTIP units reclassified to equity

-13,344

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13,344

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,344

'

'

Unvested operating partnership units adjustment / reclassified to equity

-3,158

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,158

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,158

'

'

Deferred compensation to be settled in shares

1,643

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,643

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013

$618,837

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$17

$95

$46

$1,249

'

$1,652,743

'

'

'

($896,110)

'

'

'

'

($197)

($140,054)

'

$1,048

$134,206

'

'

Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,657,000

9,469,000

4,630,000

124,897,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

44,331,000

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'	'
Net loss	($48,558)	($62,208)	($117)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	127,990	136,527	134,274
Impairment charges	-396	-1,229	1,396
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	23,404	20,833	-14,528
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Income from financing derivatives	-6,215	-32,040	-70,573
Gain on sale of properties/notes receivable, net	-193	-4,486	-2,655
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on trading securities	-3,978	-1,861	1,371
Purchases of trading securities	-61,484	-46,239	-56,167
Sales of trading securities	61,025	45,252	35,667
Gain on insurance settlement	-270	-91	-2,035
Net settlement of trading derivatives	-1,694	-4,093	-1,315
Amortization of loan costs and write-off of loan costs and exit fees	9,870	10,319	6,325
Unrealized loss on derivatives	8,315	35,657	70,286
Equity-based compensation	25,539	17,440	12,391
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of the effect of hotel acquisition and Ashford Prime spin-off:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	19,863	-1,075	-16,403
Accounts receivable and inventories	633	-8,757	-1,413
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-129	1,001	-180
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	4,582	11,671	2,704
Due to/from affiliates	-134	144	-1,312
Due to/from related party/Ashford Prime	-3,391	1,310	169
Due to/from third-party hotel managers	-5,683	13,936	-13,880
Other liabilities	-3,639	-1,376	-9,412
Net cash provided by operating activities	145,457	130,635	74,593
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale/payments of notes receivable	245	5,216	22,611
Investment in unconsolidated entities	0	0	-145,351
Cash contribution to Ashford Prime OP	-162,822	0	0
Acquisition of hotel property, net of cash acquired	-88,204	0	0
Acquisition of condominium properties	0	0	-12,000
Distribution from Ashford Prime OP	6,049	0	0
Improvements and additions to hotel properties	-96,285	-81,403	-67,797
Net proceeds from sale of assets/properties	654	7,741	154,015
Proceeds from property insurance	0	0	748
Net cash used in investing activities	-353,998	-68,446	-47,774
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'	'
Borrowings on indebtedness	287,075	346,000	25,000
Repayments of indebtedness and capital leases	-184,815	-353,409	-235,753
Payments of loan costs and prepayment penalties	-5,386	-10,375	-6,048
Payments of dividends	-78,829	-71,564	-53,295
Purchases of treasury shares	-401	-499	0
Repurchase of preferred shares	0	0	-72,986
Payments for derivatives	-184	-184	-97
Cash income from derivatives	7,878	32,046	72,705
Proceeds from preferred stock offering	244	15,982	109,756
Proceeds from common stock offering	0	0	86,027
Issuances of treasury stock	140,111	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities	-14,376	-1,924	-3,179
Due from Ashford Prime	-13,635	0	0
Redemption of operating partnership units and other	69	64	970
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	151,386	-43,863	-76,900
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-57,155	18,326	-50,081
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	185,935	167,609	217,690
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	128,780	185,935	167,609
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'	'	'
Interest paid	135,452	139,382	134,668
Income taxes paid	1,294	836	2,366
Supplemental Disclosure of Investing and Financing Activities	'	'	'
Accrued interest added to principal of indebtedness	0	4,100	4,392
Noncash dividends paid to Series B-1 preferred stock holder	0	0	17,363
Note receivable assigned by noncontrolling interest in consolidated entity	0	0	8,098
Assets transferred to receivership/lender	0	19,218	0
Liabilities transferred to receivership/lender	0	19,740	0
Note receivable contributed to unconsolidated entity	0	0	15,000
Net assets distributed to Ashford Prime OP (net of cash contributed)	102,662	0	0
Deferred compensation to be settled in shares	1,643	0	0
Net other liabilities acquired	1,691	0	0
Dividends receivable from Ashford Prime	$249	$0	$0

Organization_and_Description_o

Organization and Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization and Description of Business	'
	Organization and Description of Business
	Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Ashford”), is a self-advised real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on investing in the hospitality industry across all segments and in all methods including direct real estate, securities, equity, and debt. We commenced operations in August 2003 with the acquisition of six hotels in connection with our initial public offering. We own our lodging investments and conduct our business through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership, our operating partnership. Ashford OP General Partner LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., serves as the sole general partner of our operating partnership. In this report, the terms “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and all entities included in its consolidated financial statements.
	On June 17, 2013, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a plan to spin-off an 80% ownership interest in an 8-hotel portfolio, totaling 3,146 rooms (2,912 net rooms excluding those attributable to our partners), to holders of our common stock in the form of a taxable special distribution. The distribution was comprised of common stock in Ashford Prime, a newly formed company. We contributed the portfolio interests into Ashford Prime OP, Ashford Prime's operating partnership. The distribution was made on November 19, 2013, on a pro rata basis to holders of our common stock as of November 8, 2013, with each of our shareholders receiving one share of Ashford Prime common stock for every five shares of our common stock held by such shareholder as of the close of business on November 8, 2013. Ashford Prime is expected to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol “AHP.” The transaction also includes options for Ashford Prime to purchase the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia and the Pier House Resort in Key West, Florida. Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC, our subsidiary acts as external advisor to Ashford Prime.
	With respect to the eight hotel properties that are now owned by Ashford Prime, the operating results for the period from January 1, 2013 through November 18, 2013 and the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are included in our consolidated statements of operations for the respective years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. The Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia and the Pier House Resort in Key West, Florida are included in "assets held and used" and continuing operations as they do not meet the requirements to be classified as "held for sale" or "discontinued operations" in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance.
	As of December 31, 2013, we directly owned 85 hotel properties and two hotel properties that we owned through a majority-owned investment in a consolidated entity. These hotels represent 17,030 total rooms, or 17,003 net rooms excluding those attributable to our joint venture partners. Currently, all of our hotel properties are located in the United States. In March 2011, we acquired 96 hotel condominium units at WorldQuest Resort in Orlando, Florida for $12.0 million. Also in March 2011, with an investment of $150.0 million, we converted our interest in a joint venture that held a mezzanine loan into a 71.74% common equity interest and a $25.0 million preferred equity interest in a new joint venture (the “PIM Highland JV”) that holds 28 high quality full-service and select-service hotel properties with 8,084 total rooms, or 5,800 net rooms excluding those attributable to our joint venture partner. At December 31, 2013, we also wholly owned a mezzanine loan with a carrying value of $3.4 million.
	For federal income tax purposes, we elected to be treated as a REIT, which imposes limitations related to operating hotels. As of December 31, 2013, all of our 87 legacy hotel properties were leased or owned by our wholly-owned subsidiaries that are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (collectively, these subsidiaries are referred to as “Ashford TRS”). Ashford TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to these properties are included in the consolidated statements of operations. Through December 1, 2011, the hotel property held by a joint venture in which we previously had an ownership of 89% was leased on a triple-net lease arrangement to a third-party tenant who operated the hotel property. Rental income from this operating lease is included in the consolidated results of operations for the period from January 1, 2010 through December 1, 2011. Effective December 2, 2011, we acquired the remaining 11% ownership interest from our joint venture partner at no cost to us. The triple-net lease agreement was canceled and the operating results of this hotel property have been included in our consolidated statements of operations from December 2, 2011 through November 19, 2013, when the hotel was contributed as part of the spin-off of Ashford Prime. With respect to our unconsolidated joint venture, PIM Highland JV, the 28 hotels are leased to PIM Highland JV’s wholly-owned subsidiary, which is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes.
	Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC, together with its affiliates, (“Remington Lodging”), is our primary property manager, and is beneficially wholly owned by Mr. Monty J. Bennett, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Archie Bennett, Jr., our Chairman Emeritus. As of December 31, 2013, Remington Lodging managed 54 of our 87 legacy hotel properties, while third-party management companies managed the remaining 33 hotel properties. In addition, Remington Lodging managed 21 of the 28 PIM Highland JV hotel properties and the WorldQuest condominium properties.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries and its majority-owned joint ventures in which it has a controlling interest. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements.
	Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 26 of our properties as of December 31, 2013. There were eight additional hotel properties managed by Marriott until May 31, 2013 and six properties managed by Marriott included in the Ashford Prime spin-off. For these 40 Marriott-managed hotels, the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years reflect twelve weeks of operations in each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Beginning in 2013, the fiscal quarters end on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th and December 31st. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. .For Marriott-managed hotels, the fourth quarters of 2013, 2012 and 2011 ended December 31, 2013, December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. Prior results have not been adjusted.
	Use of Estimates – The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand or held in banks and short-term investments with an initial maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.
	Restricted Cash – Restricted cash includes reserves for debt service, real estate taxes, and insurance, as well as excess cash flow deposits and reserves for furniture, fixtures, and equipment replacements of approximately 4% to 6% of property revenue for certain hotels, as required by certain management or mortgage debt agreement restrictions and provisions.
	Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consists primarily of meeting and banquet room rental and hotel guest receivables. We generally do not require collateral. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of guests to make required payments for services. The allowance is maintained at a level believed adequate to absorb estimated receivable losses. The estimate is based on past receivable loss experience, known and inherent credit risks, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors, including specific reserves for certain accounts.
	Inventories – Inventories, which primarily consist of food, beverages, and gift store merchandise, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
	Investments in Hotel Properties – Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, the remaining four hotel properties contributed upon Ashford’s formation in 2003 that are still owned by Ashford (the “Initial Properties”) are stated at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of impairment charges, if any, plus a noncontrolling interest partial step-up related to the acquisition of noncontrolling interests from third parties associated with four of the Initial Properties. For hotel properties owned through our majority-owned joint ventures, the carrying basis attributable to the joint venture partners’ minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to our majority ownership is recorded based on the allocated purchase price of our ownership interests in the joint ventures. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of the hotel properties are capitalized.
	Impairment of Investments in Hotel Properties – Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We test impairment by using current or projected cash flows over the estimated useful life of the asset. In evaluating the impairment of hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, expected holding period and expected useful life. We may also use fair values of comparable assets. If an asset is deemed to be impaired, we record an impairment charge for the amount that the property’s net book value exceeds its estimated fair value. No impairment charges were recorded for investments in hotel properties included in our continuing operations for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Notes Receivable – We provide mezzanine loan financing, documented by notes receivable. These loans are held for investment and are intended to be held to maturity and accordingly, are recorded at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, loan purchase discounts and the allowance for losses when a loan is deemed to be impaired. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method over the life of the loan. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received when contractually due. Payments received on impaired nonaccrual loans are recorded as adjustments to impairment charges. No interest income was recorded for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Variable interest entities, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by their controlling interest beneficiaries if the variable interest entities do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. Our remaining mezzanine note receivable at December 31, 2013 is secured by a hotel property and is subordinate to the controlling interest in the secured hotel property. The note receivable is considered to be a variable interest in the entity that owns the related hotel. However, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of the hotel property as a result of holding the loan. Therefore, we do not consolidate the hotel property for which we have provided financing. We will evaluate the interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating the variable interest entity, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
	Impairment of Notes Receivable – We review notes receivable for impairment in each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts recorded as assets on the balance sheet. We apply normal loan review and underwriting procedures (as may be implemented or modified from time to time) in making that judgment.
	When a loan is impaired, we measure impairment based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate against the value of the asset recorded on the balance sheet. We may also measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If a loan is deemed to be impaired, we record a valuation allowance through a charge to earnings for any shortfall. Our assessment of impairment is based on considerable judgment and estimates. No impairment charges were recorded for 2013, 2012 and 2011. Valuation adjustments of $396,000, $5.3 million and $4.8 million on previously impaired notes were credited to impairment charges during 2013, 2012 and 2011. See Notes 4 and 17.
	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities – Investments in entities in which we have ownership interests ranging from 14.4% to 71.74% are accounted for under the equity method of accounting by recording the initial investment and our percentage of interest in the joint venture’s net income (loss). We review the investments in our unconsolidated entities for impairment in each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of our investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity earnings (loss) in unconsolidated entities. No such impairment was recorded in 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Our investments in certain unconsolidated entities are considered to be variable interests in the underlying entities. Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that a VIE operates as designed, and (iii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Because we do not have the power and financial responsibility to direct the unconsolidated entities’ activities and operations, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these joint ventures on an ongoing basis and therefore such entities should not be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
	In 2011, we acquired a 71.74% ownership interest in PIM Highland JV through contributions made by various entities in which we had equity investments and an additional cash investment. We adopted the equity accounting method for our investment in the PIM Highland JV due to the fact that we exercise significant influence but do not control the joint venture. Although we have the majority ownership of 71.74% in the joint venture, all the major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs, incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. Our investment in PIM Highland JV had a carrying value of $139.3 million and $158.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	In connection with the previously discussed spin-off of Ashford Prime on November 19, 2013, we maintained a 20% ownership interest in Ashford Prime OP. We adopted the equity accounting method for our investment in Ashford Prime OP due to the fact that we exercise significant influence but do not control the entity. All major decisions related to Ashford Prime OP that most significantly impact Ashford Prime OP's economic performance, including but not limited to operating procedures with respect to business affairs and any acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings or other transactions with sellers, purchasers, lenders, brokers, agents and other applicable representatives, are subject to the approval of Ashford Prime OP General Partner LLC, its general partner. Our investment in Ashford Prime had a carrying value of $56.2 million at December 31, 2013.
	Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – We classify assets as held for sale when management has obtained a firm commitment from a buyer, and consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. In addition, we deconsolidate a property upon transfer of title . When deconsolidating a property/subsidiary, we recognize a gain or loss in net income measured as the difference between the fair value of any consideration received, the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated, and the carrying amount of the former property/subsidiary. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from our ongoing operations, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) we will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.
	In June 2012, we recorded an impairment charge of $4.1 million and in December 2010 we recorded an impairment charge of $39.9 million for a hotel property that was sold in December 2012. Additionally, we sold our Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio in November 2012 for net proceeds of $7.7 million. We recorded net gain of $4.5 million upon disposition of these hotels. In June 2011, we recorded an impairment charge of $6.2 million for a hotel property that was sold in July 2011. During 2011, we completed the sale of four hotel properties, three of which were reclassified as assets held for sale previously, and recognized a net gain of $2.6 million.
	Marketable Securities – Marketable securities include U.S. treasury bills and stocks, put and call options of certain publicly traded companies. All of these investments are recorded at fair value. Put and call options are considered derivatives. The fair value of these investments has been determined based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date and is reported as “Marketable securities” or “Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other” in the consolidated balance sheets. Net investment income, including interest income (expense), dividends, realized gains and losses, and costs of investment, is reported as a component of “Other income.” Unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported as “Unrealized gain (loss) marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Deferred Costs, net – Deferred loan costs are recorded at cost and amortized over the terms of the related indebtedness using the effective interest method. Deferred franchise fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related franchise agreements.
	Intangible Asset, net – Intangible asset represents the market value related to a lease agreement obtained in connection with the CNL acquisition that was below the market rate at the date of the acquisition and is amortized over the remaining term of the lease.
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging – We primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our risks and to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR and RevPAR. The interest rate derivatives include swaps, caps, floors, flooridors and corridors. Interest rate swaps (or reverse swaps) involve the exchange of fixed-rate payments for variable-rate payments (or vice versa) over the life of the derivative agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges provide us with interest rate protection above the strike rate on the cap and result in us receiving interest payments when actual rates exceed the cap strike. For interest rate floors, we pay our counterparty interest when the variable interest rate index is below the strike rate. The interest rate flooridor combines two interest rate floors, structured such that the purchaser simultaneously buys an interest rate floor at a strike rate X and sells an interest rate floor at a lower strike rate Y. The purchaser of the flooridor is paid when the underlying interest rate index (for example, LIBOR) resets below strike rate X during the term of the flooridor. Unlike a standard floor, the flooridor limits the benefit the purchaser can receive as the related interest rate index falls. Once the underlying index falls below strike rate Y, the sold floor offsets the purchased floor. The interest rate corridor involves purchasing of an interest rate cap at one strike rate X and selling an interest rate cap with a higher strike rate Y. The purchaser of the corridor is paid when the underlying interest rate index resets above the strike rate X during the term of the corridor. The corridor limits the benefit the purchaser can receive as the related interest rate index rises above the strike rate Y. There is no liability to us other than the purchase price associated with the flooridor and corridor.
	We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. We also use credit default swaps to hedge financial and capital market risk. All these derivatives are subject to master netting settlement arrangements and the credit default swaps are subject to credit support annexes. As the derivatives are subject to master netting settlement arrangements, we report derivatives with the same counterparty net on the consolidated balance sheets. For credit default swaps, cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral.
	All derivatives are recorded at fair value in accordance with the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps are reported as “Derivative assets” or “Derivative liabilities.” Accrued interest on the non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives is included in “Accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value is reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” (“OCI”) in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. The amount recorded in OCI is reclassified to interest expense in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, while the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings as “Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations. For non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives and the credit default swap derivatives, the changes in the fair value are recognized in earnings as “Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 there was no ineffectiveness.
	Due to/from Affiliates – Due to/from affiliates represents current receivables and payables resulting primarily from advances of shared costs incurred. Both due to and due from affiliates are generally settled within a period not exceeding one year.
	Due to/from Related Party – Due to/from related party represents current receivables and payables resulting from transactions related to hotel management, project management and market services with a related party. Due to/from related party is generally settled within a period not exceeding one year.
	Due to/from Ashford Prime – Due to/from Ashford Prime represents current receivables and payables resulting primarily from costs associated with the spin-off of Ashford Prime as well as receivables related to advisory fees. Both due to and due from Ashford Prime will generally be settled within a period not exceeding one year.
	Due to/from Third-Party Hotel Managers – Due from third-party hotel managers primarily consists of amounts due from Marriott related to cash reserves held at the Marriott corporate level related to operating, capital improvements, insurance, real estate taxes, and other items. Due to/from related party also represents current receivables and payables resulting from transactions related to hotel management.
	Unfavorable Management Contract Liabilities – Certain management agreements assumed in the acquisition of a hotel in 2006 and the CNL acquisition in 2007 have terms that are more favorable to the respective managers than typical market management agreements at the acquisition dates. As a result, we recorded unfavorable contract liabilities related to those management agreements totaling $23.4 million based on the present value of expected cash outflows over the initial terms of the related agreements. The unfavorable contract liabilities are amortized as reductions to incentive management fees on a straight-line basis over the initial terms of the related agreements. In evaluating unfavorable contract liabilities, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions. An unfavorable management contract with a carrying value of $493,000 was contributed to Ashford Prime OP in connection with the Ashford Prime spin-off.
	Noncontrolling Interests – The redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represent the limited partners’ proportionate share of equity in earnings/losses of the operating partnership, which is an allocation of net income attributable to the common unit holders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common unit holdings throughout the period plus distributions paid to these limited partners’ Class B unit holdings. The redeemable noncontrolling interests in our operating partnership is classified in the mezzanine section of the consolidated balance sheets as these redeemable operating units do not meet the requirements for equity classification prescribed by the authoritative accounting guidance because the redemption feature requires the delivery of cash or registered shares. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership is based on the greater of the accumulated historical cost or the redemption value.
	The noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities represent ownership interests of 15% of two hotel properties held by one joint venture at December 31, 2013. The noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities that represented ownership interest of 25% of two hotel properties held by one joint venture were contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off. At December 31, 2012, the noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities represented ownership interests ranging from 15% to 25% of four hotel properties held by two joint ventures. The noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities are reported in equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Through December 1, 2011, the hotel property held by a joint venture in which we previously had an ownership of 89% was leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant who operated the hotel property. Effective December 2, 2011, we acquired the remaining 11% ownership interest from our partner as a result of a dispute resolution. The triple-net lease agreement was canceled and the operating results of this hotel property have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since December 2, 2011 through November 18, 2013, the date the property was contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the spin-off. We recognized a gain of $9.7 million for this transaction in 2011, consisting of the assignment of an $8.1 million note receivable and an agreement to retain $1.6 million of security deposits that were originally refundable, which is included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Net income/loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership and income/loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated entities are reported as deductions/additions from/to net income/loss. Comprehensive income/loss attributable to these noncontrolling interests is reported as reductions/additions from/to comprehensive income/loss.
	Guarantees – Upon acquisition of the 51-hotel CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007, we assumed certain guarantees, which represent funds provided by third-party hotel managers to guarantee minimum returns for certain hotel properties. As we are obligated to repay such amounts through increased incentive management fees through cash reimbursements, such guarantees are recorded as other liabilities. As of December 31, 2012, these liabilities totaled $344,000. During 2013, payments were made to satisfy all guarantees and as a result there are no future obligations.
	Revenue Recognition – Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, parking and space rentals, are recognized when services have been rendered. Advisory services are recognized when services have been rendered. The quarterly base fee is equal to 0.70% per annum of the total enterprise value, as defined, of Ashford Prime, subject to certain minimums. The incentive fee is earned annually in each year that Ashford Prime's total shareholder return exceeds the total shareholder return for Ashford Prime's peer group, as defined. Reimbursements for overhead and internal audit services are recognized when services have been rendered. Rental income represents income from leasing hotel properties to third-party tenants on triple-net operating leases. Base rent on the triple-net lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms and variable rent is recognized when earned. Interest income, representing interest on the mezzanine loan (including accretion of discounts on the mezzanine loan using the effective interest method), is recognized when earned. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received when contractually due. Asset management fees are recognized when services are rendered. Taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities are not recorded in revenue. For the hotel that was leased to a third party, we reported deposits into our escrow accounts for capital expenditure reserves as income up to the point in time the lease was terminated.
	Other Expenses – Other expenses include Internet, telephone charges, guest laundry, valet parking, and hotel-level general and administrative fees, sales and marketing expenses, repairs and maintenance, franchise fees and utility costs. They are expensed as incurred.
	Advertising Costs – Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. For 2013, 2012 and 2011, our continuing operations incurred advertising costs of $4.1 million, $4.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Advertising costs related to continuing operations are included in “Other expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
	Equity-Based Compensation – Stock/unit-based compensation is accounted for at the fair value based on the market price of the shares at the date of grant in accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance. The fair value is charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the shares/units.
	Depreciation and Amortization – Owned hotel properties are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related assets. Presently, hotel properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over lives ranging from 7.5 to 39 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 5 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. While we believe our estimates are reasonable, a change in estimated useful lives could affect depreciation expense and net income (loss) as well as resulting gains or losses on potential hotel sales.
	Income Taxes – As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of our net income (loss) that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, Ashford TRS is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, we account for income taxes related to Ashford TRS using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective bases. In addition, the analysis utilized by us in determining our deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
	In July 2006, the FASB issued accounting guidance that clarified the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The guidance prescribes a financial statement recognition and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The guidance also provides direction on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. We classify interest and penalties related to underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense. We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and cities. Tax years 2010 through 2013 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities. As more fully described in Note 13, an income tax examination of one of the TRS subsidiaries contributed to Ashford Prime OP is currently in process. We believe that the results of the completion of this examination will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. We have indemnified Ashford Prime for any potential losses resulting from the completion of this examination.
	Income (Loss) Per Share – Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period using the two-class method prescribed by applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method, or the treasury stock method, if more dilutive. Diluted income/loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, whereby such exercise or conversion would result in lower income per share.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards – In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued accounting guidance to require disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. This scope would include derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements that are either netted on the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master netting agreement or similar arrangement. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013 and the disclosures should be reported retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We adopted this accounting guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Investment_in_Hotel_Properties

Investment in Hotel Properties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Investments in Hotel Properties	'
	Investments in Hotel Properties
	Investments in hotel properties consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land	$	410,148		$	483,242
	Buildings and improvements	2,071,811			2,779,589
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	166,193			224,907
	Construction in progress	11,956			10,499
	Condominium properties	12,442			12,690
	Total cost	2,672,550			3,510,927
	Accumulated depreciation	(508,161		)	(638,623		)
	Investments in hotel properties, net	$	2,164,389		$	2,872,304
	The cost of land and depreciable property, net of accumulated depreciation, for federal income tax purposes was approximately $2.0 billion and $2.6 billion as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	In March 2011, we acquired real estate and certain other rights in connection with the acquisition of the WorldQuest Resort, a condominium hotel project for $12.0 million and incurred acquisition costs of $298,000. More specifically, we acquired 96 condominium units, hotel amenities, land and improvements, developable raw land, developer rights and Rental Management Agreements (“RMAs”) with third party owners of condominium units in the project. Units owned by third parties with RMAs and all of the 96 units we acquired participate in a rental pool program whereby the units are rented to guests similar to a hotel operation. Under the terms of the RMAs, we share in a percentage of the guest room revenues and are reimbursed for certain costs.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized depreciation expense, including depreciation of assets under capital leases and discontinued hotel properties, of $127.5 million, $136.0 million and $133.5 million, respectively.
	The authoritative accounting guidance requires non-financial assets be measured at fair value when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset will not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired if the carrying value of the hotel property exceeds its estimated undiscounted cash flows and the impairment is calculated as the amount by which the carrying value of the hotel property exceeds its estimated fair value. Our investments in hotel properties are reviewed for impairment at each reporting period, taking into account the latest operating cash flows and market conditions and their impact on future projections. Management uses considerable subjective and complex judgments in determining the assumptions used to estimate the fair value and undiscounted cash flows, and believes these are assumptions that would be consistent with the assumptions of market participants.
	Acquisition of the Pier House Resort - On May 14, 2013, we acquired a 100% interest in the Pier House Resort in Key West, Florida, for a contractual purchase price of $90.0 million in cash. In connection with the acquisition, we incurred transaction costs of $901,000, which are included in transaction costs on the consolidated statement of operations. The purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed using the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition based on a third party appraisal. This valuation is considered a Level 3 valuation technique.
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition (in thousands):
	Land	$	56,900
	Buildings and improvements	26,924
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	6,100
		89,924
	Net other assets and liabilities	(1,690		)
	Total	$	88,234
	The results of operations of the hotel property have been included in our results of operations since May 14, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2013, we have included revenues of $11.5 million and net income of $2.7 million, in the consolidated statements of operations.
	See Note 26 for pro forma financial information.

Notes_Receivable

Notes Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Notes Receivable	'
	Notes Receivable
	In December 2011, in connection with the restructuring of the joint venture in which we previously owned an 89% interest, the remaining 11% was obtained as a result of a dispute resolution. Our partner also assigned to us a note receivable of $8.1 million from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and an agreement to retain $1.6 million of security deposits that were originally refundable. This resulted in a gain of $9.7 million, which is included in "Other income" in the consolidated statements of operations. The note bears interest at a rate of 12.85% and matures in 2018. The interest income recorded on the note receivable is offset against the interest expense recorded on the TIF loan of the same amount. See Note 9. The note was contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off in November 2013. In addition, we had one mezzanine loan at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Our remaining mezzanine loan, which is secured by the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, had an original face amount of $38.0 million, of which our initial investment was $33.0 million. This loan was restructured in 2010 with a cash payment of $20.2 million and a $4.0 million face value note receivable which matures in June 2017, with an interest rate of 6.09%. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, this mezzanine loan had a net carrying value of $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively, net of the balance in the valuation allowance of $7.9 million and $8.3 million, respectively. All required payments on this loan have been made and payments on this loan have been treated as a reduction of carrying values and the valuation allowance adjustments have been recorded as credits to impairment charges in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
	In April 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with the borrower of a mezzanine loan which was secured by a 105-hotel property portfolio and scheduled to mature in April 2011. The borrower paid off the loan for $22.1 million. The mezzanine loan had a carrying value of $17.9 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, after an impairment charge of $7.8 million was recorded at December 31, 2010. The difference between the settlement amount and the carrying value of $4.2 million was recorded as a credit to impairment charges in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance.
	Principal and interest payments were not made since October 2008, on the $18.2 million junior participation note receivable secured by the Four Seasons hotel property in Nevis. The underlying hotel property suffered significant damage by Hurricane Omar. In 2009, we recorded an impairment charge to fully reserve this note receivable. In May 2010, the senior mortgage lender foreclosed on the loan. As a result of the foreclosure, our interest in the senior mortgage was converted to a 14.4% subordinate beneficial interest in the equity of the trust that holds the hotel property. Due to our junior status in the trust, we have not recorded any value for our beneficial interest at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	The borrower of a $4.0 million junior participation loan collateralized by the Sheraton hotel property in Dallas, Texas due in July 2009 had been in default since May 11, 2009. Based on a third-party appraisal, it was unlikely that we would be able to recover our full investment due to our junior status. As a result, we recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of the note receivable during 2009. In February 2010, we and the senior note holder of the participation note receivable formed Redus JV for the purposes of holding, managing or disposing of the Sheraton hotel property in Dallas, Texas, which collateralized our $4.0 million principal amount junior participating note receivable. We had an 18% subordinated ownership interest in Redus JV that was carried at no value. This hotel was sold in May 2011, but due to our subordinated status, we did not receive any proceeds from the sale, and no gain or loss was recognized.
	In June 2009, Extended Stay Hotels, LLC (“ESH”), the issuer of our $164 million principal balance mezzanine loan receivable secured by 681 hotels with an initial maturity in June 2009, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors. This mezzanine loan was originally purchased for $98.4 million. At the time of ESH’s bankruptcy filing, a discount of $11.4 million had been amortized to increase the carrying value of the note to $109.4 million. We anticipated that ESH, through its bankruptcy filing, would attempt to impose a plan of reorganization which could extinguish our investment. Accordingly, we recorded a valuation allowance of $109.4 million in earnings for the full amount of the book value of the note. In October 2010, the ESH bankruptcy proceedings were completed and settled with new owners. The full amount of the valuation allowance was charged off in 2010. In 2012, a valuation adjustment of $5.0 million on the previously impaired note was credited to impairment charges as a result of proceeds received in a confidential settlement.

