ESH Hospitality 10-Q 6 Aug 19 2019 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-36190
Entity Registrant Name	Extended Stay America, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	46-3140312
Entity Address, Address Line One	11525 N. Community House Road, Suite 100
Entity Address, City or Town	Charlotte
Entity Address, State or Province	NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	28277
City Area Code	(980)
Local Phone Number	345-1600
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Extended Stay America, Inc.
Trading Symbol	STAY
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		188,420,319
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Central Index Key	0001581164
ESH REIT
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity File Number	001-36191
Entity Registrant Name	ESH Hospitality, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	27-3559821
Entity Address, Address Line One	11525 N. Community House Road, Suite 100
Entity Address, City or Town	Charlotte
Entity Address, State or Province	NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	28277
City Area Code	(980)
Local Phone Number	345-1600
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Central Index Key	0001507563
ESH REIT | Class A common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		250,493,583
ESH REIT | Class B common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		188,420,319

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
ASSETS
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net of accumulated depreciation of $1,300,518 and $1,218,105	$ 3,458,238	$ 3,453,632
RESTRICTED CASH	16,024	15,878
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	286,616	287,458
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net of accumulated amortization of $11,896 and $11,065	31,994	28,714
GOODWILL	45,192	45,192
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,414 and $2,075	23,233	19,769
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS	10,286	7,309
OTHER ASSETS	67,982	66,258
TOTAL ASSETS	3,939,565	3,924,210
LIABILITIES:
Term loan facility payable - Net of unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount of $13,285 and $14,879	1,117,624	1,121,713
Senior notes payable - Net of unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount of $24,137 and $26,206	1,275,863	1,273,794
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock - $0.01 par value, $1,000 redemption value, 8.0%, 350,000,000 shares authorized, 7,130 shares issued and outstanding	7,130	7,130
Finance lease liabilities	3,440
Finance lease liabilities		3,360
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	222,485	207,574
Total liabilities	2,626,542	2,613,571
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)
EQUITY:
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 3,500,000,000 shares authorized, 188,412,376 and 188,219,605 shares issued and outstanding	1,884	1,882
Additional paid in capital	751,467	749,219
Retained earnings	77,551	32,432
Accumulated other comprehensive income	789	2,488
Total Extended Stay America, Inc. shareholders’ equity	831,691	786,021
Noncontrolling interests	481,332	524,618
Total equity	1,313,023	1,310,639
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 3,939,565	$ 3,924,210

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation	$ 1,300,518,000	$ 1,218,105,000
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	11,896,000	11,065,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	2,414,000	2,075,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 27,312,000	$ 30,184,000
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	3,500,000,000	3,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	188,412,376	188,219,605
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	188,412,276	188,219,605
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, redemption value	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred stock, redemption rate (percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Preferred stock, authorized (shares)	350,000,000	350,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (shares)	7,130	7,130
Preferred stock, outstanding (shares)	7,130	7,130
Term Loan Facility
Entity Information [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 13,285,000	$ 14,879,000
ESH REIT 2025 Notes
Entity Information [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 24,137,000	$ 26,206,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - REIT - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
ASSETS
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net of accumulated depreciation of $1,297,206 and $1,215,899	$ 3,458,238	$ 3,453,632
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	286,616	287,458
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net of accumulated amortization of $197 and $36	31,994	28,714
GOODWILL	45,192	45,192
OTHER ASSETS	67,982	66,258
TOTAL ASSETS	3,939,565	3,924,210
LIABILITIES:
Term loan facility payable - Net of unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount of $13,285 and $14,879	1,117,624	1,121,713
Senior notes payable - Net of unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount of $24,137 and $26,206	1,275,863	1,273,794
Finance lease liabilities	3,440
Finance lease liabilities		3,360
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	222,485	207,574
Total liabilities	2,626,542	2,613,571
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)
EQUITY:
Common stock - Class A: $0.01 par value, 4,300,000,000 shares authorized, 250,493,583 shares issued and outstanding; Class B: $0.01 par value, 7,800,000,000 shares authorized, 188,412,376 and 188,219,605 shares issued and outstanding	1,884	1,882
Additional paid in capital	751,467	749,219
Retained earnings	77,551	32,432
Accumulated other comprehensive income	789	2,488
Total equity	1,313,023	1,310,639
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	3,939,565	3,924,210
ESH REIT
ASSETS
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net of accumulated depreciation of $1,297,206 and $1,215,899	3,468,418	3,467,645
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	124,115	178,538
RENTS RECEIVABLE FROM EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. (Note 10)	22,685	4,098
DEFERRED RENTS RECEIVABLE FROM EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. (Note 10)	18,925	8,637
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net of accumulated amortization of $197 and $36	6,731	2,760
GOODWILL	44,012	44,012
OTHER ASSETS	23,243	22,692
TOTAL ASSETS	3,708,129	3,728,382
LIABILITIES:
Term loan facility payable - Net of unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount of $13,285 and $14,879	1,117,624	1,121,713
Senior notes payable - Net of unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount of $24,137 and $26,206	1,275,863	1,273,794
Finance lease liabilities	3,440
Finance lease liabilities		3,360
Unearned rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. (Note 10)	123,739	37,506
Due to Extended Stay America, Inc., net (Note 10)	1,909	12,177
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	71,534	64,658
Deferred tax liabilities	19	20
Total liabilities	2,594,128	2,513,228
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)
EQUITY:
Common stock - Class A: $0.01 par value, 4,300,000,000 shares authorized, 250,493,583 shares issued and outstanding; Class B: $0.01 par value, 7,800,000,000 shares authorized, 188,412,376 and 188,219,605 shares issued and outstanding	4,389	4,387
Additional paid in capital	1,091,845	1,090,809
Preferred stock - no par value, $1,000 liquidation value, 125 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	73	73
Retained earnings	15,919	114,096
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,775	5,789
Total equity	1,114,001	1,215,154
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 3,708,129	$ 3,728,382

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - REIT (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accumulated depreciation	$ 1,300,518	$ 1,218,105
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	$ 11,896	$ 11,065
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	3,500,000,000	3,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	188,412,376	188,219,605
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	188,412,276	188,219,605
Class B common stock
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	1
ESH REIT
Accumulated depreciation	$ 1,297,206	$ 1,215,899
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	$ 197	$ 36
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	1
Preferred stock, redemption value (dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred stock, authorized (shares)	125	125
Preferred stock, issued (shares)	125	125
Preferred stock, outstanding (shares)	125	125
ESH REIT | Class A common stock
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	4,300,000,000	4,300,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	250,493,583	250,493,583
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	250,493,583	250,493,583
ESH REIT | Class B common stock
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	7,800,000,000	7,800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	188,412,376	188,219,605
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	188,412,376	188,219,605
Term Loan Facility | ESH REIT
Unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount	$ 13,285	$ 14,879
Senior Notes Payable | ESH REIT
Unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount	$ 24,137	$ 26,206

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
REVENUES:
Revenue	$ 323,657,000	$ 336,501,000	$ 601,326,000	$ 634,268,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative expenses	22,287,000	23,507,000	45,314,000	48,468,000
Depreciation and amortization	49,017,000	53,499,000	97,795,000	107,514,000
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	0	43,600,000
Total hotel expenses	218,211,000	221,060,000	427,307,000	486,266,000
Total operating expenses	223,207,000	224,454,000	436,950,000	491,579,000
GAIN ON SALE OF HOTEL PROPERTIES (Note 4)	0	0	0	38,082,000
OTHER INCOME	1,000	457,000	28,000	462,000
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	100,451,000	112,504,000	164,404,000	181,233,000
OTHER NON-OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSE	(171,000)	102,000	(349,000)	299,000
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	29,766,000	32,425,000	59,370,000	64,065,000
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	70,856,000	79,977,000	105,383,000	116,869,000
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	11,198,000	14,407,000	17,321,000	20,204,000
NET INCOME	59,658,000	65,570,000	88,062,000	96,665,000
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	(6,161,000)	(514,000)	(12,631,000)	(16,757,000)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$ 53,497,000	$ 65,056,000	$ 75,431,000	$ 79,908,000
NET INCOME PER EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
Diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (shares)	188,450	189,626	188,399	190,197
Diluted (shares)	188,813	190,183	188,695	190,709
Room revenues
REVENUES:
Revenue	$ 311,614,000	$ 326,948,000	$ 578,660,000	$ 617,158,000
Other hotel revenues
REVENUES:
Revenue	6,070,000	5,492,000	11,373,000	10,767,000
Franchise and management fees
REVENUES:
Revenue	1,447,000	861,000	2,672,000	1,276,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Hotel operating expenses	4,996,000	3,394,000	9,643,000	5,313,000
Hotel operating expenses
REVENUES:
Revenue	319,131,000	333,301,000	592,705,000	629,201,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Hotel operating expenses	146,907,000	144,054,000	284,198,000	286,684,000
Other revenues from franchised and managed properties
REVENUES:
Revenue	$ 4,526,000	$ 3,200,000	$ 8,621,000	$ 5,067,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - REIT - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative expenses	$ 22,287	$ 23,507	$ 45,314	$ 48,468
Depreciation and amortization	49,017	53,499	97,795	107,514
Total operating expenses	223,207	224,454	436,950	491,579
GAIN ON SALE OF HOTEL PROPERTIES (Note 4)	0	0	0	38,082
OTHER INCOME	1	457	28	462
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	100,451	112,504	164,404	181,233
OTHER NON-OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSE	(171)	102	(349)	299
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	29,766	32,425	59,370	64,065
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	70,856	79,977	105,383	116,869
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	11,198	14,407	17,321	20,204
NET INCOME	$ 59,658	$ 65,570	$ 88,062	$ 96,665
NET INCOME PER EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
Diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (shares)	188,450	189,626	188,399	190,197
Diluted (shares)	188,813	190,183	188,695	190,709
ESH REIT
REVENUES:
REVENUES - Rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. (Note 9)	$ 118,102	$ 111,532	$ 236,107	$ 224,863
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative expenses	3,544	4,217	7,525	8,312
Depreciation and amortization	48,132	53,538	95,999	106,818
Total operating expenses	73,613	77,730	146,769	157,186
GAIN ON SALE OF HOTEL PROPERTIES (Note 4)	0	0	0	35,410
OTHER INCOME	0	451	15	479
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	44,489	34,253	89,353	103,566
OTHER NON-OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSE	(134)	64	(273)	266
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	30,267	32,284	60,201	63,779
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	14,356	1,905	29,425	39,521
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	7	715	10	750
NET INCOME	$ 14,349	$ 1,190	$ 29,415	$ 38,771
ESH REIT | Class A common stock
NET INCOME PER EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
Diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (shares)	250,494	250,494	250,494	250,494
Diluted (shares)	250,494	250,494	250,494	250,494
ESH REIT | Class B common stock
NET INCOME PER EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
Diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (shares)	188,450	189,626	188,399	190,197
Diluted (shares)	188,813	190,183	188,695	190,709
Hotel operating expenses
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Hotel operating expenses	$ 146,907	$ 144,054	$ 284,198	$ 286,684
Hotel operating expenses | ESH REIT
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Hotel operating expenses	$ 21,937	$ 19,975	$ 43,245	$ 42,056

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 59,658	$ 65,570	$ 88,062	$ 96,665
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT:
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION LOSS	0	0	0	(52)
DERIVATIVE ADJUSTMENT:
INTEREST RATE CASH FLOW HEDGE (LOSS) GAIN, NET OF TAX OF $(343), $41, $(591) and $215	(1,984)	211	(3,422)	1,909
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	57,674	65,781	84,640	98,522
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	(5,162)	(622)	(10,908)	(17,679)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$ 52,512	$ 65,159	$ 73,732	$ 80,843

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, tax	$ (343)	$ 41	$ (591)	$ 215

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - REIT - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
NET INCOME	$ 59,658	$ 65,570	$ 88,062	$ 96,665
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
INTEREST RATE CASH FLOW HEDGE (LOSS) GAIN, NET OF TAX OF $1, $0, $2, $(12)	(1,984)	211	(3,422)	1,909
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	57,674	65,781	84,640	98,522
ESH REIT
NET INCOME	14,349	1,190	29,415	38,771
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
INTEREST RATE CASH FLOW HEDGE (LOSS) GAIN, NET OF TAX OF $1, $0, $2, $(12)	(2,327)	253	(4,014)	2,137
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 12,022	$ 1,443	$ 25,401	$ 40,908

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - REIT (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, tax	$ (343)	$ 41	$ (591)	$ 215
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, tax	$ 1	$ 0	$ 2	$ (12)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Class B common stock	Common Stock	Common StockClass B common stock	Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Retained EarningsClass B common stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Total Extended Stay America, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity	Total Extended Stay America, Inc. Shareholders’ EquityClass B common stock	Non- controlling Interests	Non- controlling InterestsClass B common stock
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2017			192,100
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,345,847		$ 1,921		$ 768,679	$ 6,917		$ 3,066	$ 780,583		$ 565,264
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	96,665					79,908			79,908		16,757
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	1,909							987	987		922
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax	(52)							(52)	(52)
Repurchase of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock (Paired Shares) (in shares)				(3,428)
Repurchase of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock (Paired Shares)		$ (68,002)		$ (34)			$ (43,238)			$ (43,272)		$ (24,730)
Corporation common distributions	(22,907)				(12,196)	(10,711)			(22,907)
ESH REIT common distributions - Class B common share	(59,200)										(59,200)
ESH REIT preferred distributions	(8)										(8)
Adjustment to noncontrolling interest for change in ownership of ESH REIT					(6,542)				(6,542)		6,542
Equity-based compensation (shares)			322
Equity-based compensation	349		$ 3		(1,235)				(1,232)		1,581
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2018			188,994
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2018	1,294,601		$ 1,890		748,706	33,253		3,624	787,473		507,128
Beginning balance (shares) at Mar. 31, 2018			190,632
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2018	1,301,672		$ 1,906		759,042	(6,242)		3,521	758,227		543,445
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	65,570					65,056			65,056		514
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	211							103	103		108
Repurchase of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock (Paired Shares) (in shares)				(1,638)
Repurchase of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock (Paired Shares)		$ (32,823)		$ (16)			$ (20,875)			$ (20,891)		$ (11,932)
Corporation common distributions	(11,405)				(6,719)	(4,686)			(11,405)
ESH REIT common distributions - Class B common share	(30,432)										(30,432)
ESH REIT preferred distributions	(4)										(4)
Adjustment to noncontrolling interest for change in ownership of ESH REIT					(4,709)				(4,709)		4,709
Equity-based compensation (shares)			0
Equity-based compensation	1,812		$ 0		1,092				1,092		720
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2018			188,994
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2018	1,294,601		$ 1,890		748,706	33,253		3,624	787,473		507,128
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2018			188,219
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018	1,310,639		$ 1,882		749,219	32,432		2,488	786,021		524,618
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	88,062					75,431			75,431		12,631
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	(3,422)							(1,699)	(1,699)		(1,723)
Corporation common distributions	(30,312)					(30,312)			(30,312)
ESH REIT common distributions - Class B common share	(54,940)										(54,940)
ESH REIT preferred distributions	(8)										(8)
Adjustment to noncontrolling interest for change in ownership of ESH REIT					400				400		(400)
Equity-based compensation (shares)			193
Equity-based compensation	3,004		$ 2		1,848				1,850		1,154
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2019			188,412
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019	1,313,023		$ 1,884		751,467	77,551		789	831,691		481,332
Beginning balance (shares) at Mar. 31, 2019			188,403
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019	1,296,651		$ 1,884		750,135	41,116		1,774	794,909		501,742
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	59,658					53,497			53,497		6,161
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	(1,984)							(985)	(985)		(999)
Corporation common distributions	(17,062)				0	(17,062)			(17,062)
ESH REIT common distributions - Class B common share	(26,542)										(26,542)
ESH REIT preferred distributions	(4)										(4)
Adjustment to noncontrolling interest for change in ownership of ESH REIT	0				(75)				(75)		75
Equity-based compensation (shares)			9
Equity-based compensation	2,306		$ 0		1,407				1,407		899
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2019			188,412
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 1,313,023		$ 1,884		$ 751,467	$ 77,551		$ 789	$ 831,691		$ 481,332

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12
Class B common stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.16	$ 0.29	$ 0.31

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_9

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - REIT - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	ESH REIT	Class B common stock	Common Stock	Common StockESH REIT	Common StockClass A common stockESH REIT	Common StockClass B common stock	Common StockClass B common stockESH REIT	Preferred StockESH REIT	Additional Paid in Capital	Additional Paid in CapitalESH REIT	Retained Earnings	Retained EarningsESH REIT	Retained EarningsClass B common stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeESH REIT
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2017				192,100,000		250,494,000		192,100,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,345,847	$ 1,292,294		$ 1,921	$ 4,426				$ 73	$ 768,679	$ 1,088,793	$ 6,917	$ 191,964		$ 3,066	$ 7,038
Beginning balance, preferred shares (shares) at Dec. 31, 2017									125
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	96,665	38,771										79,908	38,771
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	1,909	2,137													987	2,137
Repurchase of Class B common stock (in shares)							(3,428,000)	(3,428,000)
Repurchase of Class B common stock		(24,737)	$ (68,002)		(34)		$ (34)						(24,703)	$ (43,238)
Corporation common distributions	(22,907)	(136,853)								(12,196)		(10,711)	(136,853)
Preferred distributions	(8)	(8)											(8)
Equity-based compensation (shares)				322,000				322,000
Equity-based compensation	349	1,136		$ 3	3					(1,235)	1,133
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2018				188,994,000		250,494,000		188,994,000
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2018	1,294,601	1,172,740		$ 1,890	4,395				$ 73	748,706	1,089,926	33,253	69,835		3,624	8,511
Ending balance, preferred shares (shares) at Jun. 30, 2018									125
Beginning balance (shares) at Mar. 31, 2018				190,632,000		250,494,000		190,632,000
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2018	1,301,672	1,253,364		$ 1,906	4,411				$ 73	759,042	1,089,542	(6,242)	151,080		3,521	8,258
Beginning balance, preferred shares (shares) at Mar. 31, 2018									125
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	65,570	1,190										65,056	1,190
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	211	253													103	253
Repurchase of Class B common stock (in shares)							(1,638,000)	(1,638,000)
Repurchase of Class B common stock		(11,936)	$ (32,823)		(16)		$ (16)						(11,920)	$ (20,875)
Corporation common distributions	(11,405)	(70,511)								(6,719)		(4,686)	(70,511)
Preferred distributions	(4)	(4)											(4)
Equity-based compensation (shares)				0				0
Equity-based compensation	1,812	384		$ 0	0					1,092	384
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2018				188,994,000		250,494,000		188,994,000
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2018	1,294,601	1,172,740		$ 1,890	4,395				$ 73	748,706	1,089,926	33,253	69,835		3,624	8,511
Ending balance, preferred shares (shares) at Jun. 30, 2018									125
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2018				188,219,000		250,494,000		188,219,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018	1,310,639	$ 1,215,154		$ 1,882	4,387				$ 73	749,219	1,090,809	32,432	114,096		2,488	5,789
Beginning balance, preferred shares (shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		125							125
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	88,062	$ 29,415										75,431	29,415
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	(3,422)	(4,014)													(1,699)	(4,014)
Corporation common distributions	(30,312)	(127,584)										(30,312)	(127,584)
Preferred distributions	(8)	(8)											(8)
Equity-based compensation (shares)				193,000				193,000
Equity-based compensation	3,004	1,038		$ 2	2					1,848	1,036
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2019				188,412,000		250,494,000		188,412,000
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019	1,313,023	$ 1,114,001		$ 1,884	4,389				$ 73	751,467	1,091,845	77,551	15,919		789	1,775
Ending balance, preferred shares (shares) at Jun. 30, 2019		125							125
Beginning balance (shares) at Mar. 31, 2019				188,403,000		250,494,000		188,403,000
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019	1,296,651	$ 1,163,205		$ 1,884	4,389				$ 73	750,135	1,091,456	41,116	63,185		1,774	4,102
Beginning balance, preferred shares (shares) at Mar. 31, 2019									125
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	59,658	14,349										53,497	14,349
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	(1,984)	(2,327)													(985)	(2,327)
Corporation common distributions	(17,062)	(61,611)								0		(17,062)	(61,611)
Preferred distributions	(4)	(4)											(4)
Equity-based compensation (shares)				9,000				9,000
Equity-based compensation	2,306	389		$ 0	0					1,407	389
Ending balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2019				188,412,000		250,494,000		188,412,000
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 1,313,023	$ 1,114,001		$ 1,884	$ 4,389				$ 73	$ 751,467	$ 1,091,845	$ 77,551	$ 15,919		$ 789	$ 1,775
Ending balance, preferred shares (shares) at Jun. 30, 2019		125							125

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATE_10

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - REIT (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12
Class A common stock | ESH REIT
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	140	160	0.29	0.31
Class B common stock
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	0.14	0.16	0.29	0.31
Class B common stock | ESH REIT
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 140	$ 160	$ 0.29	$ 0.31

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATE_11

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 88,062,000	$ 96,665,000
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	97,795,000	107,514,000
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss	(349,000)	299,000
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discount	3,993,000	4,621,000
Amortization and write-off of above-market ground leases	0	(68,000)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	1,183,000
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	3,377,000	668,000
Gain on sale of hotel properties	0	(38,082,000)
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	43,600,000
Equity-based compensation	4,255,000	4,188,000
Deferred income tax benefit	(2,385,000)	(6,916,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(3,464,000)	(2,088,000)
Other assets	(3,331,000)	921,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	16,144,000	16,143,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	204,097,000	228,648,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(84,785,000)	(71,003,000)
Acquisition of hotel property	0	(12,729,000)
Development in process payments	(21,841,000)	(6,009,000)
Payment for intangible assets	(6,296,000)	0
Proceeds from sale of hotel properties	0	155,244,000
Proceeds from insurance and related recoveries	613,000	4,362,000
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(112,309,000)	69,865,000
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on term loan facilities	(5,683,000)	(66,112,000)
Principal payments on finance leases	(58,000)	0
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	(1,183,000)
Tax withholdings related to restricted stock unit settlements	(1,571,000)	(3,894,000)
Repurchase of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock (Paired Shares)	0	(68,002,000)
Corporation common distributions	(30,287,000)	(23,156,000)
ESH REIT common distributions	(54,938,000)	(59,606,000)
ESH REIT preferred distributions	(8,000)	(8,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(92,545,000)	(221,961,000)
CHANGES IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH DUE TO CHANGES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES	61,000	(88,000)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(696,000)	76,464,000
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - Beginning of period	303,336,000	150,974,000
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - End of period	302,640,000	227,438,000
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest, excluding prepayment and other penalties, net of capitalized interest of $751 and $129	57,902,000	58,869,000
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds of $0 and $96	16,583,000	18,130,000
Operating cash payments for finance leases	122,000	0
Operating cash payments for operating leases	1,380,000	0
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	27,618,000	20,023,000
Additions to finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	109,000	0
Corporation common distributions included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	380,000	288,000
ESH REIT
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	29,415,000	38,771,000
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	95,999,000	106,818,000
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss	(273,000)	266,000
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discount	3,939,000	4,567,000
Amortization and write-off of above-market ground leases	0	(68,000)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	1,183,000
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	3,377,000	668,000
Gain on sale of hotel properties	0	(35,410,000)
Equity-based compensation	277,000	304,000
Deferred income tax benefit	0	4,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Other assets	(5,111,000)	(3,653,000)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	8,140,000	6,351,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	185,357,000	199,529,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(80,173,000)	(67,113,000)
Acquisition of hotel property	0	(12,733,000)
Development in process payments	(21,841,000)	(6,009,000)
Payment for intangible assets	(6,296,000)	0
Proceeds from sale of hotel properties	0	155,244,000
Proceeds from insurance and related recoveries	613,000	4,362,000
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(107,697,000)	73,751,000
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on term loan facilities	(5,683,000)	(66,112,000)
Principal payments on finance leases	(58,000)	0
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	(1,183,000)
Repurchase of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock (Paired Shares)	0	(24,737,000)
Corporation common distributions	(127,582,000)	(137,249,000)
ESH REIT preferred distributions	(8,000)	(8,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(132,083,000)	(226,973,000)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(54,423,000)	46,307,000
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - Beginning of period	178,538,000	54,915,000
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - End of period	124,115,000	101,222,000
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest, excluding prepayment and other penalties, net of capitalized interest of $751 and $129	57,527,000	58,493,000
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds of $0 and $96	606,000	608,000
Operating cash payments for finance leases	122,000	0
Operating cash payments for operating leases	354,000	0
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	26,920,000	19,374,000
Additions to finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	109,000	0
Corporation common distributions included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	794,000	578,000
ESH REIT common distributions included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 794,000	$ 578,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATE_12

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net tax refunds			$ 0	$ 96
Interest costs capitalized	$ 400	$ 100	$ 751	$ 129

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATE_13

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - REIT - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 88,062	$ 96,665
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	97,795	107,514
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss	(349)	299
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discount	3,993	4,621
Amortization and write-off of above-market ground leases	0	(68)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	1,183
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	3,377	668
Gain on sale of hotel properties	0	(38,082)
Equity-based compensation	4,255	4,188
Deferred income tax expense	(2,385)	(6,916)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Other assets	(3,331)	921
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	16,144	16,143
Net cash provided by operating activities	204,097	228,648
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(84,785)	(71,003)
Acquisition of hotel property	0	(12,729)
Development in process payments	(21,841)	(6,009)
Payment for intangible assets	(6,296)	0
Proceeds from sale of hotel properties	0	155,244
Proceeds from insurance and related recoveries	613	4,362
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(112,309)	69,865
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on term loan facilities	(5,683)	(66,112)
Principal payments on finance leases	(58)	0
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	(1,183)
Repurchase of Class B common stock	0	(68,002)
Common distributions	(30,287)	(23,156)
Preferred distributions	(8)	(8)
Net cash used in financing activities	(92,545)	(221,961)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(696)	76,464
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - Beginning of period	303,336	150,974
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - End of period	302,640	227,438
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest, excluding prepayment and other penalties, net of capitalized interest of $751 and $129	57,902	58,869
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds of $0 and $6	16,583	18,130
Operating cash payments for finance leases	122	0
Operating cash payments for operating leases	1,380	0
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures included in due to/from Extended Stay America, Inc. and accounts payable and accrued liabilities	27,618	20,023
Additions to finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	109	0
Common stock distributions included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	380	288
ESH REIT
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	29,415	38,771
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	95,999	106,818
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss	(273)	266
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discount	3,939	4,567
Amortization and write-off of above-market ground leases	0	(68)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	1,183
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	3,377	668
Gain on sale of hotel properties	0	(35,410)
Equity-based compensation	277	304
Deferred income tax expense	0	4
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Deferred rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc.	(10,288)	14,325
Due to Extended Stay America, Inc., net	(7,764)	(3,555)
Other assets	(5,111)	(3,653)
Unearned rental revenues/rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc., net	67,646	68,958
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	8,140	6,351
Net cash provided by operating activities	185,357	199,529
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(80,173)	(67,113)
Acquisition of hotel property	0	(12,733)
Development in process payments	(21,841)	(6,009)
Payment for intangible assets	(6,296)	0
Proceeds from sale of hotel properties	0	155,244
Proceeds from insurance and related recoveries	613	4,362
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(107,697)	73,751
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on term loan facilities	(5,683)	(66,112)
Principal payments on finance leases	(58)	0
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	(1,183)
Repurchase of Class B common stock	0	(24,737)
Issuance of Class B common stock related to issuance of Paired Shares	1,248	2,316
Common distributions	(127,582)	(137,249)
Preferred distributions	(8)	(8)
Net cash used in financing activities	(132,083)	(226,973)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(54,423)	46,307
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - Beginning of period	178,538	54,915
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - End of period	124,115	101,222
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest, excluding prepayment and other penalties, net of capitalized interest of $751 and $129	57,527	58,493
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds of $0 and $6	606	608
Operating cash payments for finance leases	122	0
Operating cash payments for operating leases	354	0
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures included in due to/from Extended Stay America, Inc. and accounts payable and accrued liabilities	26,920	19,374
Additions to finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	109	0
Common stock distributions included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	794	578
Net payable related to unsettled RSUs not yet settled or issued included in due to/from Extended Stay America, Inc.	$ (131)	$ (69)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATE_14