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	'
	Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
	In March 2011, we acquired a 71.74% ownership interest in the PIM Highland JV and a $25.0 million preferred equity interest earning an accrued but unpaid 15% annual return with priority over common equity distributions. Additionally, in March 2011, PIM Highland JV through a debt restructuring and consensual foreclosure, acquired a 28-hotel portfolio. We have determined that the PIM Highland JV is a variable interest entity as its total equity at risk is not sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by any parties, including its equity holders. Although we have the majority ownership interest and can exercise significant influence over the joint venture, we do not control the activities that most significantly impact the PIM Highland JV’s economic performance. All the major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs, incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. As a result, we are not the primary beneficiary of PIM Highland JV and our investment in the joint venture is accounted for using the equity method. We had a carrying value of $139.3 million at December 31, 2013, and our maximum exposure of loss is limited to our investment in PIM Highland JV except as discussed below.
	The mortgage and mezzanine loans securing the Highland Portfolio are nonrecourse to the borrowers, except for customary exceptions, or carve-outs, that trigger recourse liability to the borrowers in certain limited instances. The recourse obligations typically include only the payment of costs and liabilities suffered by the lenders as a result of the occurrence of certain bad acts on the part of the borrower; however, in certain cases, the carve-outs could trigger recourse obligations on the part of the borrower with respect to repayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loans. We have entered into customary guaranty agreements pursuant to which we guaranty payment of any recourse liabilities of the borrowers that result from the non-recourse carve-outs (which include, but are not limited to, fraud, misrepresentation, willful conduct resulting in waste, misappropriations of rents following an event of default, voluntary bankruptcy filings, unpermitted transfers of collateral and certain environmental liabilities). In the opinion of management, none of these guaranty agreements, either individually or in the aggregate, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
	The 28-hotel property portfolio acquired and the indebtedness assumed by the joint venture had fair values of $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, at the date of acquisition based on third-party appraisals (after a pay-down of $170.0 million of related debt). The purchase price was the result of arms-length negotiations. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the joint venture finalized the purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The joint venture recognized a gain of $82.1 million related to a bargain purchase and settlement of a pre-existing relationship, of which our share was $46.3 million.
	The following tables summarize the condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the condensed statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period from March 10, 2011 through December 31, 2011 of the PIM Highland JV (in thousands):
	PIM Highland JV
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total assets	$	1,390,782		$	1,417,204
	Total liabilities	1,173,841			1,176,298
	Members’ capital	216,941			240,906
	Total liabilities and members’ capital	$	1,390,782		$	1,417,204
	Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	$	139,302		$	158,694
	PIM Highland JV
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31,						Period From March 10 to
		2013			2012			31-Dec-11
	Total revenue	$	426,760		$	416,892		$	332,205
	Total expenses	(385,133		)	(377,453		)	(322,419		)
	Operating income	41,627			39,439			9,786
	Interest income and other	69			102			85
	Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(64,316		)	(63,497		)	(50,021		)
	Gain recognized at acquisition	—			—			82,144
	Other expenses	—			(72		)	(2,020		)
	Income tax expense	(1,345		)	(2,353		)	(2,687		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(23,965	)	$	(26,381	)	$	37,287
	Our equity in earnings (loss) of PIM Highland JV	$	(19,392	)	$	(20,833	)	$	14,528
	On June 17, 2013, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a plan to spin-off an 80% ownership interest in an 8-hotel portfolio, totaling 3,146 rooms (2,912 net rooms excluding those attributable to our partners), to holders of our common stock in the form of a taxable special distribution. The distribution was comprised of common stock in Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. (“Ashford Prime”), a newly formed company into which we contributed the portfolio interests. The distribution was made on November 19, 2013, on a pro rata basis to holders of our common stock as of November 8, 2013, with each of our shareholders receiving one share of Ashford Prime common stock for every five shares of our common stock held by such stockholder as of the close of business on November 8, 2013. We maintained a 20% ownership interest in Ashford Prime OP. The following tables summarize the condensed combined consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the condensed combined consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 of Ashford Prime (in thousands):
	Ashford Hospitality Prime Limited Partnership
	Condensed Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total assets	$	961,732		$	847,280
	Total liabilities	658,605			594,902
	Partners' capital	303,127			252,378
	Total liabilities and partners' capital	$	961,732		$	847,280
	Our ownership interest in Ashford Prime OP	$	56,243		$	—
	Ashford Hospitality Prime Limited Partnership
	Condensed Combined Consolidated Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Total revenue	$	233,496		$	221,188		$	191,991
	Total expenses	(214,086		)	(189,382		)	(167,612		)
	Operating income	19,410			31,806			24,379
	Interest income	23			29			24
	Other income	—			—			9,673
	Interest expense and amortization and write-offs of loan costs	(34,982		)	(31,244		)	(31,803		)
	Unrealized loss on derivatives	(36		)	—			—
	Income tax expense	(2,343		)	(4,384		)	(2,636		)
	Net loss	(17,928		)	(3,793		)	(363		)
	Income (loss) from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	(934		)	(752		)	989
	Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	7,080			—			—
	Net income (loss) attributable to Ashford Prime OP	$	(11,782	)	$	(4,545	)	$	626
	Our equity in loss of Ashford Prime OP	$	(4,012	)	$	—		$	—
	Additionally, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had a 14.4% subordinated beneficial interest in a trust that holds the Four Seasons hotel property in Nevis, which had a zero carrying value. The Sheraton hotel property in Dallas, Texas was held by a joint venture in which we had an 18% subordinated ownership interest that was carried at no value. This hotel was sold in May 2011, but due to our subordinated status, we did not receive any proceeds from the sale, and no gain or loss was recognized.

Assets_Held_for_Sale_and_Disco

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations	'
	Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
	At December 31, 2010, the Hilton hotel property in Tucson, Arizona had a reasonable probability of being sold. Based on our assessment of the purchase price obtained from potential buyers, we recorded an impairment charge of $39.9 million during 2010. During the second quarter of 2012, we determined that this property was not to be held long-term as operating cash flows were not anticipated to cover principal and interest payments of the related debt secured by this hotel. In addition, regarding this loan, we ceased making principal and interest payments after July 31, 2012. Based on our assessment, which included marketing this hotel for sale, we concluded that the carrying value of this asset would not be recoverable. Consequently, in the second quarter of 2012, we recognized an additional impairment charge of $4.1 million related to this hotel, which reduced its carrying value to $19.7 million and represented our estimate of its fair value. The impairment charge was based on methodologies discussed in Note 2, which are considered Level 3 valuation techniques. Effective August 15, 2012, via a consensual foreclosure with our lender, a receiver appointed by Pima County Superior Court in Arizona completed taking possession and full control of this hotel. The hotel property was disposed of and deconsolidated in December 2012 when title passed to the lender. Additionally, we sold our Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio in November 2012 for net proceeds of $7.7 million. The operating results of these properties are reported in discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	In 2011, we completed the sales of the Hampton Inn hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, the JW Marriott hotel in San Francisco, California, the Hilton hotel in Rye Town, New York, and the Hampton Inn hotel in Houston, Texas. The operating results of these hotel properties are reported as discontinued operations for 2011.
	The hotel properties included in discontinued operations were carried at lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell at the date they were classified as assets held for sale. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the inputs used in determining the fair values are categorized into three levels: level 1 inputs are inputs obtained from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, level 2 inputs are significant other inputs that are observable for the assets either directly or indirectly, and level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset and reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset.
	The following table presents our hotel properties measured at fair value aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which measurements fall on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and related impairment charges recorded (in thousands):
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total		Impairment
												Charges
	2012
	Hilton Tucson, AZ	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	4,120	(1	)
	2011
	Hampton Inn Jacksonville, FL	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	6,237	(2	)
	_________________________
	(1)	The impairment charge was taken in the quarter ended June 30, 2012, based on its estimated fair value of $19.7 million which we considered to be a level 3 fair value measure.
	(2)	The impairment charge was taken in the quarter ended June 30, 2011, based on its anticipated net sales prices of $10.0 million which we considered to be a level 3 fair value measure.
	The following table summarizes the operating results of the discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
	Hotel revenues	$	29,398		$	40,279
	Hotel operating expenses	(27,722		)	(35,916		)
	Operating income	1,676			4,363
	Property taxes, insurance and other	(1,584		)	(2,486		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(2,548		)	(3,031		)
	Impairment charge	(4,120		)	(6,237		)
	Gain on disposal/sales of properties	4,486			2,564
	Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(1,464		)	(2,020		)
	Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	(119		)	(948		)
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(3,673		)	(7,795		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	23			(85		)
	Loss from discontinued operations	(3,650		)	(7,880		)
	Income from discontinued operations of consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			(1,031		)
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	440			1,072
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	(3,210	)	$	(7,839	)

Deferred_Costs_net

Deferred Costs, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Deferred costs, net consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred loan costs	$	27,049		$	32,974
	Deferred franchise fees	4,037			4,024
	Total costs	31,086			36,998
	Accumulated amortization	(20,931		)	(19,804		)
	Deferred costs, net	$	10,155		$	17,194

Intangible_Asset_net

Intangible Asset, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Asset, net	'
	Intangible Asset, net
	Intangible asset consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Cost	$	—	$	3,233
	Accumulated amortization	—		(512		)
	Intangible asset, net	$	—	$	2,721
	Intangible asset represented a favorable market-rate lease which relates to the purchase price allocated to a hotel property in the CNL Portfolio and was being amortized over the remaining lease term that expires in 2043. This intangible asset was contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, amortization expense related to intangibles was $79,000, $89,000 and $89,000, respectively.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Indebtedness	'
	Indebtedness
	Indebtedness of our continuing operations and the carrying values of related collateral were as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
						December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Indebtedness		Collateral	Maturity	Interest Rate	Debt		Book		Debt		Book
						Balance		Value of		Balance		Value of
								Collateral				Collateral
	Mortgage loan (6)		2 hotels	Aug-13	LIBOR (1) + 2.75%	$	—	$	—	$	141,667	$	259,496
	Mortgage loan (3)		5 hotels	Mar-14	LIBOR (1) + 4.50%	164,433		213,501		173,180		218,647
	Mortgage loan (2)		9 hotels	May-14	LIBOR (1) + 6.50%	135,000		193,016		135,000		197,672
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	May-14	8.32%	5,075		8,994		5,285		9,044
	Senior credit facility (5)		Various	Sep-14	LIBOR (1) + 2.75% to 3.50%	—		—		—		—
	Mortgage loan (2)		5 hotels	Nov-14	Greater of 6.40% or LIBOR (1) + 6.15%	211,000		313,202		211,000		317,442
	Mortgage loan		8 hotels	Dec-14	5.75%	102,348		82,314		104,680		81,290
	Mortgage loan		10 hotels	Jul-15	5.22%	148,991		170,897		152,513		172,195
	Mortgage loan (4)		1 hotel	Sep-15	LIBOR (1) + 4.90%	69,000		88,836		—		—
	Mortgage loan		8 hotels	Dec-15	5.70%	94,899		77,733		96,907		79,146
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Feb-16	5.53%	107,737		127,073		110,169		121,451
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Feb-16	5.53%	89,347		96,248		91,364		97,678
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Feb-16	5.53%	77,394		102,629		79,140		102,960
	Mortgage loan (7) (9)		1 hotel	Apr-17	5.91%	—		—		34,735		91,222
	Mortgage loan (9)		2 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	—		—		127,289		145,275
	Mortgage loan (9)		3 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	—		—		259,021		275,190
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	113,343		125,913		114,732		128,605
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	101,878		113,256		103,126		111,546
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	155,019		155,429		156,918		160,373
	Mortgage loan		7 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	123,997		142,980		125,517		145,456
	TIF loan (7) (8) (9)		1 hotel	Jun-18	12.85%	—				8,098		—
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	Nov-20	6.26%	101,268		113,927		102,562		113,860
	Mortgage loan (10)		1 hotel	Jan-24	5.49%	10,800		17,223		—		—
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	Jan-24	5.49%	7,400		8,624		—		—
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	Apr-34	Greater of 6.00% or Prime + 1.00%	—		—		6,507		18,024
	Total					$	1,818,929	$	2,151,795	$	2,339,410	$	2,846,572
	_________________________
	(1)	LIBOR rates were 0.168% and 0.209% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	(2)	These mortgage loans have three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
	(3)	This mortgage loan has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
	(4)	This mortgage loan has three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions in the final year.
	(5)	Our borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit. The senior credit facility has a one-year extension option subject to advance notice and a 0.25% extension fee.
	(6)	On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.7 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan was assumed by Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off.
	(7)	These loans are collateralized by the same property.
	(8)	The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See Note 4.
	(9)	The loans were assumed by Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off.
	(10)	On December 20, 2013, we refinanced our $6.5 million loan due April 2034 with a $10.8 million loan due January 2024. The new loan provides for a fixed interest rate of 5.49% with no extension options.
	On December 20, 2013, we refinanced our $6.5 million loan due April 2034, with a $10.8 million loan due January 2024. The new loan provides for a fixed interest rate of 5.49%. The new loan continues to be secured by the Residence Inn Jacksonville. Additionally, we completed the financing for a $7.4 million loan due January 2024. The new loan provides for a fixed interest rate of 5.49% and is secured by the Residence Inn Manchester. We have an 85% ownership interest in the property, with Interstate Hotels & Resorts holding the remaining 15%. Our share of the excess loan proceeds were added to our unrestricted cash balance.
	On September 10, 2013, we completed the financing for a $69.0 million loan due September 2015 and secured by the Pier House Resort. The new financing has a two-year term and three, one-year extension options with no test requirements for the first two extensions. The loan provides for a floating interest rate of LIBOR + 4.90%, with no LIBOR Floor. The loan proceeds, net of typical closing costs and reserves, were added to our unrestricted cash balance.
	On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.7 million loan due August 2013, which had an outstanding balance of $141.0 million, with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan continues to be secured by the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC and the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. We had a 75% ownership interest in the properties, with Hilton holding the remaining 25%. The excess loan proceeds above closing costs and reserves were distributed to the partners on a pro rata basis. Our share of the excess loan proceeds was approximately $40.5 million, which was added to our unrestricted cash balance. These properties were included in the Ashford Prime spin-off.
	In November 2012, we successfully refinanced a $153.9 million non-recourse mortgage loan set to mature in December 2015 with a new $211.0 million loan with a two-year initial term and 3 one-year extension options subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The new loan is interest only and provides for a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 6.15%, with a 0.25% LIBOR floor. The refinancing resulted in over $50.0 million in excess proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes. The new loan remains secured by the same five hotels.
	In May 2012, we successfully refinanced a $167.2 million loan set to mature in May 2012 with a new $135.0 million loan that matures in May 2014 and contains three one-year extension options subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The new loan provides for a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 6.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan is secured by nine hotels.
	In December 2011, we successfully restructured a $203.4 million mortgage loan and extended the maturity date from December 2011 to March 2014. There is also a one-year extension option subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The restructuring provides for a new interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.5% with no LIBOR floor. At the closing of the restructuring, we paid down the loan by $25.0 million to $178.4 million.
	In September 2011, we obtained a new $105.0 million senior credit facility which matures September 2014 with a one year extension option and replaces our previous credit line that was scheduled to mature in April 2012. The new credit facility provides for a three-year revolving line of credit priced at 275 to 350 basis points over LIBOR or Base Rate, as defined in the agreement, which is the same as our previous credit line. On February 21, 2012, we expanded our borrowing capacity under our $105.0 million senior credit facility to an aggregate $145.0 million and on September 24, 2012, we further expanded our borrowing capacity to an aggregate $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million, provided there is no default or event of default and each representation and warranty made or deemed made by us remains true and correct in all material respects on the effective date of such increase. As part of these expansions, two additional banks have been added to the participating banks in the senior credit facility. The previous credit line was repaid in full in July 2011. The financial covenant tests with respect to fixed charge coverage ratio and leverage tests are similar to our previous credit line. On December 21, 2012, we amended the senior credit facility to reduce the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.35x to 1.25x through expiration in September 2014.
	In March 2010, we elected to stop making payments on the $5.8 million mortgage note payable maturing January 2011, secured by a hotel property in Manchester, Connecticut. After negotiating with the special servicer, in May 2011, we obtained a three year extension on this loan to May 2014. We paid $1.0 million at closing for the principal and interest through May 1, 2011 to bring the loan current, a 1.25% extension fee and certain deposits pursuant to the modification agreement.
	Maturities and scheduled amortizations of indebtedness of our continuing operations as of December 31, 2013 for each of the five following years are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	638,226
	2015	322,508
	2016	270,029
	2017	475,743
	2018	2,062
	Thereafter	110,361
	Total	$	1,818,929
	We are required to maintain certain financial ratios under various debt and derivative agreements. If we violate covenants in any debt or derivative agreement, we could be required to repay all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity at a time when we might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. Violations of certain debt covenants may result in us being unable to borrow unused amounts under a line of credit, even if repayment of some or all borrowings is not required. In the event of default, we are subject to restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness, limitations on investments, limitations on dividends and other payments in respect of capital stock. The assets of certain of our subsidiaries listed on Exhibit 21.2 of this filing are pledged under non-recourse indebtedness and are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. or our operating partnership, Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and the liabilities of such subsidiaries do not constitute the obligations of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. or Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership. Presently, our existing financial covenants are non-recourse and primarily relate to maintaining minimum debt coverage ratios, maintaining an overall minimum net worth, maintaining a maximum loan to value ratio, and maintaining an overall minimum total assets. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance in all material respects with all covenants or other requirements set forth in our debt and related agreements as amended.
	We have derivative agreements that incorporate the loan covenant provisions of our senior credit facility requiring us to maintain certain minimum financial covenant ratios with respect to our indebtedness. Failure to comply with the covenant provisions would result in us being in default on any derivative instrument obligations covered by the applicable agreement. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all the covenants under the senior credit facility and the fair value of derivatives that incorporate our senior credit facility covenant provisions was a liability of $73,000.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging	'
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging
	Interest Rate Derivatives – We are exposed to risks arising from our business operations, economic conditions and financial markets. To manage the risks, we primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our debt as a way to potentially improve cash flows. We also use non-hedge derivatives to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR and RevPAR. The interest rate derivatives include interest rate swaps, caps, flooridors and corridors. All these derivatives are subject to master netting settlement arrangements. To mitigate the nonperformance risk, we routinely rely on a third party’s analysis of the creditworthiness of the counterparties, which supports our belief that the counterparties’ nonperformance risk is limited. All derivatives are recorded at fair value.
	In May 2011, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for a notional amount of $1.18 billion to convert our existing floating-rate debt (including our 71.74% of the floating rate debt of the PIM Highland JV) to a fixed one-month LIBOR rate of 0.2675%. The swap was effective from June 13, 2011 and terminated on January 13, 2012. There was no upfront cost to us for entering into this swap other than customary transaction costs. We made swap interest payments totaling $302,000 in 2011 under the agreement that is included in “Other income” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
	In October 2010, we converted our $1.8 billion interest rate swap into a fixed rate swap of 4.09%, resulting in locked-in annual interest savings of approximately $31.5 million through March 2013 at no cost to us. Under the previous swap, which we entered into in March 2008 and which expired in March 2013, we received a fixed rate of 5.84% and paid a variable rate of LIBOR plus 2.64%, subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. Under the terms of the new swap transaction, we received a fixed rate of 5.84%, but paid a fixed rate of 4.09%.
	Since 2008, in order to take advantage of the declining LIBOR rates, we entered into various flooridors with notional amounts totaling $11.7 billion and maturing between December 2010 and December 2011 for a total cost of $40.6 million. Income from these derivatives totaling $38.9 million was recognized in 2011.
	During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we entered into interest rate caps with total notional amounts of $268.9 million, $346.0 million, and $365.3 million, respectively, to cap the interest rates on our mortgage loans with maturities between May 2012 and November 2014, and strike rates between 1.50% and 6.25%, for total costs of $184,000, $184,000 and $97,000, respectively. These interest rate caps were designated as cash flow hedges excluding two interest rate caps entered into in 2012 with a notional amount of $211.0 million and all of the interest rate caps entered into in 2013. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our floating interest rate mortgage loans, with principal balances of $280.0 million and $519.2 million, respectively, were capped by interest rate hedges. One interest rate cap entered into in 2013 with a notional amount of $199.9 million was transferred to Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off.
	The cost basis of interest rate derivatives for federal income tax purposes was approximately $181,000 and $523,000 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Credit Default Swap Derivatives – In August 2011, we entered into credit default swap transactions for a notional amount of $100.0 million to hedge financial and capital market risk for an upfront cost of $8.2 million that was subsequently returned to us as collateral by our counterparty. A credit default swap is a derivative contract that works like an insurance policy against the credit risk of an entity or obligation. The seller of protection assumes the credit risk of the reference obligation from the buyer of protection in exchange for payments of an annual premium. If there is a default or a loss, as defined in the credit default swap agreements, on the underlying bonds, then the buyer of protection, is protected against those losses. The only liability for us, the buyer of protection, is the annual premium and any change in value of the underlying CMBX index (if the trade is terminated prior to maturity). For the CMBX trades that we have completed, we were the buyer of protection in all trades. The credit default swaps are subject to master netting settlement arrangements and credit support annexes. Assuming the underlying bonds pay off at par over their remaining average life, our total exposure for these trades is approximately $8.5 million. Cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral. The change in the market value of the credit default swaps is settled net through posting cash collateral or reclaiming cash collateral between us and our counterparty when the change in the market value is over $250,000. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the credit default swap had a carrying value of a net liability of $73,000 and a net asset of $170,000, respectively, which is included in “Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other” and "Derivative assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we have recognized an unrealized loss of $1.9 million, $3.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively, that is included in “Unrealized loss on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Marketable Securities and Liabilities Associated with Marketable Securities and Other – We invest in public securities, including stocks and put and call options that are considered derivatives. At December 31, 2013, we had investments in these derivatives totaling $560,000 and liabilities of $561,000. At December 31, 2012, we had investments in these derivatives totaling $612,000 and liabilities of $299,000.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value Hierarchy – Our financial instruments measured at fair value either on a recurring or a non-recurring basis are classified in a hierarchy for disclosure purposes consisting of three levels based on the observability of inputs in the market place as discussed below:
	•	Level 1: Fair value measurements that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that we have the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities. Market price data generally is obtained from exchange or dealer markets.
	•	Level 2: Fair value measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
	•	Level 3: Fair value measurements based on valuation techniques that use significant inputs that are unobservable. The circumstances for using these measurements include those in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
	The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts/payments and the discounted expected variable cash payments/receipts. The fair values of interest rate caps, floors, flooridors and corridors are determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates fell below the strike rates of the floors or rise above the strike rates of the caps. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments on the swaps, caps, and floors are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (LIBOR forward curves) and volatilities (the Level 2 inputs). We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments (the Level 3 inputs) to appropriately reflect both our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair value measurements.
	The fair value of the credit default swaps is obtained from a third party who publishes various information including the index composition and price data (the Level 2 inputs). The fair value of the credit default swaps does not contain credit-risk related adjustments as the change in the fair value is settled net through posting cash collateral or reclaiming cash collateral between us and our counterparty.
	The fair value of marketable securities and liabilities associated with marketable securities and other, including stocks, put and call options and other are carried at fair market value based on their closing prices (the level 1 inputs).
	We have determined that when a majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, when the valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counter-parties, which we consider significant (10% or more) to the overall valuation of our derivatives, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of inputs between levels are determined at the end of each reporting period. In determining the fair values of our derivatives at December 31, 2013, the LIBOR interest rate forward curve (the Level 2 inputs) assumed an uptrend from 0.17% to 0.19% for the remaining term of our derivatives. The credit spreads (the Level 3 inputs) used in determining the fair values of the hedge and non-hedge designated derivatives assumed an uptrend in nonperformance risk for us and all of our counterparties through the maturity dates.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
		Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)				Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)				Counter-party and Cash Collateral Netting (4)				Total
	December 31, 2013:
	Assets
	Derivative assets:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	$	—			$	19			$	—			$	—			$	19		(1)
	Interest rate derivatives – hedge	—				—				—				—				—			(1)
	Equity put and call options	560				—				—				—				560			(2)
		560				19				—				—				579
	Non-derivative assets:
	Equity securities	29,041				—				—				—				29,041			(2)
	Total	29,601				19				—				—				29,620
	Liabilities
	Derivative liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	—				—				—				—				—			(1)
	Credit default swaps	—				995				—				(1,068		)		(73		)	(3)
	Short equity put options	(82		)		—				—				—				(82		)	(3)
	Short equity call options	(479		)		—				—				—				(479		)	(3)
	Non-derivative liabilities:
	Margin account balance	(3,130		)		—				—				—				(3,130		)	(3)
	Total	(3,691		)		995				—				(1,068		)		(3,764		)
	Net	$	25,910			$	1,014			$	—			$	(1,068	)		$	25,856
	December 31, 2012:
	Assets
	Derivative assets:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	$	—			$	10,617			$	—			$	—			$	10,617		(1)
	Interest rate derivatives – hedge	—				4				—				—				4			(1)
	Credit default swaps	—				2,933				—				(2,763		)		170			(1)
	Equity put and call options	612				—				—				—				612			(2)
	Non-derivative assets:
	Equity and US treasury securities	23,008				—				—				—				23,008			(2)
	Total	23,620				13,554				—				(2,763		)		34,411
	Liabilities
	Derivative liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	—				(4,400		)		—				—				(4,400		)	(1)
	Short equity put options	(7		)		—				—				—				(7		)	(3)
	Short equity call options	(292		)		—				—				—				(292		)	(3)
	Non-derivative liabilities:
	Margin account balance	(1,342		)		—				—				—				(1,342		)	(3)
	Total	(1,641		)		(4,400		)		—				—				(6,041		)
	Net	$	21,979			$	9,154			$	—			$	(2,763	)		$	28,370
	_________________________
	(1)	Reported net as “Derivative assets” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	(3)	Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	(4)	Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.
	Effect of Fair Value Measured Assets and Liabilities on Consolidated Statements of Operations
	The following table summarizes the effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on the consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):
																										Reclassified from
		Gain or (Loss)												Interest Savings or (Cost)												Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense
		Recognized in Income												Recognized in Income
		Year Ended December 31,												Year Ended December 31,												Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012				2011				2013		2012		2011
Assets
Derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives	$	(10,778	)		$	(48,827	)		$	(73,227	)		$	10,639			$	54,199			$	92,846			$	101	$	32	$	603
Credit default swaps	—				(4,014		)		—				—				—				—				—		—		—
Equity call options and other	(1,388		)		(3,644		)		(786		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
	(12,166		)		(56,485		)		(74,013		)		10,639				54,199				92,846				101		32		603
Non-derivative assets:
Equity securities	5,779				3,341				229				—				—				—				—		—		—
Total	(6,387		)		(53,144		)		(73,784		)		10,639				54,199				92,846				101		32		603
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives	4,400				17,091				4,258				(4,424		)		(22,159		)		(22,273		)		—		—		—
Credit default swaps	(2,025		)		—				(1,348		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
Short equity put options	(138		)		1,610				(1,277		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
Short equity call options	(274		)		393				89				—				—				—				—		—		—
Total	1,963				19,094				1,722				(4,424		)		(22,159		)		(22,273		)		—		—		—
Non-derivative liabilities:
Short equity securities	—				64				375				—				—				—				—		—		—
Total	1,963				19,158				2,097				(4,424		)		(22,159		)		(22,273		)		—		—		—
Net	$	(4,424	)		$	(33,986	)		$	(71,687	)		$	6,215			$	32,040			$	70,573			$	101	$	32	$	603
Total combined
Interest rate derivatives	$	(6,378	)		$	(31,736	)		$	(68,969	)		$	6,215			$	32,040			$	70,573			$	101	$	32	$	603
Credit default swaps	(1,937		)		(3,921		)		(1,317		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
Total derivatives	(8,315		)	(1)	(35,657		)	(1)	(70,286		)	(1)	6,215			(2)	32,040			(2)	70,573			(2)	101		32		603
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	5,115			(3)	2,502			(3)	(391		)	(3)	—				—				—				—		—		—
Realized loss on marketable securities	(1,224		)	(2) (4)	(831		)	(2) (4)	(1,010		)	(2) (4)	—				—				—				—		—		—
Net	$	(4,424	)		$	(33,986	)		$	(71,687	)		$	6,215			$	32,040			$	70,573			$	101	$	32	$	603
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(1)	Reported as “Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.
(2)	Included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.
(3)	Reported as “Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.
(4)	Includes costs of $88, $93 and $31, respectively in 2013, 2012 and 2011 associated with credit default swaps.
In 2013, 2012 and 2011, the change in fair values of our interest rate derivatives that were recognized as change in other comprehensive income (loss) totaled $(3,000), $(144,000) and $(78,000), respectively.
During the next twelve months, we expect $100,000 of accumulated comprehensive loss will be reclassified to interest expense.

Summary_of_Fair_Value_of_Finan

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring basis
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
	Financial assets:
	Marketable securities	$	29,601	$	29,601	$	23,620	$	23,620
	Derivative assets, net	$	19	$	19	$	6,391	$	6,391
	Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other	$	3,764	$	3,764	$	1,641	$	1,641
	Marketable securities. Marketable securities consist of public equity securities and equity put and call options. The fair value of these investments is based on quoted market closing prices at the balance sheet date. See Notes 2, 10, and 11 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining the fair values.
	Derivative assets, net and Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other. Fair value of the interest rate derivatives are determined using the net present value of the expected cash flows of each derivative based on the market-based interest rate curve and adjusted for credit spreads of Ashford and the counterparties. Fair value of the credit default swap derivatives is obtained from a third party who publishes the CMBX index composition and price data. Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other consists of a margin account balance, short public equity securities and short equity put and call options. Fair value is determined based on the quoted market closing prices at the balance sheet date. See Notes 2, 10, and 11 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining the fair values.
	Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
	Some of our financial instruments are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Determining the estimated fair values of certain financial instruments such as notes receivable and indebtedness requires considerable judgment to interpret market data. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, the estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts at which these instruments could be purchased, sold or settled. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	128,780	$	128,780	$	185,935	$	185,935
	Restricted cash	$	61,498	$	61,498	$	84,786	$	84,786
	Accounts receivable	$	21,791	$	21,791	$	35,116	$	35,116
	Notes receivable	$	3,384	$2,800 to $3,094		$	11,331	$14,385 to $15,899
	Due from affiliates	$	1,302	$	1,302	$	1,168	$	1,168
	Due from Ashford Prime, net	$	13,042	$	13,042	$	—	$	—
	Due from third-party hotel managers	$	33,728	$	33,728	$	48,619	$	48,619
	Financial liabilities:
	Indebtedness of continuing operations	$	1,818,929	$ 1,786,651 to $1,974,714		$	2,339,410	$2,266,991 to $2,505,622
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	70,683	$	70,683	$	84,293	$	84,293
	Dividends payable	$	20,735	$	20,735	$	18,258	$	18,258
	Due to related party, net	$	270	$	270	$	3,725	$	3,725
	Due to third-party hotel managers	$	958	$	958	$	1,410	$	1,410
	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. These financial assets bear interest at market rates and have maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying values approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
	Accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, dividends payable, due to/from related party, due to/from affiliates, due to/from Ashford Prime and due to/from third-party hotel managers. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
	Notes receivable. Fair value of the notes receivable was determined by using similar loans with similar collateral. Since there is very little to no trading activity we had to rely on our internal analysis of what we believe a willing buyer would pay for these notes at December 31, 2013 and 2012. We estimated the fair value of the notes receivable to be approximately 8.6% to 17.3% lower than the carrying value of $3.4 million at December 31, 2013, and approximately 27.0% to 40.3% higher than the carrying value of $11.3 million at December 31, 2012. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.
	Indebtedness. Fair value of indebtedness is determined using future cash flows discounted at current replacement rates for these instruments. Cash flows are determined using a forward interest rate yield curve. The current replacement rates are determined by using the U.S. Treasury yield curve or the index to which these financial instruments are tied, and adjusted for the credit spreads. Credit spreads take into consideration general market conditions, maturity and collateral. For the December 31, 2013 and 2012 indebtedness valuations, we used estimated future cash flows discounted at applicable index forward curves adjusted for credit spreads. We estimated the fair value of the total indebtedness to be approximately 98.2% to 108.6% of the carrying value of $1.8 billion at December 31, 2013, and approximately 96.9% to 107.1% of the carrying value of $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Restricted Cash – Under certain management and debt agreements for our hotel properties existing at December 31, 2013, escrow payments are required for insurance, real estate taxes, and debt service. In addition, for certain properties based on the terms of the underlying debt and management agreements, we escrow 4% to 6% of gross revenues for capital improvements.
	Franchise Fees – Under franchise agreements for our hotel properties existing at December 31, 2013, we pay franchisor royalty fees between 3% and 6% of gross room revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. Additionally, we pay fees for marketing, reservations, and other related activities aggregating between 1% and 4% of gross room revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. These franchise agreements expire on varying dates between 2015 and 2035. When a franchise term expires, the franchisor has no obligation to renew the franchise. A franchise termination could have a material adverse effect on the operations or the underlying value of the affected hotel due to loss of associated name recognition, marketing support, and centralized reservation systems provided by the franchisor. A franchise termination could also have a material adverse effect on cash available for distribution to shareholders. In addition, if we breach the franchise agreement and the franchisor terminates a franchise prior to its expiration date, we may be liable for up to three times the average annual fees incurred for that property.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, our continuing operations incurred franchise fees of $32.3 million, $29.2 million and $27.5 million, respectively, which are included in other expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
	Management Fees – Under management agreements for our hotel properties existing at December 31, 2013, we pay a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003) or 3% of gross revenues, or in some cases 2% to 7% of gross revenues, as well as annual incentive management fees, if applicable, b) market service fees on approved capital improvements, including project management fees of up to 4% of project costs, for certain hotels, and c) other general fees at current market rates as approved by our independent directors, if required. These management agreements expire from 2015 through 2032, with renewal options. If we terminate a management agreement prior to its expiration, we may be liable for estimated management fees through the remaining term, liquidated damages or, in certain circumstances, we may substitute a new management agreement.
	Leases – We lease land and facilities under non-cancelable operating leases, which expire between 2040 and 2084, including two ground leases related to our hotel properties. Several of these leases are subject to base rent plus contingent rent based on the related property’s financial results and escalation clauses. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, our continuing operations recognized rent expense of $4.5 million, $4.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively, which included contingent rent of $898,000, $1.4 million and $754,000, respectively. Rent expense related to continuing operations is included in other expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Future minimum rentals due under non-cancelable leases are as follows for each of the years ending December 31, (in thousands):
	2014	$	925
	2015	775
	2016	669
	2017	603
	2018	564
	Thereafter	27,963
	Total	$	31,499
	At December 31, 2013, we had capital commitments of $41.4 million relating to general capital improvements that are expected to be paid in the next twelve months.
	Employment Agreements – Our employment agreements with certain executive officers provide for minimum annual base salaries, other fringe benefits, and non-competition clauses as determined by the Board of Directors. The employment agreements contain automatic one year renewals effective December 31st of each year, unless terminated by either party upon six months’ notice, subject to severance provisions.
	Litigation – We are engaged in various legal proceedings which have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. The likelihood of loss from these legal proceedings, based on definitions within contingency accounting literature, ranges from remote to reasonably possible and to probable. Based on estimates of the range of potential losses associated with these matters, management does not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, the final results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and if we fail to prevail in one or more of these legal matters, and the associated realized losses exceed our current estimates of the range of potential losses, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially adversely affected in future periods.
	Income Taxes – We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the federal jurisdiction and various states. Tax years 2010 through 2013 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities.
	In September 2010, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") completed an audit of one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries that leases two of our hotel properties for the tax year ended December 31, 2007. The IRS issued a notice of proposed adjustment based on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 482 that reduced the amount of rent we charged the taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"). We owned a 75% interest in the hotel properties and the TRS at issue. In connection with the TRS audit, the IRS selected our REIT for audit for the same tax year. In October 2011, the IRS issued an income tax adjustment to the REIT as an alternative to the TRS proposed adjustment. The REIT adjustment is based on the REIT 100% federal excise tax on our share of the amount by which the rent was held to be greater than the arm's length rate. We strongly disagreed with the IRS' position and appealed our cases to the IRS Appeals Office. In determining amounts payable by our TRS subsidiaries under our leases, we engaged a third party to prepare a transfer pricing study which concluded that the lease terms were consistent with arms' length terms as required by applicable Treasury regulations. We believe the IRS transfer pricing methodologies applied in the audits contained flaws and that the IRS adjustments to the rent charged were inconsistent with the U.S. federal tax laws related to REITs and true leases. The IRS Appeals Office reviewed our cases in 2012. In July 2013, the IRS Appeals Office issued "no-change letters" for the TRS and the REIT indicating that the 2007 tax returns were accepted as filed and the examinations resulted in no deficiencies. U.S. federal income tax assessment statutes of limitations generally limit the time the IRS has to make assessments to within three years after a return is due or filed, whichever is later. As a result, the IRS requested and we agreed to extend the assessment statute of limitations for both the TRS and the REIT for the 2007 tax year to March 31, 2014. Accordingly, the IRS has the right to reopen the cases until March 31, 2014. However, the IRS typically only reopens closed cases in very limited circumstances, none of which we believe are applicable to our cases.
	In June 2012, the IRS completed audits of the same TRS and our REIT for the tax years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009. With respect to the 2009 tax year, the IRS did not propose any adjustments to the TRS or the REIT. For the 2008 tax year, the IRS issued notices of proposed adjustments for both the REIT and the TRS. The REIT adjustment is for $3.3 million of U.S. federal excise taxes and represents the amount by which the IRS asserts that the rent charged to the TRS was greater than the arms' length rate pursuant to IRC Section 482. The TRS adjustment is for $1.6 million of additional income which would equate to approximately $467,000 of additional U.S. federal income taxes and potential state income taxes of $83,000, net of federal benefit. The TRS adjustment represents the IRS' imputation of compensation to the TRS under IRC Section 482 for agreeing to be a party to the lessor entity's bank loan agreement. We owned a 75% interest in the lessor entity through November 19, 2013, when our interest was contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off. We strongly disagree with both of the IRS adjustments for the reasons noted under the 2007 audits, and in addition, we believe the IRS has misinterpreted certain terms of the lease, third party hotel management agreements, and bank loan agreements. We appealed our cases to the IRS Appeals Office and the IRS assigned the same Appeals team that oversaw our 2007 cases to our 2008 cases. Our representatives attended the Appeals conferences for the 2008 cases in August 2013 and February 2014. One or more additional conferences with the Appeals Office will be required to resolve our cases and we anticipate these will occur later in 2014. The IRS has requested and we have agreed to extend the assessment statute of limitations three times for both the TRS and REIT for the 2008 tax year. The most recent request was made in August 2013 and extends the statute for the 2008 tax year to September 30, 2014. We have indemnified Ashford Prime for any potential losses resulting from the completion of this examination.
	With respect to the 2008 IRS audit, we believe we will substantially prevail in the eventual settlement of the audit and that the settlement will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We have concluded that the positions reported on the tax returns under audit by the IRS are, solely on their technical merits, more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination.
	On November 19, 2013, we completed the spin-off of Ashford Prime. For federal income tax purposes, we recorded a gain as a result of the spin-off.  If Ashford Prime qualifies for taxation as a REIT for 2013, that gain will be qualifying income for purposes of our 2013 REIT income tests.  If, however, Ashford Prime were to fail to qualify as a REIT for 2013, that gain would be non-qualifying income for purposes of the 75% gross income test.
	If we sell or transfer the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia prior to July 2016, we will be required to indemnify the entity from which we acquired the property if, as a result of such transactions, such entity would recognize a gain for federal tax purposes.
	In general, tax indemnities equal the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities the contributor or their specified assignee incurs with respect to the gain allocated to the contributor. The contribution agreements’ terms generally require us to gross up tax indemnity payments for the amount of income taxes due as a result of such tax indemnities.
	Potential Pension Liabilities – Upon our 2006 acquisition of a hotel property, certain employees of such hotel were unionized and covered by a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan. At that time, no unfunded pension liabilities existed. Subsequent to our acquisition, a majority of employees, who are employees of the hotel manager, Remington Lodging, petitioned the employer to withdraw recognition of the union. As a result of the decertification petition, Remington Lodging withdrew recognition of the union. At the time of the withdrawal, the National Retirement Fund, the union's pension fund, indicated unfunded pension liabilities existed. The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") filed a complaint against Remington Lodging seeking, among other things, that Remington Lodging's withdrawal of recognition was unlawful. Pending the final determination of the NLRB complaint, including appeals, the pension fund entered into a settlement agreement with Remington Lodging on November 1, 2011, providing that (a) Remington Lodging will continue to make monthly pension fund payments pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, and (b) if the withdrawal of recognition is ultimately deemed lawful, Remington Lodging will have an unfunded pension liability equal to $1.7 million minus the monthly pension payments made by Remington Lodging since the settlement agreement. To illustrate, if Remington Lodging - as of the date a final determination occurs - has made monthly pension payments equaling $100,000, Remington Lodging's remaining withdrawal liability shall be the unfunded pension liability of $1.7 million minus $100,000 (or $1.6 million). This remaining unfunded pension liability shall be paid to the pension fund in annual installments of $84,000 (but may be made monthly or quarterly, at Remington Lodging's election), which shall continue for the remainder of the twenty-(20)-year capped period, unless Remington Lodging elects to pay the unfunded pension liability amount earlier. We agreed to indemnify Remington Lodging for the payment of the unfunded pension liability as set forth in the settlement agreement.

Series_B1_Convertible_Redeemab

Series B-1 Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Series B-1 Preferred Stock	'
	Series B-1 Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock
	At December 31, 2010, we had 7.2 million outstanding shares of Series B-1 cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock. Series B-1 preferred stock was convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into our common stock by dividing the preferred stock carrying value by the conversion price then in effect, which was $10.07, subject to certain adjustments, as defined. Series B-1 preferred stock was redeemable for cash at our option at the liquidation preference, which is set at $10.07. In 2010, 200,000 shares of our Series B-1 preferred stock with a carrying value of $2.0 million were converted to common shares, pursuant to the terms of the Series B-1 preferred stock. Series B-1 preferred stock was also redeemable for cash at the option of the holder at a specified redemption price, as defined, if certain events were to occur. Due to these redemption features that were not under our control, the preferred stock was classified outside of permanent equity. Series B-1 preferred stock holders were entitled to vote, on an as-converted basis voting as a single class together with common stock holders, on all matters to be voted on by our shareholders.
	In May 2011, we redeemed 5.9 million shares of the outstanding Series B-1 preferred shares at $12.4656 per share, or a total of $73.0 million, with the proceeds from issuance of 3.35 million shares of our 9% Series E cumulative preferred stock. During 2011, the remaining 1.4 million outstanding shares were converted to 1.4 million shares of our common stock, which was treated as a dividend of $17.4 million to the Series B-1 preferred shareholder in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. During 2011, we declared dividends of $1.4 million to holders of the Series B-1 preferred stock.

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]	'
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership	'
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of equity in earnings/losses of the operating partnership, which is an allocation of net income/loss attributable to the common unit holders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common units and the units issued under our Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP units”) that are vested throughout the period plus distributions paid to the limited partners with regard to the Class B units. Class B common units have a fixed dividend rate of 6.82% in years one to three and 7.2% thereafter, and have priority in payment of cash dividends over common units but otherwise have no preference over common units. Aside from the Class B units, all other outstanding units represent common units. Beginning one year after issuance, each common unit of limited partnership interest (including each Class B common unit) may be redeemed for either cash or, at our sole discretion, one share of our common stock, subject to contractual lock-up agreements that prevent holders of Class B common units from redeeming two-thirds of such units before 18 months and one-third of such units before two years from the issuance date of such units. Beginning ten years after issuance, each Class B unit may be converted into a common unit at either party’s discretion.
	LTIP units, which are issued to certain executives and employees as compensation, have vesting periods ranging from three to five years. Additionally, certain independent members of the Board of Directors have elected to receive LTIP units as part of their compensation, which are fully vested upon grant. Upon reaching economic parity with common units, each vested LTIP unit can be converted by the holder into one common partnership unit of the operating partnership which then can be redeemed for cash or, at our election, settled in our common stock. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we issued 1.4 million, 1.3 million and 2.2 million LTIP units, respectively, with grant date fair values of $16.4 million, $11.2 million and $27.4 million, respectively. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, 1.6 million, 1.4 million and 520,000 LTIP units vested. There were no forfeitures in 2013, 2012 or 2011. As of December 31, 2013, we have issued 7.0 million LTIP units, of which all but 142,000 units issued in May 2013 and 1.2 million units issued in May 2011 had reached full economic parity with the common units and are convertible into common partnership units. During 2013, 3.3 million LTIP units were converted to common units, leaving 3.7 million outstanding LTIP units. All LTIP units issued had an aggregate value of $69.2 million at the date of grant which is being amortized over their respective vesting periods. Compensation expense of $19.0 million, $14.8 million and $9.2 million was recognized for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The unamortized value of the 3.1 million unvested LTIP units was $21.2 million at December 31, 2013, which will be amortized over periods from 0.2 years to 2.4 years. The unvested LTIP units had an aggregate intrinsic value of $25.5 million.
	For 2013 and 2012, no operating partnership units were presented for redemption or converted to shares of our common stock. For 2011, redemptions of 100,000 units with a fair value of $1.0 million were converted to common shares at our election.
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests in our operating partnership as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $134.2 million and $151.2 million, which represented ownership of 12.72% and 12.92% in our operating partnership, respectively. The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 had adjustments of $123.3 million and $110.0 million, respectively, to reflect the excess of redemption value over the accumulated historical costs. The carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2013 and 2012 also reflected reclassifications of $5.3 million and $8.5 million, respectively to equity of the historical accumulated costs of unvested LTIP units. For 2013, 2012 and 2011, we allocated net loss of $8.2 million, $9.3 million and $2.8 million to these redeemable noncontrolling interests, respectively. We declared cash distributions to operating partnership units of $10.3 million, $9.1 million and $7.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively. A summary of the activity of the operating partnership units is as follow (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013	2012	2011
	Units outstanding at beginning of year	17,611	16,317	14,195
	Units issued	1,380	1,294	2,222
	Units converted to common shares	—	—	(100	)
	Units outstanding at end of year	18,991	17,611	16,317
	Units convertible/redeemable at end of year	15,918	14,305	12,895

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Equity	'
	Equity
	Equity Offering – On June 20, 2013, we commenced a follow-on public offering of 11.0 million shares of common stock at $12.00 per share for gross proceeds of $132.0 million. The aggregate proceeds net of underwriting discount and other expenses were approximately $125.9 million. The offering settled on June 26, 2013. We granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.65 million shares of common stock. On July 24, 2013, the underwriters partially exercised their option and purchased an additional 1.25 million shares of our common stock at a price of $12.00 per share less the underwriting discount resulting in additional net proceeds of approximately $14.2 million.
	At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering – In September 2011, we entered into an at-the-market (“ATM”) program with an investment banking firm, pursuant to which we may issue up to 700,000 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock and up to 700,000 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock at market prices up to $30.0 million. The ATM program remains in effect until such time that either party elects to terminate or the share or dollar thresholds are reached. On March 2, 2012, we commenced issuances of preferred stock and during the first two quarters of the year ended December 31, 2012, we issued 169,306 shares of 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $4.2 million and 501,909 shares of 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $12.3 million. The aggregate proceeds, net of commissions and other expenses, were $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. There were no issuances for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Reissuance of Treasury Stock – In July 2011, we reissued 7.0 million shares of our treasury stock at a gross price of $12.50 per share. We received net cash proceeds of $83.2 million. In January 2011, an underwriter purchased an additional 300,000 shares of our common shares through the partial exercise of the underwriter’s 1.1 million share over-allotment option and we received net proceeds of $2.8 million. The net proceeds received from the reissuance were used to repay a portion of our outstanding borrowings under our senior credit facility and for other general corporate purposes.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were 124.9 million shares of common stock issued, and 80.6 million and 68.2 million shares outstanding, respectively.
	Potential Sale of Common Shares – In February 2010, we entered into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (the “SEDA”) with YA Global Master SPV Ltd. (“YA Global”) in which YA Global agreed to purchase up to $50.0 million of newly issued shares of our common stock. The SEDA terminated on February 24, 2013. No shares were issued pursuant to the SEDA.
	In September 2010, we entered into an ATM program with an investment banking firm to offer for sale from time to time up to $50.0 million of our common stock at market prices. No shares were sold during 2013, 2012 or 2011. Proceeds from the ATM program, to the extent the program is utilized, are expected to be used for general corporate purposes including investments and reduction of debt. The ATM program remains in effect until such time that either party elects to terminate or the $50 million cap is reached.
	Stock Repurchases – Beginning in November 2007, our Board of Directors has authorized management to purchase our common shares from time to time on the open market and in December 2008, we completed all of the $125.0 million repurchases authorized in 2007 and 2008. In January 2009, the Board of Directors approved an additional $200.0 million authorization under the same repurchase plan (excluding fees, commissions and all other ancillary expenses) and expanded the plan to include: (i) the repurchase of shares of our common stock, Series A preferred stock, Series B-1 preferred stock and Series D preferred stock and/or (ii) the prepayment of our outstanding debt obligations, including debt secured by our hotel assets and debt senior to our mezzanine or loan investments. In February 2010, the Board of Directors expanded the repurchase program further to include the potential repurchase of units of our operating partnership. As of June 2010, we ceased all repurchases under this plan indefinitely. In September 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the reinstatement of our 2007 share repurchase program and authorized an increase in our repurchase plan authority from $58.4 million to $200.0 million (excluding fees, commissions and all other ancillary expenses). Under this plan, the board has authorized: (i) the repurchase of shares of our common stock, Series A preferred stock, Series D preferred stock and Series E preferred stock, and/or (ii) discounted purchases of our outstanding debt obligations, including debt secured by our hotel assets. We intend to fund any repurchases or discounted debt purchases with the net proceeds from asset sales, cash flow from operations, existing cash on the balance sheet, and other sources. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no shares of our common or preferred stock have been repurchased under the share repurchase program since its reinstatement.
	In addition, we acquired 32,855 shares, 55,005 shares and 33,406 shares of our common stock in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, to satisfy employees’ statutory minimum federal income tax obligations in connection with vesting of equity grants issued under our stock-based compensation plan.
	Preferred Stock – In accordance with Ashford’s charter, we are authorized to issue 50 million shares of preferred stock, which currently includes Series A cumulative preferred stock, Series D cumulative preferred stock, and Series E cumulative preferred stock.
	Series A Preferred Stock. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had 1.7 million outstanding shares of 8.55% Series A cumulative preferred stock, respectively. Series A preferred stock has no maturity date, and we are not required to redeem these shares at any time. After September 22, 2009, Series A preferred stock is redeemable at our option for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at a redemption price of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, at the redemption date. Series A preferred stock dividends are payable quarterly, when and as declared, at the rate of 8.55% per annum of the $25 liquidation preference (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $2.1375 per share). In general, Series A preferred stock holders have no voting rights.
	Series D Preferred Stock. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had 9.5 million shares of Series D preferred stock outstanding, respectively. Series D preferred stock has no maturity date, and we are not required to redeem the shares at any time. Prior to July 18, 2012, Series D preferred stock was not redeemable, except in certain limited circumstances such as to preserve the status of our qualification as a REIT or in the event the Series D stock ceases to be listed on an exchange and we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, as described in Ashford’s charter. However, on and after July 18, 2012, Series D preferred stock is redeemable at our option for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at a redemption price of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, at the redemption date. Series D preferred stock quarterly dividends are set at the rate of 8.45% per annum of the $25 liquidation preference (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $2.1125 per share). The dividend rate increases to 9.45% per annum if these shares are no longer traded on a major stock exchange. In general, Series D preferred stock holders have no voting rights.
	Series E Preferred Stock. In April 2011, we completed the offering of 3.4 million shares (including 350,000 shares pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of an over-allotment option) of our 9.00% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock at a net price of $24.2125 per share, and we received net proceeds of $80.8 million after underwriting fees. Of the net proceeds from the offering, $73.0 million was used to redeem 5.9 million shares of the total 7.3 million shares of our Series B-1 convertible preferred stock outstanding. The remaining proceeds were used for other general corporate purposes. In May 2011, the remaining 1.4 million outstanding Series B-1 convertible preferred shares were converted into 1.4 million shares of our common stock.
	In October 2011, we issued and sold an additional 1.3 million shares of our 9.00% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock at a price of $23.47 per share, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement. We received net proceeds of $28.9 million after underwriting fees. The proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, repayment of debt or other maturing obligations, financing future hotel related investments, capital expenditures and working capital. A portion of the proceeds may also be used for repurchasing shares of our common stock under our existing repurchase program. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had 4.6 million shares of Series E preferred stock outstanding. The Series E preferred stock has no maturity date, and we are not required to redeem the shares at any time. Prior to April 18, 2016, Series E preferred stock is not redeemable, except in certain limited circumstances such as to preserve the status of our qualification as a REIT or in the event a change of control occurs. If we choose not to redeem the Series E shares upon a change of control, each holder of Series E preferred stock can convert their shares into shares of our common stock based on a formula specified in the agreement. However, on and after April 18, 2016, Series E preferred stock is redeemable at our option for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at a redemption price of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, at the redemption date. Series E preferred stock quarterly dividends are set at the rate of 9.00% per annum of the $25 liquidation preference (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $2.25 per share). In general, Series E preferred stock holders have no voting rights.
	Dividends – A summary of dividends declared is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Common stock related:
	Common shares	$	37,054	$	29,993	$	25,652
	Preferred stocks:
	Series A preferred stock	3,542		3,516		3,180
	Series D preferred stock	20,002		19,869		18,940
	Series E preferred stock	10,418		10,417		6,019
	Total dividends declared	$	71,016	$	63,795	$	53,791
	Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Entities – Our partners in our majority-owned consolidated entities had an ownership interest of 15% in two hotel properties at December 31, 2013, with a total carrying value of $2.0 million, and ownership interests from 15% to 25% in four hotel properties at December 31, 2012, with total carrying value of $15.4 million. The two properties in which our partners held a 25% interest were contributed to Ashford Prime OP in connection with the Ashford Prime spin-off. Through December 1, 2011, the hotel property held by a joint venture in which we previously had an ownership interest of 89% was leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant. Rental income from this operating lease is included in the consolidated results of operations for the period from January 1, 2010 through December 1, 2011. Effective December 2, 2011, we acquired the remaining 11% ownership interest from our partner as a result of a dispute resolution. The triple-net lease agreement was canceled and the operating results of this hotel property have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since December 2, 2011 through November 18, 2013, the date the property was contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the spin-off. We recognized a gain of $9.7 million for this transaction, consisting of the assignment of an $8.1 million note receivable and an agreement to retain $1.6 million of security deposits that were originally refundable, which is included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations. Income from consolidated entities attributable to these noncontrolling interests was $908,000, $868,000 and $610,000 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which includes the results of the two spun-off properties through November 18, 2013.

Impairment_Charges

Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Impairment Charges	'
	Impairment Charges
	Notes Receivable – Principal and interest payments were not made since October 2008, on the $18.2 million junior participation note receivable secured by the Four Seasons hotel property in Nevis. The underlying hotel property suffered significant damage by Hurricane Omar. We discontinued recording interest on this note beginning in October 2008. In 2009, we recorded an impairment charge to fully reserve this note receivable. In May 2010, the senior mortgage lender foreclosed on the loan. As a result of the foreclosure, our interest in the senior mortgage was converted to a 14.4% subordinate beneficial interest in the equity of the trust that holds the hotel property. Due to our junior status in the trust, we have not recorded any value for our beneficial interest at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	In April 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with the borrower of a mezzanine loan which was secured by a 105-hotel property portfolio and scheduled to mature in April 2011. The borrower paid off the loan for $22.1 million. The mezzanine loan had a carrying value of $17.9 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, after an impairment charge of $7.8 million was recorded at December 31, 2010. The difference between the settlement amount and the carrying value of $4.2 million was recorded as a credit to impairment charges in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance.
	The borrower of a $4.0 million junior participation loan collateralized by the Sheraton hotel property in Dallas, Texas due in July 2009 has been in default since May 11, 2009. Based on a third-party appraisal, it was unlikely that we would be able to recover our full investment due to our junior status. As a result, we recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of the note receivable during 2009. In February 2010, we and the senior note holder of the participation note receivable formed Redus JV for the purposes of holding, managing or disposing of the Sheraton hotel property in Dallas, Texas, which collateralized our $4.0 million principal amount junior participating note receivable. We had an 18% subordinated ownership interest in Redus JV that was carried at no value. This hotel was sold in May 2011, but due to our subordinated status, we did not receive any proceeds from the sale, and no gain or loss was recognized.
	In June 2009, Extended Stay Hotels, LLC (“ESH”), the issuer of our $164 million principal balance mezzanine loan receivable secured by 681 hotels with initial maturity in June 2009, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors. This mezzanine loan was originally purchased for $98.4 million. At the time of ESH’s bankruptcy filing, a discount of $11.4 million had been amortized to increase the carrying value of the note to $109.4 million. We anticipated that ESH, through its bankruptcy filing, would attempt to impose a plan of reorganization which could extinguish our investment. Accordingly, we recorded a valuation allowance of $109.4 million in earnings for the full amount of the book value of the note. In October 2010, the ESH bankruptcy proceedings were completed and settled with new owners. The full amount of the valuation allowance was charged off in 2010. In 2012, a valuation adjustment of $5.0 million on the previously impaired note was credited to impairment charges as a result of proceeds received from a confidential settlement.
	In February 2010, the mezzanine loan secured by the Ritz-Carlton hotel property in Key Biscayne, Florida, with a principal amount of $38.0 million and a net carrying value of $23.0 million at December 31, 2009 was restructured. In connection with the restructuring, we received a cash payment of $20.2 million and a $4.0 million note receivable. We recorded a net impairment charge of $10.7 million in 2009 on the original mezzanine loan. The restructured note bears an interest rate of 6.09% and matures in June 2017 with interest only payments through maturity. The note was recorded at its net present value of $3.0 million at restructuring, based on its future cash flows. The interest payments are recorded as reductions of the principal of the note receivable, and the valuation adjustments to the net carrying amount of this note are recorded as a credit to impairment charges.
	The following table summarizes the changes in allowance for losses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	8,333		$	8,711		$	16,875
	Impairment charges	—			—			—
	Valuation adjustments (credits to impairment charges)	(396		)	(378		)	(4,841		)
	Charge-offs	—			—			(3,323		)
	Balance at end of period	$	7,937		$	8,333		$	8,711
	Discontinued Operations – As fully discussed in Note 6, we recorded impairment charges on hotel properties included in discontinued operations of $4.1 million and $6.2 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, to write down those properties to their estimated fair values less cost to sell.