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - REIT (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Net tax refunds	$ 0	$ 96
Interest costs capitalized	751	129
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Net tax refunds	0	6
Interest costs capitalized	$ 751	$ 129

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASI

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION	BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION Extended Stay America, Inc. (the “Corporation”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware on July 8, 2013. ESH Hospitality, Inc. (“ESH REIT”) was formed as a limited liability company in the state of Delaware on September 16, 2010 and was converted to a corporation on November 5, 2013. The Corporation owns, and is expected to continue to own, all of the issued and outstanding Class A common stock of ESH REIT, which, as of June 30, 2019 , represents 57% of the outstanding common stock of ESH REIT. Due to its controlling interest in ESH REIT, the Corporation consolidates the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of ESH REIT. The term, “the Company,” as used herein refers to the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, including ESH REIT. A “Paired Share” consists of one share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Corporation, that is attached to and trades as a single unit with one share of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of ESH REIT. Each outstanding share of Corporation common stock is attached to and trades with one share of ESH REIT Class B common stock. The Company is an integrated owner/operator of Extended Stay America-branded hotels and is also engaged in franchising and managing extended stay hotels for third parties in the U.S. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company owned and operated 554 hotel properties in 40 U.S. states, consisting of approximately 61,500 rooms. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company franchised and/or managed 74 and 73 hotel properties for third parties, consisting of approximately 7,600 and 7,500 rooms, respectively. All 628 system-wide hotels are operated under the Extended Stay America brand. Hotel properties are owned by subsidiaries of ESH REIT and are operated by subsidiaries of the Corporation (the “Operating Lessees”) pursuant to leases between subsidiaries of ESH REIT and the Operating Lessees. The hotels are managed by ESA Management LLC (“ESA Management”), a subsidiary of the Corporation, which also manages hotels on behalf of third parties. The Extended Stay America brand is owned by ESH Hospitality Strategies LLC (“ESH Strategies”), also a subsidiary of the Corporation. ESH Strategies licenses the brand and intellectual property to its subsidiaries, ESH Strategies Branding LLC and ESH Strategies Franchise LLC, which license them to the Operating Lessees and third parties, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Corporation had 188.4 million shares and 188.2 million shares of common stock outstanding, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , ESH REIT’s common equity consisted of the following: (i) 250.5 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding ( 57% of its common equity), all of which were owned by the Corporation, and (ii) 188.4 million shares and 188.2 million shares of Class B common stock outstanding, respectively ( 43% of its common equity). Paired Share Repurchase Program —In December 2015, the Boards of Directors of the Corporation and ESH REIT authorized a combined Paired Share repurchase program. As a result of several increases in authorized amounts and program extensions, as of June 30, 2019, the combined Paired Share repurchase program authorized the Corporation and ESH REIT to purchase up to $400 million in Paired Shares through December 31, 2019. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means (including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans). As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation and ESH REIT had repurchased and retired 17.3 million Paired Shares for $180.1 million and $107.5 million , respectively, and $112.5 million remained available under the combined Paired Share repurchase program. Basis of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, including ESH REIT. Third-party equity interests in consolidated subsidiaries are presented as noncontrolling interests. Despite the fact that each share of Corporation common stock is paired on a one -for-one basis with each share of ESH REIT Class B common stock, the Corporation does not own ESH REIT Class B common stock; therefore, ESH REIT Class B common stock represents a third-party equity interest. As such, the rights associated with ESH REIT Class B common stock, along with other third-party equity interests in ESH REIT, are presented as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Changes in ownership interests in a consolidated subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. With respect to the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows and the segments disclosure (see Note 10 ), certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability to current period presentation. In the condensed consolidated statements of operations, other revenues from franchised and managed properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , include $0.6 million and $0.8 million , respectively, that was included in franchise and management fees as originally presented. Other expenses from franchised and managed properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , include $0.8 million and $1.0 million , respectively, that was included in general and administrative expenses as originally presented.

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BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION	BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION Extended Stay America, Inc. (the “Corporation”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware on July 8, 2013. ESH Hospitality, Inc. (“ESH REIT”) was formed as a limited liability company in the state of Delaware on September 16, 2010 and was converted to a corporation on November 5, 2013. The Corporation owns, and is expected to continue to own, all of the issued and outstanding Class A common stock of ESH REIT, which, as of June 30, 2019 , represents 57% of the outstanding common stock of ESH REIT. Due to its controlling interest in ESH REIT, the Corporation consolidates the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of ESH REIT. The term, “the Company,” as used herein refers to the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, including ESH REIT. A “Paired Share” consists of one share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Corporation, that is attached to and trades as a single unit with one share of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of ESH REIT. Each outstanding share of Corporation common stock is attached to and trades with one share of ESH REIT Class B common stock. The Company is an integrated owner/operator of Extended Stay America-branded hotels and is also engaged in franchising and managing extended stay hotels for third parties in the U.S. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company owned and operated 554 hotel properties in 40 U.S. states, consisting of approximately 61,500 rooms. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company franchised and/or managed 74 and 73 hotel properties for third parties, consisting of approximately 7,600 and 7,500 rooms, respectively. All 628 system-wide hotels are operated under the Extended Stay America brand. Hotel properties are owned by subsidiaries of ESH REIT and are operated by subsidiaries of the Corporation (the “Operating Lessees”) pursuant to leases between subsidiaries of ESH REIT and the Operating Lessees. The hotels are managed by ESA Management LLC (“ESA Management”), a subsidiary of the Corporation, which also manages hotels on behalf of third parties. The Extended Stay America brand is owned by ESH Hospitality Strategies LLC (“ESH Strategies”), also a subsidiary of the Corporation. ESH Strategies licenses the brand and intellectual property to its subsidiaries, ESH Strategies Branding LLC and ESH Strategies Franchise LLC, which license them to the Operating Lessees and third parties, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Corporation had 188.4 million shares and 188.2 million shares of common stock outstanding, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , ESH REIT’s common equity consisted of the following: (i) 250.5 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding ( 57% of its common equity), all of which were owned by the Corporation, and (ii) 188.4 million shares and 188.2 million shares of Class B common stock outstanding, respectively ( 43% of its common equity). Paired Share Repurchase Program —In December 2015, the Boards of Directors of the Corporation and ESH REIT authorized a combined Paired Share repurchase program. As a result of several increases in authorized amounts and program extensions, as of June 30, 2019, the combined Paired Share repurchase program authorized the Corporation and ESH REIT to purchase up to $400 million in Paired Shares through December 31, 2019. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means (including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans). As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation and ESH REIT had repurchased and retired 17.3 million Paired Shares for $180.1 million and $107.5 million , respectively, and $112.5 million remained available under the combined Paired Share repurchase program. Basis of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, including ESH REIT. Third-party equity interests in consolidated subsidiaries are presented as noncontrolling interests. Despite the fact that each share of Corporation common stock is paired on a one -for-one basis with each share of ESH REIT Class B common stock, the Corporation does not own ESH REIT Class B common stock; therefore, ESH REIT Class B common stock represents a third-party equity interest. As such, the rights associated with ESH REIT Class B common stock, along with other third-party equity interests in ESH REIT, are presented as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Changes in ownership interests in a consolidated subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. With respect to the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows and the segments disclosure (see Note 10 ), certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability to current period presentation. In the condensed consolidated statements of operations, other revenues from franchised and managed properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , include $0.6 million and $0.8 million , respectively, that was included in franchise and management fees as originally presented. Other expenses from franchised and managed properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , include $0.8 million and $1.0 million , respectively, that was included in general and administrative expenses as originally presented.
ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION	BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION ESH Hospitality, Inc. (“ESH REIT”) was formed as a limited liability company in the state of Delaware on September 16, 2010 and was converted to a corporation on November 5, 2013. Extended Stay America, Inc. (the “Corporation”), the parent of ESH REIT, was incorporated in the state of Delaware on July 8, 2013. The Corporation owns, and is expected to continue to own, all of the issued and outstanding Class A common stock of ESH REIT, which, as of June 30, 2019 , represents 57% of the outstanding common stock of ESH REIT. A “Paired Share” consists of one share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Corporation, that is attached to and trades as a single unit with one share of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of ESH REIT. Each outstanding share of ESH REIT Class B common stock is attached to and trades with one share of Corporation common stock. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , ESH REIT and its subsidiaries owned and leased 554 hotel properties in 40 U.S. states, consisting of approximately 61,500 rooms. All hotels are leased to wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Corporation (the “Operating Lessees”). Paired Share Repurchase Program — In December 2015, the Boards of Directors of the Corporation and ESH REIT authorized a combined Paired Share repurchase program. As a result of several increases in authorized amounts and program extensions, as of June 30, 2019, the combined Paired Share repurchase program authorized the Corporation and ESH REIT to purchase up to $400 million in Paired Shares through December 31, 2019. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means (including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans). As of June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT had repurchased and retired 17.3 million ESH REIT Class B common shares for $107.5 million , and $112.5 million remained available under the combined Paired Share repurchase program. Basis of Consolidation

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Interim Presentation— Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 , included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2019 , the results of the Company’s operations, comprehensive income and changes in equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations, as well as the impact of acquisitions, dispositions and hotel renovations. Use of Estimates —The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of tangible assets as well as in the assessment of tangible and intangible assets for impairment, estimated liabilities for insurance reserves and income taxes and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Property and Equipment —Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from two to 49 years . Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment quarterly, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including expected proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). To the extent that a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) is impaired, the excess carrying amount over its estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties), bids, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, an impairment charge could occur in a future period (see Note 5 ). Revenue Generated from Owned and Operated Hotels — Revenue generated from owned and operated hotels consists of room and other hotel revenues recognized when services are provided. When a reservation is made, the Company deems that the parties have approved a contract in accordance with customary business practices and are committed to perform their respective obligations. At such time, each party’s rights regarding the services to be transferred are identified, payment terms are specified, the contract has commercial substance and, in most instances, it is probable the Company will collect substantially all consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for services. Each room night consumed by a guest with a cancellable reservation represents a contract whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night at an agreed upon price. For cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue as each performance obligation (i.e., each room night) is met. Such contract is renewed if the guest continues their stay. For room nights consumed by a guest with a non-cancellable reservation, the entire reservation period represents the contract term whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night or nights at an agreed upon price. For non-cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue over the term of the performance period (i.e., the reservation period) as room nights are consumed. For these reservations, the room rate is typically fixed over the reservation period. The Company uses an output method based on performance completed to date (i.e., room nights consumed) to determine the amount of revenue it recognizes on a daily basis if the length of a non-cancellable reservation exceeds one night since consumption of room nights indicates when services are transferred to the guest. In certain instances, variable consideration may exist with respect to the transaction price, such as discounts, coupons and price concessions made upon guest checkout. In evaluating its performance obligation, the Company bundles the obligation to provide the guest the room itself with other obligations (such as free WiFi, grab and go breakfast, access to on-site laundry facilities and parking), as the other obligations are not distinct and separable because the guest cannot benefit from the additional amenities without the consumed room night. The Company’s obligation to provide the additional items or services is not separately identifiable from the fundamental contractual obligation (i.e., providing the room and its contents). The Company has no performance obligations once a guest’s stay is complete. Certain revenues are generated through third-party intermediaries or distribution channels (i.e., online travel agents). Regardless of the basis on which the Company is compensated (i.e., gross or net), the Company is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the hotel room and related services to the guest and retains inventory risk. Since the Company controls the inventory and services provided and because third-party intermediaries are typically not contractually required to guarantee room night consumption, the Company is the principal in these transactions. As such, the Company is required to record revenue at an amount equal to the price charged to the guest (i.e., on a gross basis). Third-party intermediaries that pay the Company directly (i.e., on a net basis) typically charge the guest additional fees, blend the room offering with other offerings at amounts which are not allocable and may adjust the price without the Company’s approval. As such, the Company is unable to calculate the room rate charged to the guest. Since any estimate the Company would make has significant uncertainty that ultimately would not be resolved, despite its role as principal, in these instances the Company records revenue equal to the amount paid by the third-party intermediaries (i.e., the net amount). Revenue Generated from Franchise and Management Fees — Revenue generated from franchise and management contracts consists of the following: • Franchise fees, which consist of an initial fee and an ongoing royalty fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for the access to and use of the Company’s brand name and other intellectual property. Initial fees are deferred and recognized over the expected contract or customer life. Royalty fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use the intellectual property. • Management fees, which consist of an ongoing base fee calculated as a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for on-site hotel management services. Management fees are recognized over time as third-party hotel owners derive value from on-site personnel and related services. • Other revenues from franchised and managed properties, which include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of third-party owners on a direct and an indirect basis, as follows: ◦ Direct costs incurred with respect to management and franchise agreements include on-site hotel personnel and incremental reservation and distribution costs, respectively, for which the Company is reimbursed on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Since the Company employs the hotel personnel and has discretion over reservation and distribution costs, it is the principal with respect to these services and revenue is recognized on a gross basis. ◦ Indirect costs incurred with respect to franchise agreements include costs associated with certain shared system-wide platforms (i.e., system services), such as marketing, technology infrastructure, central reservations, national sales and revenue management systems. The Company is reimbursed for indirect costs through a system service, or program, fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue. System service fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use these processes and systems. The Company has discretion over how it spends system service fees and is the principal with respect to these services. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis; expense is recognized as incurred. Over time, the Company manages system services to break-even, but the timing of revenue will typically not align with the expense to operate the programs. The promise to provide access to the Company’s intellectual property is combined with the promise to provide system services to form a single performance obligation since the promises generally accompany one another. Hotel management services form a single performance obligation. As noted above, each identified performance obligation is considered to be a series of services transferred over time. Revenue is recognized on an output method based on performance completed to date. The Company recognizes revenue in the amount to which it has a right to bill third parties under their respective franchise and/or management agreements, as it has a right to consideration in an amount that corresponds directly with the third parties’ hotel revenues. Franchise, management and system service fees are characterized as variable consideration and vary from period to period. In the event that fees include variables that extend beyond the current period, the Company uses the most likely amount method to determine the amount of revenue to record based on a reasonable revenue forecast for the applicable hotel. In most instances, the Company does not have constraining estimates, as hotel revenues are typically available and obtained monthly. Segments —The Company has two reportable operating segments based on the manner in which we evaluate our business: (i) owned hotels and (ii) franchise and management. The Company assesses the performance of these segments on an individual basis (see Note 10 ). Recently Issued Accounting Standards Fair Value Measurement— In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement . This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software— In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company expects to apply this update prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Compensation—Stock Compensation— In June 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which expands the scope of Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods or services by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments granted to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new guidance, non-employee share-based payment awards included within the scope of Topic 718 will be measured at the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments. In addition, classification of non-employee share-based payment awards will be subject to the requirements of Topic 718 unless modified after the good has been delivered and/or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. This approach will eliminate the requirement to reassess classification of such awards upon vesting. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Comprehensive Income— In February 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Goodwill— In January 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standards update in which the guidance on testing for goodwill was updated to eliminate Step 2 in the determination on whether goodwill should be considered impaired. Annual and/or interim assessments are still required. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be adopted early. The Company expects to apply this amendment prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Leases— ASC 842, Leases , introduced a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach with the Comparatives Under 840 Option, whereby the Company applied the standard at the beginning of the period of adoption and has presented financial information for periods prior to January 1, 2019 in accordance with prior guidance. Upon adoption, the Company elected practical expedients related to (i) the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, (ii) initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, (iii) the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset, (iv) land easements and (v) the evaluation of lease and non-lease components of a contract. Implementation had no cumulative effect on retained earnings. Adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $7.1 million as of January 1, 2019, which included adjustments for accrued lease payments, above market lease liabilities and lease incentives, and liabilities of $14.5 million . Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2019, included preexisting assets and liabilities of $3.8 million and $3.4 million , respectively, related to capital leases accounted for under prior guidance. Judgement was exercised in the application of ASC 842 with respect to the determination of whether a contract contains a lease. While the ability to control and direct the use of an identified asset indicates that the contract, or portion of a contract, is a lease, a counterparty’s substantive substitution rights typically provide evidence that a lessee does not control the asset. Judgement was also exercised with respect to the determination of the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. In instances in which interest rates implicit in leases are not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate. The substantial majority of widely available market maturities and asset-specific risk spreads may not match the underlying contract and, as such, borrowing rates and risk spreads are estimated based on the contract’s term, the counterparty’s security and other characteristics of the identified asset.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Interim Presentation— Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 , included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2019 , the results of the Company’s operations, comprehensive income and changes in equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations, as well as the impact of acquisitions, dispositions and hotel renovations. Use of Estimates —The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of tangible assets as well as in the assessment of tangible and intangible assets for impairment, estimated liabilities for insurance reserves and income taxes and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Property and Equipment —Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from two to 49 years . Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment quarterly, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including expected proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). To the extent that a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) is impaired, the excess carrying amount over its estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties), bids, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, an impairment charge could occur in a future period (see Note 5 ). Revenue Generated from Owned and Operated Hotels — Revenue generated from owned and operated hotels consists of room and other hotel revenues recognized when services are provided. When a reservation is made, the Company deems that the parties have approved a contract in accordance with customary business practices and are committed to perform their respective obligations. At such time, each party’s rights regarding the services to be transferred are identified, payment terms are specified, the contract has commercial substance and, in most instances, it is probable the Company will collect substantially all consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for services. Each room night consumed by a guest with a cancellable reservation represents a contract whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night at an agreed upon price. For cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue as each performance obligation (i.e., each room night) is met. Such contract is renewed if the guest continues their stay. For room nights consumed by a guest with a non-cancellable reservation, the entire reservation period represents the contract term whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night or nights at an agreed upon price. For non-cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue over the term of the performance period (i.e., the reservation period) as room nights are consumed. For these reservations, the room rate is typically fixed over the reservation period. The Company uses an output method based on performance completed to date (i.e., room nights consumed) to determine the amount of revenue it recognizes on a daily basis if the length of a non-cancellable reservation exceeds one night since consumption of room nights indicates when services are transferred to the guest. In certain instances, variable consideration may exist with respect to the transaction price, such as discounts, coupons and price concessions made upon guest checkout. In evaluating its performance obligation, the Company bundles the obligation to provide the guest the room itself with other obligations (such as free WiFi, grab and go breakfast, access to on-site laundry facilities and parking), as the other obligations are not distinct and separable because the guest cannot benefit from the additional amenities without the consumed room night. The Company’s obligation to provide the additional items or services is not separately identifiable from the fundamental contractual obligation (i.e., providing the room and its contents). The Company has no performance obligations once a guest’s stay is complete. Certain revenues are generated through third-party intermediaries or distribution channels (i.e., online travel agents). Regardless of the basis on which the Company is compensated (i.e., gross or net), the Company is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the hotel room and related services to the guest and retains inventory risk. Since the Company controls the inventory and services provided and because third-party intermediaries are typically not contractually required to guarantee room night consumption, the Company is the principal in these transactions. As such, the Company is required to record revenue at an amount equal to the price charged to the guest (i.e., on a gross basis). Third-party intermediaries that pay the Company directly (i.e., on a net basis) typically charge the guest additional fees, blend the room offering with other offerings at amounts which are not allocable and may adjust the price without the Company’s approval. As such, the Company is unable to calculate the room rate charged to the guest. Since any estimate the Company would make has significant uncertainty that ultimately would not be resolved, despite its role as principal, in these instances the Company records revenue equal to the amount paid by the third-party intermediaries (i.e., the net amount). Revenue Generated from Franchise and Management Fees — Revenue generated from franchise and management contracts consists of the following: • Franchise fees, which consist of an initial fee and an ongoing royalty fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for the access to and use of the Company’s brand name and other intellectual property. Initial fees are deferred and recognized over the expected contract or customer life. Royalty fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use the intellectual property. • Management fees, which consist of an ongoing base fee calculated as a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for on-site hotel management services. Management fees are recognized over time as third-party hotel owners derive value from on-site personnel and related services. • Other revenues from franchised and managed properties, which include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of third-party owners on a direct and an indirect basis, as follows: ◦ Direct costs incurred with respect to management and franchise agreements include on-site hotel personnel and incremental reservation and distribution costs, respectively, for which the Company is reimbursed on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Since the Company employs the hotel personnel and has discretion over reservation and distribution costs, it is the principal with respect to these services and revenue is recognized on a gross basis. ◦ Indirect costs incurred with respect to franchise agreements include costs associated with certain shared system-wide platforms (i.e., system services), such as marketing, technology infrastructure, central reservations, national sales and revenue management systems. The Company is reimbursed for indirect costs through a system service, or program, fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue. System service fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use these processes and systems. The Company has discretion over how it spends system service fees and is the principal with respect to these services. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis; expense is recognized as incurred. Over time, the Company manages system services to break-even, but the timing of revenue will typically not align with the expense to operate the programs. The promise to provide access to the Company’s intellectual property is combined with the promise to provide system services to form a single performance obligation since the promises generally accompany one another. Hotel management services form a single performance obligation. As noted above, each identified performance obligation is considered to be a series of services transferred over time. Revenue is recognized on an output method based on performance completed to date. The Company recognizes revenue in the amount to which it has a right to bill third parties under their respective franchise and/or management agreements, as it has a right to consideration in an amount that corresponds directly with the third parties’ hotel revenues. Franchise, management and system service fees are characterized as variable consideration and vary from period to period. In the event that fees include variables that extend beyond the current period, the Company uses the most likely amount method to determine the amount of revenue to record based on a reasonable revenue forecast for the applicable hotel. In most instances, the Company does not have constraining estimates, as hotel revenues are typically available and obtained monthly. Segments —The Company has two reportable operating segments based on the manner in which we evaluate our business: (i) owned hotels and (ii) franchise and management. The Company assesses the performance of these segments on an individual basis (see Note 10 ). Recently Issued Accounting Standards Fair Value Measurement— In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement . This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software— In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company expects to apply this update prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Compensation—Stock Compensation— In June 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which expands the scope of Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods or services by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments granted to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new guidance, non-employee share-based payment awards included within the scope of Topic 718 will be measured at the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments. In addition, classification of non-employee share-based payment awards will be subject to the requirements of Topic 718 unless modified after the good has been delivered and/or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. This approach will eliminate the requirement to reassess classification of such awards upon vesting. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Comprehensive Income— In February 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Goodwill— In January 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standards update in which the guidance on testing for goodwill was updated to eliminate Step 2 in the determination on whether goodwill should be considered impaired. Annual and/or interim assessments are still required. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be adopted early. The Company expects to apply this amendment prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Leases— ASC 842, Leases , introduced a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach with the Comparatives Under 840 Option, whereby the Company applied the standard at the beginning of the period of adoption and has presented financial information for periods prior to January 1, 2019 in accordance with prior guidance. Upon adoption, the Company elected practical expedients related to (i) the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, (ii) initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, (iii) the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset, (iv) land easements and (v) the evaluation of lease and non-lease components of a contract. Implementation had no cumulative effect on retained earnings. Adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $7.1 million as of January 1, 2019, which included adjustments for accrued lease payments, above market lease liabilities and lease incentives, and liabilities of $14.5 million . Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2019, included preexisting assets and liabilities of $3.8 million and $3.4 million , respectively, related to capital leases accounted for under prior guidance. Judgement was exercised in the application of ASC 842 with respect to the determination of whether a contract contains a lease. While the ability to control and direct the use of an identified asset indicates that the contract, or portion of a contract, is a lease, a counterparty’s substantive substitution rights typically provide evidence that a lessee does not control the asset. Judgement was also exercised with respect to the determination of the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. In instances in which interest rates implicit in leases are not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate. The substantial majority of widely available market maturities and asset-specific risk spreads may not match the underlying contract and, as such, borrowing rates and risk spreads are estimated based on the contract’s term, the counterparty’s security and other characteristics of the identified asset.
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Interim Presentation —Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. ESH REIT believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 , included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly ESH REIT’s financial position as of June 30, 2019 , the results of ESH REIT’s operations, comprehensive income and changes in equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of acquisitions, dispositions and the impact of accounting for variable rental payments under lease arrangements. Use of Estimates —The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of tangible assets as well as in the assessment of tangible and intangible assets for impairment and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Property and Equipment —Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from two to 49 years . Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment quarterly, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property or group of hotel properties (when they are grouped under ESH REIT’s leases), to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by each hotel property or group of hotel properties. Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including expected proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value. To the extent that a hotel property or group of hotel properties is impaired, their excess carrying amount over their estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of a hotel property or group of hotel properties, bids, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, an impairment charge could occur in a future period (see Note 5 ). Revenue Recognition —ESH REIT’s sole source of revenues is rental revenue derived from operating leases with subsidiaries of the Corporation (i.e., all revenues are generated from agreements with related parties (see Note 10 ). Rental revenues are recorded on a straight-line basis as they are earned during the lease terms. Rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets represent monthly rental amounts contractually due. Deferred rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets represent the cumulative difference between straight-line rental revenues recognized and rental revenues contractually due. Lease rental payments received prior to rendering services are included in unearned rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Variable rental revenues, specifically percentage rental revenues related to hotel revenues of the Operating Lessees, are recognized when such amounts are fixed and determinable (i.e., only when percentage rental revenue thresholds have been achieved). Recently Issued Accounting Standards Fair Value Measurement— In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement . This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. ESH REIT does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software— In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. ESH REIT expects to apply this update prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Compensation—Stock Compensation— In June 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which expands the scope of Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods or services by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments granted to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new guidance, non-employee share-based payment awards included within the scope of Topic 718 will be measured at the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments. In addition, classification of non-employee share-based payment awards will be subject to the requirements of Topic 718 unless modified after the good has been delivered and/or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. This approach will eliminate the requirement to reassess classification of such awards upon vesting. ESH REIT adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Goodwill —In January 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standards update in which the guidance on testing for goodwill was updated to eliminate Step 2 in the determination on whether goodwill should be considered impaired. Annual and/or interim assessments are still required. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be adopted early. ESH REIT expects to apply this amendment prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Leases —ASC 842, Leases , introduced a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. ESH REIT adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach with the Comparatives Under 840 Option, whereby ESH REIT applied the standard at the beginning of the period of adoption and has presented financial information for periods prior to January 1, 2019 in accordance with prior guidance. Upon adoption, ESH REIT elected practical expedients related to (i) the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, (ii) initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, (iii) the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset, (iv) land easements and (v) the evaluation of lease and non-lease components of a contract. Implementation had no cumulative effect on retained earnings. Adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $2.8 million as of January 1, 2019, which included adjustments for accrued lease payments, above market lease liabilities and lease incentives, and liabilities of $9.3 million . Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2019, included preexisting assets and liabilities of $3.8 million and $3.4 million , respectively, related to capital leases accounted for under prior guidance. Judgement was exercised in the application of ASC 842 with respect to the determination of whether a contract contains a lease. While the ability to control and direct the use of an identified asset indicates that the contract, or portion of a contract, is a lease, a counterparty’s substantive substitution rights typically provide evidence that a lessee does not control the asset. Judgement was also exercised with respect to the determination of the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. In instances in which interest rates implicit in leases are not readily determinable, ESH REIT uses its incremental borrowing rate. The substantial majority of widely available market maturities and asset-specific risk spreads may not match the underlying contract and, as such, borrowing rates and risk spreads are estimated based on the contract’s term, the counterparty’s security and other characteristics of the identified asset. Under ASC 842, lessor accounting for leases did not substantially change from previous guidance; however, the standard introduced certain modifications to conform lessor accounting with the lessee model, further defined certain lease and non-lease components and changed the definition of initial direct costs of leases. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s revenue recognition or related disclosures.