Stock_Based_Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Under the Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Plan approved by shareholders, we are authorized to grant 7.8 million restricted shares of our common stock as incentive stock awards. In 2011, shareholders approved the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan in the annual shareholders meeting, under which we are authorized to grant 5.8 million restricted shares as incentive stock awards. At December 31, 2013, 1.6 million shares were available for future issuance under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan and no shares were available under the Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. A summary of our restricted stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
		Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Price at Grant		Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Price at Grant		Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Price at Grant
	Outstanding at beginning of year	487		$	9.15	900		$	6.14	1,387		$	4.91
	Restricted shares granted	198		$	11.87	204		$	8.87	285		$	11.39
	Restricted shares vested	(266	)	$	8.97	(586	)	$	4.44	(761	)	$	5.82
	Restricted shares forfeited	(1	)	$	9.81	(31	)	$	9.13	(11	)	$	7.88
	Outstanding at end of year	418		$	10.55	487		$	9.15	900		$	6.14
	At December 31, 2013, the outstanding restricted stock had vesting schedules between January 2014 and January 2016. Stock-based compensation expense of $2.3 million, $2.7 million and $3.2 million was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The restricted stock that vested during 2013 had a fair value of $3.2 million at the date of vesting. At December 31, 2013, the unamortized cost of the unvested shares of restricted stock was $2.7 million which will be amortized over a period of 2.2 years. At December 31, 2013, the outstanding restricted shares had an aggregate intrinsic value of $3.5 million.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	401(k) Plan – Effective January 1, 2006, we established our 401(k) Plan, a qualified defined contribution retirement plan that covers employees 21 years of age or older who have completed one year of service and work a minimum of 1,000 hours annually. The 401(k) Plan allows eligible employees to contribute subject to IRS imposed limitations, to various investment funds. We make matching cash contributions of 50% of each participant’s contributions, based on participant contributions of up to 6% of compensation. Participant contributions vest immediately whereas company matches vest 25% annually. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred matching expense of $211,000, $211,000, and $202,000, respectively.
	Employee Savings and Incentive Plan (ESIP) – Our ESIP, a nonqualified compensation plan that covers employees who work at least 25 hours per week, allows eligible employees to contribute up to 100% of their compensation to various investment funds. We match 25% of the first 10% each employee contributes. Matches are only made for employees not participating in the 401(k) Plan. Employee contributions vest immediately whereas company contributions vest 25% annually. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred matching expenses of $70,000, $4,000 and $5,000, respectively.
	Deferred Compensation Plan – Effective January 1, 2008, we established a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for certain executive officers. The plan allows participants to defer up to 100% of their base salary, bonus and stock awards and select an investment fund for measurement of the deferred compensation liability. Included in the 44.3 million and 56.7 million shares of treasury stock at December 31, 2013 and 2012, were 1.5 million and 969,000 shares under a deferred compensation plan that will be settled in our shares. During 2013, we recorded stock-based compensation expense of $4.3 million, included in "Corporate, general and administrative" expense, as a result of modifications to the deferred compensation plan in connection with the Ashford Prime spin-off in which plan participants were granted additional shares of our stock.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	For federal income tax purposes, we elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational stipulations, including a requirement that we distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to our shareholders. We currently intend to adhere to these requirements and maintain our REIT status. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes as well as to federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income.
	At December 31, 2013, all of our 87 legacy hotel properties were leased or owned by Ashford TRS (our taxable REIT subsidiaries). Ashford TRS recognized net book income of $22.6 million, $31.5 million and $18.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The following table reconciles the income tax expense at statutory rates to the actual income tax (expense) benefit recorded (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense at federal statutory income tax rate of 35%	$	(7,907	)	$	(11,508	)	$	(8,723	)
	State income tax expense, net of federal income tax benefit	(469		)	(2,710		)	(1,278		)
	Permanent differences	(761		)	(607		)	(142		)
	State and local income tax (expense) benefit on pass-through entity subsidiaries	(34		)	10			(114		)
	Gross receipts and margin taxes	(631		)	(749		)	40
	Interest and penalties	(20		)	(18		)	(9		)
	Valuation allowance	8,311			13,207			8,606
	Income tax (expense) benefit for income from continuing operations	(1,511		)	(2,375		)	(1,620		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit for income from discontinued operations	—			23			(85		)
	Total income tax (expense) benefit	$	(1,511	)	$	(2,352	)	$	(1,705	)
	The components of income tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	(919	)	$	(1,537	)	$	(579	)
	State	(684		)	(757		)	(165		)
	Total current	(1,603		)	(2,294		)	(744		)
	Deferred:
	Federal	157			7			(708		)
	State	(65		)	(88		)	(168		)
	Total deferred	92			(81		)	(876		)
	Total income tax (expense) benefit	$	(1,511	)	$	(2,375	)	$	(1,620	)
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 income tax expense includes interest and penalties paid to taxing authorities of $20,000, $18,000 and $9,000, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we determined that there were no amounts to accrue for interest and penalties due to taxing authorities.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our deferred tax asset (liability) and related valuation allowance consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	94		$	103
	Unearned income	344			312
	Unfavorable management contract liability	2,838			4,338
	Federal and state net operating losses	31,360			43,571
	Accrued expenses	1,350			1,844
	Prepaid expenses	(4,391		)	(5,460		)
	Accrued revenue	—			(211		)
	Alternative minimum tax credit	972			—
	Tax property basis less than book basis	(2,175		)	(2,235		)
	Tax derivatives basis greater than book basis	2,787			2,035
	Deferred gain	1,685			—
	Other	282			347
	Deferred tax asset	35,146			44,644
	Valuation allowance	(35,146		)	(45,398		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	—		$	(754	)
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded a valuation allowance of $35.1 million and $45.4 million, respectively, to fully reserve our deferred tax asset. As a result of consolidated losses in 2013, 2012 and 2011, and the limitation imposed by the Internal Revenue Code on the utilization of net operating losses of acquired subsidiaries, we believe that it is more likely than not our deferred tax asset will not be realized, and therefore, have provided a valuation allowance to reserve against the balances. At December 31, 2013, Ashford TRS had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of $82.3 million, which begin to expire in 2022, and are available to offset future taxable income, if any, through 2032. Approximately $10.6 million of the $82.3 million of net operating loss carryforwards is attributable to acquired subsidiaries and subject to substantial limitation on its use. At December 31, 2013, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., our REIT, had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of $270.3 million, which begin to expire in 2023, and are available to offset future taxable income, if any, through 2032.
	The following table summarizes the changes in the valuation allowance (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	45,398		$	58,081		$	65,249
	Additions charged to other	4,315			4,481			19,255
	Deductions	(14,567		)	(17,164		)	(26,423		)
	Balance at end of year	$	35,146		$	45,398		$	58,081

Income_Loss_Per_Share

Income (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Income (Loss) Per Share	'
	Loss Per Share
	The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Loss attributable to common shareholders – Basic and diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(41,283	)	$	(50,570	)	$	9,948
	Less: Dividends on preferred stocks	(33,962		)	(33,802		)	(46,876		)
	Less: Dividends on common stock	(36,841		)	(29,724		)	(25,266		)
	Less: Dividends on unvested restricted shares	(213		)	(269		)	(386		)
	Undistributed loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders	(112,299		)	(114,365		)	(62,580		)
	Add back: Dividends on common stock	36,841			29,724			25,266
	Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(75,458	)	$	(84,641	)	$	(37,314	)
	Loss from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders:
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	—		$	(3,210	)	$	(7,839	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted	75,155			67,533			61,954
	Loss per share – basic and diluted:
	Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(1.00	)	$	(1.25	)	$	(0.60	)
	Loss from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			(0.05		)	(0.13		)
	Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(1.00	)	$	(1.30	)	$	(0.73	)
	Due to their anti-dilutive effect, the computation of diluted loss per share does not reflect the adjustments for the following items (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
	Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	$	213		$	269		$	386
	Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	(8,183		)	(8,856		)	(1,764		)
	Dividends to Series B-1 Preferred Stock	—			—			18,737
	Total	$	(7,970	)	$	(8,587	)	$	17,359
	Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
	Effect of unvested restricted shares	128			195			563
	Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units	18,699			17,353			15,571
	Effect of assumed conversion of Series B-1 Preferred Stock	—			—			2,509
	Total	18,827			17,548			18,643

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	We operate in two business segments within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments and hotel financing. Direct hotel investments refer to owning hotels through either acquisition or new development. We report operating results of direct hotel investments on an aggregate basis as substantially all of our hotel investments have similar economic characteristics and exhibit similar long-term financial performance. Hotel financing refers to owning subordinate hotel-related mortgages through acquisition or origination. We do not allocate corporate-level accounts to our operating segments, including transaction acquisition and contract termination costs, corporate general and administrative expenses, non-operating interest income, interest expense, amortization of loan costs, write-off of premiums, loan costs and exit fees, unrealized income (loss) on investments and derivatives, and income tax expense/benefit.
	Financial information related to our reportable segments is as follows (in thousands):
		Direct Hotel			Hotel			Corporate			Consolidated
		Investments			Financing
	Year Ended December 31, 2013:
	Total revenues	$	941,213		$	—		$	1,047		$	942,260
	Total hotel expenses	596,313			—			—			596,313
	Property taxes, insurance and other	47,075			—			—			47,075
	Depreciation and amortization	127,990			—			—			127,990
	Impairment charges	—			(396		)	—			(396		)
	Gain on insurance settlements	(270		)	—			—			(270		)
	Transaction costs	1,324			—			—			1,324
	Corporate, general and administrative	—			—			52,821			52,821
	Total expenses (income)	772,432			(396		)	52,821			824,857
	Operating income (loss)	168,781			396			(51,774		)	117,403
	Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(23,404		)	—			—			(23,404		)
	Interest income	—			—			71			71
	Other income	—			—			5,650			5,650
	Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(141,469		)	(141,469		)
	Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(2,098		)	(2,098		)
	Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			5,115			5,115
	Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(8,315		)	(8,315		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	145,377			396			(192,820		)	(47,047		)
	Income tax expense							(1,511		)	(1,511		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	145,377		$	396		$	(194,331	)	$	(48,558	)
	As of December 31, 2013:
	Total assets	$	2,491,275		$	3,384		$	182,343		$	2,677,002
		Direct Hotel			Hotel			Corporate			Consolidated
		Investments			Financing
	Year Ended December 31, 2012:
	Total revenues	$	922,606		$	—		$	—		$	922,606
	Total hotel expenses	590,340			—			—			590,340
	Property taxes, insurance and other	44,903			—			—			44,903
	Depreciation and amortization	133,979			—			—			133,979
	Impairment charges	—			(5,349		)	—			(5,349		)
	Gain on insurance settlements	(91		)	—			—			(91		)
	Corporate, general and administrative	—			—			44,050			44,050
	Total expenses (income)	769,131			(5,349		)	44,050			807,832
	Operating income (loss)	153,475			5,349			(44,050		)	114,774
	Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(20,833		)	—			—			(20,833		)
	Interest income	—			—			125			125
	Other income	—			—			31,700			31,700
	Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(144,796		)	(144,796		)
	Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(3,998		)	(3,998		)
	Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			2,502			2,502
	Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(35,657		)	(35,657		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	132,642			5,349			(194,174		)	(56,183		)
	Income tax expense	—			—			(2,375		)	(2,375		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	132,642		$	5,349		$	(196,549	)	$	(58,558	)
	As of December 31, 2012:
	Total assets	$	3,197,695		$	3,701		$	263,333		$	3,464,729
		Direct Hotel			Hotel			Corporate			Consolidated
		Investments			Financing
	Year ended December 31, 2011:
	Total revenues	$	859,978		$	—		$	—		$	859,978
	Total hotel expenses	552,933			—			—			552,933
	Property taxes, insurance and other	45,085			—			—			45,085
	Depreciation and amortization	131,243			—			—			131,243
	Impairment charges	—			(4,841		)	—			(4,841		)
	Gain on insurance settlements	(2,035		)	—			—			(2,035		)
	Transaction costs	—			—			(793		)	(793		)
	Corporate, general and administrative	—			—			44,522			44,522
Total expenses (income)	727,226			(4,841		)	43,729			766,114
Operating income (loss)	132,752			4,841			(43,729		)	93,864
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	14,528			—			—			14,528
Interest income	—			—			85			85
Other income	—			30,000			79,524			109,524
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(137,212		)	(137,212		)
Write-off of premiums, loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(729		)	(729		)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	—			—			(391		)	(391		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(70,286		)	(70,286		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	147,280			34,841			(172,738		)	9,383
Income tax expense	—			—			(1,620		)	(1,620		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	147,280		$	34,841		$	(174,358	)	$	7,763
As of December 31, 2011:
Total assets	$	3,366,107		$	3,610		$	220,009		$	3,589,726
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, all of our hotel properties were domestically located and all hotel properties securing our notes receivable were also domestically located.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	We have management agreements with parties owned by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and our Chairman Emeritus. Under the agreements, we pay the related party a) monthly property management fees equal to the greater of $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003) or 3% of gross revenues as well as annual incentive management fees, if certain operational criteria are met, b) project management fees of up to 4% of project costs, c) market service fees including purchasing, design and construction management not to exceed 16.5% of project budget cumulatively, including project management fees, and d) other general and administrative expense reimbursements, approved by our independent directors, including rent, payroll, office supplies, travel, and accounting. This related party allocates such charges to us based on various methodologies, including headcount and actual amounts incurred.
	At December 31, 2013, the related party managed 54 of our 87 hotels and the WorldQuest condominium properties included in continuing operations and we incurred the following fees related to the management agreements with the related party (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Property management fees, including incentive property management fees	$	14,299	$	13,947	$	12,693
	Market service fees	9,439		7,624		6,638
	Corporate general and administrative expense reimbursements	4,299		4,075		4,281
	Total	$	28,037	$	25,646	$	23,612
	Management agreements with the related party include exclusivity clauses that require us to engage such related party, unless our independent directors either (i) unanimously vote to hire a different manager or developer or (ii) by a majority vote elect not to engage such related party because either special circumstances exist such that it would be in the best interest of our Company not to engage such related party, or, based on the related party’s prior performance, it is believed that another manager or developer could perform the management, development or other duties materially better.
	Upon formation, we also agreed to indemnify certain related parties, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and our Chairman Emeritus, who contributed hotel properties in connection with our initial public offering in exchange for operating partnership units, against the income tax such related parties may incur if we dispose of one or more of those contributed properties under the terms of the agreement.
	In addition, at December 31, 2013, the related party managed 21 of the 28 hotels held by the PIM Highland JV in return for a base management fee of 3% of gross revenues, and an incentive management fee equal to the lesser of 1% of gross revenues or the amount by which Actual House Profit exceeds House Profit set forth in the Annual Operating Budget, as defined. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the related party received from PIM Highland JV base management fees of $7.8 million, $7.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively, $1.0 million, $1.7 million and 1.1 million, respectively, of incentive management fees, $7.0 million, $3.6 million and 1.6 million, respectively, of market service fees, respectively, including purchasing, design and construction management, and $1.6 million, $1.6 million and 1.2 million, respectively, of corporate general and administrative expense reimbursements.
	In connection with the spin-off of Ashford Prime, our subsidiary Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC ("Ashford Advisors") entered into an advisory agreement with Ashford Prime, in which it acts as its external advisor, and as a result, we receive advisory fees from Ashford Prime. Ashford Prime is required to pay Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC a quarterly base fee equal to 0.70% per annum of the total enterprise value of Ashford Prime, subject to a minimum quarterly base fee, as payment for managing the day-to-day operations of Ashford Prime and its subsidiaries in conformity with Ashford Prime’s investment guidelines. Ashford Prime is also required to pay Ashford Advisors an incentive fee that is based on Ashford Prime’s total return performance as compared to Ashford Prime’s peer group as well as to reimburse Ashford Advisors for certain expenses, including employment and travel expenses of employees of Ashford Advisors providing internal audit services, as specified in the advisory agreement.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, we received revenues of $1.0 million from Ashford Prime which was comprised of a base advisory fee of $878,000, reimbursable overhead of $53,000 and internal audit reimbursements of $116,000. No incentive management fee was earned for 2013. At December 31, 2013, we have a receivable of $15.5 million , included in due from Ashford Prime, net, associated with reimbursable expenses in connection with the spin-off and the fees discussed above offset by a payable of $2.4 million associated with certain property expenses paid by Ashford Prime which related to the period prior to the spin-off.

Concentration_of_Risk

Concentration of Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentration of Risk	'
	Concentration of Risk
	Our investments are all concentrated within the hotel industry. Our investment strategy is to acquire or develop upscale to upper-upscale hotels, acquire first mortgages on hotel properties, and invest in other mortgage-related instruments such as mezzanine loans to hotel owners and operators. At present, all of our hotels are located domestically. During 2013, approximately 16.7% of our total hotel revenue was generated from 11 hotels located in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas. As of December 31, 2013, we had 10 hotels located in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas as one hotel property was transferred in connection with the Ashford Prime spin-off. In addition, all hotels securing our loans receivable are also located domestically at December 31, 2013. Our remaining mezzanine loan is collateralized by income-producing real property. Accordingly, adverse conditions in the hotel industry will have a material adverse effect on our operating and investment revenues and cash available for distribution to shareholders.
	Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. We are exposed to credit risk with respect to cash held at various financial institutions, U.S. government treasury bill holdings, access to our credit facility, and amounts due or payable under our derivative contracts. At December 31, 2013, our exposure risk related to our derivative contracts totaled $19,000 and the counterparties are investment grade financial institutions. Our credit risk exposure with regard to our cash and the $165.0 million available under our credit facility is spread among a diversified group of six investment grade financial institutions in accordance with each institution's commitment.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):
		First			Second			Third			Fourth			Full
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Year
	2013
	Total revenue	$	231,942		$	258,539		$	242,024		$	209,755		$	942,260
	Total operating expenses	$	206,664		$	217,008		$	213,843		$	187,342		$	824,857
	Operating income	$	25,278		$	41,531		$	28,181		$	22,413		$	117,403
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(18,155	)	$	7,600		$	(19,402	)	$	(18,601	)	$	(48,558	)
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(14,686	)	$	7,106		$	(16,335	)	$	(17,368	)	$	(41,283	)
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(23,176	)	$	(1,385	)	$	(24,825	)	$	(25,859	)	$	(75,245	)
	Diluted loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(1.00	)
	Weighted average diluted common shares	67,682			68,489			79,898			81,383			75,155
	2012
	Total revenue	$	217,055		$	240,777		$	224,196		$	240,578		$	922,606
	Total operating expenses	$	195,207		$	205,264		$	193,974		$	213,387		$	807,832
	Operating income	$	21,848		$	35,513		$	30,222		$	27,191		$	114,774
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(24,719	)	$	(1,220	)	$	(15,620	)	$	(16,999	)	$	(58,558	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(21,338	)	$	(708	)	$	(13,036	)	$	(15,488	)	$	(50,570	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(29,669	)	$	(9,198	)	$	(21,526	)	$	(23,979	)	$	(84,372	)
	Diluted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders per share	$	(0.44	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(0.36	)	$	(1.25	)
	Weighted average diluted common shares	67,152			67,639			67,659			67,670			67,533

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio

Pro Forma Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]	'
Pro Forma Financial Information	'
	Pro Forma Financial Information
	As discussed in Note 3, on May 14, 2013, we acquired a 100% interest in the Pier House Resort in Key West, Florida, for a contractual purchase price of $90.0 million in cash. In connection with the acquisition, we incurred transaction costs of $901,000, which are included in transaction costs on the consolidated statement of operations. The following table reflects the unaudited pro forma results of operations as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2011, reflecting the addition of the Pier House Resort operating results for the applicable periods from January 1, 2011 through May 13, 2013 and the removal of $901,000 of transaction costs for the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Also, as discussed in Note 5, on March 10, 2011, we and PREI formed the PIM Highland JV to take ownership of the Highland Portfolio through a debt restructuring and consensual foreclosure. At closing, we invested $150.0 million and PREI invested $50.0 million to fund capital expenditures and to reduce debt. We own 71.74% of the joint venture and PREI owns the remaining 28.26%. The following table also reflects the unaudited pro forma results of operations as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2011, reflecting the addition of the Highland Portfolio for the applicable periods from January 1, 2011 through March 9, 2011 and the elimination of $1.1 million in transaction credits for the year ended December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(unaudited)
	Total revenue	$	950,949		$	941,297		$	877,557
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(45,620	)	$	(56,412	)	$	(36,034	)
	Net loss	$	(45,620	)	$	(60,062	)	$	(43,914	)

Subsequent_Events_Unaudited

Subsequent Events (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events (Unaudited)	'
	Subsequent Events (Unaudited)
	On January 24, 2014, we refinanced our $164.4 million loan due March 2014 with a $200.0 million loan due February 2016, with three one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 4.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.20%. The new loan continues to be secured by the same five hotels including: the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Embassy Suites Walnut Creek, Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego, Sheraton Anchorage and the Hilton Minneapolis/St Paul Airport Mall of America. The refinance resulted in excess proceeds above typical closing costs and reserves of approximately $30.0 million, which will be added to our unrestricted cash balance.
	On February 27, 2014, we announced that our Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to spin-off its asset management business into a separate publicly traded company in the form of a taxable distribution.  The distribution is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2014, and we anticipate that the distribution will be comprised of common stock in Ashford Inc., a newly formed or successor company of our current subsidiary Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC. We also expect that Ashford Inc. will file an application to list its shares on the NYSE or NYSE MKT Exchanges.  In connection with the proposed spin-off, we expect that Ashford Inc. will enter into a 20-year advisory agreement to externally advise the Company. Ashford Inc. will continue to externally advise Ashford Prime. This distribution is anticipated to be declared during the third quarter of 2014; however, it remains subject to the filing of the required registration statement with the SEC, the review of the registration statement by the SEC, the approval of the listing of shares by the applicable exchange, and other legal requirements. The Company cannot be certain this distribution will proceed or proceed in the manner as currently anticipated.
	On March 1, 2014, we closed on the sale of the Pier House Resort to Ashford Prime. The sales price was $92.7 million. Ashford Prime assumed the $69 million mortgage and paid the balance of the purchase price in cash.

Real_Estate_and_Accumulated_De

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]	'
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION	'
	SCHEDULE III
	ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
	REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
	December 31, 2013
	(dollars in thousands)
	Column A			Column B				Column C						Column D					Column E						Column F		Column G	Column H	Column I
								Initial Cost						Costs Capitalized					Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period
														Since Acquisition
	Hotel Property	Location		Encumbrances				Land				FF&E,		Land			FF&E,		Land		FF&E,		Total		Accumulated		Construction	Acquisition	Income
												Buildings and					Buildings and				Buildings and				Depreciation		Date	Date	Statement
												improvements					improvements				improvements
	Embassy Suites	Austin, TX		$	13,489			$	1,204			$	9,388	$	193		$	5,349	$	1,397	$	14,737	$	16,134	$	5,867	Aug-98		(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Dallas, TX		7,972				1,878				8,907		238			5,726		2,116		14,633		16,749		5,687		Dec-98		(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Herndon, VA		23,995				1,303				9,837		277			5,527		1,580		15,364		16,944		5,375		Dec-98		(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Las Vegas, NV		30,360				3,307				16,952		397			4,744		3,704		21,696		25,400		8,577		May-99		(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Syracuse, NY		11,884				2,839				9,778		—			5,865		2,839		15,643		18,482		4,375			Oct-03	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Flagstaff, AZ		11,184				1,267				4,278		—			5,516		1,267		9,794		11,061		3,447			Oct-03	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Houston, TX		12,158				1,799				10,404		—			3,493		1,799		13,897		15,696		3,723			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	West Palm Beach, FL		17,258				3,277				13,950		—			4,147		3,277		18,097		21,374		4,625			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Philadelphia, PA		31,338				5,791				34,819		—			6,786		5,791		41,605		47,396		8,824			Dec-06	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Walnut Creek, CA		27,651				7,452				25,334		—			4,888		7,452		30,222		37,674		6,478			Dec-06	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Arlington, VA		46,209				36,065				41,588		—			7,178		36,065		48,766		84,831		10,049			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Portland, OR		51,273				11,110				60,049		—			6,161		11,110		66,210		77,320		12,467			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Santa Clara, CA		45,365				8,948				46,238		—			3,418		8,948		49,656		58,604		9,332			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Embassy Suites	Orlando, FL		15,614				5,674				21,593		—			2,126		5,674		23,719		29,393		4,633			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton Garden Inn	Jacksonville, FL		10,472				1,751				9,164		—			1,312		1,751		10,476		12,227		2,829			Nov-03	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton	Ft. Worth, TX		22,405				4,539				13,922					11,402		4,539		25,324		29,863		7,604			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton	Houston, TX		14,743				2,200				13,247		—			11,147		2,200		24,394		26,594		7,317			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton	St. Petersburg, FL		18,227				2,991				13,907		—			11,358		2,991		25,265		28,256		6,152			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton	Santa Fe, NM		15,565				7,004				10,689		—			12,820		7,004		23,509		30,513		6,415			Dec-06	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton	Bloomington, MN		51,616				5,685				59,139		—			5,139		5,685		64,278		69,963		12,507			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Hilton	Costa Mesa, CA		52,539				12,917				91,791		—			15,274		12,917		107,065		119,982		20,448			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Homewood Suites	Mobile, AL		7,560				1,334				7,307		—			826		1,334		8,133		9,467		2,297			Nov-03	(1),(2),(3)
	Hampton Inn	Lawrenceville, GA		3,345				697				3,808		—			853		697		4,661		5,358		1,282			Nov-03	(1),(2),(3)
	Hampton Inn	Evansville, IN		6,751				1,301				5,034		—			3,849		1,301		8,883		10,184		2,542			Sep-04	(1),(2),(3)
	Hampton Inn	Terre Haute, IN		8,736				700				7,520		—			2,073		700		9,593		10,293		2,423			Sep-04	(1),(2),(3)
	Hampton Inn	Buford, GA		7,356				1,168				5,338		—			1,034		1,168		6,372		7,540		1,622			Jul-04	(1),(2),(3)
	Marriott	Durham, NC		25,476				1,794				25,056		—			2,965		1,794		28,021		29,815		6,065			Feb-06	(1),(2),(3)
	Marriott	Arlington, VA		101,268				20,637				101,376		—			17,229		20,637		118,605		139,242		25,315			Jul-06	(1),(2),(3)
	Marriott	Bridgewater, NJ		73,919				5,059				89,267		—			4,929		5,059		94,196		99,255		18,916			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Marriott	Dallas, TX		26,416				2,701				30,893		—			1,916		2,701		32,809		35,510		6,125			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Jacksonville, FL		7,707				1,348				7,111		—			652		1,348		7,763		9,111		2,157			Nov-03	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Baltimore, MD		13,650				2,502				13,206		—			1,137		2,502		14,343		16,845		3,784			May-04	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Kennesaw, GA		5,265				1,106				5,021		—			542		1,106		5,563		6,669		1,501			Jul-04	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Buford, GA		7,561				1,132				6,089		—			1,801		1,132		7,890		9,022		2,149			Jul-04	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Gaithersburg, MD		14,608				2,200				19,746		—			1,175		2,200		20,921		23,121		4,763			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
	Column A			Column B				Column C						Column D					Column E						Column F		Column G	Column H	Column I
								Initial Cost						Costs Capitalized					Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period
														Since Acquisition
	Hotel Property	Location		Encumbrances				Land				FF&E,		Land			FF&E,		Land		FF&E,		Total		Accumulated		Construction	Acquisition	Income
												Buildings and					Buildings and				Buildings and				Depreciation		Date	Date	Statement
												improvements					improvements				improvements
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Centerville, VA		8,524				1,806				11,712		—			924		1,806		12,636		14,442		2,979			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Charlotte, NC		5,849				1,235				6,818		—			2,108		1,235		8,926		10,161		2,384			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Durham, NC		5,013				1,090				3,991		—			2,321		1,090		6,312		7,402		1,877			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Orlando, FL		29,623				8,620				27,699		—			2,238		8,620		29,937		38,557		5,689			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Manhattan Beach, CA		21,492				5,726				21,187		—			3,107		5,726		24,294		30,020		4,797			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Plymouth Meeting, PA		19,610				3,210				24,578		—			3,173		3,210		27,751		30,961		5,472			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	Glen Allen, VA		14,988				2,045				15,802		—			2,295		2,045		18,097		20,142		3,734			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Fairfield Inn by Marriott	Kennesaw, GA		3,100				840				4,359		—			1,521		840		5,880		6,720		1,778			Jul-04	(1),(2),(3)
	Fairfield Inn by Marriott	Orlando, FL		15,619				6,507				9,895		—			2,340		6,507		12,235		18,742		2,558			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
	Courtyard by Marriott	Bloomington, IN		11,627				900				10,741		—			727		900		11,468		12,368		2,755			Sep-04	(1),(2),(3)
	Courtyard by Marriott	Columbus, IN		5,831				673				4,804		—			763		673		5,567		6,240		1,470			Sep-04	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Louisville, KY		13,853				1,352				12,266		—			2,792		1,352		15,058		16,410		4,289			Sep-04	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Crystal City, VA		32,145				5,411				38,610		—			4,434		5,411		43,044		48,455		10,394			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Ft. Lauderdale, FL		13,974				2,244				18,520		—			2,346		2,244		20,866		23,110		4,881			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Overland Park, KS		11,716				1,868				14,030		—			2,323		1,868		16,353		18,221		4,051			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Palm Desert, CA		10,537				2,722				11,995		—			2,055		2,722		14,050		16,772		3,248			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Foothill Ranch, CA		13,043				2,447				16,005		—			1,886		2,447		17,891		20,338		4,239			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Alpharetta, GA		10,062				2,244				12,345		—			2,047		2,244		14,392		16,636		3,401			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Orlando, FL		28,620				7,389				26,817		—			3,296		7,389		30,113		37,502		5,508			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Oakland, CA		23,534				5,112				19,429		—			2,229		5,112		21,658		26,770		4,180			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Scottsdale, AZ		22,593				3,700				22,134		—			2,122		3,700		24,256		27,956		4,736			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Plano, TX		19,304				2,115				22,360		—			3,519		2,115		25,879		27,994		4,963			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Edison, NJ		12,393				2,147				11,865		—			2,178		2,147		14,043		16,190		3,341			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Newark, CA		6,106				2,863				10,722		—			1,769		2,863		12,491		15,354		2,658			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Manchester, CT		5,075				1,301				7,430		—			2,374		1,301		9,804		11,105		2,111			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Courtyard by Marriott	Basking Ridge, NJ		41,808				5,419				45,304		—			2,125		5,419		47,429		52,848		8,473			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Lake Buena Vista, FL		23,132				2,555				20,367		—			2,171		2,555		22,538		25,093		6,004			Mar-04	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Evansville, IN		6,521				960				5,972		—			655		960		6,627		7,587		1,614			Sep-04	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Orlando, FL		33,857				6,554				40,539		—			4,626		6,554		45,165		51,719		11,572			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Falls Church, VA		22,219				2,752				34,979		—			2,149		2,752		37,128		39,880		8,355			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	San Diego, CA		19,913				3,156				29,514		—			4,422		3,156		33,936		37,092		7,296			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Salt Lake City, UT		13,647				1,897				16,357		—			4,067		1,897		20,424		22,321		4,504			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Palm Desert, CA		10,908				3,280				10,463		—			3,407		3,280		13,870		17,150		3,319			Jun-05	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Las Vegas, NV		25,440				18,177				39,569		—			2,244		18,177		41,813		59,990		8,021			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Phoenix, AZ		22,698				4,100				23,187		—			1,238		4,100		24,425		28,525		4,648			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Plano, TX		14,472				2,045				16,869		—			1,704		2,045		18,573		20,618		3,446			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Newark, CA		10,902				3,272				11,705		—			2,357		3,272		14,062		17,334		2,675			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Manchester, CT		7,400				1,462				8,306		—			732		1,462		9,038		10,500		1,877			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Atlanta, GA		15,622				1,901				16,749		—			4,513		1,901		21,262		23,163		3,801			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Marriott Residence Inn	Jacksonville, FL		10,800				1,997				16,084		—			3,128		1,997		19,212		21,209		3,986			May-07	(1),(2),(3)
Column A			Column B				Column C						Column D					Column E						Column F		Column G	Column H	Column I
							Initial Cost						Costs Capitalized					Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period
													Since Acquisition
Hotel Property	Location		Encumbrances				Land				FF&E,		Land			FF&E,		Land		FF&E,		Total		Accumulated		Construction	Acquisition	Income
											Buildings and					Buildings and				Buildings and				Depreciation		Date	Date	Statement
											improvements					improvements				improvements
TownePlace Suites by Marriott	Manhattan Beach, CA		19,835				4,805				17,543		—			1,375		4,805		18,918		23,723		3,570			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
One Ocean	Atlantic Beach, FL		17,500				5,815				14,817		—			25,255		5,815		40,072		45,887		14,001			Apr-04	(1),(2),(3)
Sheraton Hotel	Langhorne, PA		18,023				2,037				12,424		—			5,668		2,037		18,092		20,129		5,789			Jul-04	(1),(2),(3)
Sheraton Hotel	Minneapolis, MN		18,173				2,953				14,280		—			4,485		2,953		18,765		21,718		4,865			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
Sheraton Hotel	Indianapolis, IN		25,363				3,100				22,040		—			14,804		3,100		36,844		39,944		9,061			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
Sheraton Hotel	Anchorage, AK		29,495				4,023				39,363		—			11,155		4,023		50,518		54,541		12,095			Dec-06	(1),(2),(3)
Sheraton Hotel	San Diego, CA		24,333				7,294				36,382		—			9,865		7,294		46,247		53,541		9,710			Dec-06	(1),(2),(3)
Hyatt Regency	Coral Gables, FL		43,575				4,805				50,820		—			5,758		4,805		56,578		61,383		10,738			Apr-07	(1),(2),(3)
Crowne Plaza	Beverly Hills, CA		29,835				6,510				22,061		—			3,931		6,510		25,992		32,502		6,563			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
Crowne Plaza	Key West, FL		27,363				—				27,513		—			12,076		—		39,589		39,589		9,710			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
Annapolis Inn	Annapolis, MD		11,929				3,028				7,833		—			4,147		3,028		11,980		15,008		3,634			Mar-05	(1),(2),(3)
Pier House Resort	Key West, FL		69,000				56,900				33,024					246		56,900		33,270		90,170		1,334			May-13	(1),(2),(3)
WorldQuest Resort	Orlando, FL		—				1,432				9,870		(45		)	1,195		1,387		11,065		12,452		1,382			Mar-11	(1),(2),(3)
Construction in Progress	Various		—				—				—		—			930		—		930		930		—
Total			$	1,818,929			$	410,476			$	1,881,794	$	1,060		$	377,672	$	411,536	$	2,259,466	$	2,671,002	$	507,208
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(1) Estimated useful life for buildings is 39 years.
(2) Estimated useful life for building improvements is 7.5 years.
(3) Estimated useful life for furniture and fixtures is 3 to 5 years.
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Investment in Real Estate:
Beginning balance	$	3,509,744			$	3,560,198			$	3,649,582
Additions	184,106				81,083				83,288
Reclassification	622				—				3,368
Impairment/write-offs	(99,460		)		(95,713		)		(163,045		)
Sales/disposals	(924,010		)		(35,824		)		(12,995		)
Ending balance	2,671,002				3,509,744				3,560,198
Accumulated Depreciation:
Beginning balance	637,840				602,749				626,433
Depreciation expense	127,273				135,850				133,316
Reclassification	373				—				2,165
Impairment/write-offs	(99,460		)		(91,594		)		(156,808		)
Sales/disposals	(158,818		)		(9,165		)		(2,357		)
Ending balance	507,208				637,840				602,749
Investment in Real Estate, net	$	2,163,794			$	2,871,904			$	2,957,449