NET INCOME PER SHARE

NET INCOME PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of the Corporation’s unrestricted common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average number of shares of unrestricted common stock outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities include certain equity-based awards (see Note 13 ) and are included in the calculation provided that the inclusion of such securities is not anti-dilutive. The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share, including a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators, are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - basic $ 53,497 $ 65,056 $ 75,431 $ 79,908 Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion (7 ) (1 ) (12 ) (26 ) Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - diluted $ 53,490 $ 65,055 $ 75,419 $ 79,882 Denominator: Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - basic 188,450 189,626 188,399 190,197 Dilutive securities 363 557 296 512 Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - diluted 188,813 190,183 188,695 190,709 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - basic $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42

NET INCOME PER SHARE - REIT

NET INCOME PER SHARE - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of the Corporation’s unrestricted common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average number of shares of unrestricted common stock outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities include certain equity-based awards (see Note 13 ) and are included in the calculation provided that the inclusion of such securities is not anti-dilutive. The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share, including a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators, are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - basic $ 53,497 $ 65,056 $ 75,431 $ 79,908 Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion (7 ) (1 ) (12 ) (26 ) Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - diluted $ 53,490 $ 65,055 $ 75,419 $ 79,882 Denominator: Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - basic 188,450 189,626 188,399 190,197 Dilutive securities 363 557 296 512 Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - diluted 188,813 190,183 188,695 190,709 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - basic $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to Class A and Class B common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of unrestricted Class A and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to Class A and Class B common shareholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average number of shares of unrestricted Class A and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively, plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities include certain equity-based awards and are included in the calculation provided that the inclusion of such securities is not anti-dilutive. The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share, including a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators, are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income $ 14,349 $ 1,190 $ 29,415 $ 38,771 Less preferred dividends (4 ) (4 ) (8 ) (8 ) Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. common shareholders $ 14,345 $ 1,186 $ 29,407 $ 38,763 Class A: Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common $ 8,186 $ 675 $ 16,783 $ 22,033 Amounts attributable to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B (7 ) (1 ) (12 ) (26 ) Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common $ 8,179 $ 674 $ 16,771 $ 22,007 Class B: Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common $ 6,159 $ 511 $ 12,624 $ 16,730 Amounts attributable to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B 7 1 12 26 Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common $ 6,166 $ 512 $ 12,636 $ 16,756 Denominator: Class A: Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common 250,494 250,494 250,494 250,494 Class B: Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common 188,450 189,626 188,399 190,197 Dilutive securities 363 557 296 512 Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common 188,813 190,183 188,695 190,709 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class A - basic $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class A - diluted $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class B - basic $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class B - diluted $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
HOTEL DISPOSITIONS	HOTEL DISPOSITIONS No hotels were sold during the three or six months ended June 30, 2019 . The table below summarizes hotel dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands, except number of hotels and number of rooms). None of the 2018 dispositions were reported as discontinued operations. Year Brand Location Month Sold Number of Number of Net Proceeds Gain (Loss) Franchised/Managed (1) 2018 Extended Stay America Various November 14 1,369 $ 34,855 $ 1,331 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,680 60,710 6,293 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,776 58,144 (3,014 ) (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various February 25 2,430 111,156 6,810 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Texas March 1 101 44,090 31,058 Yes (3) ________________________________ (1) As of June 30, 2019 . (2) Net of impairment charges of $16.8 million , $24.3 million , $6.3 million and $2.1 million , respectively, recognized prior to sale. (3) Remaining term of franchise or management agreement is less than one year. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , disposed hotel properties contributed total room and other hotel revenues, total operating expenses and loss before income tax expense as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Total room and other hotel revenues $ 16,107 $ 34,807 Total operating expenses (1) 12,481 66,095 Gain (loss) before income tax expense (1) 3,626 (31,288 ) ________________________________ (1) Includes impairment charges of $0 and $37.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - REIT

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
HOTEL DISPOSITIONS	HOTEL DISPOSITIONS No hotels were sold during the three or six months ended June 30, 2019 . The table below summarizes hotel dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands, except number of hotels and number of rooms). None of the 2018 dispositions were reported as discontinued operations. Year Brand Location Month Sold Number of Number of Net Proceeds Gain (Loss) Franchised/Managed (1) 2018 Extended Stay America Various November 14 1,369 $ 34,855 $ 1,331 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,680 60,710 6,293 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,776 58,144 (3,014 ) (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various February 25 2,430 111,156 6,810 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Texas March 1 101 44,090 31,058 Yes (3) ________________________________ (1) As of June 30, 2019 . (2) Net of impairment charges of $16.8 million , $24.3 million , $6.3 million and $2.1 million , respectively, recognized prior to sale. (3) Remaining term of franchise or management agreement is less than one year. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , disposed hotel properties contributed total room and other hotel revenues, total operating expenses and loss before income tax expense as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Total room and other hotel revenues $ 16,107 $ 34,807 Total operating expenses (1) 12,481 66,095 Gain (loss) before income tax expense (1) 3,626 (31,288 ) ________________________________ (1) Includes impairment charges of $0 and $37.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
HOTEL DISPOSITIONS	HOTEL DISPOSITIONS No hotels were sold during the three or six months ended June 30, 2019 . The table below summarizes hotel dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands, except number of hotels and number of rooms). None of the 2018 dispositions were reported as discontinued operations. Year Brand Location Month Sold Number of Number of Net Proceeds (Loss) Gain 2018 Extended Stay America Various November 14 1,369 $ 34,855 $ (14,930 ) 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,680 60,710 (17,025 ) 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,776 58,144 (8,934 ) 2018 Extended Stay America Various February 25 2,430 111,156 4,269 2018 Extended Stay America Texas March 1 101 44,090 30,992 During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , disposed hotel properties contributed rental revenues, total operating expenses and income before income tax expense as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. $ 5,928 $ 14,033 Total operating expenses 5,084 11,318 Income before income tax expense 844 2,715

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Net investment in property and equipment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2018 Hotel properties: Land and site improvements (1) $ 1,217,149 $ 1,215,710 Building and improvements 2,747,230 2,729,661 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 717,774 674,545 Total hotel properties 4,682,153 4,619,916 Development in process (2) 51,199 27,174 Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 23,729 22,972 Undeveloped land parcel 1,675 1,675 Total cost 4,758,756 4,671,737 Less accumulated depreciation: Hotel properties (1,281,821 ) (1,201,260 ) Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other (18,697 ) (16,845 ) Total accumulated depreciation (1,300,518 ) (1,218,105 ) Property and equipment - net $ 3,458,238 $ 3,453,632 _________________________________ (1) Includes finance lease asset of $3.2 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . (2) Includes finance lease asset of $0.8 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , development in process consisted of 13 and 11 land parcels, respectively, which are in various phases of construction and/or development. No impairment charges were recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and the three months ended June 30, 2018 . During the six months ended June 30, 2018 , the Company recognized $43.6 million of impairment charges for 21 hotels generally located in the Midwestern U.S., the majority of which were incurred in connection with evaluating the potential sale of certain non-core assets. The Company used Level 3 unobservable inputs and, in certain instances Level 2 observable inputs, to determine the impairment on its property and equipment. Quantitative information with respect to observable inputs consists of non-binding bids or, in certain instances, binding agreements to sell a hotel or portfolio of hotels to one or more third parties. Quantitative information with respect to unobservable inputs consists of internally developed cash flow models that include the following assumptions, among others: projections of revenues, expenses and hotel-related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates, demand trends, expected future capital expenditures and estimated discount rates that range from 6% to 10% and terminal capitalization rates that range from 7% to 11% . These assumptions are based on the Company’s historical data and experience, the Company’s budgets, industry projections and overall micro and macro-economic projections. The estimation and evaluation of future cash flows, in particular the holding period for real estate assets and asset composition and/or concentration within real estate portfolios, relies on judgments and assumptions regarding holding period, current and future operating and economic performance, and current and future market conditions. It is possible that such judgments and/or estimates will change; if this occurs, the Company may recognize additional impairment charges or losses on sale in future periods reflecting either changes in estimate, circumstance or the estimated market value of its assets.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - REIT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Net investment in property and equipment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2018 Hotel properties: Land and site improvements (1) $ 1,217,149 $ 1,215,710 Building and improvements 2,747,230 2,729,661 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 717,774 674,545 Total hotel properties 4,682,153 4,619,916 Development in process (2) 51,199 27,174 Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 23,729 22,972 Undeveloped land parcel 1,675 1,675 Total cost 4,758,756 4,671,737 Less accumulated depreciation: Hotel properties (1,281,821 ) (1,201,260 ) Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other (18,697 ) (16,845 ) Total accumulated depreciation (1,300,518 ) (1,218,105 ) Property and equipment - net $ 3,458,238 $ 3,453,632 _________________________________ (1) Includes finance lease asset of $3.2 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . (2) Includes finance lease asset of $0.8 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , development in process consisted of 13 and 11 land parcels, respectively, which are in various phases of construction and/or development. No impairment charges were recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and the three months ended June 30, 2018 . During the six months ended June 30, 2018 , the Company recognized $43.6 million of impairment charges for 21 hotels generally located in the Midwestern U.S., the majority of which were incurred in connection with evaluating the potential sale of certain non-core assets. The Company used Level 3 unobservable inputs and, in certain instances Level 2 observable inputs, to determine the impairment on its property and equipment. Quantitative information with respect to observable inputs consists of non-binding bids or, in certain instances, binding agreements to sell a hotel or portfolio of hotels to one or more third parties. Quantitative information with respect to unobservable inputs consists of internally developed cash flow models that include the following assumptions, among others: projections of revenues, expenses and hotel-related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates, demand trends, expected future capital expenditures and estimated discount rates that range from 6% to 10% and terminal capitalization rates that range from 7% to 11% . These assumptions are based on the Company’s historical data and experience, the Company’s budgets, industry projections and overall micro and macro-economic projections. The estimation and evaluation of future cash flows, in particular the holding period for real estate assets and asset composition and/or concentration within real estate portfolios, relies on judgments and assumptions regarding holding period, current and future operating and economic performance, and current and future market conditions. It is possible that such judgments and/or estimates will change; if this occurs, the Company may recognize additional impairment charges or losses on sale in future periods reflecting either changes in estimate, circumstance or the estimated market value of its assets.
ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Net investment in property and equipment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, Hotel properties: Land and site improvements (1) $ 1,219,515 $ 1,218,077 Building and improvements 2,774,244 2,756,674 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 718,991 679,944 Total hotel properties 4,712,750 4,654,695 Development in process (2) 51,199 27,174 Undeveloped land parcel 1,675 1,675 Total cost 4,765,624 4,683,544 Less accumulated depreciation (1,297,206 ) (1,215,899 ) Property and equipment - net $ 3,468,418 $ 3,467,645 _________________________________ (1) Includes finance lease asset of $3.2 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. (2) Includes finance lease asset of $0.8 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , development in process consisted of 13 and 11 land parcels, respectively, which are in various phases of construction and/or development. ESH REIT uses Level 3 unobservable inputs and, in certain instances Level 2 observable inputs, to determine the impairment on its property and equipment. Quantitative information with respect to observable inputs consists of non-binding bids or, in certain instances, binding agreements to sell a hotel or portfolio of hotels to one or more third parties. Quantitative information with respect to unobservable inputs consists of internally developed cash flow models that include the following assumptions, among others: projections of revenues, expenses and hotel-related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates, demand trends, expected future capital expenditures and estimated discount rates. These assumptions are based on ESH REIT’s historical data and experience, budgets, industry projections and overall micro and macro-economic projections. The estimation and evaluation of future cash flows, in particular the holding period for real estate assets and asset composition and/or concentration within real estate portfolios, relies on judgments and assumptions regarding holding period, current and future operating and economic performance, and current and future market conditions. It is possible that such judgments and/or estimates will change; if this occurs, ESH REIT may recognize impairment charges or losses on sale of hotel properties in future periods reflecting either changes in estimate, circumstance or the estimated market value of assets.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL	INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL The Company’s intangible assets and goodwill as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,699 ) $ 15,101 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 4,607 (197 ) 4,410 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 2,321 — 2,321 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,162 — 10,162 Total intangible assets 43,890 (11,896 ) 31,994 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 89,082 $ (11,896 ) $ 77,186 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,029 ) $ 15,771 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 1,926 (36 ) 1,890 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 870 — 870 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,183 — 10,183 Total intangible assets 39,779 (11,065 ) 28,714 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 84,971 $ (11,065 ) $ 73,906 The remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortizing intangible assets is approximately 11 years as of June 30, 2019. Estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 936 2020 1,869 2021 1,869 2022 1,869 2023 1,869 2024 1,869 Thereafter 9,230 Total $ 19,511

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL	INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL The Company’s intangible assets and goodwill as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,699 ) $ 15,101 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 4,607 (197 ) 4,410 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 2,321 — 2,321 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,162 — 10,162 Total intangible assets 43,890 (11,896 ) 31,994 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 89,082 $ (11,896 ) $ 77,186 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,029 ) $ 15,771 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 1,926 (36 ) 1,890 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 870 — 870 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,183 — 10,183 Total intangible assets 39,779 (11,065 ) 28,714 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 84,971 $ (11,065 ) $ 73,906 The remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortizing intangible assets is approximately 11 years as of June 30, 2019. Estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 936 2020 1,869 2021 1,869 2022 1,869 2023 1,869 2024 1,869 Thereafter 9,230 Total $ 19,511
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL	INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL ESH REIT’s intangible assets and goodwill as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—software license $ 4,607 $ (197 ) $ 4,410 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 2,321 — 2,321 Total intangible assets 6,928 (197 ) 6,731 Goodwill 44,012 — 44,012 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 50,940 $ (197 ) $ 50,743 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—software license $ 1,926 $ (36 ) $ 1,890 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 870 — 870 Total intangible assets 2,796 (36 ) 2,760 Goodwill 44,012 — 44,012 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 46,808 $ (36 ) $ 46,772 The remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortizing intangible assets is approximately 8 years as of June 30, 2019. Estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 265 2020 529 2021 529 2022 529 2023 529 2024 529 Thereafter 1,500 Total $ 4,410

DEBT

DEBT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT Summary - The Company’s outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Stated (1) Carrying Amount Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Loan June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date Term loan facility ESH REIT Term Facility $ 1,300,000 $ 1,127,040 (2) $ 1,132,259 (2) $ 9,416 $ 10,546 LIBOR (3) + 2.00% 8/30/2023 (1) Senior notes 2025 Notes 1,300,000 1,292,329 (4) 1,291,671 (4) 16,466 17,877 5.25% 5/1/2025 Revolving credit facilities ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility 350,000 — — 1,193 (5) 1,469 (5) LIBOR (3) + 2.75% 8/30/2021 Corporation Revolving Credit Facility 50,000 — — 237 (5) 292 (5) LIBOR (3) + 3.00% 8/30/2021 Unsecured Intercompany Facility Unsecured Intercompany Facility (6) 75,000 — — — — 5.00% 8/30/2023 Total $ 2,419,369 $ 2,423,930 $ 27,312 $ 30,184 _________________________________ (1) Amortization is interest only, except for the ESH REIT Term Facility (as defined below), which amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $2.8 million . In addition to scheduled amortization, subject to certain exceptions, annual mandatory prepayments of up to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined, may be required under the ESH REIT Term Facility. Annual mandatory prepayments for the year are due during the first quarter of the following year. No mandatory prepayments were required in the first quarter of 2019 based on ESH REIT’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2018. (2) ESH REIT Term Facility is presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (3) As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , one-month LIBOR was 2.40% and 2.50% , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , $250.0 million of the ESH REIT Term Facility is subject to an interest rate swap at a fixed rate of 1.175% . (4) The 2025 Notes (as defined below) are presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $7.7 million and $8.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (5) Unamortized deferred financing costs related to revolving credit facilities are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (6) Any outstanding debt balances and interest expense, as applicable, owed from ESH REIT to the Corporation eliminate in consolidation. ESH REIT Credit Facilities In August 2016, ESH REIT entered into a credit agreement, as may be amended and supplemented from time to time, providing for senior secured credit facilities (collectively, the “ESH REIT Credit Facilities”) consisting of a $1,300.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “ESH REIT Term Facility”) and a $350.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility”). Under the ESH REIT Credit Facilities , ESH REIT may increase its borrowings by an amount of up to $600.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. ESH REIT Term Facility — The ESH REIT Term Facility bears interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus 1.75% for any period during which ESH REIT maintains a public corporate family rating better than or equal to BB- (with a stable or better outlook) from S&P and Ba3 (with a stable or better outlook) from Moody’s (a “Level 1 Period”) or LIBOR plus 2.00% for any period other than a Level 1 Period; or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus 0.75% during a Level 1 Period or 1.00% for any period other than a Level 1 Period. ESH REIT has the option to prepay outstanding loans under the ESH REIT Term Facility without penalty. ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility — The ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility provides for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of letters of credit. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a spread that ranges from 2.25% to 2.75% based on ESH REIT’s Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, as defined, or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus a spread that ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% based on ESH REIT’s Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, as defined. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal, ESH REIT incurs a fee of 0.35% or 0.175% on the unutilized revolver balance. ESH REIT is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees. As of June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT had no letters of credit outstanding under the facility and available borrowing capacity of $350.0 million . ESH REIT 2025 Notes In May 2015 and March 2016, ESH REIT issued $500.0 million and $800.0 million , respectively, of its 5.25% senior notes due in May 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) under an indenture (the “Indenture”) with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, in private placements pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. ESH REIT may redeem the 2025 Notes at any time on or after May 1, 2020, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 102.625% of the principal amount, declining annually to 100% of the principal amount from May 1, 2023 and thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Prior to May 1, 2020, ESH REIT may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium, as defined, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a Change of Control, as defined, holders of the 2025 Notes have the right to require ESH REIT to redeem the 2025 Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Corporation Revolving Credit Facility In August 2016, the Corporation entered into a revolving credit facility agreement, as may be amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Corporation Revolving Credit Facility”), providing for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of letters of credit as well as borrowing on same day notice, referred to as swingline loans, in an amount of up to $20.0 million . Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus 3.00% or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus 2.00% . In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal, the Corporation incurs a fee of 0.35% or 0.175% on the unutilized revolver balance. The Corporation is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees. As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation had one letter of credit outstanding under the facility of $0.2 million and available borrowing capacity of $49.8 million . Unsecured Intercompany Facility In August 2016, ESH REIT, as borrower, and the Corporation, as lender, entered into an unsecured intercompany credit facility (the “Unsecured Intercompany Facility”). As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the amount outstanding under the facility was $0 . Under the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, ESH REIT may borrow up to $300.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. Loans under the facility bear interest at an annual rate of 5.00% . ESH REIT has the option to prepay outstanding balances under the facility without penalty. Covenants The ESH REIT Credit Facilities, the 2025 Notes, the Corporation Revolving Credit Facility and the Unsecured Intercompany Facility contain a number of restrictive covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit the Corporation’s or ESH REIT’s ability and the ability of their respective subsidiaries to engage in certain transactions. In addition, the ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility and the Corporation Revolving Credit Facility contain financial covenants that, subject to certain conditions, require compliance with certain senior loan-to-value and consolidated leverage ratios. The agreements governing the Corporation’s and ESH REIT’s indebtedness also contain certain customary events of default, including, but not limited to, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness and, in the case of the ESH REIT Credit Facilities and the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, certain material operating leases and management agreements. As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation and ESH REIT were in compliance with all covenants under their respective debt agreements. Interest Expense, net —The components of net interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Contractual interest (1) $ 28,765 $ 29,076 $ 57,482 $ 58,038 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,996 1,997 3,993 4,012 Debt extinguishment and other costs (2) 405 1,477 806 2,197 Interest income (1,400 ) (125 ) (2,911 ) (182 ) Total $ 29,766 $ 32,425 $ 59,370 $ 64,065 ______________________ (1) Includes dividends on shares of mandatorily redeemable Corporation preferred stock and is net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million , $0.1 million , $0.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively. (2) Includes interest expense on finance leases (see Note 12 ) and unused facility fees. Fair Value of Debt and Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock —As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the estimated fair value of the Company’s debt was $2.5 billion and $2.3 billion , respectively, and the estimated fair value of the Corporation’s 8.0% mandatorily redeemable preferred stock was $7.1 million and $7.0 million , respectively. Estimated fair values are determined by comparing current borrowing rates and risk spreads offered in the market (Level 2 fair value measures) or quoted market prices (Level 1 fair value measures), when available, to the stated interest rates and spreads on the Company’s debt and the Corporation’s 8.0%

DEBT - REIT

DEBT - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
DEBT	DEBT Summary - The Company’s outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Stated (1) Carrying Amount Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Loan June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date Term loan facility ESH REIT Term Facility $ 1,300,000 $ 1,127,040 (2) $ 1,132,259 (2) $ 9,416 $ 10,546 LIBOR (3) + 2.00% 8/30/2023 (1) Senior notes 2025 Notes 1,300,000 1,292,329 (4) 1,291,671 (4) 16,466 17,877 5.25% 5/1/2025 Revolving credit facilities ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility 350,000 — — 1,193 (5) 1,469 (5) LIBOR (3) + 2.75% 8/30/2021 Corporation Revolving Credit Facility 50,000 — — 237 (5) 292 (5) LIBOR (3) + 3.00% 8/30/2021 Unsecured Intercompany Facility Unsecured Intercompany Facility (6) 75,000 — — — — 5.00% 8/30/2023 Total $ 2,419,369 $ 2,423,930 $ 27,312 $ 30,184 _________________________________ (1) Amortization is interest only, except for the ESH REIT Term Facility (as defined below), which amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $2.8 million . In addition to scheduled amortization, subject to certain exceptions, annual mandatory prepayments of up to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined, may be required under the ESH REIT Term Facility. Annual mandatory prepayments for the year are due during the first quarter of the following year. No mandatory prepayments were required in the first quarter of 2019 based on ESH REIT’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2018. (2) ESH REIT Term Facility is presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (3) As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , one-month LIBOR was 2.40% and 2.50% , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , $250.0 million of the ESH REIT Term Facility is subject to an interest rate swap at a fixed rate of 1.175% . (4) The 2025 Notes (as defined below) are presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $7.7 million and $8.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (5) Unamortized deferred financing costs related to revolving credit facilities are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (6) Any outstanding debt balances and interest expense, as applicable, owed from ESH REIT to the Corporation eliminate in consolidation. ESH REIT Credit Facilities In August 2016, ESH REIT entered into a credit agreement, as may be amended and supplemented from time to time, providing for senior secured credit facilities (collectively, the “ESH REIT Credit Facilities”) consisting of a $1,300.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “ESH REIT Term Facility”) and a $350.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility”). Under the ESH REIT Credit Facilities , ESH REIT may increase its borrowings by an amount of up to $600.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. ESH REIT Term Facility — The ESH REIT Term Facility bears interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus 1.75% for any period during which ESH REIT maintains a public corporate family rating better than or equal to BB- (with a stable or better outlook) from S&P and Ba3 (with a stable or better outlook) from Moody’s (a “Level 1 Period”) or LIBOR plus 2.00% for any period other than a Level 1 Period; or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus 0.75% during a Level 1 Period or 1.00% for any period other than a Level 1 Period. ESH REIT has the option to prepay outstanding loans under the ESH REIT Term Facility without penalty. ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility — The ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility provides for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of letters of credit. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a spread that ranges from 2.25% to 2.75% based on ESH REIT’s Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, as defined, or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus a spread that ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% based on ESH REIT’s Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, as defined. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal, ESH REIT incurs a fee of 0.35% or 0.175% on the unutilized revolver balance. ESH REIT is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees. As of June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT had no letters of credit outstanding under the facility and available borrowing capacity of $350.0 million . ESH REIT 2025 Notes In May 2015 and March 2016, ESH REIT issued $500.0 million and $800.0 million , respectively, of its 5.25% senior notes due in May 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) under an indenture (the “Indenture”) with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, in private placements pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. ESH REIT may redeem the 2025 Notes at any time on or after May 1, 2020, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 102.625% of the principal amount, declining annually to 100% of the principal amount from May 1, 2023 and thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Prior to May 1, 2020, ESH REIT may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium, as defined, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a Change of Control, as defined, holders of the 2025 Notes have the right to require ESH REIT to redeem the 2025 Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Corporation Revolving Credit Facility In August 2016, the Corporation entered into a revolving credit facility agreement, as may be amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Corporation Revolving Credit Facility”), providing for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of letters of credit as well as borrowing on same day notice, referred to as swingline loans, in an amount of up to $20.0 million . Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus 3.00% or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus 2.00% . In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal, the Corporation incurs a fee of 0.35% or 0.175% on the unutilized revolver balance. The Corporation is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees. As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation had one letter of credit outstanding under the facility of $0.2 million and available borrowing capacity of $49.8 million . Unsecured Intercompany Facility In August 2016, ESH REIT, as borrower, and the Corporation, as lender, entered into an unsecured intercompany credit facility (the “Unsecured Intercompany Facility”). As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the amount outstanding under the facility was $0 . Under the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, ESH REIT may borrow up to $300.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. Loans under the facility bear interest at an annual rate of 5.00% . ESH REIT has the option to prepay outstanding balances under the facility without penalty. Covenants The ESH REIT Credit Facilities, the 2025 Notes, the Corporation Revolving Credit Facility and the Unsecured Intercompany Facility contain a number of restrictive covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit the Corporation’s or ESH REIT’s ability and the ability of their respective subsidiaries to engage in certain transactions. In addition, the ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility and the Corporation Revolving Credit Facility contain financial covenants that, subject to certain conditions, require compliance with certain senior loan-to-value and consolidated leverage ratios. The agreements governing the Corporation’s and ESH REIT’s indebtedness also contain certain customary events of default, including, but not limited to, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness and, in the case of the ESH REIT Credit Facilities and the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, certain material operating leases and management agreements. As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation and ESH REIT were in compliance with all covenants under their respective debt agreements. Interest Expense, net —The components of net interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Contractual interest (1) $ 28,765 $ 29,076 $ 57,482 $ 58,038 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,996 1,997 3,993 4,012 Debt extinguishment and other costs (2) 405 1,477 806 2,197 Interest income (1,400 ) (125 ) (2,911 ) (182 ) Total $ 29,766 $ 32,425 $ 59,370 $ 64,065 ______________________ (1) Includes dividends on shares of mandatorily redeemable Corporation preferred stock and is net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million , $0.1 million , $0.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively. (2) Includes interest expense on finance leases (see Note 12 ) and unused facility fees. Fair Value of Debt and Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock —As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the estimated fair value of the Company’s debt was $2.5 billion and $2.3 billion , respectively, and the estimated fair value of the Corporation’s 8.0% mandatorily redeemable preferred stock was $7.1 million and $7.0 million , respectively. Estimated fair values are determined by comparing current borrowing rates and risk spreads offered in the market (Level 2 fair value measures) or quoted market prices (Level 1 fair value measures), when available, to the stated interest rates and spreads on the Company’s debt and the Corporation’s 8.0%
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
DEBT	DEBT Summary —ESH REIT’s outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Stated Amount (1) Carrying Amount Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Loan June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date Term loan facility ESH REIT Term Facility $ 1,300,000 $ 1,127,040 (2) $ 1,132,259 (2) $ 9,416 $ 10,546 LIBOR (3) + 2.00% 8/30/2023 (1) Senior notes 2025 Notes 1,300,000 1,292,329 (4) 1,291,671 (4) 16,466 17,877 5.25% 5/1/2025 Revolving credit facility ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility 350,000 — — 1,193 (5) 1,469 (5) LIBOR (3) + 2.75% 8/30/2021 Unsecured Intercompany Facility Unsecured Intercompany Facility 75,000 — — — — 5.00% 8/30/2023 Total $ 2,419,369 $ 2,423,930 $ 27,075 $ 29,892 _________________________________ (1) Amortization is interest only, except for the ESH REIT Term Facility (as defined below), which amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $2.8 million . In addition to scheduled amortization, subject to certain exceptions, annual mandatory prepayments of up to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined, may be required under the ESH REIT Term Facility. Annual mandatory prepayments for the year are due during the first quarter of the following year. No mandatory prepayments were required in the first quarter of 2019 based on ESH REIT’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2018. (2) ESH REIT Term Facility is presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (3) As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , one-month LIBOR was 2.40% and 2.50% , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , $250.0 million of the ESH REIT Term Facility is subject to an interest rate swap at a fixed rate of 1.175% . (4) The 2025 Notes (as defined below) are presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $7.7 million and $8.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (5) Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit facility are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. ESH REIT Credit Facilities In August 2016, ESH REIT entered into a credit agreement, as may be amended and supplemented from time to time, providing for senior secured credit facilities (collectively, the “ESH REIT Credit Facilities”) consisting of a $1,300.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “ESH REIT Term Facility”) and a $350.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility”). Under the ESH REIT Credit Facilities, ESH REIT may increase its borrowings by an amount of up to $600.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. ESH REIT Term Facility — The ESH REIT Term Facility bears interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus 1.75% for any period during which ESH REIT maintains a public corporate family rating better than or equal to BB- (with a stable or better outlook) from S&P and Ba3 (with a stable or better outlook) from Moody’s (a “Level 1 Period”) or LIBOR plus 2.00% for any period other than a Level 1 Period; or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus 0.75% during a Level 1 Period or 1.00% for any period other than a Level 1 Period. ESH REIT has the option to prepay outstanding loans under the ESH REIT Term Facility without penalty. ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility — The ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility provides for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of letters of credit. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a spread that ranges from 2.25% to 2.75% based on ESH REIT’s Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, as defined, or (ii) a base rate, as defined, plus a spread that ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% based on ESH REIT’s Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, as defined. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal, ESH REIT incurs a fee of 0.35% or 0.175% on the unutilized revolver balance. ESH REIT is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees. As of June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT had no letters of credit outstanding under the facility and available borrowing capacity of $350.0 million . ESH REIT 2025 Notes In May 2015 and March 2016, ESH REIT issued $500.0 million and $800.0 million , respectively, of its 5.25% senior notes due in May 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) under an indenture (the “Indenture”) with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, in private placements pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. ESH REIT may redeem the 2025 Notes at any time on or after May 1, 2020, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 102.625% of the principal amount, declining annually to 100% of the principal amount from May 1, 2023 and thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Prior to May 1, 2020, ESH REIT may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium, as defined, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a Change of Control, as defined, holders of the 2025 Notes have the right to require ESH REIT to redeem the 2025 Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Unsecured Intercompany Facility In August 2016, ESH REIT, as borrower, and the Corporation, as lender, entered into an unsecured intercompany credit facility (the “Unsecured Intercompany Facility”). As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the amount outstanding under the facility was $0 . Under the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, ESH REIT may borrow up to $300.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. Loans under the facility bear interest at an annual rate of 5.00% . ESH REIT has the option to prepay outstanding balances under the facility without penalty. Covenants The ESH REIT Credit Facilities, the 2025 Notes and the Unsecured Intercompany Facility contain a number of restrictive covenants, that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit ESH REIT’s ability and the ability of its subsidiaries to engage in certain transactions. In addition, the ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility contains a financial covenant that, subject to certain conditions, requires compliance with a senior loan-to-value ratio. The agreements governing ESH REIT’s indebtedness also contain certain customary events of default, including, but not limited to, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness and, in the case of the ESH REIT Credit Facilities and the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, certain material operating leases and management agreements. As of June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT was in compliance with all covenants under its debt agreements. Interest Expense, net —The components of net interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Contractual interest (1) $ 28,622 $ 28,932 $ 57,197 $ 57,752 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,969 1,969 3,939 3,957 Debt extinguishment and other costs (2) 359 1,416 714 2,107 Interest Income (683 ) (33 ) (1,649 ) (37 ) Total $ 30,267 $ 32,284 $ 60,201 $ 63,779 ______________________ (1) Net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million , $0.1 million , $0.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively. (2) Includes interest expense on finance leases (see Note 11 ) and unused facility fees. Fair Value of Debt —As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the estimated fair value of ESH REIT’s debt was $2.5 billion and $2.3 billion , respectively. Estimated fair values are determined by comparing current borrowing rates and risk spreads offered in the market (Level 2 fair value measures) or quoted market prices (Level 1 fair value measures), when available, to the stated interest rates and spreads on ESH REIT’s debt.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS In September 2016, ESH REIT entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap, as amended and supplemented from time to time, at a fixed rate of 1.175% and a floating rate of one-month LIBOR to manage its exposure to interest rate risk on a portion of the ESH REIT Term Facility. The notional amount of the interest rate swap as of June 30, 2019 was $250.0 million . The notional amount decreases by an additional $50.0 million every six months until the swap’s maturity in September 2021. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , the Company received proceeds of $0.8 million and $1.8 million , respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , the Company received proceeds of $0.7 million and $1.1 million , respectively, that offset interest expense. As of June 30, 2019 , $1.5 million is expected to be recognized through earnings over the following twelve months. The table below presents the amounts and classification of the interest rate swap on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands): Other assets Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Interest expense, net As of June 30, 2019 $ 1,776 $ 1,512 (1) As of December 31, 2018 $ 5,789 $ 4,934 (2) For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ (821 ) For the three months ended June 30, 2018 $ (664 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 $ (1,797 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2018 $ (1,085 ) _______________________________ (1) Changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(4.0) million . (2) Changes during the year ended December 31, 2018, on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(0.6) million and the cumulative effect adjustment of $(0.7) million recorded as a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , on January 1, 2018.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - REIT

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS In September 2016, ESH REIT entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap, as amended and supplemented from time to time, at a fixed rate of 1.175% and a floating rate of one-month LIBOR to manage its exposure to interest rate risk on a portion of the ESH REIT Term Facility. The notional amount of the interest rate swap as of June 30, 2019 was $250.0 million . The notional amount decreases by an additional $50.0 million every six months until the swap’s maturity in September 2021. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , the Company received proceeds of $0.8 million and $1.8 million , respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , the Company received proceeds of $0.7 million and $1.1 million , respectively, that offset interest expense. As of June 30, 2019 , $1.5 million is expected to be recognized through earnings over the following twelve months. The table below presents the amounts and classification of the interest rate swap on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands): Other assets Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Interest expense, net As of June 30, 2019 $ 1,776 $ 1,512 (1) As of December 31, 2018 $ 5,789 $ 4,934 (2) For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ (821 ) For the three months ended June 30, 2018 $ (664 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 $ (1,797 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2018 $ (1,085 ) _______________________________ (1) Changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(4.0) million . (2) Changes during the year ended December 31, 2018, on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(0.6) million and the cumulative effect adjustment of $(0.7) million recorded as a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , on January 1, 2018.
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS In September 2016, ESH REIT entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap, as amended and supplemented from time to time, at a fixed rate of 1.175% and a floating rate of one-month LIBOR to manage its exposure to interest rate risk on a portion of the ESH REIT Term Facility. The notional amount of the interest rate swap as of June 30, 2019 was $250.0 million . The notional amount decreases by an additional $50.0 million every six months until the swap’s maturity in September 2021. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT received proceeds of $0.8 million and $1.8 million , respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , ESH REIT received proceeds of $0.7 million and $1.1 million , respectively, that offset interest expense. As of June 30, 2019 , $1.5 million is expected to be recognized through earnings over the following twelve months. The table below presents the amounts and classification of the interest rate swap on ESH REIT’s condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands): Other assets Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Interest expense, net As of June 30, 2019 $ 1,776 $ 1,774 (1) As of December 31, 2018 $ 5,789 $ 5,789 (2) For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ (821 ) For the three months ended June 30, 2018 $ (664 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 $ (1,797 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2018 $ (1,085 ) _______________________________ (1) Changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(4.0) million . (2) Changes during the year ended December 31, 2018, on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(0.6) million and the cumulative effect adjustment of $(0.7) million recorded as a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , on January 1, 2018.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUS

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS	REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Disaggregation of Revenue The following table disaggregates room revenues generated from owned hotels by booking source for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Property direct $ 80,043 $ 93,480 $ 153,587 $ 186,866 Central call center 78,091 79,202 143,628 147,665 Proprietary website 58,638 57,742 107,893 107,601 Third-party intermediaries 83,744 81,866 (1) 152,841 148,986 (1) Travel agency global distribution systems 11,098 14,658 (1) 20,711 26,040 (1) Total room revenues (2) $ 311,614 $ 326,948 $ 578,660 $ 617,158 _________________________________ (1) As a result of the correction of a classification error, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , $19.6 million and $36.0 million of room revenues generated from opaque booking channels, which were previously reported as revenues generated from travel agency global distribution systems, have been reclassified and reported as revenues generated from third-party intermediaries. The Company concluded that the effect of the error is immaterial to previously issued financial statements but has made the correction for consistent presentation. (2) In addition to room revenues, the Company’s owned hotels earned $6.1 million and $11.4 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $5.5 million and $10.8 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The following table disaggregates room revenues generated from owned hotels by length of guest stay for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 1-6 nights $ 121,052 $ 126,394 $ 222,476 $ 231,424 7-29 nights 63,867 67,902 118,967 128,666 30+ nights 126,695 132,652 237,217 257,068 Total room revenues (1) $ 311,614 $ 326,948 $ 578,660 $ 617,158 _________________________________ (1) In addition to room revenues, the Company’s owned hotels earned $6.1 million and $11.4 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $5.5 million and $10.8 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The following table disaggregates revenues from franchised and managed hotels for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Management fees $ 367 $ 343 $ 660 $ 541 Franchise fees 1,080 518 2,012 735 Indirect reimbursements (system services fees) 1,400 563 2,584 771 Direct reimbursements 3,126 2,637 6,037 4,296 Total revenues from franchised and managed hotels $ 5,973 $ 4,061 $ 11,293 $ 6,343 Outstanding Contract Liabilities Contract liabilities relate to advance deposits and deferred revenue with respect to owned hotels and, with respect to franchised hotels, advance consideration received, such as initial franchise fees paid when a franchise agreement is executed and certain system implementation fees paid at the time of installation. Contract liabilities are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents outstanding contract liabilities as of June 30, 2019 and January 1, 2019, and the amount of outstanding January 1, 2019 contract liabilities recognized as revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 (in thousands): Outstanding Contract Liabilities Outstanding Contract Liabilities as of January 1, 2019 Recognized as Revenue As of June 30, 2019 $ 19,606 As of January 1, 2019 13,829 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ 218 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 8,615 Performance Obligations As of June 30, 2019 , $14.7 million of the outstanding contract liabilities related to owned hotels and $4.9 million related to franchised hotels. The Company does not estimate revenues expected to be recognized related to unsatisfied performance obligations for royalty fees, system service fees or management fees, as they are considered either sales-based fees or allocated to wholly unsatisfied performance obligations in a series. Performance obligations related to owned hotels are expected to be satisfied within less than one year. Performance obligations related to franchised hotels are expected to be satisfied over the term of the respective franchise agreements, which are typically 20 years

SEGMENTS

SEGMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENTS	SEGMENTS The Company’s operating segments are components of the business which are managed discretely and for which discrete financial information is reviewed regularly by its chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. The Company’s operating and reportable segments are defined as follows: • Owned hotels —Earnings are derived from the operation of owned hotel properties and include room and other hotel revenues. • Franchise and management —Earnings are derived from fees under various franchise and management agreements with third parties. These contracts provide the Company the ability to earn compensation for licensing the Extended Stay America brand name, providing access to shared system-wide platforms and/or management services. The performance of the Company’s operating segments is evaluated primarily on income from operations. Selected financial data is provided below (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues: Owned hotels $ 317,684 $ 332,440 $ 590,033 $ 627,925 Franchise and management (1) 2,400 1,860 4,442 3,161 Total segment revenues 320,084 334,300 594,475 631,086 Corporate and other (2) 19,704 20,800 39,218 42,130 Other revenues from franchised and managed properties (3) 4,526 3,200 8,621 5,067 Intersegment eliminations (4) (20,657 ) (21,799 ) (40,988 ) (44,015 ) Total $ 323,657 $ 336,501 $ 601,326 $ 634,268 Income (loss) from operations: Owned hotels $ 104,653 $ 116,684 $ 174,348 $ 191,146 (5) Franchise and management (1) 2,400 1,860 4,442 3,161 Total segment income from operations 107,053 118,544 178,790 194,307 Corporate and other (2) (6,132 ) (5,846 ) (13,364 ) (12,828 ) Other expenses from franchised and managed properties, net (3) (470 ) (194 ) (1,022 ) (246 ) Total $ 100,451 $ 112,504 $ 164,404 $ 181,233 _________________________________ (1) Includes intellectual property fees charged to the owned hotels segment of $1.0 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $1.0 million and $1.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, that are eliminated in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. (2) Includes revenues generated and operating expenses incurred in connection with the overall support of owned, franchised and managed hotels and related operations. These amounts include management fees earned by and cost reimbursements charged to the owned hotels segment of $19.7 million and $39.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $20.8 million and $42.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, that are eliminated in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. (3) Includes direct reimbursement of specific costs incurred under franchise and management agreements that the Company is reimbursed for on a dollar-for-dollar basis as well as indirect reimbursement of certain costs incurred associated with the Company’s shared platform (i.e., system services) (see Note 2 ). (4) Includes management fees, intellectual property fees and other cost reimbursements charged to the owned hotels segment that are eliminated in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. (5) Includes impairment charges of $43.6 million and gain on sale of hotel properties of $38.1 million . Total assets for each of the Company’s operating segments are provided below (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Assets: Owned hotels $ 3,671,208 $ 3,643,603 Franchise and management 12,870 14,634 Total segment assets 3,684,078 3,658,237 Corporate and other 295,675 308,181 Intersegment eliminations (40,188 ) (42,208 ) Total $ 3,939,565 $ 3,924,210 Total capital expenditures for each of the Company's operating segments are provided below (in thousands): Six Months Ended 2019 2018 Capital Expenditures: Owned hotels $ 112,294 $ 89,053 Franchise and management — 250 Total segment capital expenditures 112,294 89,303 Corporate and other 628 438 Total $ 112,922 $ 89,741

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES The Corporation’s taxable income includes the taxable income of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and distribution income related to its 57% ownership of ESH REIT. ESH REIT has elected to be taxed and expects to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). A REIT is a legal entity that holds real estate assets and is generally not subject to federal and state income taxes. In order to maintain qualification as a REIT, ESH REIT is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gain, to its shareholders each year. In addition, ESH REIT must meet a number of complex organizational and operational requirements. If ESH REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it would be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates and generally would be precluded from qualifying as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years following the year during which it lost its REIT qualification. ESH REIT intends to distribute its taxable income to the extent necessary to optimize its tax efficiency including, but not limited to, maintaining its REIT status, while retaining sufficient capital for its ongoing needs. Even in qualifying as a REIT, ESH REIT may be subject to state and local taxes in certain jurisdictions, and is subject to federal income and excise taxes on undistributed income. The Company recorded a provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes of $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 , an effective tax rate of 15.8% , as compared with a provision of $14.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 , an effective rate of 18.0% . The Company recorded a provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes of $17.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 , an effective tax rate of 16.4% , as compared with a provision of $20.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 , an effective rate of 17.3% . The Company’s effective rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to ESH REIT’s status as a REIT under the provisions of the Code. The Company’s income tax returns for the years 2015 to present are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other tax returns for the years 2014 to present are subject to examination by other taxing authorities. In June 2019, Extended Stay America, Inc. resolved its examination with the IRS for the tax year ended December 31, 2016, which resulted in no changes. As of June 30, 2019 , a subsidiary of ESH REIT was under examination by the Canada Revenue Agency for tax years 2014 through 2017. As the examination is still in process, the timing of the resolution and any payments that may be required cannot be determined at this time. The Company believes that, to the extent a liability may exist, it is appropriately reserved as of June 30, 2019

INCOME TAXES - REIT

INCOME TAXES - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES The Corporation’s taxable income includes the taxable income of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and distribution income related to its 57% ownership of ESH REIT. ESH REIT has elected to be taxed and expects to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). A REIT is a legal entity that holds real estate assets and is generally not subject to federal and state income taxes. In order to maintain qualification as a REIT, ESH REIT is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gain, to its shareholders each year. In addition, ESH REIT must meet a number of complex organizational and operational requirements. If ESH REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it would be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates and generally would be precluded from qualifying as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years following the year during which it lost its REIT qualification. ESH REIT intends to distribute its taxable income to the extent necessary to optimize its tax efficiency including, but not limited to, maintaining its REIT status, while retaining sufficient capital for its ongoing needs. Even in qualifying as a REIT, ESH REIT may be subject to state and local taxes in certain jurisdictions, and is subject to federal income and excise taxes on undistributed income. The Company recorded a provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes of $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 , an effective tax rate of 15.8% , as compared with a provision of $14.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 , an effective rate of 18.0% . The Company recorded a provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes of $17.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 , an effective tax rate of 16.4% , as compared with a provision of $20.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 , an effective rate of 17.3% . The Company’s effective rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to ESH REIT’s status as a REIT under the provisions of the Code. The Company’s income tax returns for the years 2015 to present are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other tax returns for the years 2014 to present are subject to examination by other taxing authorities. In June 2019, Extended Stay America, Inc. resolved its examination with the IRS for the tax year ended December 31, 2016, which resulted in no changes. As of June 30, 2019 , a subsidiary of ESH REIT was under examination by the Canada Revenue Agency for tax years 2014 through 2017. As the examination is still in process, the timing of the resolution and any payments that may be required cannot be determined at this time. The Company believes that, to the extent a liability may exist, it is appropriately reserved as of June 30, 2019
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES ESH REIT has elected to be taxed and expects to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“the Code”). A REIT is a legal entity that holds real estate assets and is generally not subject to federal and state income taxes. In order to maintain qualification as a REIT, ESH REIT is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gain, to its shareholders each year. In addition, ESH REIT must meet a number of complex organizational and operational requirements. If ESH REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it would be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates and generally would be precluded from qualifying as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years following the year during which it lost its REIT qualification. ESH REIT intends to distribute its taxable income to the extent necessary to optimize its tax efficiency including, but not limited to, maintaining its REIT status, while retaining sufficient capital for its ongoing needs. Even in qualifying as a REIT, ESH REIT may be subject to state and local taxes in certain jurisdictions, and is subject to federal income and excise taxes on undistributed income. ESH REIT recorded a provision for state income taxes of less than $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , an effective rate of less than 0.1% , as compared to a provision of $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, effective rates of 37.5% and 1.9% . ESH REIT’s effective rate differs from the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% primarily due to ESH REIT’s status as a REIT under the provisions of the Code. ESH REIT’s income tax returns for the years 2015 to present are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax returns for the years 2014 to present are subject to examination by other taxing authorities. As of June 30, 2019 , a subsidiary of ESH REIT was under examination by the Canada Revenue Agency for tax years 2014 through 2017. As the examination is still in process, the timing of the resolution and any payments that may be required cannot be determined at this time. ESH REIT believes that, to the extent a liability may exist, it is appropriately reserved as of June 30, 2019 .