Mortgage_Loans_and_Interest_Ea

Mortgage Loans and Interest Earned on Real Estate	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract]	'
MORTGAGE LOANS AND INTEREST EARNED ON REAL ESTATE	'
	SCHEDULE IV — MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
	ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
	Column A				Column B			Column C				Column D		Column E	Column F	Column G
	Description				Prior Liens			Balance at				Delinquent		Being	Accrued	Interest Income
								December 31,				Principal		Foreclosed at	Interest at	During the
								2013				December 31,		December 31,	December 31,	Year Ended
												2013		2013	2013	December 31,
																2013
	Ritz Carlton		Key Biscayne, FL		—			11,321				—		—	—	—
	Valuation allowance							(7,937		)		—
	Net carrying value							$	3,384			$	—
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Investment in Mortgage Loans:
	Balance at January 1	$	3,233			$	3,101			$	20,870
	Principal payments	(245		)		(246		)		(22,610		)
	Amortization of discounts/deferred income	—				—				—
	Valuation allowance adjustments	396				378				4,841
	Balance at December 31	$	3,384			$	3,233			$	3,101

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries and its majority-owned joint ventures in which it has a controlling interest. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements.
	Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) manages 26 of our properties as of December 31, 2013. There were eight additional hotel properties managed by Marriott until May 31, 2013 and six properties managed by Marriott included in the Ashford Prime spin-off. For these 40 Marriott-managed hotels, the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years reflect twelve weeks of operations in each of the first three quarters of the year and sixteen weeks for the fourth quarter of the year. Beginning in 2013, the fiscal quarters end on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th and December 31st. Therefore, in any given quarterly period, period-over-period results will have different ending dates. .For Marriott-managed hotels, the fourth quarters of 2013, 2012 and 2011 ended December 31, 2013, December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates – The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand or held in banks and short-term investments with an initial maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash – Restricted cash includes reserves for debt service, real estate taxes, and insurance, as well as excess cash flow deposits and reserves for furniture, fixtures, and equipment replacements of approximately 4% to 6% of property revenue for certain hotels, as required by certain management or mortgage debt agreement restrictions and provisions.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consists primarily of meeting and banquet room rental and hotel guest receivables. We generally do not require collateral. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of guests to make required payments for services. The allowance is maintained at a level believed adequate to absorb estimated receivable losses. The estimate is based on past receivable loss experience, known and inherent credit risks, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors, including specific reserves for certain accounts.
	Notes Receivable – We provide mezzanine loan financing, documented by notes receivable. These loans are held for investment and are intended to be held to maturity and accordingly, are recorded at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, loan purchase discounts and the allowance for losses when a loan is deemed to be impaired. Premiums, discounts, and net origination fees are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to interest income using the effective interest method over the life of the loan. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received when contractually due. Payments received on impaired nonaccrual loans are recorded as adjustments to impairment charges. No interest income was recorded for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Variable interest entities, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by their controlling interest beneficiaries if the variable interest entities do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. Our remaining mezzanine note receivable at December 31, 2013 is secured by a hotel property and is subordinate to the controlling interest in the secured hotel property. The note receivable is considered to be a variable interest in the entity that owns the related hotel. However, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of the hotel property as a result of holding the loan. Therefore, we do not consolidate the hotel property for which we have provided financing. We will evaluate the interests in entities acquired or created in the future to determine whether such entities should be consolidated. In evaluating the variable interest entity, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
Inventories	'
	Inventories – Inventories, which primarily consist of food, beverages, and gift store merchandise, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
Investments in Hotel Properties	'
	Investments in Hotel Properties – Hotel properties are generally stated at cost. However, the remaining four hotel properties contributed upon Ashford’s formation in 2003 that are still owned by Ashford (the “Initial Properties”) are stated at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of impairment charges, if any, plus a noncontrolling interest partial step-up related to the acquisition of noncontrolling interests from third parties associated with four of the Initial Properties. For hotel properties owned through our majority-owned joint ventures, the carrying basis attributable to the joint venture partners’ minority ownership is recorded at the predecessor’s historical cost, net of any impairment charges, while the carrying basis attributable to our majority ownership is recorded based on the allocated purchase price of our ownership interests in the joint ventures. All improvements and additions which extend the useful life of the hotel properties are capitalized.
Impairment of Investment in Hotel Properties	'
	Impairment of Investments in Hotel Properties – Hotel properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We test impairment by using current or projected cash flows over the estimated useful life of the asset. In evaluating the impairment of hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, expected holding period and expected useful life. We may also use fair values of comparable assets. If an asset is deemed to be impaired, we record an impairment charge for the amount that the property’s net book value exceeds its estimated fair value. No impairment charges were recorded for investments in hotel properties included in our continuing operations for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Impairment of Notes Receivable	'
	Impairment of Notes Receivable – We review notes receivable for impairment in each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts recorded as assets on the balance sheet. We apply normal loan review and underwriting procedures (as may be implemented or modified from time to time) in making that judgment.
	When a loan is impaired, we measure impairment based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate against the value of the asset recorded on the balance sheet. We may also measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If a loan is deemed to be impaired, we record a valuation allowance through a charge to earnings for any shortfall. Our assessment of impairment is based on considerable judgment and estimates. No impairment charges were recorded for 2013, 2012 and 2011. Valuation adjustments of $396,000, $5.3 million and $4.8 million on previously impaired notes were credited to impairment charges during 2013, 2012 and 2011. See Notes 4 and 17.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	'
	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities – Investments in entities in which we have ownership interests ranging from 14.4% to 71.74% are accounted for under the equity method of accounting by recording the initial investment and our percentage of interest in the joint venture’s net income (loss). We review the investments in our unconsolidated entities for impairment in each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of our investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity earnings (loss) in unconsolidated entities. No such impairment was recorded in 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Our investments in certain unconsolidated entities are considered to be variable interests in the underlying entities. Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance, must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) an implicit financial responsibility to ensure that a VIE operates as designed, and (iii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Because we do not have the power and financial responsibility to direct the unconsolidated entities’ activities and operations, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these joint ventures on an ongoing basis and therefore such entities should not be consolidated. In evaluating VIEs, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
	In 2011, we acquired a 71.74% ownership interest in PIM Highland JV through contributions made by various entities in which we had equity investments and an additional cash investment. We adopted the equity accounting method for our investment in the PIM Highland JV due to the fact that we exercise significant influence but do not control the joint venture. Although we have the majority ownership of 71.74% in the joint venture, all the major decisions related to the joint venture, including establishment of policies and operating procedures with respect to business affairs, incurring obligations and expenditures, are subject to the approval of an executive committee, which is comprised of four persons with us and our joint venture partner each designating two of those persons. Our investment in PIM Highland JV had a carrying value of $139.3 million and $158.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	In connection with the previously discussed spin-off of Ashford Prime on November 19, 2013, we maintained a 20% ownership interest in Ashford Prime OP. We adopted the equity accounting method for our investment in Ashford Prime OP due to the fact that we exercise significant influence but do not control the entity. All major decisions related to Ashford Prime OP that most significantly impact Ashford Prime OP's economic performance, including but not limited to operating procedures with respect to business affairs and any acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings or other transactions with sellers, purchasers, lenders, brokers, agents and other applicable representatives, are subject to the approval of Ashford Prime OP General Partner LLC, its general partner. Our investment in Ashford Prime had a carrying value of $56.2 million at December 31, 2013.
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations	'
	Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – We classify assets as held for sale when management has obtained a firm commitment from a buyer, and consummation of the sale is considered probable and expected within one year. In addition, we deconsolidate a property upon transfer of title . When deconsolidating a property/subsidiary, we recognize a gain or loss in net income measured as the difference between the fair value of any consideration received, the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated, and the carrying amount of the former property/subsidiary. The related operations of assets held for sale are reported as discontinued if a) such operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, both operationally and financially, from our ongoing operations, b) such operations and cash flows will be eliminated from ongoing operations once the disposal occurs, and c) we will not have any significant continuing involvement subsequent to the disposal.
	In June 2012, we recorded an impairment charge of $4.1 million and in December 2010 we recorded an impairment charge of $39.9 million for a hotel property that was sold in December 2012. Additionally, we sold our Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in Columbus, Ohio in November 2012 for net proceeds of $7.7 million. We recorded net gain of $4.5 million upon disposition of these hotels. In June 2011, we recorded an impairment charge of $6.2 million for a hotel property that was sold in July 2011. During 2011, we completed the sale of four hotel properties, three of which were reclassified as assets held for sale previously, and recognized a net gain of $2.6 million.
Marketable Securities	'
	Marketable Securities – Marketable securities include U.S. treasury bills and stocks, put and call options of certain publicly traded companies. All of these investments are recorded at fair value. Put and call options are considered derivatives. The fair value of these investments has been determined based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date and is reported as “Marketable securities” or “Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other” in the consolidated balance sheets. Net investment income, including interest income (expense), dividends, realized gains and losses, and costs of investment, is reported as a component of “Other income.” Unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported as “Unrealized gain (loss) marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred Costs, net	'
	Deferred Costs, net – Deferred loan costs are recorded at cost and amortized over the terms of the related indebtedness using the effective interest method. Deferred franchise fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related franchise agreements.
Intangible Asset, net	'
	Intangible Asset, net – Intangible asset represents the market value related to a lease agreement obtained in connection with the CNL acquisition that was below the market rate at the date of the acquisition and is amortized over the remaining term of the lease.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging	'
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging – We primarily use interest rate derivatives to hedge our risks and to capitalize on the historical correlation between changes in LIBOR and RevPAR. The interest rate derivatives include swaps, caps, floors, flooridors and corridors. Interest rate swaps (or reverse swaps) involve the exchange of fixed-rate payments for variable-rate payments (or vice versa) over the life of the derivative agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges provide us with interest rate protection above the strike rate on the cap and result in us receiving interest payments when actual rates exceed the cap strike. For interest rate floors, we pay our counterparty interest when the variable interest rate index is below the strike rate. The interest rate flooridor combines two interest rate floors, structured such that the purchaser simultaneously buys an interest rate floor at a strike rate X and sells an interest rate floor at a lower strike rate Y. The purchaser of the flooridor is paid when the underlying interest rate index (for example, LIBOR) resets below strike rate X during the term of the flooridor. Unlike a standard floor, the flooridor limits the benefit the purchaser can receive as the related interest rate index falls. Once the underlying index falls below strike rate Y, the sold floor offsets the purchased floor. The interest rate corridor involves purchasing of an interest rate cap at one strike rate X and selling an interest rate cap with a higher strike rate Y. The purchaser of the corridor is paid when the underlying interest rate index resets above the strike rate X during the term of the corridor. The corridor limits the benefit the purchaser can receive as the related interest rate index rises above the strike rate Y. There is no liability to us other than the purchase price associated with the flooridor and corridor.
	We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. We also use credit default swaps to hedge financial and capital market risk. All these derivatives are subject to master netting settlement arrangements and the credit default swaps are subject to credit support annexes. As the derivatives are subject to master netting settlement arrangements, we report derivatives with the same counterparty net on the consolidated balance sheets. For credit default swaps, cash collateral is posted by us as well as our counterparty. We offset the fair value of the derivative and the obligation/right to return/reclaim cash collateral.
	All derivatives are recorded at fair value in accordance with the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Interest rate derivatives and credit default swaps are reported as “Derivative assets” or “Derivative liabilities.” Accrued interest on the non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives is included in “Accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. For interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value is reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” (“OCI”) in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. The amount recorded in OCI is reclassified to interest expense in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, while the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings as “Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations. For non-hedge designated interest rate derivatives and the credit default swap derivatives, the changes in the fair value are recognized in earnings as “Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.
Due to/from Affiliates	'
	Due to/from Affiliates – Due to/from affiliates represents current receivables and payables resulting primarily from advances of shared costs incurred. Both due to and due from affiliates are generally settled within a period not exceeding one year.
Due to/from Related Party	'
	Due to/from Related Party – Due to/from related party represents current receivables and payables resulting from transactions related to hotel management, project management and market services with a related party. Due to/from related party is generally settled within a period not exceeding one year.
Due to/from Ashford Prime	'
	Due to/from Ashford Prime – Due to/from Ashford Prime represents current receivables and payables resulting primarily from costs associated with the spin-off of Ashford Prime as well as receivables related to advisory fees. Both due to and due from Ashford Prime will generally be settled within a period not exceeding one year.
Due to/from Third-Party Hotel Managers	'
	Due to/from Third-Party Hotel Managers – Due from third-party hotel managers primarily consists of amounts due from Marriott related to cash reserves held at the Marriott corporate level related to operating, capital improvements, insurance, real estate taxes, and other items. Due to/from related party also represents current receivables and payables resulting from transactions related to hotel management.
Unfavorable Management Contract Liabilities	'
	Unfavorable Management Contract Liabilities – Certain management agreements assumed in the acquisition of a hotel in 2006 and the CNL acquisition in 2007 have terms that are more favorable to the respective managers than typical market management agreements at the acquisition dates. As a result, we recorded unfavorable contract liabilities related to those management agreements totaling $23.4 million based on the present value of expected cash outflows over the initial terms of the related agreements. The unfavorable contract liabilities are amortized as reductions to incentive management fees on a straight-line basis over the initial terms of the related agreements. In evaluating unfavorable contract liabilities, our analysis involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
Noncontrolling Interests	'
	Noncontrolling Interests – The redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represent the limited partners’ proportionate share of equity in earnings/losses of the operating partnership, which is an allocation of net income attributable to the common unit holders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common unit holdings throughout the period plus distributions paid to these limited partners’ Class B unit holdings. The redeemable noncontrolling interests in our operating partnership is classified in the mezzanine section of the consolidated balance sheets as these redeemable operating units do not meet the requirements for equity classification prescribed by the authoritative accounting guidance because the redemption feature requires the delivery of cash or registered shares. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership is based on the greater of the accumulated historical cost or the redemption value.
	The noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities represent ownership interests of 15% of two hotel properties held by one joint venture at December 31, 2013. The noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities that represented ownership interest of 25% of two hotel properties held by one joint venture were contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off. At December 31, 2012, the noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities represented ownership interests ranging from 15% to 25% of four hotel properties held by two joint ventures. The noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities are reported in equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Through December 1, 2011, the hotel property held by a joint venture in which we previously had an ownership of 89% was leased on a triple-net lease basis to a third-party tenant who operated the hotel property. Effective December 2, 2011, we acquired the remaining 11% ownership interest from our partner as a result of a dispute resolution. The triple-net lease agreement was canceled and the operating results of this hotel property have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since December 2, 2011 through November 18, 2013, the date the property was contributed to Ashford Prime in connection with the spin-off. We recognized a gain of $9.7 million for this transaction in 2011, consisting of the assignment of an $8.1 million note receivable and an agreement to retain $1.6 million of security deposits that were originally refundable, which is included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Net income/loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership and income/loss from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated entities are reported as deductions/additions from/to net income/loss. Comprehensive income/loss attributable to these noncontrolling interests is reported as reductions/additions from/to comprehensive income/loss.
Guarantees	'
	Guarantees – Upon acquisition of the 51-hotel CNL Portfolio on April 11, 2007, we assumed certain guarantees, which represent funds provided by third-party hotel managers to guarantee minimum returns for certain hotel properties. As we are obligated to repay such amounts through increased incentive management fees through cash reimbursements, such guarantees are recorded as other liabilities. As of December 31, 2012, these liabilities totaled $344,000. During 2013, payments were made to satisfy all guarantees and as a result there are no future obligations.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition – Hotel revenues, including room, food, beverage, and ancillary revenues such as long-distance telephone service, laundry, parking and space rentals, are recognized when services have been rendered. Advisory services are recognized when services have been rendered. The quarterly base fee is equal to 0.70% per annum of the total enterprise value, as defined, of Ashford Prime, subject to certain minimums. The incentive fee is earned annually in each year that Ashford Prime's total shareholder return exceeds the total shareholder return for Ashford Prime's peer group, as defined. Reimbursements for overhead and internal audit services are recognized when services have been rendered. Rental income represents income from leasing hotel properties to third-party tenants on triple-net operating leases. Base rent on the triple-net lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms and variable rent is recognized when earned. Interest income, representing interest on the mezzanine loan (including accretion of discounts on the mezzanine loan using the effective interest method), is recognized when earned. We discontinue recording interest and amortizing discounts/premiums when the contractual payment of interest and/or principal is not received when contractually due. Asset management fees are recognized when services are rendered. Taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities are not recorded in revenue. For the hotel that was leased to a third party, we reported deposits into our escrow accounts for capital expenditure reserves as income up to the point in time the lease was terminated.
Other Expenses	'
	Other Expenses – Other expenses include Internet, telephone charges, guest laundry, valet parking, and hotel-level general and administrative fees, sales and marketing expenses, repairs and maintenance, franchise fees and utility costs. They are expensed as incurred.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs – Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. For 2013, 2012 and 2011, our continuing operations incurred advertising costs of $4.1 million, $4.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Advertising costs related to continuing operations are included in “Other expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Equity-Based Compensation	'
	Equity-Based Compensation – Stock/unit-based compensation is accounted for at the fair value based on the market price of the shares at the date of grant in accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance. The fair value is charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the shares/units.
Depreciation and amortization	'
	Depreciation and Amortization – Owned hotel properties are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related assets. Presently, hotel properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over lives ranging from 7.5 to 39 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 5 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. While we believe our estimates are reasonable, a change in estimated useful lives could affect depreciation expense and net income (loss) as well as resulting gains or losses on potential hotel sales.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes – As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on the portion of our net income (loss) that does not relate to taxable REIT subsidiaries. However, Ashford TRS is treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, we account for income taxes related to Ashford TRS using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective bases. In addition, the analysis utilized by us in determining our deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves considerable management judgment and assumptions.
	In July 2006, the FASB issued accounting guidance that clarified the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The guidance prescribes a financial statement recognition and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The guidance also provides direction on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. We classify interest and penalties related to underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense. We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and cities. Tax years 2010 through 2013 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities. As more fully described in Note 13, an income tax examination of one of the TRS subsidiaries contributed to Ashford Prime OP is currently in process. We believe that the results of the completion of this examination will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. We have indemnified Ashford Prime for any potential losses resulting from the completion of this examination.
Income (Loss) Per Share	'
	Income (Loss) Per Share – Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period using the two-class method prescribed by applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method, or the treasury stock method, if more dilutive. Diluted income/loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, whereby such exercise or conversion would result in lower income per share.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	'
	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards – In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued accounting guidance to require disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. This scope would include derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements that are either netted on the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master netting agreement or similar arrangement. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013 and the disclosures should be reported retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We adopted this accounting guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Investment_in_Hotel_Properties1

Investment in Hotel Properties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Investment in hotel properties	'
	Investments in hotel properties consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land	$	410,148		$	483,242
	Buildings and improvements	2,071,811			2,779,589
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	166,193			224,907
	Construction in progress	11,956			10,499
	Condominium properties	12,442			12,690
	Total cost	2,672,550			3,510,927
	Accumulated depreciation	(508,161		)	(638,623		)
	Investments in hotel properties, net	$	2,164,389		$	2,872,304
Schedule of estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition (in thousands):
	Land	$	56,900
	Buildings and improvements	26,924
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	6,100
		89,924
	Net other assets and liabilities	(1,690		)
	Total	$	88,234

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E1

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Summary of preliminary balance sheet	'
	Ashford Hospitality Prime Limited Partnership
	Condensed Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total assets	$	961,732		$	847,280
	Total liabilities	658,605			594,902
	Partners' capital	303,127			252,378
	Total liabilities and partners' capital	$	961,732		$	847,280
	Our ownership interest in Ashford Prime OP	$	56,243		$	—
	The following tables summarize the condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the condensed statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the period from March 10, 2011 through December 31, 2011 of the PIM Highland JV (in thousands):
	PIM Highland JV
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total assets	$	1,390,782		$	1,417,204
	Total liabilities	1,173,841			1,176,298
	Members’ capital	216,941			240,906
	Total liabilities and members’ capital	$	1,390,782		$	1,417,204
	Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV	$	139,302		$	158,694
Summary of preliminary statement of operations	'
	PIM Highland JV
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31,						Period From March 10 to
		2013			2012			31-Dec-11
	Total revenue	$	426,760		$	416,892		$	332,205
	Total expenses	(385,133		)	(377,453		)	(322,419		)
	Operating income	41,627			39,439			9,786
	Interest income and other	69			102			85
	Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees	(64,316		)	(63,497		)	(50,021		)
	Gain recognized at acquisition	—			—			82,144
	Other expenses	—			(72		)	(2,020		)
	Income tax expense	(1,345		)	(2,353		)	(2,687		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(23,965	)	$	(26,381	)	$	37,287
	Our equity in earnings (loss) of PIM Highland JV	$	(19,392	)	$	(20,833	)	$	14,528
	Ashford Hospitality Prime Limited Partnership
	Condensed Combined Consolidated Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Total revenue	$	233,496		$	221,188		$	191,991
	Total expenses	(214,086		)	(189,382		)	(167,612		)
	Operating income	19,410			31,806			24,379
	Interest income	23			29			24
	Other income	—			—			9,673
	Interest expense and amortization and write-offs of loan costs	(34,982		)	(31,244		)	(31,803		)
	Unrealized loss on derivatives	(36		)	—			—
	Income tax expense	(2,343		)	(4,384		)	(2,636		)
	Net loss	(17,928		)	(3,793		)	(363		)
	Income (loss) from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	(934		)	(752		)	989
	Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	7,080			—			—
	Net income (loss) attributable to Ashford Prime OP	$	(11,782	)	$	(4,545	)	$	626
	Our equity in loss of Ashford Prime OP	$	(4,012	)	$	—		$	—

Assets_Held_for_Sale_and_Disco1

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Fair value aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which measurements fall on a non-recurring basis and related impairment charges	'
	The following table presents our hotel properties measured at fair value aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which measurements fall on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and related impairment charges recorded (in thousands):
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total		Impairment
												Charges
	2012
	Hilton Tucson, AZ	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	4,120	(1	)
	2011
	Hampton Inn Jacksonville, FL	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	6,237	(2	)
	_________________________
	(1)	The impairment charge was taken in the quarter ended June 30, 2012, based on its estimated fair value of $19.7 million which we considered to be a level 3 fair value measure.
	(2)	The impairment charge was taken in the quarter ended June 30, 2011, based on its anticipated net sales prices of $10.0 million which we considered to be a level 3 fair value measure.
Operating results of discontinued operations	'
	The following table summarizes the operating results of the discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
	Hotel revenues	$	29,398		$	40,279
	Hotel operating expenses	(27,722		)	(35,916		)
	Operating income	1,676			4,363
	Property taxes, insurance and other	(1,584		)	(2,486		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(2,548		)	(3,031		)
	Impairment charge	(4,120		)	(6,237		)
	Gain on disposal/sales of properties	4,486			2,564
	Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	(1,464		)	(2,020		)
	Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	(119		)	(948		)
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(3,673		)	(7,795		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	23			(85		)
	Loss from discontinued operations	(3,650		)	(7,880		)
	Income from discontinued operations of consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			(1,031		)
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	440			1,072
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	(3,210	)	$	(7,839	)

Deferred_Costs_net_Tables

Deferred Costs, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Deferred Costs	'
	Deferred Costs, net
	Deferred costs, net consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred loan costs	$	27,049		$	32,974
	Deferred franchise fees	4,037			4,024
	Total costs	31,086			36,998
	Accumulated amortization	(20,931		)	(19,804		)
	Deferred costs, net	$	10,155		$	17,194

Intangible_Asset_Net_Tables

Intangible Asset, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of intangible assets	'
	Intangible asset consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Cost	$	—	$	3,233
	Accumulated amortization	—		(512		)
	Intangible asset, net	$	—	$	2,721

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of indebtedness of continuing operations and the carrying values of related collateral	'
	Indebtedness of our continuing operations and the carrying values of related collateral were as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
						December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Indebtedness		Collateral	Maturity	Interest Rate	Debt		Book		Debt		Book
						Balance		Value of		Balance		Value of
								Collateral				Collateral
	Mortgage loan (6)		2 hotels	Aug-13	LIBOR (1) + 2.75%	$	—	$	—	$	141,667	$	259,496
	Mortgage loan (3)		5 hotels	Mar-14	LIBOR (1) + 4.50%	164,433		213,501		173,180		218,647
	Mortgage loan (2)		9 hotels	May-14	LIBOR (1) + 6.50%	135,000		193,016		135,000		197,672
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	May-14	8.32%	5,075		8,994		5,285		9,044
	Senior credit facility (5)		Various	Sep-14	LIBOR (1) + 2.75% to 3.50%	—		—		—		—
	Mortgage loan (2)		5 hotels	Nov-14	Greater of 6.40% or LIBOR (1) + 6.15%	211,000		313,202		211,000		317,442
	Mortgage loan		8 hotels	Dec-14	5.75%	102,348		82,314		104,680		81,290
	Mortgage loan		10 hotels	Jul-15	5.22%	148,991		170,897		152,513		172,195
	Mortgage loan (4)		1 hotel	Sep-15	LIBOR (1) + 4.90%	69,000		88,836		—		—
	Mortgage loan		8 hotels	Dec-15	5.70%	94,899		77,733		96,907		79,146
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Feb-16	5.53%	107,737		127,073		110,169		121,451
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Feb-16	5.53%	89,347		96,248		91,364		97,678
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Feb-16	5.53%	77,394		102,629		79,140		102,960
	Mortgage loan (7) (9)		1 hotel	Apr-17	5.91%	—		—		34,735		91,222
	Mortgage loan (9)		2 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	—		—		127,289		145,275
	Mortgage loan (9)		3 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	—		—		259,021		275,190
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	113,343		125,913		114,732		128,605
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	101,878		113,256		103,126		111,546
	Mortgage loan		5 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	155,019		155,429		156,918		160,373
	Mortgage loan		7 hotels	Apr-17	5.95%	123,997		142,980		125,517		145,456
	TIF loan (7) (8) (9)		1 hotel	Jun-18	12.85%	—				8,098		—
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	Nov-20	6.26%	101,268		113,927		102,562		113,860
	Mortgage loan (10)		1 hotel	Jan-24	5.49%	10,800		17,223		—		—
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	Jan-24	5.49%	7,400		8,624		—		—
	Mortgage loan		1 hotel	Apr-34	Greater of 6.00% or Prime + 1.00%	—		—		6,507		18,024
	Total					$	1,818,929	$	2,151,795	$	2,339,410	$	2,846,572
	_________________________
	(1)	LIBOR rates were 0.168% and 0.209% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	(2)	These mortgage loans have three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
	(3)	This mortgage loan has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
	(4)	This mortgage loan has three one-year extension options subject to satisfaction of certain conditions in the final year.
	(5)	Our borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility is $165.0 million. We have an option, subject to lender approval, to further expand the facility to an aggregate size of $225.0 million. We may use up to $10.0 million for standby letters of credit. The senior credit facility has a one-year extension option subject to advance notice and a 0.25% extension fee.
	(6)	On February 26, 2013, we refinanced our $141.7 million loan due August 2013 with a $199.9 million loan due February 2018. The new loan provides for an interest rate of LIBOR + 3.50%, with no LIBOR floor. The new loan was assumed by Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off.
	(7)	These loans are collateralized by the same property.
	(8)	The interest expense from the TIF loan is offset against interest income recorded on the note receivable of the same amount. See Note 4.
	(9)	The loans were assumed by Ashford Prime in connection with the previously discussed spin-off.
	(10)	On December 20, 2013, we refinanced our $6.5 million loan due April 2034 with a $10.8 million loan due January 2024. The new loan provides for a fixed interest rate of 5.49% with no extension options.
Summary of maturities of indebtedness of continuing operations	'
	Maturities and scheduled amortizations of indebtedness of our continuing operations as of December 31, 2013 for each of the five following years are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	638,226
	2015	322,508
	2016	270,029
	2017	475,743
	2018	2,062
	Thereafter	110,361
	Total	$	1,818,929

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
		Quoted Market Prices (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)				Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)				Counter-party and Cash Collateral Netting (4)				Total
	December 31, 2013:
	Assets
	Derivative assets:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	$	—			$	19			$	—			$	—			$	19		(1)
	Interest rate derivatives – hedge	—				—				—				—				—			(1)
	Equity put and call options	560				—				—				—				560			(2)
		560				19				—				—				579
	Non-derivative assets:
	Equity securities	29,041				—				—				—				29,041			(2)
	Total	29,601				19				—				—				29,620
	Liabilities
	Derivative liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	—				—				—				—				—			(1)
	Credit default swaps	—				995				—				(1,068		)		(73		)	(3)
	Short equity put options	(82		)		—				—				—				(82		)	(3)
	Short equity call options	(479		)		—				—				—				(479		)	(3)
	Non-derivative liabilities:
	Margin account balance	(3,130		)		—				—				—				(3,130		)	(3)
	Total	(3,691		)		995				—				(1,068		)		(3,764		)
	Net	$	25,910			$	1,014			$	—			$	(1,068	)		$	25,856
	December 31, 2012:
	Assets
	Derivative assets:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	$	—			$	10,617			$	—			$	—			$	10,617		(1)
	Interest rate derivatives – hedge	—				4				—				—				4			(1)
	Credit default swaps	—				2,933				—				(2,763		)		170			(1)
	Equity put and call options	612				—				—				—				612			(2)
	Non-derivative assets:
	Equity and US treasury securities	23,008				—				—				—				23,008			(2)
	Total	23,620				13,554				—				(2,763		)		34,411
	Liabilities
	Derivative liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives – non-hedge	—				(4,400		)		—				—				(4,400		)	(1)
	Short equity put options	(7		)		—				—				—				(7		)	(3)
	Short equity call options	(292		)		—				—				—				(292		)	(3)
	Non-derivative liabilities:
	Margin account balance	(1,342		)		—				—				—				(1,342		)	(3)
	Total	(1,641		)		(4,400		)		—				—				(6,041		)
	Net	$	21,979			$	9,154			$	—			$	(2,763	)		$	28,370
	_________________________
	(1)	Reported net as “Derivative assets” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Reported as “Marketable securities” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	(3)	Reported as “Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	(4)	Represents cash collateral posted by our counterparty.
Effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on consolidated statements of operations	'
	The following table summarizes the effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on the consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):
																										Reclassified from
		Gain or (Loss)												Interest Savings or (Cost)												Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense
		Recognized in Income												Recognized in Income
		Year Ended December 31,												Year Ended December 31,												Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012				2011				2013		2012		2011
	Assets
	Derivative assets:
	Interest rate derivatives	$	(10,778	)		$	(48,827	)		$	(73,227	)		$	10,639			$	54,199			$	92,846			$	101	$	32	$	603
	Credit default swaps	—				(4,014		)		—				—				—				—				—		—		—
	Equity call options and other	(1,388		)		(3,644		)		(786		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
		(12,166		)		(56,485		)		(74,013		)		10,639				54,199				92,846				101		32		603
	Non-derivative assets:
	Equity securities	5,779				3,341				229				—				—				—				—		—		—
	Total	(6,387		)		(53,144		)		(73,784		)		10,639				54,199				92,846				101		32		603
	Liabilities
	Derivative liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives	4,400				17,091				4,258				(4,424		)		(22,159		)		(22,273		)		—		—		—
	Credit default swaps	(2,025		)		—				(1,348		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
	Short equity put options	(138		)		1,610				(1,277		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
	Short equity call options	(274		)		393				89				—				—				—				—		—		—
	Total	1,963				19,094				1,722				(4,424		)		(22,159		)		(22,273		)		—		—		—
	Non-derivative liabilities:
	Short equity securities	—				64				375				—				—				—				—		—		—
	Total	1,963				19,158				2,097				(4,424		)		(22,159		)		(22,273		)		—		—		—
	Net	$	(4,424	)		$	(33,986	)		$	(71,687	)		$	6,215			$	32,040			$	70,573			$	101	$	32	$	603
	Total combined
	Interest rate derivatives	$	(6,378	)		$	(31,736	)		$	(68,969	)		$	6,215			$	32,040			$	70,573			$	101	$	32	$	603
	Credit default swaps	(1,937		)		(3,921		)		(1,317		)		—				—				—				—		—		—
	Total derivatives	(8,315		)	(1)	(35,657		)	(1)	(70,286		)	(1)	6,215			(2)	32,040			(2)	70,573			(2)	101		32		603
	Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	5,115			(3)	2,502			(3)	(391		)	(3)	—				—				—				—		—		—
	Realized loss on marketable securities	(1,224		)	(2) (4)	(831		)	(2) (4)	(1,010		)	(2) (4)	—				—				—				—		—		—
	Net	$	(4,424	)		$	(33,986	)		$	(71,687	)		$	6,215			$	32,040			$	70,573			$	101	$	32	$	603
	_________________________
	(1)	Reported as “Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	(2)	Included in “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	(3)	Reported as “Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	(4)	Includes costs of $88, $93 and $31, respectively in 2013, 2012 and 2011 associated with credit default swaps.