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - RE

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Revenues and Overhead Expenses Leases and Rental Revenues— All revenues are generated as a result of, and earned from, related parties. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , ESH REIT’s revenues were derived from three operating leases. The counterparty to each lease agreement is a subsidiary of the Corporation. Fixed rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis. ESH REIT’s fixed and variable rental revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Fixed rental revenues $ 118,005 $ 111,070 $ 236,010 $ 224,401 Variable rental revenues (1) 97 462 97 462 _________________________________ (1) Regardless of whether cash rental payments are received, ESH REIT only recognizes revenue when a lessee’s revenue exceeds specific thresholds stated in the lease. Each lease agreement, which had an initial term that expired in October 2018, was renewed effective November 1, 2018, for a five -year term that expires in October 2023. Upon renewal, minimum and percentage rents were adjusted to reflect then-current market terms. Each lease contains an automatic five -year renewal, unless lessee provides notice that it will not renew no later than thirty months prior to expiration. Future fixed rental payments to be received under current remaining noncancelable lease terms are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 225,722 2020 462,860 2021 474,409 2022 486,247 2023 415,112 Total $ 2,064,350 Overhead Expenses— A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation incurs costs under a services agreement with the Corporation and ESH REIT for certain overhead services performed on the entities’ behalf. The services relate to executive management, accounting, financial analysis, training and technology. For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , ESH REIT incurred costs of $2.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , ESH REIT incurred costs of $4.8 million and $5.2 million , respectively, related to this agreement, which are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. The expenses ESH REIT incurred under this services agreement include expenses related to certain employees that participate in the Corporation’s long-term incentive plan. Such charges were $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $0.6 million and $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Debt and Equity Transactions Unsecured Intercompany Facility— As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , there were no outstanding balances owed by ESH REIT to the Corporation under the Unsecured Intercompany Facility, and ESH REIT incurred no interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 related to the Unsecured Intercompany Facility. ESH REIT is able to borrow under the Unsecured Intercompany Facility up to $300.0 million , plus additional amounts, in each case subject to certain conditions. Distributions— During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , ESH REIT paid distributions of $35.1 million and $40.1 million , respectively, and during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , ESH REIT paid distributions of $72.6 million and $77.7 million , respectively, to the Corporation in respect of the Class A common stock of ESH REIT. Issuance of Common Stock— In March 2019 and 2018 , ESH REIT was compensated $1.2 million and $2.3 million , respectively, for the issuance of 0.2 million and 0.3 million shares of Class B common stock, respectively, each of which was attached to a share of Corporation common stock to form a Paired Share, used to settle vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”). As of June 30, 2019 , the Corporation has granted a total of 1.2 million RSUs, whereby, as a counterparty to these outstanding RSUs, ESH REIT is expected to issue and be compensated in cash for 1.2 million shares of Class B common stock of ESH REIT in future periods, assuming performance-based and market-based awards vest at 100% and no forfeitures. Related Party Balances Related party transaction balances as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , include the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, Leases: Rents receivable (1) $ 22,685 $ 4,098 Deferred rents receivable (2) $ 18,925 $ 8,637 Unearned rental revenues (1) $ (123,739 ) $ (37,506 ) Working capital and other: Ordinary working capital (3) $ (1,778 ) $ (12,581 ) Equity awards (payable) receivable (4) (131 ) 404 Total working capital and other, net (5) $ (1,909 ) $ (12,177 ) ______________________ (1) Rents receivable relate to percentage rents. As of June 30, 2019 , unearned rental revenues related to July 2019 fixed minimum rent of $37.5 million and percentage rent of $86.2 million . As of December 31, 2018 , unearned rental revenues related to January 2019 fixed minimum rent. (2) Revenues recognized in excess of cash rents received. (3) Disbursements and/or receipts made by the Corporation or ESH REIT on the other entity’s behalf and amounts payable/receivable for certain transactions between the Corporate and ESH REIT. Includes overhead costs incurred by the Corporation on ESH REIT’s behalf. (4) Amounts related to restricted stock units not yet settled or issued. (5) Outstanding balances are typically repaid within 30 days.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease Commitments —The Company is a tenant under long-term ground leases at five of its hotel properties, including one hotel site for which development is in process. Three of these leases are operating leases and two are finance leases. The ground lease agreements terminate at various dates between 2023 and 2096 and several of the agreements include multiple renewal options for generally five or ten year periods. The Company is also a tenant under an operating lease for its corporate office, which terminates in August 2021 and includes renewal options for two five -year terms. As the Company is reasonably certain that it will exercise the options to extend its ground leases, fixed payments associated with the extensions are included in the measurement of related right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Payments associated with the option to extend the corporate office lease are not included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability, as the associated payments cannot be reasonably estimated. Operating lease costs related to ground leases are included in hotel operating expenses, while operating lease costs related to the Company’s office lease are included in general and administrative expenses, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Finance lease interest costs are included in interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (see Note 7 ) or, when pertaining to assets under development, are capitalized and included in property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (see Note 5 ). As the Company’s finance lease right-of-use assets pertain to land and land under development, and as the Company elected the practical expedient to retain prior lease classification upon adoption of ASC 842, Leases , no amortization costs related to finance leases were incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 . The Company has no variable lease costs or short-term leases. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , the components of the Company’s total lease costs are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Operating lease costs $ 770 $ 1,538 Finance lease costs - interest 61 122 Total lease costs 831 1,660 The Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 5,988 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 13,574 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018, were previously classified as capital lease assets and liabilities under ASC 840, Leases. Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 1,399 $ 181 2020 2,899 386 2021 2,220 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 85,966 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 13,574 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,392 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 40 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.3 % 7.0 % Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 2,779 $ 351 2020 2,899 375 2021 2,220 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 87,346 $ 5,223 The Company’s leases do not contain residual value guarantees and do not contain restrictions with respect to incurring additional financial obligations or dividends. As of June 30, 2019 , the Company does not have any leases that have not yet commenced. Letter of Credit —As of June 30, 2019 , the Company had one outstanding letter of credit, issued by the Corporation, for $0.2 million , which is collateralized by the Corporation Revolving Credit Facility. Legal Contingencies —As of June 30, 2019 , six purported class action lawsuits in California have been filed against the Company. The complaints allege, among other things, failure to provide meal and rest periods, wage and hour violations and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The complaints seek, among other relief, collective and class certification of the lawsuits, unspecified damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, and such other relief as the Court might find just and proper. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and is prepared to vigorously defend the lawsuits. With respect to the meal and rest period and the wage and hour violations alleged in the lawsuits described above, although the Company believes it is reasonably possible that it may incur losses associated with such matters, it is not possible to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss, if any, that might result from adverse judgments, settlements or other resolution based on the early stage of these lawsuits, the uncertainty as to the certification of a class or classes and the size of any certified class, if applicable, and the lack of resolution of significant factual and legal issues. However, depending on the amount and timing, an unfavorable resolution of some or all of these lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity in a future period. With respect to the Fair Credit Reporting Act violations alleged in the lawsuits described above, the parties have reached a tentative settlement agreement which is subject to certain conditions, including court approval. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a payable and a corresponding insurance receivable for the amount of the tentative settlement. The expected resolution of the alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act violations in the lawsuits did not have, and is not expected to have, a material adverse impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity. The Company is not a party to any additional litigation or claims, other than routine matters arising in the ordinary course of business that are incidental to the operation of the business of the Company. The Company believes that the results of all additional litigation and claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on its business or condensed consolidated financial statements.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease Commitments —The Company is a tenant under long-term ground leases at five of its hotel properties, including one hotel site for which development is in process. Three of these leases are operating leases and two are finance leases. The ground lease agreements terminate at various dates between 2023 and 2096 and several of the agreements include multiple renewal options for generally five or ten year periods. The Company is also a tenant under an operating lease for its corporate office, which terminates in August 2021 and includes renewal options for two five -year terms. As the Company is reasonably certain that it will exercise the options to extend its ground leases, fixed payments associated with the extensions are included in the measurement of related right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Payments associated with the option to extend the corporate office lease are not included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability, as the associated payments cannot be reasonably estimated. Operating lease costs related to ground leases are included in hotel operating expenses, while operating lease costs related to the Company’s office lease are included in general and administrative expenses, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Finance lease interest costs are included in interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (see Note 7 ) or, when pertaining to assets under development, are capitalized and included in property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (see Note 5 ). As the Company’s finance lease right-of-use assets pertain to land and land under development, and as the Company elected the practical expedient to retain prior lease classification upon adoption of ASC 842, Leases , no amortization costs related to finance leases were incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 . The Company has no variable lease costs or short-term leases. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , the components of the Company’s total lease costs are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Operating lease costs $ 770 $ 1,538 Finance lease costs - interest 61 122 Total lease costs 831 1,660 The Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 5,988 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 13,574 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018, were previously classified as capital lease assets and liabilities under ASC 840, Leases. Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 1,399 $ 181 2020 2,899 386 2021 2,220 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 85,966 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 13,574 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,392 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 40 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.3 % 7.0 % Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 2,779 $ 351 2020 2,899 375 2021 2,220 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 87,346 $ 5,223 The Company’s leases do not contain residual value guarantees and do not contain restrictions with respect to incurring additional financial obligations or dividends. As of June 30, 2019 , the Company does not have any leases that have not yet commenced. Letter of Credit —As of June 30, 2019 , the Company had one outstanding letter of credit, issued by the Corporation, for $0.2 million , which is collateralized by the Corporation Revolving Credit Facility. Legal Contingencies —As of June 30, 2019 , six purported class action lawsuits in California have been filed against the Company. The complaints allege, among other things, failure to provide meal and rest periods, wage and hour violations and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The complaints seek, among other relief, collective and class certification of the lawsuits, unspecified damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, and such other relief as the Court might find just and proper. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and is prepared to vigorously defend the lawsuits. With respect to the meal and rest period and the wage and hour violations alleged in the lawsuits described above, although the Company believes it is reasonably possible that it may incur losses associated with such matters, it is not possible to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss, if any, that might result from adverse judgments, settlements or other resolution based on the early stage of these lawsuits, the uncertainty as to the certification of a class or classes and the size of any certified class, if applicable, and the lack of resolution of significant factual and legal issues. However, depending on the amount and timing, an unfavorable resolution of some or all of these lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity in a future period. With respect to the Fair Credit Reporting Act violations alleged in the lawsuits described above, the parties have reached a tentative settlement agreement which is subject to certain conditions, including court approval. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a payable and a corresponding insurance receivable for the amount of the tentative settlement. The expected resolution of the alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act violations in the lawsuits did not have, and is not expected to have, a material adverse impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity. The Company is not a party to any additional litigation or claims, other than routine matters arising in the ordinary course of business that are incidental to the operation of the business of the Company. The Company believes that the results of all additional litigation and claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on its business or condensed consolidated financial statements.
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease Commitments —ESH REIT is a tenant under long-term ground leases at five of its hotel properties, including one hotel site for which development is in process. Three of these leases are operating leases and two are finance leases. The ground lease agreements terminate at various dates between 2023 and 2096 and several of the agreements include multiple renewal options for generally five or ten year periods. As ESH REIT is reasonably certain that it will exercise the options to extend its ground leases, fixed payments associated with the extensions are included in the measurement of related right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Operating lease costs related to ground leases are included in hotel operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Finance lease interest costs are included in interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (see Note 7 ) or, when pertaining to assets under development, are capitalized and included in property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (see Note 5 ). As ESH REIT’s finance lease right-of-use assets pertain to land and land under development, and as ESH REIT elected the practical expedient to retain prior lease classification upon adoption of ASC 842, Leases , no amortization costs related to finance leases were incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 . ESH REIT has no variable lease costs or short-term leases. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , components of ESH REIT’s total lease costs are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Operating lease costs $ 327 $ 652 Finance lease costs - interest 61 122 Total lease costs 388 774 ESH REIT’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 2,435 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 9,261 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018 were previously recorded as capital lease assets and obligations under ASC 840, Leases. Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 358 $ 181 2020 779 386 2021 784 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 81,369 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 9,261 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,108 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 58 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.6 % 7.0 % Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 712 $ 351 2020 779 375 2021 784 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 81,723 $ 5,223 ESH REIT’s leases do not contain residual value guarantees and do not contain restrictions with respect to incurring additional financial obligations or paying dividends. As of June 30, 2019 , ESH REIT does not have any leases that have not yet commenced. Legal Contingencies —ESH REIT is not a party to any litigation or claims, other than routine matters arising in the ordinary course of business that are incidental to the operation of the business of ESH REIT. ESH REIT believes that the results of all claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on its business or condensed consolidated financial statements.

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION	EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION The Corporation and ESH REIT each maintain a long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”), as amended and restated in 2015, approved by their shareholders. Under the LTIPs, the Corporation and ESH REIT may issue to eligible employees or directors restricted stock units (“RSUs”) or other equity-based awards, in respect of Paired Shares, with service, performance or market vesting conditions. The aggregate number of Paired Shares that may be the subject of awards under the LTIPs shall not exceed 8.0 million , of which no more than 4.0 million may be granted as incentive stock options. Each of the Corporation’s and ESH REIT’s LTIP has a share reserve of an equivalent number of shares of Corporation common stock and ESH REIT Class B common stock. As of June 30, 2019 , 4.5 million Paired Shares were available for future issuance under the LTIPs. Equity-based compensation expense is recognized by amortizing the grant-date fair value on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of each award. A portion of the grant-date fair value of all equity-based awards is allocated to a share of Corporation common stock and a portion is allocated to a share of ESH REIT Class B common stock. Equity-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, was $2.1 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively, and $4.3 million and $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding equity-based awards and the related weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized subsequent to June 30, 2019 , is presented in the following table. Total unrecognized compensation expense will be adjusted for actual forfeitures. Unrecognized Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Awards (in thousands) Remaining Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) RSUs with service vesting conditions $ 9,207 1.5 RSUs with performance vesting conditions 218 0.5 RSUs with market vesting conditions 5,051 2.1 Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 14,476 RSU activity during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , was as follows: Performance-Based Awards Service-Based Awards Performance Vesting Market Vesting Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value (1) Outstanding at January 1, 2019 523 $ 18.42 32 $ 19.52 297 $ 16.79 Granted 382 $ 17.22 24 $ 17.20 247 $ 15.35 Settled (177 ) $ 17.81 (32 ) $ 19.52 (50 ) $ 12.03 Forfeited (10 ) $ 17.97 — $ — (6 ) $ 16.55 Outstanding at June 30, 2019 718 $ 17.94 24 $ 17.20 488 $ 16.55 Vested at June 30, 2019 75 $ 18.79 1 $ 17.20 3 $ 18.58 Nonvested at June 30, 2019 643 $ 17.84 23 $ 17.20 485 $ 16.54 _________________________________ (1) An independent third-party valuation was performed contemporaneously with the issuance of grants. The grant-date fair value of awards with service vesting conditions is based on the closing price of a Paired Share on the date of grant. Service-based awards vest over a period of one to three years , subject to the grantee’s continued employment or service. The grant-date fair value of awards with performance vesting conditions is based on the closing price of a Paired Share on the date of grant. Equity-based compensation expense with respect to these awards is adjusted over the vesting period to reflect the probability of achievement of performance targets defined in the award agreements. These awards vest over a one -year period, subject to the grantee’s continued employment, with the ability to earn Paired Shares in a range of 0% to 200% of the awarded number of RSUs based on the achievement of defined performance targets. The grant-date fair value of awards with market vesting conditions is based on an independent third-party valuation. These awards vest at the end of a three -year period, subject to the grantee’s continued employment, with the ability to earn Paired Shares in a range of 0% to 150% of the awarded number of RSUs based on the total shareholder return of a Paired Share relative to the total shareholder return of other publicly traded companies identified in the award agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2019 , the grant-date fair value of awards with market vesting conditions was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model with the following key assumptions: Expected holding period 2.90 years Risk-free rate of return 2.46 % Expected dividend yield 5.12 %

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On August 6, 2019 , the Board of Directors of the Corporation declared a cash distribution of $0.08 per share for the second quarter of 2019 on its common stock. The distribution is payable on September 4, 2019 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2019 . Also on August 6, 2019 , the Board of Directors of ESH REIT declared a cash distribution of $0.15 per share for the second quarter of 2019 on its Class A and Class B common stock. This distribution is also payable on September 4, 2019 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2019 . On August 6, 2019, the Boards of Directors of the Corporation and ESH REIT authorized an extension to the maturity date of the combined Paired Share repurchase program through December 31, 2020, and authorized a $150 million increase to the amount of the program. As a result, the combined Paired Share repurchase program authorizes the Corporation and ESH REIT to purchase up to $550 million in Paired Shares, and as of August 6, 2019, $262.5 million remained available under the program.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - REIT

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On August 6, 2019 , the Board of Directors of the Corporation declared a cash distribution of $0.08 per share for the second quarter of 2019 on its common stock. The distribution is payable on September 4, 2019 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2019 . Also on August 6, 2019 , the Board of Directors of ESH REIT declared a cash distribution of $0.15 per share for the second quarter of 2019 on its Class A and Class B common stock. This distribution is also payable on September 4, 2019 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2019 . On August 6, 2019, the Boards of Directors of the Corporation and ESH REIT authorized an extension to the maturity date of the combined Paired Share repurchase program through December 31, 2020, and authorized a $150 million increase to the amount of the program. As a result, the combined Paired Share repurchase program authorizes the Corporation and ESH REIT to purchase up to $550 million in Paired Shares, and as of August 6, 2019, $262.5 million remained available under the program.
ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On August 6, 2019 , the Board of Directors of ESH REIT declared a cash distribution of $0.15 per share for the second quarter of 2019 on its Class A and Class B common stock. The distribution is payable on September 4, 2019 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2019 . On August 6, 2019, the Boards of Directors of the Corporation and ESH REIT authorized an extension to the maturity date of the combined Paired Share repurchase program through December 31, 2020, and authorized a $150 million increase to the amount of the program. As a result, the combined Paired Share repurchase program authorizes the Corporation and ESH REIT to purchase up to $550 million in Paired Shares, and as of August 6, 2019, $262.5 million remained available under the program.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Interim Presentation	Interim Presentation— Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 , included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2019 , the results of the Company’s operations, comprehensive income and changes in equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of tangible assets as well as in the assessment of tangible and intangible assets for impairment, estimated liabilities for insurance reserves and income taxes and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment —Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from two to 49 years . Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment quarterly, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including expected proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). To the extent that a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) is impaired, the excess carrying amount over its estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties), bids, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, an impairment charge could occur in a future period (see Note 5 ).
Revenue Generated	Revenue Generated from Owned and Operated Hotels — Revenue generated from owned and operated hotels consists of room and other hotel revenues recognized when services are provided. When a reservation is made, the Company deems that the parties have approved a contract in accordance with customary business practices and are committed to perform their respective obligations. At such time, each party’s rights regarding the services to be transferred are identified, payment terms are specified, the contract has commercial substance and, in most instances, it is probable the Company will collect substantially all consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for services. Each room night consumed by a guest with a cancellable reservation represents a contract whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night at an agreed upon price. For cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue as each performance obligation (i.e., each room night) is met. Such contract is renewed if the guest continues their stay. For room nights consumed by a guest with a non-cancellable reservation, the entire reservation period represents the contract term whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night or nights at an agreed upon price. For non-cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue over the term of the performance period (i.e., the reservation period) as room nights are consumed. For these reservations, the room rate is typically fixed over the reservation period. The Company uses an output method based on performance completed to date (i.e., room nights consumed) to determine the amount of revenue it recognizes on a daily basis if the length of a non-cancellable reservation exceeds one night since consumption of room nights indicates when services are transferred to the guest. In certain instances, variable consideration may exist with respect to the transaction price, such as discounts, coupons and price concessions made upon guest checkout. In evaluating its performance obligation, the Company bundles the obligation to provide the guest the room itself with other obligations (such as free WiFi, grab and go breakfast, access to on-site laundry facilities and parking), as the other obligations are not distinct and separable because the guest cannot benefit from the additional amenities without the consumed room night. The Company’s obligation to provide the additional items or services is not separately identifiable from the fundamental contractual obligation (i.e., providing the room and its contents). The Company has no performance obligations once a guest’s stay is complete. Certain revenues are generated through third-party intermediaries or distribution channels (i.e., online travel agents). Regardless of the basis on which the Company is compensated (i.e., gross or net), the Company is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the hotel room and related services to the guest and retains inventory risk. Since the Company controls the inventory and services provided and because third-party intermediaries are typically not contractually required to guarantee room night consumption, the Company is the principal in these transactions. As such, the Company is required to record revenue at an amount equal to the price charged to the guest (i.e., on a gross basis). Third-party intermediaries that pay the Company directly (i.e., on a net basis) typically charge the guest additional fees, blend the room offering with other offerings at amounts which are not allocable and may adjust the price without the Company’s approval. As such, the Company is unable to calculate the room rate charged to the guest. Since any estimate the Company would make has significant uncertainty that ultimately would not be resolved, despite its role as principal, in these instances the Company records revenue equal to the amount paid by the third-party intermediaries (i.e., the net amount). Revenue Generated from Franchise and Management Fees — Revenue generated from franchise and management contracts consists of the following: • Franchise fees, which consist of an initial fee and an ongoing royalty fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for the access to and use of the Company’s brand name and other intellectual property. Initial fees are deferred and recognized over the expected contract or customer life. Royalty fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use the intellectual property. • Management fees, which consist of an ongoing base fee calculated as a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for on-site hotel management services. Management fees are recognized over time as third-party hotel owners derive value from on-site personnel and related services. • Other revenues from franchised and managed properties, which include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of third-party owners on a direct and an indirect basis, as follows: ◦ Direct costs incurred with respect to management and franchise agreements include on-site hotel personnel and incremental reservation and distribution costs, respectively, for which the Company is reimbursed on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Since the Company employs the hotel personnel and has discretion over reservation and distribution costs, it is the principal with respect to these services and revenue is recognized on a gross basis. ◦ Indirect costs incurred with respect to franchise agreements include costs associated with certain shared system-wide platforms (i.e., system services), such as marketing, technology infrastructure, central reservations, national sales and revenue management systems. The Company is reimbursed for indirect costs through a system service, or program, fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue. System service fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use these processes and systems. The Company has discretion over how it spends system service fees and is the principal with respect to these services. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis; expense is recognized as incurred. Over time, the Company manages system services to break-even, but the timing of revenue will typically not align with the expense to operate the programs. The promise to provide access to the Company’s intellectual property is combined with the promise to provide system services to form a single performance obligation since the promises generally accompany one another. Hotel management services form a single performance obligation. As noted above, each identified performance obligation is considered to be a series of services transferred over time. Revenue is recognized on an output method based on performance completed to date. The Company recognizes revenue in the amount to which it has a right to bill third parties under their respective franchise and/or management agreements, as it has a right to consideration in an amount that corresponds directly with the third parties’ hotel revenues. Franchise, management and system service fees are characterized as variable consideration and vary from period to period. In the event that fees include variables that extend beyond the current period, the Company uses the most likely amount method to determine the amount of revenue to record based on a reasonable revenue forecast for the applicable hotel. In most instances, the Company does not have constraining estimates, as hotel revenues are typically available and obtained monthly.
Segments	Segments —The Company has two reportable operating segments based on the manner in which we evaluate our business: (i) owned hotels and (ii) franchise and management. The Company assesses the performance of these segments on an individual basis (see Note 10 ).
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Fair Value Measurement— In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement . This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software— In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company expects to apply this update prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Compensation—Stock Compensation— In June 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which expands the scope of Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods or services by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments granted to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new guidance, non-employee share-based payment awards included within the scope of Topic 718 will be measured at the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments. In addition, classification of non-employee share-based payment awards will be subject to the requirements of Topic 718 unless modified after the good has been delivered and/or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. This approach will eliminate the requirement to reassess classification of such awards upon vesting. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Comprehensive Income— In February 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Goodwill— In January 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standards update in which the guidance on testing for goodwill was updated to eliminate Step 2 in the determination on whether goodwill should be considered impaired. Annual and/or interim assessments are still required. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be adopted early. The Company expects to apply this amendment prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Leases— ASC 842, Leases , introduced a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach with the Comparatives Under 840 Option, whereby the Company applied the standard at the beginning of the period of adoption and has presented financial information for periods prior to January 1, 2019 in accordance with prior guidance. Upon adoption, the Company elected practical expedients related to (i) the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, (ii) initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, (iii) the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset, (iv) land easements and (v) the evaluation of lease and non-lease components of a contract. Implementation had no cumulative effect on retained earnings. Adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $7.1 million as of January 1, 2019, which included adjustments for accrued lease payments, above market lease liabilities and lease incentives, and liabilities of $14.5 million . Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2019, included preexisting assets and liabilities of $3.8 million and $3.4 million , respectively, related to capital leases accounted for under prior guidance. Judgement was exercised in the application of ASC 842 with respect to the determination of whether a contract contains a lease. While the ability to control and direct the use of an identified asset indicates that the contract, or portion of a contract, is a lease, a counterparty’s substantive substitution rights typically provide evidence that a lessee does not control the asset. Judgement was also exercised with respect to the determination of the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. In instances in which interest rates implicit in leases are not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate. The substantial majority of widely available market maturities and asset-specific risk spreads may not match the underlying contract and, as such, borrowing rates and risk spreads are estimated based on the contract’s term, the counterparty’s security and other characteristics of the identified asset.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - REIT (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
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Interim Presentation	Interim Presentation— Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 , included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2019 , the results of the Company’s operations, comprehensive income and changes in equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of tangible assets as well as in the assessment of tangible and intangible assets for impairment, estimated liabilities for insurance reserves and income taxes and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment —Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from two to 49 years . Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment quarterly, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including expected proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties). To the extent that a hotel property (or group of hotel properties) is impaired, the excess carrying amount over its estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of the hotel property (or group of hotel properties), bids, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, an impairment charge could occur in a future period (see Note 5 ).
Revenue Generated	Revenue Generated from Owned and Operated Hotels — Revenue generated from owned and operated hotels consists of room and other hotel revenues recognized when services are provided. When a reservation is made, the Company deems that the parties have approved a contract in accordance with customary business practices and are committed to perform their respective obligations. At such time, each party’s rights regarding the services to be transferred are identified, payment terms are specified, the contract has commercial substance and, in most instances, it is probable the Company will collect substantially all consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for services. Each room night consumed by a guest with a cancellable reservation represents a contract whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night at an agreed upon price. For cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue as each performance obligation (i.e., each room night) is met. Such contract is renewed if the guest continues their stay. For room nights consumed by a guest with a non-cancellable reservation, the entire reservation period represents the contract term whereby the Company has a performance obligation to provide the room night or nights at an agreed upon price. For non-cancellable reservations, the Company recognizes revenue over the term of the performance period (i.e., the reservation period) as room nights are consumed. For these reservations, the room rate is typically fixed over the reservation period. The Company uses an output method based on performance completed to date (i.e., room nights consumed) to determine the amount of revenue it recognizes on a daily basis if the length of a non-cancellable reservation exceeds one night since consumption of room nights indicates when services are transferred to the guest. In certain instances, variable consideration may exist with respect to the transaction price, such as discounts, coupons and price concessions made upon guest checkout. In evaluating its performance obligation, the Company bundles the obligation to provide the guest the room itself with other obligations (such as free WiFi, grab and go breakfast, access to on-site laundry facilities and parking), as the other obligations are not distinct and separable because the guest cannot benefit from the additional amenities without the consumed room night. The Company’s obligation to provide the additional items or services is not separately identifiable from the fundamental contractual obligation (i.e., providing the room and its contents). The Company has no performance obligations once a guest’s stay is complete. Certain revenues are generated through third-party intermediaries or distribution channels (i.e., online travel agents). Regardless of the basis on which the Company is compensated (i.e., gross or net), the Company is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the hotel room and related services to the guest and retains inventory risk. Since the Company controls the inventory and services provided and because third-party intermediaries are typically not contractually required to guarantee room night consumption, the Company is the principal in these transactions. As such, the Company is required to record revenue at an amount equal to the price charged to the guest (i.e., on a gross basis). Third-party intermediaries that pay the Company directly (i.e., on a net basis) typically charge the guest additional fees, blend the room offering with other offerings at amounts which are not allocable and may adjust the price without the Company’s approval. As such, the Company is unable to calculate the room rate charged to the guest. Since any estimate the Company would make has significant uncertainty that ultimately would not be resolved, despite its role as principal, in these instances the Company records revenue equal to the amount paid by the third-party intermediaries (i.e., the net amount). Revenue Generated from Franchise and Management Fees — Revenue generated from franchise and management contracts consists of the following: • Franchise fees, which consist of an initial fee and an ongoing royalty fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for the access to and use of the Company’s brand name and other intellectual property. Initial fees are deferred and recognized over the expected contract or customer life. Royalty fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use the intellectual property. • Management fees, which consist of an ongoing base fee calculated as a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue in exchange for on-site hotel management services. Management fees are recognized over time as third-party hotel owners derive value from on-site personnel and related services. • Other revenues from franchised and managed properties, which include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of third-party owners on a direct and an indirect basis, as follows: ◦ Direct costs incurred with respect to management and franchise agreements include on-site hotel personnel and incremental reservation and distribution costs, respectively, for which the Company is reimbursed on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Since the Company employs the hotel personnel and has discretion over reservation and distribution costs, it is the principal with respect to these services and revenue is recognized on a gross basis. ◦ Indirect costs incurred with respect to franchise agreements include costs associated with certain shared system-wide platforms (i.e., system services), such as marketing, technology infrastructure, central reservations, national sales and revenue management systems. The Company is reimbursed for indirect costs through a system service, or program, fee based on a percentage of a hotel’s monthly revenue. System service fees are recognized over time as franchisees derive value from the license to use these processes and systems. The Company has discretion over how it spends system service fees and is the principal with respect to these services. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis; expense is recognized as incurred. Over time, the Company manages system services to break-even, but the timing of revenue will typically not align with the expense to operate the programs. The promise to provide access to the Company’s intellectual property is combined with the promise to provide system services to form a single performance obligation since the promises generally accompany one another. Hotel management services form a single performance obligation. As noted above, each identified performance obligation is considered to be a series of services transferred over time. Revenue is recognized on an output method based on performance completed to date. The Company recognizes revenue in the amount to which it has a right to bill third parties under their respective franchise and/or management agreements, as it has a right to consideration in an amount that corresponds directly with the third parties’ hotel revenues. Franchise, management and system service fees are characterized as variable consideration and vary from period to period. In the event that fees include variables that extend beyond the current period, the Company uses the most likely amount method to determine the amount of revenue to record based on a reasonable revenue forecast for the applicable hotel. In most instances, the Company does not have constraining estimates, as hotel revenues are typically available and obtained monthly.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Fair Value Measurement— In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement . This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software— In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. The Company expects to apply this update prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Compensation—Stock Compensation— In June 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which expands the scope of Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods or services by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments granted to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new guidance, non-employee share-based payment awards included within the scope of Topic 718 will be measured at the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments. In addition, classification of non-employee share-based payment awards will be subject to the requirements of Topic 718 unless modified after the good has been delivered and/or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. This approach will eliminate the requirement to reassess classification of such awards upon vesting. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Comprehensive Income— In February 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Goodwill— In January 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standards update in which the guidance on testing for goodwill was updated to eliminate Step 2 in the determination on whether goodwill should be considered impaired. Annual and/or interim assessments are still required. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be adopted early. The Company expects to apply this amendment prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Leases— ASC 842, Leases , introduced a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach with the Comparatives Under 840 Option, whereby the Company applied the standard at the beginning of the period of adoption and has presented financial information for periods prior to January 1, 2019 in accordance with prior guidance. Upon adoption, the Company elected practical expedients related to (i) the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, (ii) initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, (iii) the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset, (iv) land easements and (v) the evaluation of lease and non-lease components of a contract. Implementation had no cumulative effect on retained earnings. Adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $7.1 million as of January 1, 2019, which included adjustments for accrued lease payments, above market lease liabilities and lease incentives, and liabilities of $14.5 million . Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2019, included preexisting assets and liabilities of $3.8 million and $3.4 million , respectively, related to capital leases accounted for under prior guidance. Judgement was exercised in the application of ASC 842 with respect to the determination of whether a contract contains a lease. While the ability to control and direct the use of an identified asset indicates that the contract, or portion of a contract, is a lease, a counterparty’s substantive substitution rights typically provide evidence that a lessee does not control the asset. Judgement was also exercised with respect to the determination of the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. In instances in which interest rates implicit in leases are not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate. The substantial majority of widely available market maturities and asset-specific risk spreads may not match the underlying contract and, as such, borrowing rates and risk spreads are estimated based on the contract’s term, the counterparty’s security and other characteristics of the identified asset.
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Interim Presentation	Interim Presentation —Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. ESH REIT believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 , included in the combined annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly ESH REIT’s financial position as of June 30, 2019 , the results of ESH REIT’s operations, comprehensive income and changes in equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of acquisitions, dispositions and the impact of accounting for variable rental payments under lease arrangements.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management used significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of tangible assets as well as in the assessment of tangible and intangible assets for impairment and the grant-date fair value of certain equity-based awards. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment —Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the life or utility of property or equipment are capitalized and depreciated over a period equal to the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from two to 49 years . Management assesses the performance of long-lived assets for potential impairment quarterly, as well as when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property and equipment is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of a hotel property or group of hotel properties (when they are grouped under ESH REIT’s leases), to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by each hotel property or group of hotel properties. Impairment is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows, including expected proceeds from disposition, are less than the carrying value. To the extent that a hotel property or group of hotel properties is impaired, their excess carrying amount over their estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment charge and reduces income from operations. Fair value is determined based upon the discounted cash flows of a hotel property or group of hotel properties, bids, quoted market prices or independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The estimation of future undiscounted cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies upon assumptions regarding current and future economic and market conditions. If such conditions change, an impairment charge could occur in a future period (see Note 5 ).
Revenue Generated	Revenue Recognition —ESH REIT’s sole source of revenues is rental revenue derived from operating leases with subsidiaries of the Corporation (i.e., all revenues are generated from agreements with related parties (see Note 10 ). Rental revenues are recorded on a straight-line basis as they are earned during the lease terms. Rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets represent monthly rental amounts contractually due. Deferred rents receivable from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets represent the cumulative difference between straight-line rental revenues recognized and rental revenues contractually due. Lease rental payments received prior to rendering services are included in unearned rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Variable rental revenues, specifically percentage rental revenues related to hotel revenues of the Operating Lessees, are recognized when such amounts are fixed and determinable (i.e., only when percentage rental revenue thresholds have been achieved).
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Fair Value Measurement— In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement . This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. ESH REIT does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software— In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be early adopted. ESH REIT expects to apply this update prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Compensation—Stock Compensation— In June 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which expands the scope of Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods or services by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments granted to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new guidance, non-employee share-based payment awards included within the scope of Topic 718 will be measured at the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments. In addition, classification of non-employee share-based payment awards will be subject to the requirements of Topic 718 unless modified after the good has been delivered and/or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. This approach will eliminate the requirement to reassess classification of such awards upon vesting. ESH REIT adopted this update on January 1, 2019, using a retrospective method. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Goodwill —In January 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standards update in which the guidance on testing for goodwill was updated to eliminate Step 2 in the determination on whether goodwill should be considered impaired. Annual and/or interim assessments are still required. This update will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be adopted early. ESH REIT expects to apply this amendment prospectively and does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Leases —ASC 842, Leases , introduced a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. ESH REIT adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach with the Comparatives Under 840 Option, whereby ESH REIT applied the standard at the beginning of the period of adoption and has presented financial information for periods prior to January 1, 2019 in accordance with prior guidance. Upon adoption, ESH REIT elected practical expedients related to (i) the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, (ii) initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, (iii) the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset, (iv) land easements and (v) the evaluation of lease and non-lease components of a contract. Implementation had no cumulative effect on retained earnings. Adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $2.8 million as of January 1, 2019, which included adjustments for accrued lease payments, above market lease liabilities and lease incentives, and liabilities of $9.3 million . Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2019, included preexisting assets and liabilities of $3.8 million and $3.4 million , respectively, related to capital leases accounted for under prior guidance. Judgement was exercised in the application of ASC 842 with respect to the determination of whether a contract contains a lease. While the ability to control and direct the use of an identified asset indicates that the contract, or portion of a contract, is a lease, a counterparty’s substantive substitution rights typically provide evidence that a lessee does not control the asset. Judgement was also exercised with respect to the determination of the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. In instances in which interest rates implicit in leases are not readily determinable, ESH REIT uses its incremental borrowing rate. The substantial majority of widely available market maturities and asset-specific risk spreads may not match the underlying contract and, as such, borrowing rates and risk spreads are estimated based on the contract’s term, the counterparty’s security and other characteristics of the identified asset. Under ASC 842, lessor accounting for leases did not substantially change from previous guidance; however, the standard introduced certain modifications to conform lessor accounting with the lessee model, further defined certain lease and non-lease components and changed the definition of initial direct costs of leases. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material effect on ESH REIT’s revenue recognition or related disclosures.

NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)

NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share, Including a Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators	The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share, including a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators, are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - basic $ 53,497 $ 65,056 $ 75,431 $ 79,908 Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion (7 ) (1 ) (12 ) (26 ) Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - diluted $ 53,490 $ 65,055 $ 75,419 $ 79,882 Denominator: Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - basic 188,450 189,626 188,399 190,197 Dilutive securities 363 557 296 512 Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - diluted 188,813 190,183 188,695 190,709 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - basic $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42

NET INCOME PER SHARE - REIT (Ta

NET INCOME PER SHARE - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share, Including a Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators	The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share, including a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators, are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - basic $ 53,497 $ 65,056 $ 75,431 $ 79,908 Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion (7 ) (1 ) (12 ) (26 ) Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - diluted $ 53,490 $ 65,055 $ 75,419 $ 79,882 Denominator: Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - basic 188,450 189,626 188,399 190,197 Dilutive securities 363 557 296 512 Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - diluted 188,813 190,183 188,695 190,709 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - basic $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42 Net income per Extended Stay America, Inc. common share - diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.42
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share, Including a Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators	The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share, including a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators, are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income $ 14,349 $ 1,190 $ 29,415 $ 38,771 Less preferred dividends (4 ) (4 ) (8 ) (8 ) Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. common shareholders $ 14,345 $ 1,186 $ 29,407 $ 38,763 Class A: Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common $ 8,186 $ 675 $ 16,783 $ 22,033 Amounts attributable to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B (7 ) (1 ) (12 ) (26 ) Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common $ 8,179 $ 674 $ 16,771 $ 22,007 Class B: Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common $ 6,159 $ 511 $ 12,624 $ 16,730 Amounts attributable to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B 7 1 12 26 Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common $ 6,166 $ 512 $ 12,636 $ 16,756 Denominator: Class A: Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common 250,494 250,494 250,494 250,494 Class B: Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common 188,450 189,626 188,399 190,197 Dilutive securities 363 557 296 512 Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common 188,813 190,183 188,695 190,709 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class A - basic $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class A - diluted $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class B - basic $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09 Net income per ESH Hospitality, Inc. common share - Class B - diluted $ 0.03 $ — $ 0.07 $ 0.09

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS (Tables)

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Total Revenues and Expenses	The table below summarizes hotel dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands, except number of hotels and number of rooms). None of the 2018 dispositions were reported as discontinued operations. Year Brand Location Month Sold Number of Number of Net Proceeds Gain (Loss) Franchised/Managed (1) 2018 Extended Stay America Various November 14 1,369 $ 34,855 $ 1,331 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,680 60,710 6,293 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,776 58,144 (3,014 ) (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various February 25 2,430 111,156 6,810 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Texas March 1 101 44,090 31,058 Yes (3) ________________________________ (1) As of June 30, 2019 . (2) Net of impairment charges of $16.8 million , $24.3 million , $6.3 million and $2.1 million , respectively, recognized prior to sale. (3) Remaining term of franchise or management agreement is less than one year. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , disposed hotel properties contributed total room and other hotel revenues, total operating expenses and loss before income tax expense as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Total room and other hotel revenues $ 16,107 $ 34,807 Total operating expenses (1) 12,481 66,095 Gain (loss) before income tax expense (1) 3,626 (31,288 ) ________________________________ (1) Includes impairment charges of $0 and $37.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - REIT (Tabl

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Summary of Total Revenues and Expenses	The table below summarizes hotel dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands, except number of hotels and number of rooms). None of the 2018 dispositions were reported as discontinued operations. Year Brand Location Month Sold Number of Number of Net Proceeds Gain (Loss) Franchised/Managed (1) 2018 Extended Stay America Various November 14 1,369 $ 34,855 $ 1,331 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,680 60,710 6,293 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,776 58,144 (3,014 ) (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Various February 25 2,430 111,156 6,810 (2) Yes 2018 Extended Stay America Texas March 1 101 44,090 31,058 Yes (3) ________________________________ (1) As of June 30, 2019 . (2) Net of impairment charges of $16.8 million , $24.3 million , $6.3 million and $2.1 million , respectively, recognized prior to sale. (3) Remaining term of franchise or management agreement is less than one year. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , disposed hotel properties contributed total room and other hotel revenues, total operating expenses and loss before income tax expense as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Total room and other hotel revenues $ 16,107 $ 34,807 Total operating expenses (1) 12,481 66,095 Gain (loss) before income tax expense (1) 3,626 (31,288 ) ________________________________ (1) Includes impairment charges of $0 and $37.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018
ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Summary of Total Revenues and Expenses	The table below summarizes hotel dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands, except number of hotels and number of rooms). None of the 2018 dispositions were reported as discontinued operations. Year Brand Location Month Sold Number of Number of Net Proceeds (Loss) Gain 2018 Extended Stay America Various November 14 1,369 $ 34,855 $ (14,930 ) 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,680 60,710 (17,025 ) 2018 Extended Stay America Various September 16 1,776 58,144 (8,934 ) 2018 Extended Stay America Various February 25 2,430 111,156 4,269 2018 Extended Stay America Texas March 1 101 44,090 30,992 During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , disposed hotel properties contributed rental revenues, total operating expenses and income before income tax expense as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Rental revenues from Extended Stay America, Inc. $ 5,928 $ 14,033 Total operating expenses 5,084 11,318 Income before income tax expense 844 2,715

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Net Investment in Property and Equipment	Net investment in property and equipment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2018 Hotel properties: Land and site improvements (1) $ 1,217,149 $ 1,215,710 Building and improvements 2,747,230 2,729,661 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 717,774 674,545 Total hotel properties 4,682,153 4,619,916 Development in process (2) 51,199 27,174 Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 23,729 22,972 Undeveloped land parcel 1,675 1,675 Total cost 4,758,756 4,671,737 Less accumulated depreciation: Hotel properties (1,281,821 ) (1,201,260 ) Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other (18,697 ) (16,845 ) Total accumulated depreciation (1,300,518 ) (1,218,105 ) Property and equipment - net $ 3,458,238 $ 3,453,632 _________________________________ (1) Includes finance lease asset of $3.2 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . (2) Includes finance lease asset of $0.8 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - REIT (

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Investment in Property and Equipment	Net investment in property and equipment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2018 Hotel properties: Land and site improvements (1) $ 1,217,149 $ 1,215,710 Building and improvements 2,747,230 2,729,661 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 717,774 674,545 Total hotel properties 4,682,153 4,619,916 Development in process (2) 51,199 27,174 Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 23,729 22,972 Undeveloped land parcel 1,675 1,675 Total cost 4,758,756 4,671,737 Less accumulated depreciation: Hotel properties (1,281,821 ) (1,201,260 ) Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other (18,697 ) (16,845 ) Total accumulated depreciation (1,300,518 ) (1,218,105 ) Property and equipment - net $ 3,458,238 $ 3,453,632 _________________________________ (1) Includes finance lease asset of $3.2 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . (2) Includes finance lease asset of $0.8 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively.
ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Investment in Property and Equipment	Net investment in property and equipment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, Hotel properties: Land and site improvements (1) $ 1,219,515 $ 1,218,077 Building and improvements 2,774,244 2,756,674 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 718,991 679,944 Total hotel properties 4,712,750 4,654,695 Development in process (2) 51,199 27,174 Undeveloped land parcel 1,675 1,675 Total cost 4,765,624 4,683,544 Less accumulated depreciation (1,297,206 ) (1,215,899 ) Property and equipment - net $ 3,468,418 $ 3,467,645 _________________________________ (1) Includes finance lease asset of $3.2 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. (2) Includes finance lease asset of $0.8 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_2

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	The Company’s intangible assets and goodwill as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,699 ) $ 15,101 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 4,607 (197 ) 4,410 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 2,321 — 2,321 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,162 — 10,162 Total intangible assets 43,890 (11,896 ) 31,994 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 89,082 $ (11,896 ) $ 77,186 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,029 ) $ 15,771 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 1,926 (36 ) 1,890 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 870 — 870 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,183 — 10,183 Total intangible assets 39,779 (11,065 ) 28,714 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 84,971 $ (11,065 ) $ 73,906
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets	The remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortizing intangible assets is approximately 11 years as of June 30, 2019. Estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 936 2020 1,869 2021 1,869 2022 1,869 2023 1,869 2024 1,869 Thereafter 9,230 Total $ 19,511

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_3

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	The Company’s intangible assets and goodwill as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,699 ) $ 15,101 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 4,607 (197 ) 4,410 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 2,321 — 2,321 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,162 — 10,162 Total intangible assets 43,890 (11,896 ) 31,994 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 89,082 $ (11,896 ) $ 77,186 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—customer relationships $ 26,800 $ (11,029 ) $ 15,771 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license 1,926 (36 ) 1,890 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 870 — 870 Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks 10,183 — 10,183 Total intangible assets 39,779 (11,065 ) 28,714 Goodwill 45,192 — 45,192 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 84,971 $ (11,065 ) $ 73,906
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets	The remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortizing intangible assets is approximately 11 years as of June 30, 2019. Estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 936 2020 1,869 2021 1,869 2022 1,869 2023 1,869 2024 1,869 Thereafter 9,230 Total $ 19,511
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	ESH REIT’s intangible assets and goodwill as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—software license $ 4,607 $ (197 ) $ 4,410 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 2,321 — 2,321 Total intangible assets 6,928 (197 ) 6,731 Goodwill 44,012 — 44,012 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 50,940 $ (197 ) $ 50,743 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Definite-lived intangible assets—software license $ 1,926 $ (36 ) $ 1,890 Definite-lived intangible assets—software license in process 870 — 870 Total intangible assets 2,796 (36 ) 2,760 Goodwill 44,012 — 44,012 Total intangible assets and goodwill $ 46,808 $ (36 ) $ 46,772
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets	Estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 265 2020 529 2021 529 2022 529 2023 529 2024 529 Thereafter 1,500 Total $ 4,410

DEBT (Tables)

DEBT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding Debt	Summary - The Company’s outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Stated (1) Carrying Amount Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Loan June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date Term loan facility ESH REIT Term Facility $ 1,300,000 $ 1,127,040 (2) $ 1,132,259 (2) $ 9,416 $ 10,546 LIBOR (3) + 2.00% 8/30/2023 (1) Senior notes 2025 Notes 1,300,000 1,292,329 (4) 1,291,671 (4) 16,466 17,877 5.25% 5/1/2025 Revolving credit facilities ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility 350,000 — — 1,193 (5) 1,469 (5) LIBOR (3) + 2.75% 8/30/2021 Corporation Revolving Credit Facility 50,000 — — 237 (5) 292 (5) LIBOR (3) + 3.00% 8/30/2021 Unsecured Intercompany Facility Unsecured Intercompany Facility (6) 75,000 — — — — 5.00% 8/30/2023 Total $ 2,419,369 $ 2,423,930 $ 27,312 $ 30,184 _________________________________ (1) Amortization is interest only, except for the ESH REIT Term Facility (as defined below), which amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $2.8 million . In addition to scheduled amortization, subject to certain exceptions, annual mandatory prepayments of up to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined, may be required under the ESH REIT Term Facility. Annual mandatory prepayments for the year are due during the first quarter of the following year. No mandatory prepayments were required in the first quarter of 2019 based on ESH REIT’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2018. (2) ESH REIT Term Facility is presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (3) As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , one-month LIBOR was 2.40% and 2.50% , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , $250.0 million of the ESH REIT Term Facility is subject to an interest rate swap at a fixed rate of 1.175% . (4) The 2025 Notes (as defined below) are presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $7.7 million and $8.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (5) Unamortized deferred financing costs related to revolving credit facilities are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (6) Any outstanding debt balances and interest expense, as applicable, owed from ESH REIT to the Corporation eliminate in consolidation.
Summary of Components of Interest Expense	The components of net interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Contractual interest (1) $ 28,765 $ 29,076 $ 57,482 $ 58,038 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,996 1,997 3,993 4,012 Debt extinguishment and other costs (2) 405 1,477 806 2,197 Interest income (1,400 ) (125 ) (2,911 ) (182 ) Total $ 29,766 $ 32,425 $ 59,370 $ 64,065 ______________________ (1) Includes dividends on shares of mandatorily redeemable Corporation preferred stock and is net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million , $0.1 million , $0.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively. (2) Includes interest expense on finance leases (see Note 12 ) and unused facility fees.

DEBT - REIT (Tables)

DEBT - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Outstanding Debt	Summary - The Company’s outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Stated (1) Carrying Amount Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Loan June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date Term loan facility ESH REIT Term Facility $ 1,300,000 $ 1,127,040 (2) $ 1,132,259 (2) $ 9,416 $ 10,546 LIBOR (3) + 2.00% 8/30/2023 (1) Senior notes 2025 Notes 1,300,000 1,292,329 (4) 1,291,671 (4) 16,466 17,877 5.25% 5/1/2025 Revolving credit facilities ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility 350,000 — — 1,193 (5) 1,469 (5) LIBOR (3) + 2.75% 8/30/2021 Corporation Revolving Credit Facility 50,000 — — 237 (5) 292 (5) LIBOR (3) + 3.00% 8/30/2021 Unsecured Intercompany Facility Unsecured Intercompany Facility (6) 75,000 — — — — 5.00% 8/30/2023 Total $ 2,419,369 $ 2,423,930 $ 27,312 $ 30,184 _________________________________ (1) Amortization is interest only, except for the ESH REIT Term Facility (as defined below), which amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $2.8 million . In addition to scheduled amortization, subject to certain exceptions, annual mandatory prepayments of up to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined, may be required under the ESH REIT Term Facility. Annual mandatory prepayments for the year are due during the first quarter of the following year. No mandatory prepayments were required in the first quarter of 2019 based on ESH REIT’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2018. (2) ESH REIT Term Facility is presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (3) As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , one-month LIBOR was 2.40% and 2.50% , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , $250.0 million of the ESH REIT Term Facility is subject to an interest rate swap at a fixed rate of 1.175% . (4) The 2025 Notes (as defined below) are presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $7.7 million and $8.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (5) Unamortized deferred financing costs related to revolving credit facilities are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (6) Any outstanding debt balances and interest expense, as applicable, owed from ESH REIT to the Corporation eliminate in consolidation.
Summary of Components of Interest Expense	The components of net interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Contractual interest (1) $ 28,765 $ 29,076 $ 57,482 $ 58,038 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,996 1,997 3,993 4,012 Debt extinguishment and other costs (2) 405 1,477 806 2,197 Interest income (1,400 ) (125 ) (2,911 ) (182 ) Total $ 29,766 $ 32,425 $ 59,370 $ 64,065 ______________________ (1) Includes dividends on shares of mandatorily redeemable Corporation preferred stock and is net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million , $0.1 million , $0.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively. (2) Includes interest expense on finance leases (see Note 12 ) and unused facility fees.
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Outstanding Debt	ESH REIT’s outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Stated Amount (1) Carrying Amount Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Loan June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date Term loan facility ESH REIT Term Facility $ 1,300,000 $ 1,127,040 (2) $ 1,132,259 (2) $ 9,416 $ 10,546 LIBOR (3) + 2.00% 8/30/2023 (1) Senior notes 2025 Notes 1,300,000 1,292,329 (4) 1,291,671 (4) 16,466 17,877 5.25% 5/1/2025 Revolving credit facility ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility 350,000 — — 1,193 (5) 1,469 (5) LIBOR (3) + 2.75% 8/30/2021 Unsecured Intercompany Facility Unsecured Intercompany Facility 75,000 — — — — 5.00% 8/30/2023 Total $ 2,419,369 $ 2,423,930 $ 27,075 $ 29,892 _________________________________ (1) Amortization is interest only, except for the ESH REIT Term Facility (as defined below), which amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $2.8 million . In addition to scheduled amortization, subject to certain exceptions, annual mandatory prepayments of up to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined, may be required under the ESH REIT Term Facility. Annual mandatory prepayments for the year are due during the first quarter of the following year. No mandatory prepayments were required in the first quarter of 2019 based on ESH REIT’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2018. (2) ESH REIT Term Facility is presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (3) As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , one-month LIBOR was 2.40% and 2.50% , respectively. As of June 30, 2019 , $250.0 million of the ESH REIT Term Facility is subject to an interest rate swap at a fixed rate of 1.175% . (4) The 2025 Notes (as defined below) are presented net of an unamortized debt discount of $7.7 million and $8.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. (5) Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit facility are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Summary of Components of Interest Expense	The components of net interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Contractual interest (1) $ 28,622 $ 28,932 $ 57,197 $ 57,752 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,969 1,969 3,939 3,957 Debt extinguishment and other costs (2) 359 1,416 714 2,107 Interest Income (683 ) (33 ) (1,649 ) (37 ) Total $ 30,267 $ 32,284 $ 60,201 $ 63,779 ______________________ (1) Net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million , $0.1 million , $0.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively. (2) Includes interest expense on finance leases (see Note 11 ) and unused facility fees.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The table below presents the amounts and classification of the interest rate swap on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands): Other assets Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Interest expense, net As of June 30, 2019 $ 1,776 $ 1,512 (1) As of December 31, 2018 $ 5,789 $ 4,934 (2) For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ (821 ) For the three months ended June 30, 2018 $ (664 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 $ (1,797 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2018 $ (1,085 ) _______________________________ (1) Changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(4.0) million . (2) Changes during the year ended December 31, 2018, on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(0.6) million and the cumulative effect adjustment of $(0.7) million recorded as a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , on January 1, 2018.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - REIT (

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The table below presents the amounts and classification of the interest rate swap on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands): Other assets Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Interest expense, net As of June 30, 2019 $ 1,776 $ 1,512 (1) As of December 31, 2018 $ 5,789 $ 4,934 (2) For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ (821 ) For the three months ended June 30, 2018 $ (664 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 $ (1,797 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2018 $ (1,085 ) _______________________________ (1) Changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(4.0) million . (2) Changes during the year ended December 31, 2018, on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(0.6) million and the cumulative effect adjustment of $(0.7) million recorded as a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , on January 1, 2018.
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The table below presents the amounts and classification of the interest rate swap on ESH REIT’s condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands): Other assets Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Interest expense, net As of June 30, 2019 $ 1,776 $ 1,774 (1) As of December 31, 2018 $ 5,789 $ 5,789 (2) For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ (821 ) For the three months ended June 30, 2018 $ (664 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 $ (1,797 ) For the six months ended June 30, 2018 $ (1,085 ) _______________________________ (1) Changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(4.0) million . (2) Changes during the year ended December 31, 2018, on a pre-tax basis, consisted of changes in fair value of $(0.6) million and the cumulative effect adjustment of $(0.7) million recorded as a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , on January 1, 2018.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_2

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table disaggregates room revenues generated from owned hotels by booking source for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Property direct $ 80,043 $ 93,480 $ 153,587 $ 186,866 Central call center 78,091 79,202 143,628 147,665 Proprietary website 58,638 57,742 107,893 107,601 Third-party intermediaries 83,744 81,866 (1) 152,841 148,986 (1) Travel agency global distribution systems 11,098 14,658 (1) 20,711 26,040 (1) Total room revenues (2) $ 311,614 $ 326,948 $ 578,660 $ 617,158 _________________________________ (1) As a result of the correction of a classification error, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , $19.6 million and $36.0 million of room revenues generated from opaque booking channels, which were previously reported as revenues generated from travel agency global distribution systems, have been reclassified and reported as revenues generated from third-party intermediaries. The Company concluded that the effect of the error is immaterial to previously issued financial statements but has made the correction for consistent presentation. (2) In addition to room revenues, the Company’s owned hotels earned $6.1 million and $11.4 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $5.5 million and $10.8 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The following table disaggregates room revenues generated from owned hotels by length of guest stay for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 1-6 nights $ 121,052 $ 126,394 $ 222,476 $ 231,424 7-29 nights 63,867 67,902 118,967 128,666 30+ nights 126,695 132,652 237,217 257,068 Total room revenues (1) $ 311,614 $ 326,948 $ 578,660 $ 617,158 _________________________________ (1) In addition to room revenues, the Company’s owned hotels earned $6.1 million and $11.4 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $5.5 million and $10.8 million of other hotel revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The following table disaggregates revenues from franchised and managed hotels for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Management fees $ 367 $ 343 $ 660 $ 541 Franchise fees 1,080 518 2,012 735 Indirect reimbursements (system services fees) 1,400 563 2,584 771 Direct reimbursements 3,126 2,637 6,037 4,296 Total revenues from franchised and managed hotels $ 5,973 $ 4,061 $ 11,293 $ 6,343
Schedule of Outstanding Customer Contract Liabilities	The following table presents outstanding contract liabilities as of June 30, 2019 and January 1, 2019, and the amount of outstanding January 1, 2019 contract liabilities recognized as revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 (in thousands): Outstanding Contract Liabilities Outstanding Contract Liabilities as of January 1, 2019 Recognized as Revenue As of June 30, 2019 $ 19,606 As of January 1, 2019 13,829 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 $ 218 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 8,615

SEGMENTS (Tables)

SEGMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Segments Evaluated on Income from Operations	The performance of the Company’s operating segments is evaluated primarily on income from operations. Selected financial data is provided below (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues: Owned hotels $ 317,684 $ 332,440 $ 590,033 $ 627,925 Franchise and management (1) 2,400 1,860 4,442 3,161 Total segment revenues 320,084 334,300 594,475 631,086 Corporate and other (2) 19,704 20,800 39,218 42,130 Other revenues from franchised and managed properties (3) 4,526 3,200 8,621 5,067 Intersegment eliminations (4) (20,657 ) (21,799 ) (40,988 ) (44,015 ) Total $ 323,657 $ 336,501 $ 601,326 $ 634,268 Income (loss) from operations: Owned hotels $ 104,653 $ 116,684 $ 174,348 $ 191,146 (5) Franchise and management (1) 2,400 1,860 4,442 3,161 Total segment income from operations 107,053 118,544 178,790 194,307 Corporate and other (2) (6,132 ) (5,846 ) (13,364 ) (12,828 ) Other expenses from franchised and managed properties, net (3) (470 ) (194 ) (1,022 ) (246 ) Total $ 100,451 $ 112,504 $ 164,404 $ 181,233 _________________________________ (1) Includes intellectual property fees charged to the owned hotels segment of $1.0 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $1.0 million and $1.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, that are eliminated in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. (2) Includes revenues generated and operating expenses incurred in connection with the overall support of owned, franchised and managed hotels and related operations. These amounts include management fees earned by and cost reimbursements charged to the owned hotels segment of $19.7 million and $39.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively, and $20.8 million and $42.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, that are eliminated in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. (3) Includes direct reimbursement of specific costs incurred under franchise and management agreements that the Company is reimbursed for on a dollar-for-dollar basis as well as indirect reimbursement of certain costs incurred associated with the Company’s shared platform (i.e., system services) (see Note 2 ). (4) Includes management fees, intellectual property fees and other cost reimbursements charged to the owned hotels segment that are eliminated in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. (5) Includes impairment charges of $43.6 million and gain on sale of hotel properties of $38.1 million
Schedule of Assets and Capital Expenditures of Operating Segments	Total assets for each of the Company’s operating segments are provided below (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Assets: Owned hotels $ 3,671,208 $ 3,643,603 Franchise and management 12,870 14,634 Total segment assets 3,684,078 3,658,237 Corporate and other 295,675 308,181 Intersegment eliminations (40,188 ) (42,208 ) Total $ 3,939,565 $ 3,924,210 Total capital expenditures for each of the Company's operating segments are provided below (in thousands): Six Months Ended 2019 2018 Capital Expenditures: Owned hotels $ 112,294 $ 89,053 Franchise and management — 250 Total segment capital expenditures 112,294 89,303 Corporate and other 628 438 Total $ 112,922 $ 89,741

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - _2

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - REIT (Tables) - ESH REIT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Related Party Transaction Balances	ESH REIT’s fixed and variable rental revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Fixed rental revenues $ 118,005 $ 111,070 $ 236,010 $ 224,401 Variable rental revenues (1) 97 462 97 462 _________________________________ (1) Regardless of whether cash rental payments are received, ESH REIT only recognizes revenue when a lessee’s revenue exceeds specific thresholds stated in the lease. Related party transaction balances as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , include the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, Leases: Rents receivable (1) $ 22,685 $ 4,098 Deferred rents receivable (2) $ 18,925 $ 8,637 Unearned rental revenues (1) $ (123,739 ) $ (37,506 ) Working capital and other: Ordinary working capital (3) $ (1,778 ) $ (12,581 ) Equity awards (payable) receivable (4) (131 ) 404 Total working capital and other, net (5) $ (1,909 ) $ (12,177 ) ______________________ (1) Rents receivable relate to percentage rents. As of June 30, 2019 , unearned rental revenues related to July 2019 fixed minimum rent of $37.5 million and percentage rent of $86.2 million . As of December 31, 2018 , unearned rental revenues related to January 2019 fixed minimum rent. (2) Revenues recognized in excess of cash rents received. (3) Disbursements and/or receipts made by the Corporation or ESH REIT on the other entity’s behalf and amounts payable/receivable for certain transactions between the Corporate and ESH REIT. Includes overhead costs incurred by the Corporation on ESH REIT’s behalf. (4) Amounts related to restricted stock units not yet settled or issued. (5) Outstanding balances are typically repaid within 30 days.
Schedule of Future Fixed Rental Payments	Future fixed rental payments to be received under current remaining noncancelable lease terms are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 225,722 2020 462,860 2021 474,409 2022 486,247 2023 415,112 Total $ 2,064,350

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , the components of the Company’s total lease costs are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Operating lease costs $ 770 $ 1,538 Finance lease costs - interest 61 122 Total lease costs 831 1,660
Schedule Of Right Of Use Assets And Lease Liabilities	The Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 5,988 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 13,574 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018, were previously classified as capital lease assets and liabilities under ASC 840, Leases. ESH REIT’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 2,435 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 9,261 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018 were previously recorded as capital lease assets and obligations under ASC 840, Leases.
Maturities Of Finance Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 1,399 $ 181 2020 2,899 386 2021 2,220 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 85,966 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 13,574 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,392 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 40 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.3 % 7.0 %
Maturities Of Operating Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 1,399 $ 181 2020 2,899 386 2021 2,220 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 85,966 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 13,574 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,392 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 40 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.3 % 7.0 %
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 2,779 $ 351 2020 2,899 375 2021 2,220 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 87,346 $ 5,223
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 2,779 $ 351 2020 2,899 375 2021 2,220 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 87,346 $ 5,223

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - REIT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Components of Lease Expense	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , the components of the Company’s total lease costs are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Operating lease costs $ 770 $ 1,538 Finance lease costs - interest 61 122 Total lease costs 831 1,660
Schedule Of Right Of Use Assets And Lease Liabilities	The Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 5,988 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 13,574 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018, were previously classified as capital lease assets and liabilities under ASC 840, Leases. ESH REIT’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 (4) Right-of-use assets: Operating (1) $ 2,435 $ — Finance (2) 3,979 3,843 Lease liabilities: Operating (3) 9,261 — Finance 3,440 3,360 _________________________________ (1) Included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included in property and equipment, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. (4) Finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018 were previously recorded as capital lease assets and obligations under ASC 840, Leases.
Maturities Of Finance Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 1,399 $ 181 2020 2,899 386 2021 2,220 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 85,966 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 13,574 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,392 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 40 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.3 % 7.0 %
Maturities Of Operating Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 1,399 $ 181 2020 2,899 386 2021 2,220 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 85,966 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 13,574 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,392 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 40 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.3 % 7.0 %
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 2,779 $ 351 2020 2,899 375 2021 2,220 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 87,346 $ 5,223
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 2,779 $ 351 2020 2,899 375 2021 2,220 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 87,346 $ 5,223
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Components of Lease Expense	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 , components of ESH REIT’s total lease costs are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Operating lease costs $ 327 $ 652 Finance lease costs - interest 61 122 Total lease costs 388 774
Maturities Of Finance Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 358 $ 181 2020 779 386 2021 784 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 81,369 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 9,261 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,108 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 58 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.6 % 7.0 %
Maturities Of Operating Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 , are as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2019 $ 358 $ 181 2020 779 386 2021 784 395 2022 806 397 2023 545 400 2024 503 402 Thereafter 77,594 3,100 Total $ 81,369 $ 5,261 Total discounted lease liability $ 9,261 $ 3,440 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 72,108 $ 1,821 Weighted-average remaining lease term 58 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate 6.6 % 7.0 %
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 712 $ 351 2020 779 375 2021 784 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 81,723 $ 5,223
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 , disclosed in accordance with ASC 840, Leases , were as follows (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 $ 712 $ 351 2020 779 375 2021 784 384 2022 806 386 2023 545 387 Thereafter 78,097 3,340 Total $ 81,723 $ 5,223

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Tabl

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost	Total unrecognized compensation expense will be adjusted for actual forfeitures. Unrecognized Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Awards (in thousands) Remaining Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) RSUs with service vesting conditions $ 9,207 1.5 RSUs with performance vesting conditions 218 0.5 RSUs with market vesting conditions 5,051 2.1 Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 14,476
Summary of Restricted Stock Award and Restricted Stock Unit Activity	RSU activity during the six months ended June 30, 2019 , was as follows: Performance-Based Awards Service-Based Awards Performance Vesting Market Vesting Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value (1) Outstanding at January 1, 2019 523 $ 18.42 32 $ 19.52 297 $ 16.79 Granted 382 $ 17.22 24 $ 17.20 247 $ 15.35 Settled (177 ) $ 17.81 (32 ) $ 19.52 (50 ) $ 12.03 Forfeited (10 ) $ 17.97 — $ — (6 ) $ 16.55 Outstanding at June 30, 2019 718 $ 17.94 24 $ 17.20 488 $ 16.55 Vested at June 30, 2019 75 $ 18.79 1 $ 17.20 3 $ 18.58 Nonvested at June 30, 2019 643 $ 17.84 23 $ 17.20 485 $ 16.54 _________________________________ (1) An independent third-party valuation was performed contemporaneously with the issuance of grants.
Summary of Key Assumptions Used for Fair Value Computation	During the six months ended June 30, 2019 , the grant-date fair value of awards with market vesting conditions was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model with the following key assumptions: Expected holding period 2.90 years Risk-free rate of return 2.46 % Expected dividend yield 5.12 %

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BA_3

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)roomstatehotel$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2018roomstatehotel$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)roomstatehotel$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)roomstatehotel$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	188,412,376	188,219,605	188,412,376		188,412,376
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common share to paired share ratio					1
Revenue			$ 323,657,000	$ 336,501,000	$ 601,326,000	$ 634,268,000
Paired Share Repurchase Program
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized (up to)							$ 400,000,000
Paired shares repurchased and retired (shares) | shares	17,300,000
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount	$ 180,100,000
Remaining available shares for repurchase (in shares) | shares	112,500,000		112,500,000		112,500,000
ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	1		1		1
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount				11,936,000		24,737,000
ESH REIT | Paired Share Repurchase Program
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount	$ 107,500,000
Class B common stock
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	1		1		1
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount				32,823,000		68,002,000
Class B common stock | ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	188,412,376	188,219,605	188,412,376		188,412,376
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Percentage of common equity (as a percent)	43.00%	43.00%	43.00%		43.00%
Class A common stock | ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	250,493,583	250,493,583	250,493,583		250,493,583
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Extended Stay America, Inc | Class A common stock | ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of ownership of common stock (as a percent)	57.00%		57.00%		57.00%
Dividend subject to corporate income tax, percent	57.00%	57.00%
U.S.
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of states in which the company owns hotels | state	40	40	40		40
U.S. | Hotel properties
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties | hotel	554	554	554		554
Number of rooms | room	61,500	61,500	61,500		61,500
Number of hotel properties managed for third parties | hotel	74	73	74		74
Number of rooms managed by third parties | room	7,600	7,500	7,600		7,600
Number of real estate properties owned and managed by the company | hotel	628		628		628
Other revenues from franchised and managed properties
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Revenue			$ 4,526,000	3,200,000	$ 8,621,000	5,067,000
Restatement Adjustment | Other revenues from franchised and managed properties
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Revenue			$ 600,000		$ 800,000
Hotel operating expenses				$ 800,000		$ 1,000,000

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BA_4

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION - REIT - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)roomstatehotel$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018roomstatehotel$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	188,412,376			188,219,605
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01			$ 0.01
Paired Share Repurchase Program
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized (up to) | $					$ 400,000,000
Paired shares repurchased and retired (shares) | shares	17,300,000
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount | $	$ 180,100,000
Remaining available shares for repurchase (in shares) | shares	112,500,000
U.S.
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of states in which the company owns hotels | state	40			40
Hotel properties | U.S.
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of hotel properties | hotel	554			554
Number of rooms | room	61,500			61,500
ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	1
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount | $		$ 11,936,000	$ 24,737,000
ESH REIT | Paired Share Repurchase Program
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Paired shares repurchased and retired, amount | $	$ 107,500,000
ESH REIT | ESH REIT
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of ownership of common stock (as a percent)	57.00%

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)segment	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment	2
Right of use asset	$ 5,988
Operating lease liability	13,574
Finance lease asset	3,979	$ 3,800
Finance lease liabilities	$ 3,440	3,400
Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset (years)	2 years
Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset (years)	49 years
ASU 2016-02
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right of use asset		7,100
Operating lease liability		$ 14,500

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_6

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - REIT - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right of use asset	$ 5,988
Operating lease liability	13,574
Finance lease asset	3,979	$ 3,800
Finance lease liabilities	$ 3,440	3,400
Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset (years)	2 years
Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset (years)	49 years
ESH REIT
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right of use asset	$ 2,435
Operating lease liability	9,261
Finance lease asset	3,979	3,800
Finance lease liabilities	$ 3,440	3,400
ESH REIT | Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset (years)	2 years
ESH REIT | Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset (years)	49 years
ASU 2016-02
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right of use asset		7,100
Operating lease liability		14,500
ASU 2016-02 | ESH REIT
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right of use asset		2,800
Operating lease liability		$ 9,300

NET INCOME PER SHARE - Calculat

NET INCOME PER SHARE - Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share, Including a Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Numerator:
Net income available to Extended Stay America, Inc. common shareholders - basic	$ 53,497	$ 65,056	$ 75,431	$ 79,908
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion	(7)	(1)	(12)	(26)
Net income available to common shareholders - diluted	$ 53,490	$ 65,055	$ 75,419	$ 79,882
Denominator:
Weighted-average number of Extended Stay America, Inc. common shares outstanding - basic (shares)	188,450	189,626	188,399	190,197
Dilutive securities (shares)	363	557	296	512
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (shares)	188,813	190,183	188,695	190,709
Net income per common share - basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
Net income per common share - diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42

NET INCOME PER SHARE - Calcul_2

NET INCOME PER SHARE - Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share, Including a Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators - REIT (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Numerator:
Net income	$ 59,658	$ 65,570	$ 88,062	$ 96,665
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	53,497	65,056	75,431	79,908
Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. common shareholders	53,497	65,056	75,431	79,908
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion	(7)	(1)	(12)	(26)
Net income available to common shareholders - diluted	$ 53,490	$ 65,055	$ 75,419	$ 79,882
Denominator:
Weighted average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common shares outstanding - basic (shares)	188,450	189,626	188,399	190,197
Dilutive securities (shares)	363	557	296	512
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (shares)	188,813	190,183	188,695	190,709
Net income per common share - basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
Net income per common share - diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.42
ESH REIT
Numerator:
Net income	$ 14,349	$ 1,190	$ 29,415	$ 38,771
Less preferred dividends	(4)	(4)	(8)	(8)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	14,345	1,186	29,407	38,763
Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. common shareholders	14,345	1,186	29,407	38,763
ESH REIT | Class A common stock
Numerator:
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	8,186	675	16,783	22,033
Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. common shareholders	8,186	675	16,783	22,033
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion	(7)	(1)	(12)	(26)
Net income available to common shareholders - diluted	$ 8,179	$ 674	$ 16,771	$ 22,007
Denominator:
Weighted-average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class A common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	250,494	250,494	250,494	250,494
Weighted average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common shares outstanding - basic (shares)	250,494	250,494	250,494	250,494
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (shares)	250,494	250,494	250,494	250,494
Net income per common share - basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
Net income per common share - diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
ESH REIT | Class B common stock
Numerator:
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$ 6,159	$ 511	$ 12,624	$ 16,730
Net income available to ESH Hospitality, Inc. common shareholders	6,159	511	12,624	16,730
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests assuming conversion	7	1	12	26
Net income available to common shareholders - diluted	$ 6,166	$ 512	$ 12,636	$ 16,756
Denominator:
Weighted average number of ESH Hospitality, Inc. Class B common shares outstanding - basic (shares)	188,450	189,626	188,399	190,197
Dilutive securities (shares)		557	296	512
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (shares)	188,813	190,183	188,695	190,709
Net income per common share - basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09
Net income per common share - diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0.09

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Additional

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Additional Information (Details) - hotel	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of properties sold	0	0

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary of

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary of Hotel Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)roomhotel	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)roomhotel	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)roomhotel	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)roomhotel
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Proceeds					$ 0	$ 155,244
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel	14			25		1
Number of Rooms | room	1,369			2,430		101
Net Proceeds	$ 34,855		$ 44,090	$ 111,156
Gain (Loss) on Sale	1,331		$ 31,058	6,810
Impairment charges	$ 16,800			$ 2,100
Transaction one | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel		16
Number of Rooms | room		1,680
Net Proceeds		$ 60,710
Gain (Loss) on Sale		6,293
Impairment charges		$ 24,300
Transaction two | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel		16
Number of Rooms | room		1,776
Net Proceeds		$ 58,144
Gain (Loss) on Sale		(3,014)
Impairment charges		$ 6,300

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary _2

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary of Total Revenues and Expenses (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018CAD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018CAD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	$ 223,207,000		$ 224,454,000	$ 436,950,000		$ 491,579,000
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	70,856,000		79,977,000	105,383,000		116,869,000
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 0		0	$ 0		43,600,000
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total room and other hotel revenues			16,107,000			34,807,000
Total operating expenses			12,481,000			66,095,000
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE			$ 3,626,000			$ (31,288,000)
Impairment of long-lived assets		$ 0			$ 37.4

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Addition_2

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Additional Information - REIT (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - Hotel properties - hotel	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of properties sold	0	0
ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of properties sold	0	0

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary _3

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary of Hotel Dispositions - REIT (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)roomhotel	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)roomhotel	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)roomhotel	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)roomhotel
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Proceeds					$ 0	$ 155,244
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel	14			25		1
Number of Rooms | room	1,369			2,430		101
Net Proceeds	$ 34,855		$ 44,090	$ 111,156
(Loss) Gain On Sale	$ 1,331		31,058	$ 6,810
ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Proceeds					$ 0	$ 155,244
ESH REIT | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel	14			25		1
Number of Rooms | room	1,369			2,430		101
Net Proceeds	$ 34,855		44,090	$ 111,156
(Loss) Gain On Sale	$ (14,930)		$ 30,992	$ 4,269
Transaction one | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel		16
Number of Rooms | room		1,680
Net Proceeds		$ 60,710
(Loss) Gain On Sale		$ 6,293
Transaction one | ESH REIT | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel		16
Number of Rooms | room		1,680
Net Proceeds		$ 60,710
(Loss) Gain On Sale		$ (17,025)
Transaction two | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel		16
Number of Rooms | room		1,776
Net Proceeds		$ 58,144
(Loss) Gain On Sale		$ (3,014)
Transaction two | ESH REIT | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of Hotels | hotel		16
Number of Rooms | room		1,776
Net Proceeds		$ 58,144
(Loss) Gain On Sale		$ (8,934)

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary _4

HOTEL DISPOSITIONS - Summary of Total Revenues and Expenses - REIT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	$ 223,207	$ 224,454	$ 436,950	$ 491,579
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	70,856	79,977	105,383	116,869
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total room and other hotel revenues		16,107		34,807
Total operating expenses		12,481		66,095
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE		3,626		(31,288)
ESH REIT
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	73,613	77,730	146,769	157,186
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	$ 14,356	1,905	$ 29,425	39,521
ESH REIT | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total room and other hotel revenues		5,928		14,033
Total operating expenses		5,084		11,318
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE		$ 844		$ 2,715

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net In

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net Investment in Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 4,758,756	$ 4,671,737
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,300,518)	(1,218,105)
Property and equipment - net	3,458,238	3,453,632
Land and site improvement
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	1,217,149	1,215,710
Capital leased assets	3,200	3,200
Building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	2,747,230	2,729,661
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	717,774	674,545
Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	4,682,153	4,619,916
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,281,821)	(1,201,260)
Development in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	51,199	27,174
Capital leased assets	800	600
Corporate furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	23,729	22,972
Less accumulated depreciation	(18,697)	(16,845)
Undeveloped land parcel
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 1,675	$ 1,675

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Additi

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)parcel	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)parcel	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)hotel	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)parcel
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 43,600,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of impaired hotels | hotel				21
Minimum | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Measurement Input, Discount Rate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fair value inputs, discount rate (as a percent)			6.00%
Minimum | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Measurement Input, Terminal Capitalization Rate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fair value inputs, discount rate (as a percent)			7.00%
Maximum | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Measurement Input, Discount Rate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fair value inputs, discount rate (as a percent)			10.00%
Maximum | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Measurement Input, Terminal Capitalization Rate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fair value inputs, discount rate (as a percent)			11.00%
Land and site improvement
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	3,200,000		$ 3,200,000		$ 3,200,000
Development in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	$ 800,000		$ 800,000		$ 600,000
Number of land parcels | parcel	13		13		11
ESH REIT | Land and site improvement
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	$ 3,200,000		$ 3,200,000		$ 3,200,000
ESH REIT | Development in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	$ 800,000		$ 800,000		$ 600,000
Number of land parcels | parcel	13		13		11

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net _2

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net Investment in Property and Equipment - REIT (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 4,758,756	$ 4,671,737
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,300,518)	(1,218,105)
Property and equipment - net	3,458,238	3,453,632
ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	4,765,624	4,683,544
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,297,206)	(1,215,899)
Property and equipment - net	3,468,418	3,467,645
Land and site improvement
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	1,217,149	1,215,710
Capital leased assets	3,200	3,200
Land and site improvement | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	1,219,515	1,218,077
Capital leased assets	3,200	3,200
Building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	2,747,230	2,729,661
Building and improvements | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	2,774,244	2,756,674
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	717,774	674,545
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	718,991	679,944
Hotel properties
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	4,682,153	4,619,916
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,281,821)	(1,201,260)
Hotel properties | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	4,712,750	4,654,695
Development in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	51,199	27,174
Capital leased assets	800	600
Development in process | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	51,199	27,174
Capital leased assets	800	600
Undeveloped land parcel
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	1,675	1,675
Undeveloped land parcel | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 1,675	$ 1,675

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Addi_2

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Additional Information - REIT (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)parcel	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)parcel
Land and site improvement
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	$ 3.2	$ 3.2
Land and site improvement | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	3.2	3.2
Development in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	$ 0.8	$ 0.6
Number of land parcels | parcel	13	11
Development in process | ESH REIT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	$ 0.8	$ 0.6
Number of land parcels | parcel	13	11

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_4

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	$ (11,896)	$ (11,065)
Total	19,511
Indefinite-lived intangible assets—trademarks	10,162	10,183
Total intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	43,890	39,779
Total intangible assets, Net Book Value	31,994	28,714
GOODWILL	45,192	45,192
Total intangible assets and goodwill, Gross Carrying Amount	89,082	84,971
Total intangible assets and goodwill, Net Book Value	77,186	73,906
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	26,800	26,800
Accumulated Amortization	(11,699)	(11,029)
Total	15,101	15,771
Software license
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	4,607	1,926
Accumulated Amortization	(197)	(36)
Total	4,410	1,890
Software license in process
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	2,321	870
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Total	$ 2,321	$ 870

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_5

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortization intangible	11 years

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_6

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Future Amortization (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2019	$ 936
2020	1,869
2021	1,869
2022	1,869
2023	1,869
2024	1,869
Thereafter	9,230
Total	$ 19,511

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_7

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill REIT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	$ (11,896)	$ (11,065)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	19,511
Total intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	43,890	39,779
Total intangible assets, Net Book Value	31,994	28,714
GOODWILL	45,192	45,192
Total intangible assets and goodwill, Gross Carrying Amount	89,082	84,971
Total intangible assets and goodwill, Net Book Value	77,186	73,906
Software license in process
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	2,321	870
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,321	870
Software license
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	4,607	1,926
Accumulated Amortization	(197)	(36)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	4,410	1,890
ESH REIT
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	(197)	(36)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	4,410
Total intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	6,928	2,796
Total intangible assets, Net Book Value	6,731	2,760
GOODWILL	44,012	44,012
Total intangible assets and goodwill, Gross Carrying Amount	50,940	46,808
Total intangible assets and goodwill, Net Book Value	50,743	46,772
ESH REIT | Software license in process
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	2,321	870
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,321	870
ESH REIT | Software license
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	4,607	1,926
Accumulated Amortization	(197)	(36)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 4,410	$ 1,890

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_8

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Narrative REIT (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortization intangible	11 years
ESH REIT
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remaining weighted-average amortization period for amortization intangible	8 years

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWIL_9

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Future Amortization REIT (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remainder of 2019	$ 936
2020	1,869
2021	1,869
2022	1,869
2023	1,869
2024	1,869
Thereafter	9,230
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	19,511
ESH REIT
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remainder of 2019	265
2020	529
2021	529
2022	529
2023	529
2024	529
Thereafter	1,500
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 4,410

DEBT - Company's Outstanding De

DEBT - Company's Outstanding Debt (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount, Term loan facility		$ 1,117,624,000	$ 1,121,713,000
Carrying Amount, Senior notes		1,275,863,000	1,273,794,000
Carrying Amount, Total		2,419,369,000	2,423,930,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		27,312,000	30,184,000
ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount, Term loan facility		1,117,624,000	1,121,713,000
Carrying Amount, Senior notes		1,275,863,000	1,273,794,000
Carrying Amount, Total		2,419,369,000	2,423,930,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		$ 27,075,000	29,892,000
Mandatory prepayments are required up to a certain amount of excess cash flow (percent)		50.00%
ESH REIT Term Facility | ESH REIT | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount		$ 1,300,000,000
Carrying Amount, Term loan facility		1,127,040,000	1,132,259,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		9,416,000	10,546,000
Quarterly installment		2,800,000
Unamortized discount on debt		$ 3,900,000	4,300,000
Derivative rate (as a percent)		1.175%
2025 Notes | ESH REIT | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount		$ 1,300,000,000		$ 800,000,000	$ 500,000,000
Carrying Amount, Senior notes		1,292,329,000	1,291,671,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		$ 16,466,000	17,877,000
Stated Interest Rate		5.25%
Unamortized discount on debt		$ 7,700,000	8,300,000
ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount		350,000,000
Carrying Amount, Revolving credit facilities		0	0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		1,193,000	1,469,000
Corporation Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount		50,000,000
Carrying Amount, Revolving credit facilities		0	0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		237,000	292,000
Unsecured Intercompany Facility | ESH REIT | Line of Credit | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount		75,000,000
Carrying Amount, Revolving credit facilities		0	0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		$ 0	$ 0
Stated Interest Rate		5.00%
LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | ESH REIT | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Interest Rate		2.00%
LIBOR | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Interest Rate		2.75%
LIBOR | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Interest Rate	3.00%	3.00%
Designated as Hedging Instrument | LIBOR | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate		2.40%	2.50%
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount		$ 250,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount		250,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | ESH REIT Term Facility | ESH REIT | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount		$ 250,000,000