Summary_of_Fair_Value_of_Finan1

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]	'
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments measured at fair value on recurring basis	'
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
	Financial assets:
	Marketable securities	$	29,601	$	29,601	$	23,620	$	23,620
	Derivative assets, net	$	19	$	19	$	6,391	$	6,391
	Liabilities associated with marketable securities and other	$	3,764	$	3,764	$	1,641	$	1,641
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value	'
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	128,780	$	128,780	$	185,935	$	185,935
	Restricted cash	$	61,498	$	61,498	$	84,786	$	84,786
	Accounts receivable	$	21,791	$	21,791	$	35,116	$	35,116
	Notes receivable	$	3,384	$2,800 to $3,094		$	11,331	$14,385 to $15,899
	Due from affiliates	$	1,302	$	1,302	$	1,168	$	1,168
	Due from Ashford Prime, net	$	13,042	$	13,042	$	—	$	—
	Due from third-party hotel managers	$	33,728	$	33,728	$	48,619	$	48,619
	Financial liabilities:
	Indebtedness of continuing operations	$	1,818,929	$ 1,786,651 to $1,974,714		$	2,339,410	$2,266,991 to $2,505,622
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	70,683	$	70,683	$	84,293	$	84,293
	Dividends payable	$	20,735	$	20,735	$	18,258	$	18,258
	Due to related party, net	$	270	$	270	$	3,725	$	3,725
	Due to third-party hotel managers	$	958	$	958	$	1,410	$	1,410

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Future minimum rentals due under non-cancelable leases	'
	Future minimum rentals due under non-cancelable leases are as follows for each of the years ending December 31, (in thousands):
	2014	$	925
	2015	775
	2016	669
	2017	603
	2018	564
	Thereafter	27,963
	Total	$	31,499

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte1

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]	'
Summary of the activity of the operating partnership units	'
	A summary of the activity of the operating partnership units is as follow (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013	2012	2011
	Units outstanding at beginning of year	17,611	16,317	14,195
	Units issued	1,380	1,294	2,222
	Units converted to common shares	—	—	(100	)
	Units outstanding at end of year	18,991	17,611	16,317
	Units convertible/redeemable at end of year	15,918	14,305	12,895

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of dividends declared	'
	A summary of dividends declared is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Common stock related:
	Common shares	$	37,054	$	29,993	$	25,652
	Preferred stocks:
	Series A preferred stock	3,542		3,516		3,180
	Series D preferred stock	20,002		19,869		18,940
	Series E preferred stock	10,418		10,417		6,019
	Total dividends declared	$	71,016	$	63,795	$	53,791

Impairment_Charges_Tables

Impairment Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of changes in allowance for losses	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in allowance for losses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	8,333		$	8,711		$	16,875
	Impairment charges	—			—			—
	Valuation adjustments (credits to impairment charges)	(396		)	(378		)	(4,841		)
	Charge-offs	—			—			(3,323		)
	Balance at end of period	$	7,937		$	8,333		$	8,711

Stock_Based_Compensation_Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of restricted stock activity	'
	A summary of our restricted stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
		Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Price at Grant		Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Price at Grant		Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Price at Grant
	Outstanding at beginning of year	487		$	9.15	900		$	6.14	1,387		$	4.91
	Restricted shares granted	198		$	11.87	204		$	8.87	285		$	11.39
	Restricted shares vested	(266	)	$	8.97	(586	)	$	4.44	(761	)	$	5.82
	Restricted shares forfeited	(1	)	$	9.81	(31	)	$	9.13	(11	)	$	7.88
	Outstanding at end of year	418		$	10.55	487		$	9.15	900		$	6.14

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Reconciles the income tax expense at statutory rates to the actual income tax expense	'
	The following table reconciles the income tax expense at statutory rates to the actual income tax (expense) benefit recorded (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense at federal statutory income tax rate of 35%	$	(7,907	)	$	(11,508	)	$	(8,723	)
	State income tax expense, net of federal income tax benefit	(469		)	(2,710		)	(1,278		)
	Permanent differences	(761		)	(607		)	(142		)
	State and local income tax (expense) benefit on pass-through entity subsidiaries	(34		)	10			(114		)
	Gross receipts and margin taxes	(631		)	(749		)	40
	Interest and penalties	(20		)	(18		)	(9		)
	Valuation allowance	8,311			13,207			8,606
	Income tax (expense) benefit for income from continuing operations	(1,511		)	(2,375		)	(1,620		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit for income from discontinued operations	—			23			(85		)
	Total income tax (expense) benefit	$	(1,511	)	$	(2,352	)	$	(1,705	)
Components of income tax benefit (expense) from continuing operations	'
	The components of income tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	(919	)	$	(1,537	)	$	(579	)
	State	(684		)	(757		)	(165		)
	Total current	(1,603		)	(2,294		)	(744		)
	Deferred:
	Federal	157			7			(708		)
	State	(65		)	(88		)	(168		)
	Total deferred	92			(81		)	(876		)
	Total income tax (expense) benefit	$	(1,511	)	$	(2,375	)	$	(1,620	)
Deferred tax asset (liability) and related valuation allowance	'
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our deferred tax asset (liability) and related valuation allowance consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	94		$	103
	Unearned income	344			312
	Unfavorable management contract liability	2,838			4,338
	Federal and state net operating losses	31,360			43,571
	Accrued expenses	1,350			1,844
	Prepaid expenses	(4,391		)	(5,460		)
	Accrued revenue	—			(211		)
	Alternative minimum tax credit	972			—
	Tax property basis less than book basis	(2,175		)	(2,235		)
	Tax derivatives basis greater than book basis	2,787			2,035
	Deferred gain	1,685			—
	Other	282			347
	Deferred tax asset	35,146			44,644
	Valuation allowance	(35,146		)	(45,398		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	—		$	(754	)
Summarizes the changes in the valuation allowance	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in the valuation allowance (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	45,398		$	58,081		$	65,249
	Additions charged to other	4,315			4,481			19,255
	Deductions	(14,567		)	(17,164		)	(26,423		)
	Balance at end of year	$	35,146		$	45,398		$	58,081

Income_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Summary of amounts used in calculating basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	'
	The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Loss attributable to common shareholders – Basic and diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(41,283	)	$	(50,570	)	$	9,948
	Less: Dividends on preferred stocks	(33,962		)	(33,802		)	(46,876		)
	Less: Dividends on common stock	(36,841		)	(29,724		)	(25,266		)
	Less: Dividends on unvested restricted shares	(213		)	(269		)	(386		)
	Undistributed loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders	(112,299		)	(114,365		)	(62,580		)
	Add back: Dividends on common stock	36,841			29,724			25,266
	Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(75,458	)	$	(84,641	)	$	(37,314	)
	Loss from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders:
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$	—		$	(3,210	)	$	(7,839	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted	75,155			67,533			61,954
	Loss per share – basic and diluted:
	Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(1.00	)	$	(1.25	)	$	(0.60	)
	Loss from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share	—			(0.05		)	(0.13		)
	Net loss allocated to common shareholders per share	$	(1.00	)	$	(1.30	)	$	(0.73	)
Summary of computation of diluted income per share	'
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:
	Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	$	213		$	269		$	386
	Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	(8,183		)	(8,856		)	(1,764		)
	Dividends to Series B-1 Preferred Stock	—			—			18,737
	Total	$	(7,970	)	$	(8,587	)	$	17,359
	Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:
	Effect of unvested restricted shares	128			195			563
	Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units	18,699			17,353			15,571
	Effect of assumed conversion of Series B-1 Preferred Stock	—			—			2,509
	Total	18,827			17,548			18,643

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of financial information related to reportable segments	'
	Financial information related to our reportable segments is as follows (in thousands):
		Direct Hotel			Hotel			Corporate			Consolidated
		Investments			Financing
	Year Ended December 31, 2013:
	Total revenues	$	941,213		$	—		$	1,047		$	942,260
	Total hotel expenses	596,313			—			—			596,313
	Property taxes, insurance and other	47,075			—			—			47,075
	Depreciation and amortization	127,990			—			—			127,990
	Impairment charges	—			(396		)	—			(396		)
	Gain on insurance settlements	(270		)	—			—			(270		)
	Transaction costs	1,324			—			—			1,324
	Corporate, general and administrative	—			—			52,821			52,821
	Total expenses (income)	772,432			(396		)	52,821			824,857
	Operating income (loss)	168,781			396			(51,774		)	117,403
	Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(23,404		)	—			—			(23,404		)
	Interest income	—			—			71			71
	Other income	—			—			5,650			5,650
	Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(141,469		)	(141,469		)
	Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(2,098		)	(2,098		)
	Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			5,115			5,115
	Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(8,315		)	(8,315		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	145,377			396			(192,820		)	(47,047		)
	Income tax expense							(1,511		)	(1,511		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	145,377		$	396		$	(194,331	)	$	(48,558	)
	As of December 31, 2013:
	Total assets	$	2,491,275		$	3,384		$	182,343		$	2,677,002
		Direct Hotel			Hotel			Corporate			Consolidated
		Investments			Financing
	Year Ended December 31, 2012:
	Total revenues	$	922,606		$	—		$	—		$	922,606
	Total hotel expenses	590,340			—			—			590,340
	Property taxes, insurance and other	44,903			—			—			44,903
	Depreciation and amortization	133,979			—			—			133,979
	Impairment charges	—			(5,349		)	—			(5,349		)
	Gain on insurance settlements	(91		)	—			—			(91		)
	Corporate, general and administrative	—			—			44,050			44,050
	Total expenses (income)	769,131			(5,349		)	44,050			807,832
	Operating income (loss)	153,475			5,349			(44,050		)	114,774
	Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(20,833		)	—			—			(20,833		)
	Interest income	—			—			125			125
	Other income	—			—			31,700			31,700
	Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(144,796		)	(144,796		)
	Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(3,998		)	(3,998		)
	Unrealized gain on marketable securities	—			—			2,502			2,502
	Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(35,657		)	(35,657		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	132,642			5,349			(194,174		)	(56,183		)
	Income tax expense	—			—			(2,375		)	(2,375		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	132,642		$	5,349		$	(196,549	)	$	(58,558	)
	As of December 31, 2012:
	Total assets	$	3,197,695		$	3,701		$	263,333		$	3,464,729
		Direct Hotel			Hotel			Corporate			Consolidated
		Investments			Financing
	Year ended December 31, 2011:
	Total revenues	$	859,978		$	—		$	—		$	859,978
	Total hotel expenses	552,933			—			—			552,933
	Property taxes, insurance and other	45,085			—			—			45,085
	Depreciation and amortization	131,243			—			—			131,243
	Impairment charges	—			(4,841		)	—			(4,841		)
	Gain on insurance settlements	(2,035		)	—			—			(2,035		)
	Transaction costs	—			—			(793		)	(793		)
	Corporate, general and administrative	—			—			44,522			44,522
	Total expenses (income)	727,226			(4,841		)	43,729			766,114
	Operating income (loss)	132,752			4,841			(43,729		)	93,864
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	14,528			—			—			14,528
Interest income	—			—			85			85
Other income	—			30,000			79,524			109,524
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	—			—			(137,212		)	(137,212		)
Write-off of premiums, loan costs and exit fees	—			—			(729		)	(729		)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	—			—			(391		)	(391		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives	—			—			(70,286		)	(70,286		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	147,280			34,841			(172,738		)	9,383
Income tax expense	—			—			(1,620		)	(1,620		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	147,280		$	34,841		$	(174,358	)	$	7,763
As of December 31, 2011:
Total assets	$	3,366,107		$	3,610		$	220,009		$	3,589,726

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Summary of fees related to the management agreements with related parties	'
	At December 31, 2013, the related party managed 54 of our 87 hotels and the WorldQuest condominium properties included in continuing operations and we incurred the following fees related to the management agreements with the related party (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Property management fees, including incentive property management fees	$	14,299	$	13,947	$	12,693
	Market service fees	9,439		7,624		6,638
	Corporate general and administrative expense reimbursements	4,299		4,075		4,281
	Total	$	28,037	$	25,646	$	23,612

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of the quarterly results of operations	'
	The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):
		First			Second			Third			Fourth			Full
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Year
	2013
	Total revenue	$	231,942		$	258,539		$	242,024		$	209,755		$	942,260
	Total operating expenses	$	206,664		$	217,008		$	213,843		$	187,342		$	824,857
	Operating income	$	25,278		$	41,531		$	28,181		$	22,413		$	117,403
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(18,155	)	$	7,600		$	(19,402	)	$	(18,601	)	$	(48,558	)
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(14,686	)	$	7,106		$	(16,335	)	$	(17,368	)	$	(41,283	)
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(23,176	)	$	(1,385	)	$	(24,825	)	$	(25,859	)	$	(75,245	)
	Diluted loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(1.00	)
	Weighted average diluted common shares	67,682			68,489			79,898			81,383			75,155
	2012
	Total revenue	$	217,055		$	240,777		$	224,196		$	240,578		$	922,606
	Total operating expenses	$	195,207		$	205,264		$	193,974		$	213,387		$	807,832
	Operating income	$	21,848		$	35,513		$	30,222		$	27,191		$	114,774
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(24,719	)	$	(1,220	)	$	(15,620	)	$	(16,999	)	$	(58,558	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$	(21,338	)	$	(708	)	$	(13,036	)	$	(15,488	)	$	(50,570	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(29,669	)	$	(9,198	)	$	(21,526	)	$	(23,979	)	$	(84,372	)
	Diluted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders per share	$	(0.44	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(0.36	)	$	(1.25	)
	Weighted average diluted common shares	67,152			67,639			67,659			67,670			67,533

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio1

Pro Forma Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]	'
Pro forma statements of operations	'
	The following table also reflects the unaudited pro forma results of operations as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2011, reflecting the addition of the Highland Portfolio for the applicable periods from January 1, 2011 through March 9, 2011 and the elimination of $1.1 million in transaction credits for the year ended December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(unaudited)
	Total revenue	$	950,949		$	941,297		$	877,557
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(45,620	)	$	(56,412	)	$	(36,034	)
	Net loss	$	(45,620	)	$	(60,062	)	$	(43,914	)

Organization_and_Description_o1

Organization and Description of Business (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2007

Aug. 31, 2003

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2011

Jun. 17, 2013

31-May-13

hotel

Hotels

Hotels

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

Subsidiaries [Member]

Loan secured by one hotel property [Member]

Wholly Owned Properties [Member]

Majority Owned Properties [Member]

Partially Owned Properties [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Room

Hotels

Room

Hotels

Hotels

Hotels

World Quest Resort [Member]

Hotels

Hotels

Hotels

Condominium

Room

Real Estate Properties [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotels acquired (in hotels)

'

6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties owned (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

87

'

85

2

'

'

'

Number of rooms owned, gross (in rooms)

'

'

17,030

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,146

'

Number of rooms owned excluding those attributable joint ventures (in rooms)

'

'

17,003

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,912

'

Number of units acquired (in condominium)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

96

'

'

Payment to acquire real estate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12,000,000

'

'

Investment in unconsolidated entities

'

'

195,545,000

158,694,000

150,000,000

139,302,000

158,694,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

'

'

89.00%

71.74%

'

71.74%

'

'

'

'

'

80.00%

'

Number of hotels in portfolio acquired (in hotels)

51

'

'

'

28

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

Amount of preferred equity interest

'

'

'

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties held by majority owned joint venture (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

28

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of rooms through preferred equity interest in joint ventures, gross (in rooms)

'

'

'

'

'

8,084

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of rooms through preferred equity interest in joint ventures, net (in rooms)

'

'

'

'

'

5,800

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying value of note

'

'

$3,384,000

$11,331,000

'

'

'

'

$3,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling interest in joint venture

'

'

15.00%

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties managed by affiliates (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

21

'

54

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties managed by third party (in hotels)

'

'

33

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2007

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

31-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Jun. 17, 2013

31-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

hotel

Persons

Hotels

Hotels

Notes Receivable [Member]

Notes Receivable [Member]

Notes Receivable [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Ashford Prime OP [Member]

Ashford Prime OP [Member]

Marriott International [Member]

Marriott International [Member]

Marriott International [Member]

Marriott International [Member]

Marriott International [Member]

Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]

Columbus Oh Doubletree Guest Suites [Member]

CNL Portfolio [Member]

Columbus Oh Doubletree Guest Suites [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Hotels

Joint_Venture

Building and Building Improvements [Member]

Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]

Building and Building Improvements [Member]

Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]

Persons

Persons

Hotels

Hotels

Hotels

Hotels

Hotels

Hotels

Floors

Hotels

Joint_Venture

Real Estate Properties [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties managed by third party (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

33

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

26

40

'

'

'

'

'

6

'

Number of weeks of operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'112 days

'84 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Escrow reserve as percentage of revenue, Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Escrow reserve as percentage of revenue, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of initial properties related to acquisition of noncontrolling interest from third parties

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment charges recorded for a hotel property included in the continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income recorded

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment Charges

'

4,100,000

'

6,200,000

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

396,000

5,300,000

4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of ownership interest in Joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.40%

'

'

'

71.74%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment charges of Joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

89.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

71.74%

'

71.74%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80.00%

'

'

Number of persons in a executive committee

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of persons designated to executive committee by joint venture partner

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of persons designated to executive committee by Ashford

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment in unconsolidated entities

'

'

'

'

'

195,545,000

158,694,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

139,302,000

158,694,000

'

56,243,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Classified time period of asset held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from sale of hotel, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,700,000

'

'

'

Net gain on sale of hotel property

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel property reclassified as asset held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of interest rate floors combined in interest rate flooridor

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative hedge ineffectiveness

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period for settlement due to and from affiliates maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unfavorable contract liabilities related to management agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23,400,000

'

'

'

'

Unfavorable management contract liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

7,306,000

11,165,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

493,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling interest in joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

Number of joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

Number of hotel properties held by joint ventures

'

'

'

'

'

2

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

Percentage of ownership interest in hotel property held by joint venture

'

'

89.00%

'

'

89.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining ownership interest acquired

'

'

11.00%

'

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain loss on lease agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note receivable

'

'

8,100,000

'

8,100,000

'

'

8,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain loss on security deposit released

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotels in portfolio acquired (in hotels)

51

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

Other liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

344,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Advisory service fee

'

'

'

'

'

0.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Advertising Expense

'

'

'

'

'

$4,100,000

$4,000,000

$3,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated useful life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'7 years 6 months

'3 years

'

'

'39 years

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment_in_Hotel_Properties2

Investment in Hotel Properties (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investment in hotel properties, net	'	'
Land	$410,148	$483,242
Buildings and improvements	2,071,811	2,779,589
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	166,193	224,907
Construction in progress	11,956	10,499
Condominium properties	12,442	12,690
Total cost	2,672,550	3,510,927
Accumulated depreciation	-508,161	-638,623
Investment in hotel properties, net	$2,164,389	$2,872,304

Investment_in_Hotel_Properties3

Investment in Hotel Properties (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	14-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011
				Pier House Resort [Member]	Pier House Resort [Member]	World Quest Resort [Member]	World Quest Resort [Member]
						Condominium	Rental Pool Program [Member]
							Condominium
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	$2,700,000	'	'	'	$11,500,000	'	'
Cost of land and depreciable property, net of accumulated depreciation, for federal income tax purposes	2,000,000,000	2,600,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of hotel project, Total	'	'	'	90,000,000	'	12,000,000	'
Transaction acquisition costs	1,324,000	0	-793,000	'	901,000	298,000,000	'
Number of hotel condominiums acquired (in hotels)	'	'	'	'	'	96	96
Recognition of depreciation expense	$127,500,000	$136,000,000	$133,500,000	'	'	'	'
Percent of voting interests acquired	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'	'

Investment_in_Hotel_Properties4

Investment in Hotel Properties (Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (Pier House Resort [Member], USD $)	14-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pier House Resort [Member]	'
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]	'
Land	$56,900
Buildings and improvements	26,924
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	6,100
Property, plant and equipment	89,924
Net other assets and liabilities	-1,690
Total	$88,234

Notes_Receivable_Details

Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2008

31-May-10

Feb. 28, 2010

Jul. 31, 2009

Jun. 30, 2009

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Loans

Loans

Loan secured by 105 hotel portfolio [Member]

Loan secured by 105 hotel portfolio [Member]

Loan secured by 105 hotel portfolio [Member]

Loan secured by one hotel property [Member]

Loan secured by one hotel property [Member]

Four Seasons hotel, Nevis [Member]

Four Seasons hotel, Nevis [Member]

Sheraton Hotel [Member]

Sheraton Hotel [Member]

Extended Stay Hotel [Member]

Extended Stay Hotel [Member]

Mezzanine Loan [Member]

Mezzanine Loan [Member]

hotel

Hotels

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of ownership interest in hotel property held by joint venture

89.00%

'

89.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining ownership interest acquired

11.00%

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note receivable

$8,100,000

$8,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Retaining amount of security deposits

1,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on note receivable

9,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate of note receivable

12.85%

12.85%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of mezzanine loans (in loans)

'

'

1

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties in portfolio as security for loan receivable (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

105

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

681

'

'

'

Loan paid

'

'

'

'

22,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying value of note

'

'

3,384,000

11,331,000

'

4,200,000

17,900,000

'

3,400,000

'

'

'

'

109,400,000

'

3,400,000

3,200,000

Impairment charges of receivables

'

'

'

'

'

7,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note receivable restructured

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Initial investment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount of junior participating note

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000,000

'

18,200,000

'

4,000,000

4,000,000

164,000,000

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.09%

'

'

'

18.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Valuation allowance, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,900,000

8,300,000

Senior mortgage interest rate converted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Mezzanine loan purchased

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

98,400,000

'

'

'

Discount amortized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,400,000

'

'

'

Valuation adjustments of impaired notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

109,400,000

'

'

'

Valuation allowance of note

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5,000,000

'

'

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E2

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				PIM Highland JV [Member]	PIM Highland JV [Member]	PIM Highland JV [Member]	Ashford Prime OP [Member]	Ashford Prime OP [Member]
Summary of preliminary balance sheet	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	$2,677,002	$3,464,729	$3,589,726	$1,390,782	$1,417,204	'	$961,732	$847,280
Total liabilities	1,923,959	2,466,250	'	1,173,841	1,176,298	'	658,605	594,902
Members’ capital / Partners' capital	'	'	'	216,941	240,906	'	303,127	252,378
Total liabilities and equity	2,677,002	3,464,729	'	1,390,782	1,417,204	'	961,732	847,280
Our ownership interest in PIM Highland JV / Ashford Prime OP	$195,545	$158,694	'	$139,302	$158,694	$150,000	$56,243	$0

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E3

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

10 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

Ashford Prime OP [Member]

Ashford Prime OP [Member]

Ashford Prime OP [Member]

Real Estate Properties [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total revenue

$209,755

$242,024

$258,539

$231,942

$240,578

$224,196

$240,777

$217,055

$942,260

$922,606

$859,978

$332,205

$426,760

$416,892

$233,496

$221,188

$191,991

Total expenses

-187,342

-213,843

-217,008

-206,664

-213,387

-193,974

-205,264

-195,207

-824,857

-807,832

-766,114

-322,419

-385,133

-377,453

-214,086

-189,382

-167,612

Operating income

22,413

28,181

41,531

25,278

27,191

30,222

35,513

21,848

117,403

114,774

93,864

9,786

41,627

39,439

19,410

31,806

24,379

Interest income and other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85

69

102

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23

29

24

Other Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

9,673

Interest expense, amortization and write-offs of deferred loan costs, discounts and premiums and exit fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-50,021

-64,316

-63,497

-34,982

-31,244

-31,803

Unrealized loss on derivatives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,315

-35,657

-70,286

'

'

'

-36

0

0

Removal of gain recognized at acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

82,144

0

0

'

'

'

Other expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,020

0

-72

'

'

'

Income tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,511

-2,375

-1,620

-2,687

-1,345

-2,353

-2,343

-4,384

-2,636

Net loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-48,558

-62,208

-117

37,287

-23,965

-26,381

-17,928

-3,793

-363

Income (loss) from consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-908

-868

-610

'

'

'

-934

-752

989

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,183

9,296

2,836

'

'

'

7,080

0

0

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-41,283

-53,780

2,109

'

'

'

-11,782

-4,545

626

Our equity in earnings (loss) of equity method investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($23,404)

($20,833)

$14,528

$14,528

($19,392)

($20,833)

($4,012)

$0

$0

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E4

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

10 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2007

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 17, 2013

hotel

Persons

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

PIM Highland JV [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]

Property in Nevis [Member]

Property in Nevis [Member]

Property in Dallas [Member]

Property in Dallas [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Room

Hotels

Persons

Hotels

Persons

Hotels

Room

Real Estate Properties [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage by parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

71.74%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred equity interest earning accrued

'

'

'

'

'

'

$25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unpaid annual return with priority over common equity distributions

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotels in portfolio acquired (in hotels)

51

'

'

'

'

'

28

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

Number of members of executive committee

'

4

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of persons designated to executive committee by joint venture partner

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment in unconsolidated entities

'

195,545,000

158,694,000

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

139,302,000

158,694,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties held by majority owned joint venture (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Portfolio acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preliminary fair value of indebtedness

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pay down of related debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

170,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain recognized by PIM Highland JV

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

82,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities

'

-23,404,000

-20,833,000

14,528,000

'

'

'

14,528,000

-19,392,000

-20,833,000

'

46,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subordinated beneficial interest in trust percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.40%

14.40%

18.00%

18.00%

'

Carrying value of subordinated beneficial interest in a trust

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Carrying value of subordinated ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

'

Ownership percentage

'

'

89.00%

'

'

'

71.74%

'

'

71.74%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80.00%

Noncontrolling interest in joint venture

'

15.00%

11.00%

'

15.00%

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of rooms owned, gross (in rooms)

'

17,030

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,146

Number of rooms owned excluding those attributable joint ventures (in rooms)

'

17,003

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,912

Number of Shares of Subsidiary Received for Every Five Shares of Parent Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Shares of Parent Company Common Stock for Every One Share of Common Stock of Subsidiary

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets_Held_for_Sale_and_Disco2

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hampton Inn Jacksonville [Member]	Hampton Inn Jacksonville [Member]	Hampton Inn Jacksonville [Member]	Hampton Inn Jacksonville [Member]
			Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]		Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair value aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which measurements fall on a non-recurring basis and related impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements	'	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Impairment charge on hotel property	$39,900	$4,120	'	'	'	$6,237	'	'	'

Assets_Held_for_Sale_and_Disco3

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	$0	$23	($85)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	-3,650	-7,880
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	0	-3,210	-7,839
Hotels in Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'
Hotel revenues	'	29,398	40,279
Hotel operating expenses	'	-27,722	-35,916
Operating income	'	1,676	4,363
Property taxes, insurance and other	'	-1,584	-2,486
Depreciation and amortization	'	-2,548	-3,031
Impairment charge	'	-4,120	-6,237
Gain on disposal/sales of properties	'	4,486	2,564
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	'	-1,464	-2,020
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	'	-119	-948
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	-3,673	-7,795
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	23	-85
Income tax (expense) benefit	'	-3,650	-7,880
Income from discontinued operations of consolidated entities attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	0	-1,031
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	'	440	1,072
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	'	($3,210)	($7,839)

Assets_Held_for_Sale_and_Disco4

Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
						Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Hilton Hotel Tucson Arizona [Member]	Columbus Oh Doubletree Guest Suites [Member]	Hampton Inn Jacksonville [Member]	Hampton Inn Jacksonville [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets held for sale impairment charge	'	'	'	'	'	$39,900,000	'	$4,120,000	'	'	$6,237,000
Proceeds from sale of hotel, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,700,000	'	'
Impairment Charges	4,100,000	6,200,000	'	'	'	'	4,100,000	'	'	'	'
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,700,000	'	'	'	'
Estimated fair value of hotel property	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,700,000	'	'	'
Distribution from Ashford Prime OP	'	'	$6,049,000	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	$10,000,000	'

Deferred_Costs_net_Details

Deferred Costs, net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred loan costs	$27,049	$32,974
Deferred franchise fees	4,037	4,024
Total costs	31,086	36,998
Accumulated amortization	-20,931	-19,804
Deferred costs, net	$10,155	$17,194

Intangible_Assets_Net_Details

Intangible Assets, Net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Cost	$0	$3,233
Accumulated amortization	0	-512
Intangible asset, net	$0	$2,721

Intangible_Asset_net_Details_T

Intangible Asset, net (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Intangible asset amortization expense	$79	$89	$89

Indebtedness_Details

Indebtedness (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

31-May-12

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 10, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 20, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mortgage loan 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 2 [Member]

Mortgage loan 2 [Member]

Mortgage loan 3 [Member]

Mortgage loan 3 [Member]

Mortgage loan 4 [Member]

Mortgage loan 4 [Member]

Mortgage loan 4 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 5 [Member]

Mortgage loan 5 [Member]

Mortgage loan 5 [Member]

Mortgage loan 6 [Member]

Mortgage loan 6 [Member]

Mortgage loan 6 [Member]

Mortgage loan 7 [Member]

Mortgage loan 7 [Member]

Mortgage loan 8 [Member]

Mortgage loan 8 [Member]

Mortgage loan 8 [Member]

Mortgage loan 9 [Member]

Mortgage loan 9 [Member]

Mortgage loan 10 [Member]

Mortgage loan 10 [Member]

Mortgage loan 11 [Member]

Mortgage loan 11 [Member]

Mortgage loan 12 [Member]

Mortgage loan 12 [Member]

Mortgage loan 13 [Member]

Mortgage loan 13 [Member]

Mortgage loan 14 [Member]

Mortgage loan 14 [Member]

Mortgage loan 15 [Member]

Mortgage loan 15 [Member]

Mortgage loan 16 [Member]

Mortgage loan 16 [Member]

Mortgage loan 17 [Member]

Mortgage loan 17 [Member]

Mortgage loan 18 [Member]

Mortgage loan 18 [Member]

Mortgage loan 19 [Member]

Mortgage loan 19 [Member]

Mortgage loan 19 [Member]

TIF Loan [Member]

TIF Loan [Member]

Mortgage loan 20 [Member]

Mortgage loan 20 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 21 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 21 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 21 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 22 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 22 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 23 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 23 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 23 [Member]

hotel

hotel

hotel

Hotels

hotel

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

hotel

Minimum [Member]

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

Minimum [Member]

Indebtedness of continuing operations and the carrying values of related collateral

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Number of hotels collateralized by a loan (in hotels)

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2

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5

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9

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Description of variable rate basis

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'LIBOR

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'LIBOR

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'LIBOR

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'Prime

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Basis spread on variable rate

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2.75%

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4.50%

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6.50%

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6.50%

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2.75%

2.75%

3.50%

3.50%

6.15%

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6.15%

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4.90%

4.90%

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3.50%

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1.00%

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Interest Rate

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8.32%

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6.40%

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5.75%

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5.22%

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5.70%

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5.53%

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5.53%

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5.53%

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5.91%

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5.95%

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5.95%

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5.95%

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5.95%

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5.95%

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5.95%

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12.85%

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6.26%

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5.49%

5.49%

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5.49%

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6.00%

Long-term Debt

$1,818,929

$2,339,410

$0

$141,667

$164,433

$173,180

$135,000

$135,000

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$5,075

$5,285

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$0

$0

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$211,000

$211,000

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$102,348

$104,680

$148,991

$152,513

$69,000

$69,000

$0

$94,899

$96,907

$107,737

$110,169

$89,347

$91,364

$77,394

$79,140

$0

$34,735

$0

$127,289

$0

$259,021

$113,343

$114,732

$101,878

$103,126

$155,019

$156,918

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$123,997

$125,517

$0

$8,098

$101,268

$102,562

$10,800

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$0

$7,400

$0

$0

$6,507

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Book Value of Collateral

$2,151,795

$2,846,572

$0

$259,496

$213,501

$218,647

$193,016

$197,672

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$8,994

$9,044

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$0

$0

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$313,202

$317,442

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$82,314

$81,290

$170,897

$172,195

'

$88,836

$0

$77,733

$79,146

$127,073

$121,451

$96,248

$97,678

$102,629

$102,960

$0

$91,222

$0

$145,275

$0

$275,190

$125,913

$128,605

$113,256

$111,546

$155,429

$160,373

'

$142,980

$145,456

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$0

$113,927

$113,860

$17,223

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$0

$8,624

$0

$0

$18,024

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Indebtedness_Details_1

Indebtedness (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$638,226	'
2015	322,508	'
2016	270,029	'
2017	475,743	'
2018	2,062	'
Thereafter	110,361	'
Total	$1,818,929	$2,339,410

Indebtedness_Details_Textual

Indebtedness (Details Textual) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 10, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 21, 2012

Sep. 24, 2012

Feb. 21, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

31-May-12

31-May-12

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

Dec. 20, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 20, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2010

Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]

Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Interstate Hotels and Resorts [Member]

Hilton [Member]

Mortgage loan 5 [Member]

Mortgage loan 5 [Member]

Mortgage loan 5 [Member]

Mortgage loan 2 [Member]

Mortgage loan 2 [Member]

Mortgage loan 8 [Member]

Mortgage loan 8 [Member]

Mortgage loan 8 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Senior credit facility 1 [Member]

Refinanced Mortgage Loan 1 [Member]

Refinanced Mortgage Loan 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 4 [Member]

Mortgage loan 4 [Member]

Mortgage loan 4 [Member]

Mortgage loan 20 [Member]

Mortgage loan 20 [Member]

Mortgage loan 20 [Member]

Mortgage loan 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 1 [Member]

Mortgage loan 19 [Member]

Mortgage loan 19 [Member]

Mortgage loan 19 [Member]

Refinanced Mortgage Loan 2 [Member]

Refinanced Mortgage Loan 2 [Member]

Mortgage Loan Six [Member]

Mortgage Loan Six [Member]

Mortgage Loan Six [Member]

Mortgage Loan 21 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 21 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 21 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 22 [Member]

Mortgage Loan 22 [Member]

Restructured Mortgage Loans [Member]

Restructured Mortgage Loans [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Mortgage loan 3 [Member]

Mortgage loan 3 [Member]

Mortgage loan 3 [Member]

Capital Hilton and Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines [Member]

Manchester Ct Marriott Residence Inn [Member]

Manchester Ct Marriott Residence Inn [Member]

Capital Hilton and Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines [Member]

hotel

Minimum [Member]

hotel

extension

hotel

bank

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

extension

hotel

hotel

hotel

hotel

Hotels

hotel

hotel

extension

hotel

hotel

Hotel Property In Manchester Connecticut [Member]

Hotels

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Rate

0.17%

0.21%

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Fair value of credit derivatives, net

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($73,000)

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LIBOR floor percentage

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4.50%

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Indebtedness

1,818,929,000

2,339,410,000

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211,000,000

211,000,000

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164,433,000

173,180,000

69,000,000

69,000,000

0

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0

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0

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141,000,000

167,200,000

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5,075,000

5,285,000

101,268,000

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102,562,000

0

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141,667,000

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123,997,000

125,517,000

153,900,000

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102,348,000

104,680,000

10,800,000

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0

7,400,000

0

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135,000,000

135,000,000

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Replacing loan amount

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141,700,000

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135,000,000

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199,900,000

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199,900,000

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6,500,000

211,000,000

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10,800,000

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Interest Rate

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6.40%

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8.32%

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6.26%

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5.95%

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5.75%

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5.49%

5.49%

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5.49%

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Number of Extension Options with No Test Requirement

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Term of Mortgage Loan Extension Option

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'1 year

'1 year

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'1 year

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'1 year

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'1 year

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'1 year

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Mortgage Loan Initial Term

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'2 years

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'2 years

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Number of Extension Options

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3

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3

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0

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Description of variable rate basis

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'LIBOR

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'LIBOR

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'LIBOR

'LIBOR

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'LIBOR

'LIBOR

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Ownership percentage

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89.00%

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75.00%

85.00%

15.00%

25.00%

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Basis spread on variable rate

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6.15%

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4.50%

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4.90%

4.90%

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2.75%

2.75%

3.50%

3.50%

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6.50%

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2.75%

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3.50%

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6.15%

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6.50%

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Debt Instrument, Floor Interest Rate

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0.00%

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0.00%

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0.00%

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Senior credit facility

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105,000,000

165,000,000

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Line Of Credit Facility Expanded Borrowing Capacity

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165,000,000

145,000,000

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Proceeds from Mortgage Re-Finance

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40,500,000

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50,000,000

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Line of Credit Facility Further Possible Expansion Aggregate Size

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225,000,000

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225,000,000

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Number of Additional Banks Participating in Credit Facility

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2

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'

'

'

Restructuring of mortgage loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

203,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate size of new credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

'

'

'

Loan paid down

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Total amount of loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

178,400,000

'

'

'

'

Amount of principal and interest paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

Notes Payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,800,000

Percentage of extension fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25%

Number of hotels collateralized by a loan (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

5

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9

1

'

1

'

'

2

'

'

'

7

'

5

'

'

8

'

1

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

9

'

'

Period of extension

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

Previous Minimum FIx Charge Coverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

135.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum FIx Charge Coverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

125.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest paid under fixed rate swap contract

'

'

$302,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2010

Oct. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2008

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

1.18 Billion Swap [Member]

1.18 Billion Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Contract [Member]

Interest Rate Contract [Member]

New 1.8 Billion Swap [Member]

Old 1.8 Billion Swap [Member]

Various Flooridors [Member]

Various Flooridors [Member]

Interest Rate Caps [Member]

Interest Rate Caps [Member]

Interest Rate Caps [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Transfered [Member]

Two Interest Rate Caps [Member]

Credit Default Swaps [Member]

Credit Default Swaps [Member]

Credit Default Swaps [Member]

Credit Default Swaps [Member]

Investment Derivatives [Member]

Investment Derivatives [Member]

Marketable Securities and Other [Member]

Derivative Assets [Member]

Credit Default Swaps [Member]

Credit Default Swaps [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount of derivative

'

'

'

$1,180,000,000

'

'

'

$1,800,000,000

'

'

$11,700,000,000

$268,900,000

$346,000,000

$365,300,000

$199,900,000

$211,000,000

'

'

'

$100,000,000

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

89.00%

'

71.74%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed one-month LIBOR rate

'

'

'

0.27%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Inception Date

'

'

'

13-Jun-11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Maturity Date

'

'

'

13-Jan-12

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative upfront cost

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Paid Under Fixed Rate Swap Contract

'

'

'

'

'

302,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

LIBOR floor percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from derivatives

6,215,000

32,040,000

70,573,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

-8,315,000

-35,657,000

-70,286,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,937,000

-3,921,000

-1,317,000

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount of interest rate cash flow hedge derivatives cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rates on mortgage loans with strike rate, minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rates on mortgage loans with strike rate, maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit Derivative, Unfront Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,200,000

'

'

'

'

Transaction cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,500,000

'

'

'

'

Change in market value of credit default swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

250,000

'

'

'

'

Cost Basis of Interest Rate Derivatives for Tax Purposes

181,000

523,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.09%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed rate of LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.84%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable rate of LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.64%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments

'LIBOR

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed rate of new swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.84%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payment of Fixed rate ,new swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.09%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of credit derivatives, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

-73,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-73,000

170,000

Notional amount of interest rate cash flow hedge derivatives cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

184,000

184,000

97,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate derivative fair value of hedged item

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

280,000,000

519,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest on savings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

560,000

612,000

'

'

Derivative liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$561,000

$299,000

'

'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	$579	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Assets, fair value	29,620	34,411
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Liabilities, fair value	-3,764	-6,041
Assets and liabilities, fair value	25,856	28,370
Equity and U.S Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	29,041	23,008
Margin Account Balance [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	-3,130	-1,342
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	19	10,617
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	-4,400
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	4
Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	'	170
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	-73	'
Equity Put and Call Options [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	'	612
Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	-82	-7
Call Option [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	560	'
Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	-479	-292
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	560	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Assets, fair value	29,601	23,620
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Liabilities, fair value	-3,691	-1,641
Assets and liabilities, fair value	25,910	21,979
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	29,041	'
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Equity and U.S Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	'	23,008
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	-3,130	-1,342
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	'	0
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	'
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Equity Put and Call Options [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	560	612
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	-82	-7
Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	-479	-292
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	19	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Assets, fair value	19	13,554
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Liabilities, fair value	995	-4,400
Assets and liabilities, fair value	1,014	9,154
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	0	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Equity and U.S Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	'	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	19	10,617
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	-4,400
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	4
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	'	2,933
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	995	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Equity Put and Call Options [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Assets, fair value	0	0
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Liabilities, fair value	0	0
Assets and liabilities, fair value	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Equity and U.S Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	'	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	'	0
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Equity Put and Call Options [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	0	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Assets, fair value	0	-2,763
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Liabilities, fair value	-1,068	0
Assets and liabilities, fair value	-1,068	-2,763
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	0	'
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Equity and U.S Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative assets:	'	'
Non-derivative assets	'	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Margin Account Balance [Member]	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	'	'
Non-derivative liabilities	0	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	'	-2,763
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	-1,068	'
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Equity Put and Call Options [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets:	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Counterparty and Cash Collateral Netting [Member] | Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'
Derivative liabilities:	'	'
Derivative liabilities	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	($8,315)	($35,657)	($70,286)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	5,115	2,502	-391
Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	-1,937	-3,921	-1,317
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	-4,424	-33,986	-71,687
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	-8,315	-35,657	-70,286
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	5,115	2,502	-391
Realized loss on marketable securities	-1,224	-831	-1,010
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Net	101	32	603
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	-6,378	-31,736	-68,969
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Net	101	32	603
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Net	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	1,963	19,094	1,722
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	4,400	17,091	4,258
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	-2,025	0	-1,348
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	-138	1,610	-1,277
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	-274	393	89
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Non Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	1,963	19,158	2,097
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Non Derivative Liability [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0	64	375
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative assets [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	-12,166	-56,485	-74,013
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	101	32	603
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative assets [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	-10,778	-48,827	-73,227
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	101	32	603
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative assets [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	0	-4,014	0
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Derivative assets [Member] | Equity Call Options and Other [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	-1,388	-3,644	-786
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Non Derivative Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	-6,387	-53,144	-73,784
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	101	32	603
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Non Derivative Assets [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	5,779	3,341	229
Accumulated OCI into Interest Expense, Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	6,215	32,040	70,573
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	6,215	32,040	70,573
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	0	0	0
Realized loss on marketable securities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	6,215	32,040	70,573
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	-4,424	-22,159	-22,273
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	-4,424	-22,159	-22,273
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Call Option [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Non Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	-4,424	-22,159	-22,273
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Non Derivative Liability [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Short [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative assets [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	10,639	54,199	92,846
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative assets [Member] | Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	10,639	54,199	92,846
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative assets [Member] | Credit Default Swaps [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Derivative assets [Member] | Equity Call Options and Other [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Non Derivative Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	10,639	54,199	92,846
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Savings (Cost) [Member] | Non Derivative Assets [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income, Assets	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments	'LIBOR	'	'
Lower Uptrend in the LIBOR interest rate	0.17%	'	'
Higher Uptrend in the LIBOR interest rate	0.19%	'	'
Derivative Expense Related to Credit Default Swaps	$88	$93	$31
Change in unrealized loss on derivatives	-3	-144	-78
Accumulated comprehensive loss reclassified to interest expense	$100	'	'

Summary_of_Fair_Value_of_Finan2

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	$29,601	$23,620
Derivative assets, carrying value	19	6,391
Liabilities associated with investments in securities and other, estimated fair value	3,764	1,641
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities, estimated fair value	29,601	23,620
Derivative assets, estimated fair value	19	6,391
Liabilities associated with investments in securities and other, estimated fair value	$3,764	$1,641

Summary_of_Fair_Value_of_Finan3

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$128,780	$185,935
Cash and cash equivalents, Estimated fair value	128,780	185,935
Restricted cash	61,498	84,786
Restricted cash, Estimated fair value	61,498	84,786
Accounts receivable	21,791	35,116
Accounts receivable, Estimated fair value	21,791	35,116
Carrying value of note	3,384	11,331
Due from affiliates	1,302	1,168
Due from affiliates, Estimated fair value	1,302	1,168
Due from Ashford Prime, net	13,042	0
Due from Ashford Prime, net, Estimated fair value	13,042	0
Due from third-party hotel managers	33,728	48,619
Due from third party hotel managers, Estimated fair value	33,728	48,619
Financial liabilities	'	'
Indebtedness	1,818,929	2,339,410
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, Carrying value	70,683	84,293
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, Estimated fair value	70,683	84,293
Dividends payable, Carrying value	20,735	18,258
Dividends payable, Estimated fair value	20,735	18,258
Due to related party, net	270	3,725
Due to related party, Estimated fair value	270	3,725
Due to third-party hotel managers, Carrying value	958	1,410
Due to third-party hotel managers, Estimated fair value	958	1,410
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Financial Assets	'	'
Notes receivable, Estimated fair value	3,094	15,899
Financial liabilities	'	'
Indebtedness of continuing operations, Estimated fair value	1,974,714	2,505,622
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Financial Assets	'	'
Notes receivable, Estimated fair value	2,800	14,385
Financial liabilities	'	'
Indebtedness of continuing operations, Estimated fair value	$1,786,651	$2,266,991

Summary_of_Fair_Value_of_Finan4

Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Maturity period of financial assets	'90 days	'
Carrying value of note	$3,384,000	$11,331,000
Carrying value of total indebtedness of continuing operations	$1,800,000,000	$2,300,000,000
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Notes receivable fair value variance from carrying value	-8.60%	40.30%
Total indebtedness fair value variance from carrying value	108.60%	107.10%
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Notes receivable fair value variance from carrying value	-17.30%	27.00%
Total indebtedness fair value variance from carrying value	98.20%	96.90%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$925
2015	775
2016	669
2017	603
2018	564
Thereafter	27,963
Total	$31,499

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2006

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Ground_Lease

Franchise Fees [Member]

Franchise Fees [Member]

Taxes [Member]

Taxes [Member]

Taxes [Member]

Potential Pension Liabilities [Member]

Potential Pension Liabilities [Member]

Management Fees [Member]

Franchise Fees [Member]

Restricted Cash [Member]

Hotels

Hotels

Subsidiaries

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Escrow reserve for capital improvements as percentage of gross revenues, Minimum

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

Escrow reserve for capital improvements as percentage of gross revenues, Maximum

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

Franchisor Royalty Fees Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

Franchisor Royalty Fees Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

Marketing reservation and other fees, minimum

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

Marketing reservation and other fees, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

Franchise Costs

'

'

'

$29,200,000

$27,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$32,300,000

'

Payment of monthly property management fees, Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000

'

'

Property management fee as percentage of gross revenue used if greater than $10,000 (CPI adjusted since 2003)

3.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

'

Property management fee as percentage of gross revenue, Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

Property management fee as percentage of gross revenue, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

Portion of project management fees to project costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

Number of ground leases

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rent expenses

4,500,000

4,700,000

4,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contingent rent

898,000

1,400,000

754,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital commitment

41,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period of payment of capital commitment

'12 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Renewal period of employment agreements

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Termination period of employment agreements

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of audited taxable subsidiaries (in subsidiaries)

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties managed by third party (in hotels)

33

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

89.00%

'

'

'

'

75.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Federal excise tax rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Possible additional U.S. federal income taxes under IRS proposed adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

467,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Possible additional state income taxes under IRS proposed adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

83,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum time period for IRS to make assessments after a return is due or filed for U.S federal income tax assessment statute

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of Proposed REIT Adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

3,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of Proposed TRS Adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unfunded pension liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Net amount of pension payments on settlement agreement paid by hotel manager

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,000

'

'

'

'

Monthly pension payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

Unfunded pension liabilities amount received by the Hotel Manager on the loss of suit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

'

'

'

'

Accrued unfunded liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,600,000

'

'

'

'

Term of pension liability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'20 years

'

'

'

'

Series_B1_Convertible_Redeemab1

Series B-1 Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2011

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Apr. 30, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

31-May-11

Apr. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Common Stock [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,200,000

7,300,000

'

'

'

4,630,000

4,630,000

'

Liquidation preference (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10.07

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares converted (in shares)

'

'

'

200,000

'

1,400,000

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount converted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares redeemed (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

5,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price of preferred stock (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$12.47

'

'

'

'

'

'

$25

'

'

Redemption amount

'

'

'

'

'

73,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,300,000

3,350,000

3,350,000

4,630,000

4,630,000

'

Percentage of preferred stock shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

9.00%

9.00%

9.00%

'

'

Conversion of Series B-1 preferred stock, shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of Shares Treated As Dividend

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends declared - Preferred shares

$71,016,000

$63,795,000

$53,791,000

'

'

'

$1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

$10,418,000

$10,417,000

$6,019,000

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership (Details) (Partnership Interest [Member])	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Partnership Interest [Member]	'	'	'	'
Summary of the activity of the operating partnership units	'	'	'	'
Units outstanding at beginning of year	17,611	16,317	14,195	'
Units issued	'	1,380	1,294	2,222
Units converted to common shares	0	0	-100	'
Units outstanding at end of year	18,991	17,611	16,317	'
Units convertible/redeemable at end of year	15,918	14,305	12,895	'

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte3

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-13

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Partnership Interest [Member]

Partnership Interest [Member]

Partnership Interest [Member]

Partnership Interest [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Class B Common Units [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Partnership Interest [Member]

Partnership Interest [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments of Dividends

$78,829,000

$71,564,000

$53,295,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10,300,000

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Units Which Had Not Reached Full Economic Parity With The Common Units, Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

142,000

1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend Rate common units, year one to three

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.82%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend Rate common units, after year three

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common unit limited partnership interest period until redemption

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common unit limited partnership interest redemption for common stock shares

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period until redemption for two-thirds of common units under contractual agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'18 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Portion of Class B common units which holders are prevented from redeeming before 18 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

67.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period until redemption for one third of common units under contractual agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Portion of Class B common units holders are prevented from redeeming before two years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period until units subject to contractual lock-up agreements conversion to common unit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'5 years

Common partnership unit per converted Long-Term Incentive Plan unit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of LTIP units (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

1,300,000

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

Issuance of LTIP units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,400,000

11,200,000

27,400,000

'

'

'

'

LTIP units vested in period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

1,400,000

520,000

'

'

'

'

LTIP unit forfeited in period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

Outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of stock (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate value of LTIP units on date of grant

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

69,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,000,000

14,800,000

9,200,000

'

'

'

'

Unamortized value of LTIP unit (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Units converted to common shares (in shares)

'

'

'

0

0

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption of operating partnership units, fair value

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership

134,206,000

151,179,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

134,200,000

151,200,000

'

'

Redeemable noncontrolling interest equity including accumulated costs

'

'

'

5,300,000

8,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net loss to redeemable noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

-9,300,000

-2,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,200,000

'

'

'

Cash distributions declared

'

'

'

'

9,086,000

'

7,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 months

'2 years 4 months 18 days

Noncontrolling interest in joint venture

15.00%

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

12.72%

12.92%

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value

($13,344,000)

($43,620,000)

$11,736,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$123,300,000

$110,000,000

'

'

Equity_Details

Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common stock related:	'	'	'
Common shares	$37,054	$29,993	$25,652
Preferred stocks:	'	'	'
Dividends declared - Preferred shares	71,016	63,795	53,791
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stocks:	'	'	'
Dividends declared - Preferred shares	3,542	3,516	3,180
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stocks:	'	'	'
Dividends declared - Preferred shares	20,002	19,869	18,940
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stocks:	'	'	'
Dividends declared - Preferred shares	$10,418	$10,417	$6,019

Equity_Details_Textual

Equity (Details Textual) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

11 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jul. 31, 2011

Jan. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Feb. 28, 2010

Jan. 31, 2009

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2008

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 24, 2013

Jun. 20, 2013

31-May-11

Apr. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

31-May-11

Apr. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Majority Owned Properties [Member]

Majority Owned Properties [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series B-1 Preferred Shares [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

Series E Preferred Stock [Member]

At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member]

At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member]

At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering [Member]

Standby Equity Distribution Agreement [Member]

Spin-off of an 8-Hotel Portfolio [Member]

Hotels

Hotels

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

Development Stage Entities, Stock Issued, Shares, Issued for Cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,250,000

11,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,657,206

1,657,206

'

9,468,706

9,468,706

1,300,000

3,350,000

3,350,000

4,630,000

4,630,000

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of preferred stock shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.55%

8.55%

'

8.45%

8.45%

'

9.00%

9.00%

9.00%

9.00%

'

'

8.55%

8.45%

'

'

Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.01

$0.01

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$23.47

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares pursuant to the underwriters

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Shares pursuant to the underwriters

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

700,000

'

'

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Market price of cumulative preferred stock

'

$30,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Auction Market Preferred Securities, Shares, Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

169,306

501,909

'

'

Net sales price of Series E Cumulative preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$24.21

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds used to redeem shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

73,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redeemed shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,300,000

'

7,200,000

'

1,657,206

1,657,206

'

9,468,706

9,468,706

'

'

'

4,630,000

4,630,000

'

'

'

'

'

Shares converted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price of preferred stock (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12.47

'

'

'

'

$25

'

'

$25

'

'

'

'

$25

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liquidation preference (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Annual dividend rate per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.14

'

'

$2.11

'

'

'

'

$2.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

244,000

15,982,000

109,756,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

4,200,000

12,300,000

'

'

Increased dividend rate percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.45%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties owned (in hotels)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

At-the-Market Preferred Stock Offering Proceeds, Net of Commissions and Other Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,000,000

'

'

'

'

Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from the reissuance of treasury stock, Shares

'

'

7,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross price of treasury stock per share

'

'

$12.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash proceeds of treasury stock

'

'

83,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

140,111,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Common shares additionally purchased

'

'

'

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares of over allotment options

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds of common shares purchased

'

'

'

2,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, shares issued (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

124,896,765

124,896,765

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,565,563

68,150,617

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Absolute Maximum Amount of newly issued shares of common stock "YA Global" agrees to purchase pursuant to the "SEDA"

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

At-The-Market offering program, Amount of common stock offered for sale

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

At-The-Market offering program, Number of shares sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock shares repurchased

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

125,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Authorization of additional amount of shares

'

58,400,000

'

'

'

'

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition of common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32,855

55,005

33,406

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Treasury stock, shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

44,331,202

56,746,148

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling joint venture partners ownership interests, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Hotel Properties with Joint Venture Interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,048,000

15,358,000

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling joint venture partners ownership interests, Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of ownership interest at no cost on triple net lease basis

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

89.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

(Income) loss from consolidated joint ventures attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-908,000

-868,000

-610,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognized gain from noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognized gain through note receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognized gain through security deposit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Development Stage Entities, Equity Issuance, Per Share Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12

$12

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, Before Underwriting Discount and Other Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

132,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$86,027,000

'

'

'

'

'

$14,200,000

$125,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of Option to Purchase Additional Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity Issuance, Additional Shares Available to Underwriters under Option Agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,650,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment_Charges_Details

Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of changes in allowance for losses	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$8,333	$8,711	$16,875
Impairment charges	0	0	0
Valuation adjustments (credits to impairment charges)	-396	-378	-4,841
Charge-offs	0	0	-3,323
Balance at end of period	$7,937	$8,333	$8,711

Impairment_Charges_Details_Tex

Impairment Charges (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Mar. 31, 2011

31-May-10

Dec. 31, 2008

Feb. 28, 2010

Jul. 31, 2009

11-May-09

Jun. 30, 2009

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 28, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Loan secured by 105 hotel portfolio [Member]

Loan secured by 105 hotel portfolio [Member]

Loan secured by 105 hotel portfolio [Member]

Four Seasons hotel, Nevis [Member]

Four Seasons hotel, Nevis [Member]

Sheraton Hotel [Member]

Sheraton Hotel [Member]

Sheraton Hotel [Member]

Extended Stay Hotel [Member]

Extended Stay Hotel [Member]

Ritz Carton Hotel Property [Member]

Ritz Carton Hotel Property [Member]

hotel

Hotels

Impaired Notes and Loans by Collateral [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotels secured by mezzanine loan receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

681

'

'

'

Impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10,700,000

Junior participation note receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000,000

'

'

'

'

Junior participation note receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,200,000

4,000,000

4,000,000

'

164,000,000

'

'

'

Interest on senior mortgage

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unpaid principal and interest amount of Junior participation note receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subordinated interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Mezzanine loan receivable principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

164,000,000

'

'

'

Amount of mezzanine loan purchased

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

98,400,000

'

'

'

Discount of mezzanine loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,400,000

'

'

'

Carrying value of note

11,331,000

'

3,384,000

'

4,200,000

17,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

109,400,000

'

'

23,000,000

Impairments Of Notes Receivable

'

'

'

'

7,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Valuation allowance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

109,400,000

'

'

'

Valuation Adjustment on Previously Impaired Notes Receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

Principal balance of mezzanine loan receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,000,000

'

Net present value of restructuring

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

'

Cash payment settled related to mezzanine loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,200,000

'

Non cash consideration for restructuring of Mezzanine Loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000,000

'

Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.09%

'

Impairment charge

4,100,000

6,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of hotel properties in portfolio as security for loan receivable (in hotels)

'

'

'

105

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

681

'

'

'

Proceeds From Loan

'

'

'

$22,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock_Based_Compensation_Detai

Stock Based Compensation (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of restricted stock activity	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	487,000	900,000	1,387,000
Weighted Average Price at Grant, Beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$9.15	$6.14	$4.91
Restricted shares granted (in shares)	198,000	204,000	285,000
Weighted Average Price at Grant, Restricted shares granted (in dollars per share)	$11.87	$8.87	$11.39
Restricted shares vested (in shares)	-266,000	-586,000	-761,000
Weighted Average Price at Grant, Restricted shares vested (in dollars per share)	$8.97	$4.44	$5.82
Restricted shares forfeited (in shares)	-1,000	-31,000	-11,000
Weighted Average Price at Grant, Restricted shares forfeited (in dollars per share)	$9.81	$9.13	$7.88
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	418,000	487,000	900,000
Weighted Average Price at Grant, End of year (in dollars per share)	$10.55	$9.15	$6.14

Stock_Based_Compensation_Detai1

Stock Based Compensation (Details Textual) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Authorized to grant	'	'	7,800,000
Additional Shares approved for grant	'	'	5,800,000
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$2.30	$2.70	$3.20
Restricted stock fair value	3.2	'	'
Restricted stock unamortized cost	2.7	'	'
Amortized period	'2 years 2 months	'	'
Intrinsic value of outstanding restricted shares	$3.50	'	'
2011 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares available for future issuance	1,600,000	'	'
Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares available for future issuance	0	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013
			401(k) Plan [Member]	401(k) Plan [Member]	401(k) Plan [Member]	Employee Savings and Incentive Plan (ESIP) [Member]	Employee Savings and Incentive Plan (ESIP) [Member]	Employee Savings and Incentive Plan (ESIP) [Member]	Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]	Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee's qualified age	'	'	'21 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee period of service	'	'	'1 year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum hours worked to participate in nonqualified compensation plan (in hours)	'	'	'1000 hours	'	'	'25 hours	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Company contributions	'	'	50.00%	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'
Company contribution vesting percentage per year	'	'	25.00%	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'
Matching expenses incurred	'	'	$211,000	$211,000	$202,000	$70,000	$4,000	$5,000	'	'
Defined contribution plan employee compensation contribution maximum	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Employee's contributions	'	'	6.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee contribution	'	'	'	'	'	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Maximum percentage of compensation eligible for deferral	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	44,331,202	56,746,148	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Shares Outstanding	1,500,000	969,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional compensation expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$4,300,000	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income tax expense at federal statutory income tax rate of 35%	($7,907)	($11,508)	($8,723)
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax expense, net of federal income tax benefit	-469	-2,710	-1,278
Permanent differences	-761	-607	-142
State and local income tax (expense) benefit on pass-through entity subsidiaries	-34	10	-114
Gross receipts and margin taxes	-631	-749	40
Interest and penalties	-20	-18	-9
Valuation allowance	8,311	13,207	8,606
Income tax (expense) benefit for income from continuing operations	-1,511	-2,375	-1,620
Income tax (expense) benefit for income from discontinued operations	0	23	-85
Total income tax (expense) benefit	($1,511)	($2,352)	($1,705)

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	($919)	($1,537)	($579)
State	-684	-757	-165
Total current	-1,603	-2,294	-744
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	157	7	-708
State	-65	-88	-168
Total deferred	92	-81	-876
Income tax (expense) benefit for income from continuing operations	($1,511)	($2,375)	($1,620)

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$94	$103	'	'
Unearned income	344	312	'	'
Unfavorable management contract liability	2,838	4,338	'	'
Federal and state net operating losses	31,360	43,571	'	'
Accrued expenses	1,350	1,844	'	'
Prepaid expenses	-4,391	-5,460	'	'
Accrued revenue	0	-211	'	'
Alternative minimum tax credit	972	0	'	'
Tax property basis less than book basis	-2,175	-2,235	'	'
Tax derivatives basis greater than book basis	-2,787	-2,035	'	'
Deferred tax asset	1,685	0	'	'
Other	282	347	'	'
Deferred tax asset	35,146	44,644	'	'
Valuation allowance	-35,146	-45,398	-58,081	-65,249
Net deferred tax liability	$0	($754)	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in the valuation allowance	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$45,398	$58,081	$65,249
Additions charged to other	4,315	4,481	19,255
Deductions	-14,567	-17,164	-26,423
Balance at end of year	$35,146	$45,398	$58,081

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Minimum percentage of income distributed to shareholders to qualify as a REIT	90.00%	'	'	'
Subsequent taxable years we may not qualify as REIT if we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year	'4 years	'	'	'
Ashford TRS recognized net book income (loss)	$22,600,000	$31,500,000	$18,800,000	'
Income tax interest and penalties expenses	20,000	18,000	9,000	'
Income tax expense	-1,511,000	-2,375,000	-1,620,000	'
Valuation allowance	35,146,000	45,398,000	58,081,000	65,249,000
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax	270,300,000	'	'	'
Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of hotel properties owned (in hotels)	87	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	10,600,000	82,300,000	'	'
Ashford TRS [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	$82,300,000	'	'	'

Income_Loss_Per_Share_Details

Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loss attributable to common shareholders – Basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	($17,368)	($16,335)	$7,106	($14,686)	($15,488)	($13,036)	($708)	($21,338)	($41,283)	($50,570)	$9,948
Undistributed loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-112,299	-114,365	-62,580
Distributed and undistributed loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-75,458	-84,641	-37,314
Loss from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-3,210	-7,839
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	75,155	67,533	61,954
Loss per share – basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($1)	($1.25)	($0.60)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations allocated to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	($0.05)	($0.13)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($1)	($1.30)	($0.73)
Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss attributable to common shareholders – Basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-33,962	-33,802	-46,876
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss attributable to common shareholders – Basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-36,841	-29,724	-25,266
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss attributable to common shareholders – Basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($213)	($269)	($386)

Income_Loss_Per_Share_Details_

Income (Loss) Per Share (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership	($8,183)	($8,856)	($1,764)
Dividends declared - Preferred shares	-71,016	-63,795	-53,791
Total	-7,970	-8,587	17,359
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of Stock, Total	18,827	17,548	18,643
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Income allocated to unvested restricted shares	213	269	386
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of Stock, Total	128	195	563
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In Operating Partnership [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of Stock, Total	18,699	17,353	15,571
Conversion of Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Effect of unvested restricted shares/assumed conversion of Stock, Total	0	0	2,509
Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders is not adjusted for:	'	'	'
Dividends declared - Preferred shares	$0	$0	($18,737)

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
									Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of business segments (in segment)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'
Summary of financial information related to reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	$209,755	$242,024	$258,539	$231,942	$240,578	$224,196	$240,777	$217,055	$942,260	$922,606	$859,978
Total hotel expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	596,313	590,340	552,933
Property taxes, insurance and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	47,075	44,903	45,085
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	127,990	133,979	131,243
Impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-396	-5,349	-4,841
Transaction costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,324	0	793
Gain on insurance settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-270	-91	-2,035
Corporate, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52,821	44,050	44,522
Total expenses	187,342	213,843	217,008	206,664	213,387	193,974	205,264	195,207	824,857	807,832	766,114
Operating income	22,413	28,181	41,531	25,278	27,191	30,222	35,513	21,848	117,403	114,774	93,864
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-23,404	-20,833	14,528
Interest income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	71	125	85
Other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,650	31,700	109,524
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-141,469	-144,796	-137,212
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,098	-3,998	-729
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,115	2,502	-391
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-8,315	-35,657	-70,286
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,047	-56,183	9,383
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,511	-2,375	-1,620
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-18,601	-19,402	7,600	-18,155	-16,999	-15,620	-1,220	-24,719	-48,558	-58,558	7,763
Total assets	2,677,002	'	'	'	3,464,729	'	'	'	2,677,002	3,464,729	3,589,726
Direct Hotel Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information related to reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	941,213	922,606	859,978
Total hotel expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	596,313	590,340	552,933
Property taxes, insurance and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	47,075	44,903	45,085
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	127,990	133,979	131,243
Impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Transaction costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,324	'	0
Gain on insurance settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-270	-91	-2,035
Corporate, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	772,432	769,131	727,226
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	168,781	153,475	132,752
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-23,404	-20,833	14,528
Interest income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	145,377	132,642	147,280
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	145,377	132,642	147,280
Total assets	2,491,275	'	'	'	3,197,695	'	'	'	2,491,275	3,197,695	3,366,107
Hotel Financing [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information related to reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total hotel expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Property taxes, insurance and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-396	-5,349	-4,841
Transaction costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0
Gain on insurance settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Corporate, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-396	-5,349	-4,841
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	396	5,349	4,841
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	30,000
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	396	5,349	34,841
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	396	5,349	34,841
Total assets	3,384	'	'	'	3,701	'	'	'	3,384	3,701	3,610
Corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information related to reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,047	0	0
Total hotel expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Property taxes, insurance and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Transaction costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	793
Gain on insurance settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Corporate, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52,821	44,050	44,522
Total expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52,821	44,050	43,729
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-51,774	-44,050	-43,729
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	71	125	85
Other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,650	31,700	79,524
Interest expense and amortization of loan costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-141,469	-144,796	-137,212
Write-off of loan costs and exit fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,098	-3,998	-729
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,115	2,502	-391
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-8,315	-35,657	-70,286
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-192,820	-194,174	-172,738
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,511	-2,375	-1,620
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-194,331	-196,549	-174,358
Total assets	$182,343	'	'	'	$263,333	'	'	'	$182,343	$263,333	$220,009

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of fees related to the management agreements with related parties	'	'	'
Property management fees, including incentive property management fees	$14,299	$13,947	$12,693
Market service fees	9,439	7,624	6,638
Corporate general and administrative expense reimbursements	4,299	4,075	4,281
Total	$28,037	$25,646	$23,612

Related_Party_Transactions_Det1

Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Hotels
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum monthly property management fees to related parties	$10,000	'	'
Percentage of gross revenue as monthly property management fees to related parties	3.00%	'	'
Maximum percentage of project cost to be paid as project management fees	4.00%	'	'
Maximum percentage of project budget to be paid as market service fees	16.50%	'	'
Number of disposed properties description for related party indemnification agreement (in hotels)	1	'	'
Percentage of base management fee	3.00%	'	'
Percentage of incentive management fee, minimum	1.00%	'	'
Related party transaction expenses	28,037,000	25,646,000	23,612,000
Advisory service fee	0.70%	'	'
Advisory services revenue	1,047,000	0	0
Due to Related Parties	270,000	3,725,000	'
Management fee [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related party transaction expenses	7,800,000	7,600,000	4,800,000
Incentive management fee [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related party transaction expenses	1,000,000	1,700,000	1,100,000
Marketing service and asset management fee [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related party transaction expenses	7,000,000	3,600,000	1,600,000
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related party transaction expenses	1,600,000	1,600,000	1,200,000
PIM Highland JV [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of hotel properties managed by affiliates (in hotels)	21	'	'
Number of hotel properties held by majority owned joint venture (in hotels)	28	'	'
Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of hotel properties managed by affiliates (in hotels)	54	'	'
Number of hotel properties owned (in hotels)	87	'	'
Ashford Prime [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Line Items]	'	'	'
Advisory service fee	0.70%	'	'
Advisory services revenue	1,000,000	'	'
Advisory Services, Base Advisory Fee	878,000	'	'
Advisory Services, Reimbursable Overhead	53,000	'	'
Advisory Services, Internal Audit Reimbursements	116,000	'	'
Advisory Services, Incentive Management Fee Earned	0	'	'
Due from Related Parties	15,500,000	'	'
Due to Related Parties	$2,400,000	'	'

Concentration_of_Risk_Details

Concentration of Risk (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Hotels
Concentration of Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Exposure risk related to derivative contracts	19,000
Credit risk exposure under credit facility	165,000,000
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration of Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Number of hotel properties owned (in hotels)	10
Washington D.C. and Baltimore Hotels [Member] | Revenue [Member]	'
Concentration of Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Percentage of hotel revenue generated from Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas	16.70%
Number of hotel properties owned (in hotels)	11

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	$209,755	$242,024	$258,539	$231,942	$240,578	$224,196	$240,777	$217,055	$942,260	$922,606	$859,978
Total operating expenses	187,342	213,843	217,008	206,664	213,387	193,974	205,264	195,207	824,857	807,832	766,114
Operating income (loss)	22,413	28,181	41,531	25,278	27,191	30,222	35,513	21,848	117,403	114,774	93,864
Loss from continuing operations	-18,601	-19,402	7,600	-18,155	-16,999	-15,620	-1,220	-24,719	-48,558	-58,558	7,763
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	-17,368	-16,335	7,106	-14,686	-15,488	-13,036	-708	-21,338	-41,283	-50,570	9,948
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-75,245	-87,582	-44,767
Diluted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	($0.32)	($0.31)	($0.02)	($0.34)	($0.36)	($0.32)	($0.14)	($0.44)	($1)	($1.25)	'
Weighted average diluted common shares (in shares)	81,383	79,898	68,489	67,682	67,670	67,659	67,639	67,152	75,155	67,533	'
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	($25,859)	($24,825)	($1,385)	($23,176)	($23,979)	($21,526)	($9,198)	($29,669)	($75,245)	($84,372)	'

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio2

Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total revenue	$209,755	$242,024	$258,539	$231,942	$240,578	$224,196	$240,777	$217,055	$942,260	$922,606	$859,978
Loss from continuing operations	-18,601	-19,402	7,600	-18,155	-16,999	-15,620	-1,220	-24,719	-48,558	-58,558	7,763
Net loss	-17,368	-16,335	7,106	-14,686	-15,488	-13,036	-708	-21,338	-41,283	-50,570	9,948
Pier House Resort [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	950,949	941,297	877,557
Loss from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-45,620	-56,412	-36,034
Net loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($45,620)	($60,062)	($43,914)

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio3

Pro Forma Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 10, 2011	Mar. 10, 2011	14-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013
				PIM Highland JV [Member]	PIM Highland JV [Member]	PIM Highland JV [Member]	Pier House Resort [Member]	Pier House Resort [Member]
						PREI [Member]
Percent of voting interests acquired	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	$90,000,000	'
Transaction acquisition costs	1,324,000	0	-793,000	'	'	'	'	901,000
Investment in joint venture	'	'	'	'	150,000,000	50,000,000	'	'
Ownership percentage	'	89.00%	'	'	71.74%	28.26%	'	'
Transaction credits	'	'	'	$1,100,000	'	'	'	'

Subsequent_Events_Unaudited_De

Subsequent Events (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended						0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	14-May-13	Feb. 28, 2014	Jan. 24, 2014	Mar. 02, 2014	Mar. 02, 2014	Jan. 24, 2014	Jan. 24, 2014
	Pier House Resort [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
				Pier House Resort [Member]	Pier House Resort [Member]	Refinanced Mortgage Loan 3 [Member]	Mortgage Loan Twenty-Four [Member]
					Ashford Prime [Member]		extension
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	'	'	'	$164.40	$200
Number of Extension Options	'	'	'	'	'	'	3
Term of Mortgage Loan Extension Option	'	'	'	'	'	'	'1 year
Description of variable rate basis	'	'	'	'	'	'	'LIBOR
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	4.75%
Debt Instrument, Floor Interest Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.20%
Proceeds from Refinancing of Debt	'	'	30	'	'	'	'
Term of Advisory Agreement	'	'20 years	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	90	'	'	92.7	'	'	'
Liabilities Assumed	'	'	'	'	$69	'	'

Real_Estate_and_Accumulated_De1

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	$1,818,929	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	410,476	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,881,794	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	1,060	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	377,672	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	411,536	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,259,466	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	2,671,002	3,509,744	3,560,198	3,649,582
Accumulated Depreciation	507,208	637,840	602,749	626,433
Austin, TX Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	13,489	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,204	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,388	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	193	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,349	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,397	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,737	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,134	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,867	'	'	'
Dallas, TX Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	7,972	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,878	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	8,907	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	238	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,726	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,116	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,633	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,749	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,687	'	'	'
Herndon, VA Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	23,995	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,303	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,837	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	277	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,527	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,580	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	15,364	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,944	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,375	'	'	'
Las Vegas, NV Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	30,360	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,307	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,952	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	397	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,744	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,704	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	21,696	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	25,400	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	8,577	'	'	'
Syracuse, NY Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	11,884	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,839	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,778	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,865	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,839	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	15,643	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	18,482	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,375	'	'	'
Flagstaff, AZ Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	11,184	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,267	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,278	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,516	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,267	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,794	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	11,061	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,447	'	'	'
Houston, TX Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	12,158	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,799	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	10,404	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,493	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,799	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,897	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	15,696	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,723	'	'	'
West Palm Beach, FL Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	17,258	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,277	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,950	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,147	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,277	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,097	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	21,374	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,625	'	'	'
Philadelphia, PA Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	31,338	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,791	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	34,819	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,786	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,791	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	41,605	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	47,396	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	8,824	'	'	'
Walnut Creek, CA Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	27,651	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	7,452	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,334	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,888	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	7,452	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	30,222	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	37,674	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,478	'	'	'
Arlington, VA Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	46,209	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	36,065	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	41,588	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,178	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	36,065	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	48,766	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	84,831	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	10,049	'	'	'
Portland, OR Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	51,273	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	11,110	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	60,049	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,161	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	11,110	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	66,210	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	77,320	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	12,467	'	'	'
Santa Clara, CA Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	45,365	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	8,948	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	46,238	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,418	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	8,948	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	49,656	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	58,604	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	9,332	'	'	'
Orlando, FL Embassy Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	15,614	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,674	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	21,593	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,126	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,674	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	23,719	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	29,393	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,633	'	'	'
Jacksonville, FL Hilton Garden Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	10,472	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,751	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,164	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,312	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,751	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	10,476	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	12,227	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,829	'	'	'
Ft. Worth, TX Hilton [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	22,405	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	4,539	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,922	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	'	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,402	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	4,539	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,324	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	29,863	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	7,604	'	'	'
Houston, TX Hilton [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	14,743	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,200	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,247	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,147	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,200	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	24,394	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	26,594	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	7,317	'	'	'
St. Petersburg, FL Hilton [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	18,227	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,991	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,907	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,358	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,991	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,265	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	28,256	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,152	'	'	'
Santa Fe, NM Hilton [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	15,565	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	7,004	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	10,689	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,820	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	7,004	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	23,509	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	30,513	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,415	'	'	'
Bloomington, MN Hilton [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	51,616	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,685	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	59,139	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,139	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,685	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	64,278	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	69,963	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	12,507	'	'	'
Costa Mesa, CA Hilton [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	52,539	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	12,917	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	91,791	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	15,274	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	12,917	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	107,065	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	119,982	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	20,448	'	'	'
Mobile, AL Homewood Suites [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	7,560	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,334	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,307	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	826	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,334	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	8,133	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	9,467	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,297	'	'	'
Lawrenceville, GA Hampton Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	3,345	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	697	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,808	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	853	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	697	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,661	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	5,358	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,282	'	'	'
Evansville, IN Hampton Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	6,751	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,301	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,034	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,849	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,301	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	8,883	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	10,184	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,542	'	'	'
Terre Haute, IN Hampton Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	8,736	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	700	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,520	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,073	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	700	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,593	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	10,293	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,423	'	'	'
Buford, GA Hampton Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	7,356	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,168	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,338	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,034	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,168	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,372	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	7,540	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,622	'	'	'
Durham, NC Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	25,476	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,794	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,056	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,965	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,794	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	28,021	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	29,815	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,065	'	'	'
Arlington, VA Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	101,268	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	20,637	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	101,376	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	17,229	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	20,637	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	118,605	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	139,242	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	25,315	'	'	'
Bridgewater, NJ Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	73,919	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,059	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	89,267	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,929	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,059	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	94,196	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	99,255	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	18,916	'	'	'
Dallas, TX Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	26,416	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,701	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	30,893	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,916	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,701	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	32,809	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	35,510	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,125	'	'	'
Jacksonville, FL SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	7,707	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,348	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,111	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	652	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,348	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,763	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	9,111	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,157	'	'	'
Baltimore, MD SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	13,650	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,502	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,206	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,137	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,502	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,343	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,845	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,784	'	'	'
Kennesaw, GA SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	5,265	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,106	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,021	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	542	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,106	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,563	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	6,669	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,501	'	'	'
Buford, GA SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	7,561	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,132	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,089	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,801	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,132	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,890	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	9,022	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,149	'	'	'
Gaithersburg, MD SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	14,608	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,200	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	19,746	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,175	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,200	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	20,921	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	23,121	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,763	'	'	'
Centerville, VA SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	8,524	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,806	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,712	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	924	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,806	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,636	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	14,442	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,979	'	'	'
Charlotte, NC SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	5,849	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,235	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,818	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,108	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,235	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	8,926	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	10,161	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,384	'	'	'
Durham, NC SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	5,013	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,090	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,991	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,321	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,090	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,312	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	7,402	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,877	'	'	'
Orlando, FL SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	29,623	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	8,620	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	27,699	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,238	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	8,620	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	29,937	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	38,557	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,689	'	'	'
Manhattan Beach CA Spring Hill Suites By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	21,492	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,726	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	21,187	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,107	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,726	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	24,294	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	30,020	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,797	'	'	'
Plymouth Meeting PA Spring Hill Suites By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	19,610	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,210	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	24,578	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,173	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,210	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	27,751	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	30,961	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,472	'	'	'
Glen Allen VA Spring Hill Suites By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	14,988	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,045	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	15,802	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,295	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,045	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,097	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	20,142	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,734	'	'	'
Kennesaw GA Fairfield Inn By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	3,100	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	840	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,359	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,521	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	840	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,880	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	6,720	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,778	'	'	'
Orlando FL Fairfield Inn By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	15,619	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	6,507	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,895	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,340	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	6,507	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,235	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	18,742	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,558	'	'	'
Bloomington IN Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	11,627	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	900	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	10,741	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	727	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	900	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,468	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	12,368	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,755	'	'	'
Columbus IN Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	5,831	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	673	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,804	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	763	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	673	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,567	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	6,240	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,470	'	'	'
Louisville KY Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	13,853	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,352	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,266	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,792	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,352	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	15,058	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,410	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,289	'	'	'
Crystal City VA Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	32,145	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,411	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	38,610	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,434	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,411	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	43,044	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	48,455	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	10,394	'	'	'
Ft Lauderdale FL Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	13,974	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,244	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,520	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,346	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,244	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	20,866	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	23,110	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,881	'	'	'
Overland Park KS Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	11,716	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,868	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,030	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,323	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,868	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,353	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	18,221	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,051	'	'	'
Palm Desert CA Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	10,537	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,722	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,995	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,055	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,722	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,050	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,772	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,248	'	'	'
Foothill Ranch CA Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	13,043	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,447	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,005	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,886	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,447	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	17,891	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	20,338	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,239	'	'	'
Alpharetta GA Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	10,062	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,244	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,345	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,047	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,244	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,392	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,636	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,401	'	'	'
Orlando FL Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	28,620	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	7,389	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	26,817	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,296	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	7,389	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	30,113	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	37,502	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,508	'	'	'
Oakland CA Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	23,534	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,112	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	19,429	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,229	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,112	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	21,658	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	26,770	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,180	'	'	'
Scottsdale AZ Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	22,593	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,700	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	22,134	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,122	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,700	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	24,256	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	27,956	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,736	'	'	'
Plano TX Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	19,304	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,115	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	22,360	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,519	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,115	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,879	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	27,994	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,963	'	'	'
Edison NJ Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	12,393	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,147	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,865	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,178	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,147	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,043	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	16,190	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,341	'	'	'
Newark CA Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	6,106	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,863	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	10,722	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,769	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,863	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,491	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	15,354	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,658	'	'	'
Manchester CT Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	5,075	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,301	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,430	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,374	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,301	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,804	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	11,105	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,111	'	'	'
Basking Ridge NJ Courtyard By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	41,808	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,419	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	45,304	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,125	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,419	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	47,429	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	52,848	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	8,473	'	'	'
Lake Buena Vista FL Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	23,132	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,555	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	20,367	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,171	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,555	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	22,538	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	25,093	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,004	'	'	'
Evansville IN Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	6,521	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	960	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,972	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	655	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	960	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	6,627	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	7,587	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,614	'	'	'
Orlando FL Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	33,857	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	6,554	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	40,539	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,626	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	6,554	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	45,165	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	51,719	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	11,572	'	'	'
Falls Church VA Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	22,219	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,752	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	34,979	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,149	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,752	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	37,128	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	39,880	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	8,355	'	'	'
San Diego CA Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	19,913	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,156	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	29,514	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,422	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,156	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	33,936	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	37,092	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	7,296	'	'	'
Salt Lake City UT Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	13,647	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,897	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,357	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,067	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,897	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	20,424	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	22,321	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,504	'	'	'
Palm Desert CA Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	10,908	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,280	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	10,463	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,407	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,280	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	13,870	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	17,150	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,319	'	'	'
Las Vegas NV Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	25,440	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	18,177	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	39,569	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,244	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	18,177	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	41,813	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	59,990	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	8,021	'	'	'
Phoenix AZ Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	22,698	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	4,100	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	23,187	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,238	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	4,100	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	24,425	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	28,525	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,648	'	'	'
Plano TX Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	14,472	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,045	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,869	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,704	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,045	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,573	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	20,618	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,446	'	'	'
Newark CA Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	10,902	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,272	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,705	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	2,357	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,272	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,062	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	17,334	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	2,675	'	'	'
Manchester CT Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	7,400	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,462	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	8,306	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	732	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,462	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,038	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	10,500	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,877	'	'	'
Atlanta GA Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	15,622	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,901	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,749	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,513	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,901	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	21,262	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	23,163	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,801	'	'	'
Jacksonville FL Marriott Residence Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	10,800	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,997	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	16,084	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,128	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,997	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	19,212	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	21,209	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,986	'	'	'
Manhattan Beach CA Towne Place Suites By Marriott [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	19,835	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	4,805	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	17,543	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,375	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	4,805	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,918	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	23,723	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,570	'	'	'
Atlantic Beach FL One Ocean [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	17,500	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	5,815	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,817	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,255	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	5,815	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	40,072	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	45,887	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	14,001	'	'	'
Langhorne PA Sheraton Hotel [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	18,023	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,037	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,424	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,668	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,037	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,092	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	20,129	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	5,789	'	'	'
Minneapolis MN Sheraton Hotel [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	18,173	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	2,953	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,280	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,485	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	2,953	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	18,765	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	21,718	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	4,865	'	'	'
Indianapolis IN Sheraton Hotel [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	25,363	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,100	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	22,040	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	14,804	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,100	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	36,844	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	39,944	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	9,061	'	'	'
Anchorage AK Sheraton Hotel [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	29,495	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	4,023	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	39,363	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,155	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	4,023	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	50,518	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	54,541	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	12,095	'	'	'
San Diego CA Sheraton Hotel [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	24,333	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	7,294	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	36,382	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,865	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	7,294	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	46,247	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	53,541	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	9,710	'	'	'
Coral Gables FL Hyatt Regency [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	43,575	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	4,805	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	50,820	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	5,758	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	4,805	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	56,578	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	61,383	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	10,738	'	'	'
Beverly Hills CA Crowne Plaza [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	29,835	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	6,510	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	22,061	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	3,931	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	6,510	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	25,992	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	32,502	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	6,563	'	'	'
Key West FL Crowne Plaza [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	27,363	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	0	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	27,513	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	12,076	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	0	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	39,589	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	39,589	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	9,710	'	'	'
Annapolis MD Annapolis Inn [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	11,929	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	3,028	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	7,833	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	0	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	4,147	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	3,028	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,980	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	15,008	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	3,634	'	'	'
Key West, FL Pier House Resort [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	69,000	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	56,900	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	33,024	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	'	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	246	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	56,900	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	33,270	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	90,170	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	1,334	'	'	'
Orlando FL World Quest Resort [Member]	'	'	'	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Encumbrances	0	'	'	'
Initial Cost of Land	1,432	'	'	'
Initial Cost of FF&E, Buildings and improvements	9,870	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, Land	-45	'	'	'
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	1,195	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Land	1,387	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, FF&E, Buildings and improvements	11,065	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount At Close of Period, Total	12,452	'	'	'
Accumulated Depreciation	$1,382	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Real Estate:	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$3,509,744	$3,560,198	$3,649,582
Additions	184,106	81,083	83,288
Reclassification	622	0	3,368
Impairment/write-offs	-99,460	-95,713	-163,045
Sales/disposals	-924,010	-35,824	-12,995
Ending balance	2,671,002	3,509,744	3,560,198
Accumulated Depreciation:	'	'	'
Beginning balance	637,840	602,749	626,433
Depreciation expense	127,273	135,850	133,316
Reclassification	373	0	2,165
Impairment/write-offs	-99,460	-91,594	-156,808
Sales/disposals	-158,818	-9,165	-2,357
Ending balance	507,208	637,840	602,749
Investment in Real Estate, net	$2,163,794	$2,871,904	$2,957,449

Real_Estate_and_Accumulated_De2

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Building [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life	'39 years
Building Improvements [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life	'7 years 6 months
Minimum [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life	'3 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life	'5 years

Mortgage_Loans_and_Interest_Ea1

Mortgage Loans and Interest Earned on Real Estate (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne Fl [Member]
Mortgage Loans and Interest Earned on Real Estate	'	'	'	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate, prior liens	'	'	'	'	$0
Mortgage loans on real estate, carrying amount of mortgages	'	'	'	'	11,321
Mortgage loans on real estate, principal amount of delinquent loans	'	'	'	'	0
Mortgage loans on real estate, foreclosures	'	'	'	'	0
Mortgage loans on real estate, accrued interest	'	'	'	'	0
Mortgage loans on real estate, interest income	'	'	'	'	0
Valuation allowance, Balance at December 31, 2012	'	'	'	'	-7,937
Valuation allowance, delinquent principal	'	'	'	'	0
Net carrying value, Balance at December 31, 2012	3,384	3,233	3,101	20,870	3,384
Net carrying value, delinquent principal	'	'	'	'	$0

Mortgage_Loans_and_Interest_Ea2

Mortgage Loans and Interest Earned on Real Estate (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Mortgage Loans:	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Beginning Balance	$3,233	$3,101	$20,870
Principal payments	-245	-246	-22,610
Amortization of discounts/deferred income	0	0	0
Valuation allowance adjustments	396	378	4,841
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Ending Balance	$3,384	$3,233	$3,101