DEBT - Additional Information (

DEBT - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)letter_of_credit	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		$ 2,500,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000
ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		2,500,000,000	2,300,000,000
ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	$ 1,300,000,000
ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	1,300,000,000
Stated amount		1,300,000,000
2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated amount		$ 1,300,000,000			$ 800,000,000	$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		5.25%
Unsecured Intercompany Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount, unsecured intercompany facility		$ 0	0
Unsecured Intercompany Facility | Unsecured Debt | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum unsecured intercompany credit facility amount		$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	600,000,000
Number of letters of credit | letter_of_credit		0
Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	600,000,000
Number of letters of credit | letter_of_credit		0
Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	350,000,000
Amount of borrowing capacity remaining		$ 350,000,000
Stated amount		350,000,000
Outstanding amount		0	0
Revolving Credit Facility | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated amount		50,000,000
Outstanding amount		0	0
Letter of Credit | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity		$ 50,000,000
Letter of Credit | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of letters of credit | letter_of_credit		1
Amount of borrowing capacity remaining		$ 49,800,000
Outstanding amount		200,000
Letter of Credit | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	50,000,000
Swingline Loan | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	$ 20,000,000
Line of Credit | Unsecured Intercompany Facility | Unsecured Debt | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity		0	0
Stated amount		$ 75,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		5.00%
Outstanding amount		$ 0	$ 0
Maximum unsecured intercompany credit facility amount		$ 300,000,000
LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		2.00%
LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		2.75%
LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%
Libor Plus Rate Other than Level 1 Period | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		2.00%
Libor Plus Rate Other than Level 1 Period | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		2.00%
Federal Funds Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate during period (as a percent)		0.75%
Federal Funds Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate during period (as a percent)		0.75%
Base Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		1.00%
Base Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		1.00%
Base Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fee on unutilized revolving credit facility (percent)		0.175%
Minimum | Letter of Credit | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fee on unutilized revolving credit facility (percent)	0.175%
Minimum | LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		2.25%
Minimum | Base Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		1.25%
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fee on unutilized revolving credit facility (percent)		0.35%
Maximum | Letter of Credit | Corporation Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fee on unutilized revolving credit facility (percent)	0.35%
Maximum | LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		2.75%
Maximum | Base Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		1.75%
Redemption after May 2020 | Minimum | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment		100.00%
Redemption after May 2020 | Maximum | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment		102.625%
Redemption after May 2023 and thereafter | Minimum | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment		100.00%
Change of Control | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment		101.00%
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Preferred stock, redemption rate (percent)		8.00%	8.00%
Estimated fair value		$ 7,100,000	$ 7,000,000
Public Corporate Family Rating Better Than Or Equal To BB- | LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		1.75%
Public Corporate Family Rating Better Than Or Equal To BB- | LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)		1.75%

DEBT - Summary of Components of

DEBT - Summary of Components of Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Contractual interest	$ 28,765	$ 29,076	$ 57,482	$ 58,038
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	1,996	1,997	3,993	4,012
Debt extinguishment and other costs	405	1,477	806	2,197
Interest Income	(1,400)	(125)	(2,911)	(182)
Total	29,766	32,425	59,370	64,065
Interest costs capitalized	$ 400	$ 100	$ 751	$ 129

DEBT - Company's Outstanding _2

DEBT - Company's Outstanding Debt - REIT (Detail) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount, Term loan facility	$ 1,117,624,000	$ 1,121,713,000
Carrying Amount, Senior notes	1,275,863,000	1,273,794,000
Carrying Amount, Total	2,419,369,000	2,423,930,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs	27,312,000	30,184,000
Interest Rate Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount	250,000,000
ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount, Term loan facility	1,117,624,000	1,121,713,000
Carrying Amount, Senior notes	1,275,863,000	1,273,794,000
Carrying Amount, Total	2,419,369,000	2,423,930,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs	$ 27,075,000	29,892,000
Mandatory prepayments are required up to a certain amount of excess cash flow (percent)	50.00%
ESH REIT | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount	$ 1,300,000,000
Carrying Amount, Term loan facility	1,127,040,000	1,132,259,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs	9,416,000	10,546,000
Quarterly installment	2,800,000
Unamortized discount on debt	$ 3,900,000	4,300,000
Derivative rate (as a percent)	1.175%
ESH REIT | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount	$ 1,300,000,000		$ 800,000,000	$ 500,000,000
Carrying Amount, Senior notes	1,292,329,000	1,291,671,000
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs	$ 16,466,000	17,877,000
Stated Interest Rate	5.25%
Unamortized discount on debt	$ 7,700,000	8,300,000
ESH REIT | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount	350,000,000
Carrying Amount, Revolving credit facilities	0	0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs	1,193,000	1,469,000
ESH REIT | Unsecured Intercompany Facility | Line of Credit | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Amount	75,000,000
Carrying Amount, Revolving credit facilities	0	0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs	$ 0	$ 0
Stated Interest Rate	5.00%
ESH REIT | LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Interest Rate	2.00%
ESH REIT | LIBOR | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated Interest Rate	2.75%
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	2.40%	2.50%
ESH REIT | Interest Rate Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 250,000,000
ESH REIT | Interest Rate Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 250,000,000

DEBT - Additional Information -

DEBT - Additional Information - REIT (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)letter_of_credit	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	$ 2,500,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000
ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	2,500,000,000	2,300,000,000
ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity			$ 1,300,000,000
ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity			1,300,000,000
Stated amount	1,300,000,000
2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated amount	$ 1,300,000,000				$ 800,000,000	$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%
Unsecured Intercompany Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount, unsecured intercompany facility	$ 0	0
Unsecured Intercompany Facility | Unsecured Debt | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum unsecured intercompany credit facility amount	$ 300,000,000			$ 300,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity			600,000,000
Number of letters of credit | letter_of_credit	0
Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity			600,000,000
Number of letters of credit | letter_of_credit	0
Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity			$ 350,000,000
Amount of borrowing capacity remaining	$ 350,000,000
Stated amount	350,000,000
Letter of Credit | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	50,000,000
Line of Credit | Unsecured Intercompany Facility | Unsecured Debt | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	0	$ 0
Stated amount	$ 75,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%
Maximum unsecured intercompany credit facility amount	$ 300,000,000
LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.00%
LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.75%
Libor Plus Rate Other than Level 1 Period | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Libor Plus Rate Other than Level 1 Period | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Federal Funds Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate during period (as a percent)	0.75%
Federal Funds Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate during period (as a percent)	0.75%
Base Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	1.00%
Base Rate | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	1.00%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fee on unutilized revolving credit facility (percent)	0.175%
Minimum | LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.25%
Minimum | Base Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	1.25%
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fee on unutilized revolving credit facility (percent)	0.35%
Maximum | LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	2.75%
Maximum | Base Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT Revolving Credit Facility | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	1.75%
Redemption after May 2020 | Minimum | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment	100.00%
Redemption after May 2020 | Maximum | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment	102.625%
Change of Control | 2025 Notes | Senior Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal repayment	101.00%
Public Corporate Family Rating Better Than Or Equal To BB- | LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	1.75%
Public Corporate Family Rating Better Than Or Equal To BB- | LIBOR | ESH REIT Term Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on base rate (as a percent)	1.75%

DEBT - Summary of Components _2

DEBT - Summary of Components of Interest Expense - REIT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Contractual interest	$ 28,765	$ 29,076	$ 57,482	$ 58,038
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	1,996	1,997	3,993	4,012
Debt extinguishment and other costs	405	1,477	806	2,197
Interest Income	(1,400)	(125)	(2,911)	(182)
Total	29,766	32,425	59,370	64,065
Interest costs capitalized	400	100	751	129
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Contractual interest	28,622	28,932	57,197	57,752
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	1,969	1,969	3,939	3,957
Debt extinguishment and other costs	359	1,416	714	2,107
Interest Income	(683)	(33)	(1,649)	(37)
Total	30,267	32,284	60,201	63,779
Interest costs capitalized	$ 400	$ 100	$ 751	$ 129

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Additi

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2016
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 250,000,000		$ 250,000,000
Reduction of outstanding derivative amount			50,000,000
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax			1,512,000		$ 4,934,000
Gain to be reclassified to earnings in next twelve months			1,500,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	821,000	$ 664,000	1,797,000	$ 1,085,000
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	250,000,000		250,000,000
Reduction of outstanding derivative amount			50,000,000
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax			1,774,000		$ 5,789,000
Gain to be reclassified to earnings in next twelve months			1,500,000
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	$ 821,000	$ 664,000	$ 1,797,000	$ 1,085,000
Term Loan Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT Term Facility | ESH REIT
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative rate (as a percent)						1.175%

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedu

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment of ASU 2017-12						$ 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swap	$ 1,776		$ 1,776		$ 5,789
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax			1,512		4,934
Change in fair value			(4,000)
Change in fair value effective portion					$ (600)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	$ 821	$ 664	$ 1,797	$ 1,085
ASU 2017-12
Derivative [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment of ASU 2017-12						$ (700)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Addi_2

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information - REIT (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2016
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 250,000,000		$ 250,000,000
Reduction of outstanding derivative amount			50,000,000
Gain to be reclassified to earnings in next twelve months			1,500,000
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	250,000,000		250,000,000
Reduction of outstanding derivative amount			50,000,000
Gain to be reclassified to earnings in next twelve months			1,500,000
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	$ 800,000	$ 700,000	$ 1,800,000	$ 1,100,000
Term Loan Facility | Medium-term Notes | ESH REIT Term Facility | ESH REIT
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative rate (as a percent)					1.175%

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Sche_2

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivative Instruments - REIT (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment of ASU 2017-12						$ 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swap	$ 1,776		$ 1,776		$ 5,789
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax			1,512		4,934
Change in fair value			(4,000)
Change in fair value effective portion					(600)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	821	$ 664	1,797	$ 1,085
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swap	1,776		1,776		5,789
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax			1,774		5,789
Change in fair value			(4,000)
Change in fair value effective portion					$ (600)
ESH REIT | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain, net of tax	$ 821	$ 664	$ 1,797	$ 1,085
ASU 2017-12
Derivative [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment of ASU 2017-12						(700)
ASU 2017-12 | ESH REIT
Derivative [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment of ASU 2017-12						$ (700)

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_3

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Disaggregation by Booking Source (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	$ 323,657	$ 336,501	$ 601,326	$ 634,268
Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	311,614	326,948	578,660	617,158
Other Hotel Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	6,100	5,500	11,400	10,800
Property direct | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	80,043	93,480	153,587	186,866
Central call center | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	78,091	79,202	143,628	147,665
Proprietary website | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	58,638	57,742	107,893	107,601
Third-party intermediaries | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	83,744	81,866	152,841	148,986
Travel agency global distribution systems | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	$ 11,098	14,658	$ 20,711	26,040
Restatement Adjustment | Third-party intermediaries | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues		$ 19,600		$ 36,000

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_4

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Disaggregation by Length of Guest Stay (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	$ 323,657	$ 336,501	$ 601,326	$ 634,268
Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	311,614	326,948	578,660	617,158
Other Hotel Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	6,100	5,500	11,400	10,800
1-6 nights | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	121,052	126,394	222,476	231,424
7-29 nights | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	63,867	67,902	118,967	128,666
30 nights | Room revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total room revenues	$ 126,695	$ 132,652	$ 237,217	$ 257,068

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_5

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Disaggregation of Revenues from Franchised and Managed Hotels (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 323,657	$ 336,501	$ 601,326	$ 634,268
Management fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	367	343	660	541
Franchise fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,080	518	2,012	735
Indirect reimbursements (system services fees)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,400	563	2,584	771
Direct reimbursements
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	3,126	2,637	6,037	4,296
Total revenues from franchised and managed hotels
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 5,973	$ 4,061	$ 11,293	$ 6,343

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_6

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Schedule of Outstanding Customer Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Outstanding Contract Liabilities	$ 19,606	$ 19,606	$ 13,829
Outstanding contract liabilities, recognized revenue	$ 218	$ 8,615

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_7

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Performance obligation, term	20 years
Owned hotels
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Outstanding contract liabilities	$ 14.7
Franchised Hotels
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Outstanding contract liabilities	$ 4.9

SEGMENTS - Schedule of Operatin

SEGMENTS - Schedule of Operating Segments Evaluated on Income from Operations (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 323,657,000	$ 336,501,000	$ 601,326,000	$ 634,268,000
Income (loss) from operations:	100,451,000	112,504,000	164,404,000	181,233,000
Impairment charges	0	0	0	43,600,000
Gain (loss) on sale of hotel properties	0	0	0	38,082,000
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	320,084,000	334,300,000	594,475,000	631,086,000
Income (loss) from operations:	107,053,000	118,544,000	178,790,000	194,307,000
Operating Segments | Owned hotels
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	317,684,000	332,440,000	590,033,000	627,925,000
Income (loss) from operations:	104,653,000	116,684,000	174,348,000	191,146,000
Operating Segments | Franchise and management
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	2,400,000	1,860,000	4,442,000	3,161,000
Income (loss) from operations:	2,400,000	1,860,000	4,442,000	3,161,000
Intellectual property fees	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,800,000	1,900,000
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	19,704,000	20,800,000	39,218,000	42,130,000
Income (loss) from operations:	(6,132,000)	(5,846,000)	(13,364,000)	(12,828,000)
Management fee and other costs	19,700,000	20,800,000	39,200,000	42,100,000
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	(20,657,000)	(21,799,000)	(40,988,000)	(44,015,000)
Other revenues from franchised and managed properties
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	4,526,000	3,200,000	8,621,000	5,067,000
Other revenues from franchised and managed properties | Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenue	4,526,000	3,200,000	8,621,000	5,067,000
Income (loss) from operations:	$ (470,000)	$ (194,000)	$ (1,022,000)	$ (246,000)

SEGMENTS - Schedule of Assets a

SEGMENTS - Schedule of Assets and Capital Expenditures of Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets:	$ 3,939,565		$ 3,924,210
Capital Expenditures:	112,922	$ 89,741
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets:	3,684,078		3,658,237
Capital Expenditures:	112,294	89,303
Operating Segments | Owned hotels
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets:	3,671,208		3,643,603
Capital Expenditures:	112,294	89,053
Operating Segments | Franchise and management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets:	12,870		14,634
Capital Expenditures:	0	250
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets:	295,675		308,181
Capital Expenditures:	628	$ 438
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets:	$ (40,188)		$ (42,208)

INCOME TAXES - Additional Infor

INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			$ 11,198	$ 14,407	$ 17,321	$ 20,204
Effective tax rate, percent			15.80%	18.00%	16.40%	17.30%
ESH REIT
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			$ 7	$ 715	$ 10	$ 750
Class A common stock | Extended Stay America, Inc | ESH REIT
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Dividend subject to corporate income tax, percent	57.00%	57.00%

INCOME TAXES - Additional Inf_2

INCOME TAXES - Additional Information - REIT (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 11,198	$ 14,407	$ 17,321	$ 20,204
Effective tax rate, percent (less than)	15.80%	18.00%	16.40%	17.30%
ESH REIT
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 7	$ 715	$ 10	$ 750
State and Local Jurisdiction | ESH REIT
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 100	$ 700	$ 100	$ 800
Effective tax rate, percent (less than)	0.10%	37.50%	0.10%	1.90%

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - A

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Additional Information - REIT (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)leaseshares	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)leaseshares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)shares	Aug. 30, 2016USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common distributions			$ 30,287,000	$ 23,156,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	188,412,376		188,412,376		188,219,605
Class B common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	1		1
ESH REIT
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of leases | lease			3	3
Lease renewal term	5 years		5 years		5 years
Termination period			30 months
Expenses from related party			$ 4,800,000	$ 5,200,000
Common distributions			$ 127,582,000	137,249,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	1		1
ESH REIT | Class A common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common distributions	$ 35,100,000			37,600,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	250,493,583		250,493,583		250,493,583
ESH REIT | Class B common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	188,412,376		188,412,376		188,219,605
Restricted stock, granted (shares) | shares			1,200,000
Shares expected to be issued (shares) | shares	1,200,000		1,200,000
Unsecured Debt | Unsecured Intercompany Facility | ESH REIT
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum unsecured intercompany credit facility amount	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000			$ 300,000,000
Equity Based Awards | ESH REIT | Corporation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	$ 300,000	$ 200,000	600,000	500,000
September 2016 Restricted Stock Unit Settlement | ESH REIT | Class B common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, value			$ 1,200,000	$ 2,300,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | shares	200,000	300,000	200,000	300,000
Line of Credit | Unsecured Debt | Unsecured Intercompany Facility | ESH REIT
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, capacity	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Interest expense, related party			0	$ 0
Maximum unsecured intercompany credit facility amount	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Performance Based Awards | ESH REIT
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of award vest			100.00%

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - _3

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - REIT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Schedule of rental revenues - REIT (Details) - ESH REIT - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Fixed rental revenues	$ 37,500	$ 118,005	$ 111,070	$ 224,401	$ 236,010
Variable rental revenues	$ 86,200	$ 97	$ 462	$ 462	$ 97

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Sc

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Schedule of Future Fixed Rental Payments -REIT (Details) - ESH REIT $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Remainder of 2019	$ 225,722
2020	462,860
2021	474,409
2022	486,247
2023	415,112
Total	$ 2,064,350

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - _4

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Schedule of Related Party Transaction Balances - REIT (Details) - ESH REIT - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases:
Rents receivable	$ 22,685	$ 22,685		$ 22,685		$ 4,098
Deferred rents receivable	18,925	18,925		18,925		8,637
Unearned rental revenues	(123,739)	(123,739)		(123,739)		(37,506)
Working capital and other:
Ordinary working capital	(1,778)	(1,778)		(1,778)		(12,581)
Equity awards (payable) receivable	(131)	(131)		(131)		404
Total working capital and other, net	(1,909)	(1,909)		(1,909)		$ (12,177)
Fixed rental revenues	37,500	118,005	$ 111,070	224,401	$ 236,010
Variable rental revenues	$ 86,200	$ 97	$ 462	$ 462	$ 97

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)lawsuitletter_of_creditlease	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)letter_of_creditlease	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)renewal_optionletter_of_creditlease
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of properties subject to ground leases	5	5	5
Amortization costs related to finance leases | $		$ 0	$ 0
Number of outstanding letters of credit | letter_of_credit	1	1	1
Letters of credit outstanding | $	$ 200,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000
Number of purported class action lawsuits | lawsuit	6
Corporate Office Lease
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Renewal term (years)	5 years	5 years	5 years
Number of renewal options | renewal_option			2
Hotel properties
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of properties subject to ground leases	1	1	1
Ground lease
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of ground leases that are operating leases			3
Number of ground leases that are finance leases			2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_4

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating lease costs	$ 770	$ 1,538
Finance lease costs - interest	61	122
Total lease costs	$ 831	$ 1,660

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_5

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - The Company's right-of-use assets and lease liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Right-of-use assets:
Operating	$ 5,988
Finance	3,979	$ 3,800
Finance			$ 3,843
Lease liabilities:
Operating	13,574
Finance	$ 3,440	$ 3,400
Finance			$ 3,360

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_6

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 1,399
2020	2,899
2021	2,220
2022	806
2023	545
2024	503
Thereafter	77,594
Total	85,966
Total discounted lease liability	13,574
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	$ 72,392
Weighted-average remaining lease term	40 years
Weighted-average discount rate	6.30%
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 181
2020	386
2021	395
2022	397
2023	400
2024	402
Thereafter	3,100
Thereafter	5,261
Total discounted lease liability	3,440	$ 3,400
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	$ 1,821
Weighted-average remaining lease term	13 years
Weighted-average discount rate	7.00%

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_7

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Payment As of December 31, 2018 (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Operating Leases
2019	$ 2,779
2020	2,899
2021	2,220
2022	806
2023	545
Thereafter	78,097
Total	87,346
Finance Leases
2019	351
2020	375
2021	384
2022	386
2023	387
Thereafter	3,340
Total	$ 5,223

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_8

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information - REIT (Detail)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)lease	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)lease
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of properties subject to ground leases	5	5
Amortization costs related to finance leases | $	$ 0	$ 0
ESH REIT
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of properties subject to ground leases	5	5
Amortization costs related to finance leases | $	$ 0	$ 0
Hotel properties
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of properties subject to ground leases	1	1
Hotel properties | ESH REIT
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of properties subject to ground leases	1	1
Ground lease
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of ground leases that are operating leases		3
Number of ground leases that are finance leases		2
Ground lease | Minimum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease term		5 years
Ground lease | Maximum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease term		10 years
Ground lease | ESH REIT
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of ground leases that are operating leases		3
Number of ground leases that are finance leases		2
Ground lease | ESH REIT | Minimum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease term		5 years
Ground lease | ESH REIT | Maximum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease term		10 years

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_9

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Components of Lease Expense - REIT (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Operating lease costs	$ 770	$ 1,538
Finance lease costs - interest	61	122
Total lease costs	831	1,660
ESH REIT
Entity Information [Line Items]
Operating lease costs	327	652
Finance lease costs - interest	61	122
Total lease costs	$ 388	$ 774

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIE_10

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - REIT COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - The Company's Right-of-use Assets And Lease Liabilities -REIT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Right-of-use assets:
Operating	$ 5,988
Finance	3,979	$ 3,800
Finance			$ 3,843
Lease liabilities:
Operating	13,574
Finance	3,440	3,400
Finance			3,360
ESH REIT
Right-of-use assets:
Operating	2,435
Finance	3,979	3,800
Finance			3,843
Lease liabilities:
Operating	9,261
Finance	$ 3,440	$ 3,400
Finance			$ 3,360

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIE_11

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Payments - REIT (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 1,399
2020	2,899
2021	2,220
2022	806
2023	545
2024	503
Thereafter	77,594
Total	85,966
Total discounted lease liability	13,574
Finance lease liabilities			$ 3,360
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	$ 72,392
Weighted-average remaining lease term	40 years
Weighted-average discount rate	6.30%
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 181
2020	386
2021	395
2022	397
2023	400
2024	402
Thereafter	3,100
Thereafter	5,261
Total discounted lease liability	3,440	$ 3,400
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	$ 1,821
Weighted-average remaining lease term	13 years
Weighted-average discount rate	7.00%
ESH REIT
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 358
2020	779
2021	784
2022	806
2023	545
2024	503
Thereafter	77,594
Total	81,369
Total discounted lease liability	9,261
Finance lease liabilities			$ 3,360
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	$ 72,108
Weighted-average remaining lease term	58 years
Weighted-average discount rate	6.60%
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 181
2020	386
2021	395
2022	397
2023	400
2024	402
Thereafter	3,100
Thereafter	5,261
Total discounted lease liability	3,440	$ 3,400
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	$ 1,821
Weighted-average remaining lease term	13 years
Weighted-average discount rate	7.00%

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIE_12

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Lease Payments - REIT (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Operating Leases
2019	$ 2,779
2020	2,899
2021	2,220
2022	806
2023	545
Thereafter	78,097
Total	87,346
Finance Leases
2019	351
2020	375
2021	384
2022	386
2023	387
Thereafter	3,340
Total	5,223
ESH REIT
Operating Leases
2019	712
2020	779
2021	784
2022	806
2023	545
Thereafter	78,097
Total	81,723
Finance Leases
2019	351
2020	375
2021	384
2022	386
2023	387
Thereafter	3,340
Total	$ 5,223

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Add

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate number of Paired Shares (shares)	8		8
Granted incentive stock options (no more than) (shares)			4
Shares available for future issuance (shares)	4.5		4.5
General and Administrative Expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	$ 2.1	$ 1.8	$ 4.3	$ 4.2

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Sch

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Awards (in thousands)	$ 14,476
RSUs with service vesting conditions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Awards (in thousands)	$ 9,207
Remaining Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	1 year 6 months
RSUs with performance vesting conditions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Awards (in thousands)	$ 218
Remaining Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	15 days
RSUs with market vesting conditions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Awards (in thousands)	$ 5,051
Remaining Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	2 years 1 month 6 days

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Sum

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Restricted Stock Award and Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Detail) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019$ / sharesshares
Service-Based Awards
Number of RSUs (in thousands)
Outstanding Beginning Balance (shares) | shares	523
Granted (shares) | shares	382
Settled (shares) | shares	(177)
Forfeited (shares) | shares	(10)
Outstanding Ending Balance (shares) | shares	718
Vested (shares) | shares	75
Nonvested (shares) | shares	643
Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Outstanding Beginning Balance (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 18.42
Granted (dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.22
Settled (dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.81
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.97
Outstanding Ending Balance (dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.94
Vested (dollars per share) | $ / shares	18.79
Nonvested (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.84
Performance Vesting
Number of RSUs (in thousands)
Outstanding Beginning Balance (shares) | shares	32
Granted (shares) | shares	24
Settled (shares) | shares	(32)
Forfeited (shares) | shares	0
Outstanding Ending Balance (shares) | shares	24
Vested (shares) | shares	1
Nonvested (shares) | shares	23
Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Outstanding Beginning Balance (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.52
Granted (dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.20
Settled (dollars per share) | $ / shares	19.52
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Outstanding Ending Balance (dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.20
Vested (dollars per share) | $ / shares	17.20
Nonvested (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.20
Market Vesting
Number of RSUs (in thousands)
Outstanding Beginning Balance (shares) | shares	297
Granted (shares) | shares	247
Settled (shares) | shares	(50)
Forfeited (shares) | shares	(6)
Outstanding Ending Balance (shares) | shares	488
Vested (shares) | shares	3
Nonvested (shares) | shares	485
Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Outstanding Beginning Balance (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.79
Granted (dollars per share) | $ / shares	15.35
Settled (dollars per share) | $ / shares	12.03
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	16.55
Outstanding Ending Balance (dollars per share) | $ / shares	16.55
Vested (dollars per share) | $ / shares	18.58
Nonvested (dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.54

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Per

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Performance-Based Awards - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Performance Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period (years)	1 year
Performance Based Awards | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vest	0.00%
Performance Based Awards | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vest	200.00%
Market Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period (years)	3 years
Market Based Awards | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vest	0.00%
Market Based Awards | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vest	150.00%
ESH REIT | Service Based Awards | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period (years)	1 year
ESH REIT | Service Based Awards | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period (years)	3 years
ESH REIT | Performance Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vest	100.00%

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - S_2

EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Key Assumptions Used for Fair Value (Details) - Performance Based Awards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected holding period	2 years 10 months 24 days
Risk-free rate of return	2.46%
Expected dividend yield	5.12%

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Additional

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Aug. 06, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.08
Share repurchase program period increase	$ 150,000,000
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized (up to)	550,000,000
Share repurchase amount remaining available balance	262,500,000
Subsequent Event | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Share repurchase program period increase	150,000,000
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized (up to)	550,000,000
Share repurchase amount remaining available balance	$ 262,500,000
Class A common stock | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		140	160	0.29	0.31
Class A common stock | Subsequent Event | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.15
Class B common stock
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		0.14	0.16	0.29	0.31
Class B common stock | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		$ 140	$ 160	$ 0.29	$ 0.31
Class B common stock | Subsequent Event | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.15

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - REIT - Addi

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - REIT - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Aug. 06, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.08
Share repurchase program period increase	$ 150,000,000
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized (up to)	550,000,000
Share repurchase amount remaining available balance	262,500,000
Subsequent Event | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Share repurchase program period increase	150,000,000
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized (up to)	550,000,000
Share repurchase amount remaining available balance	$ 262,500,000
Class A common stock | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		140	160	0.29	0.31
Class A common stock | Subsequent Event | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.15
Class B common stock
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		0.14	0.16	0.29	0.31
Class B common stock | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)		$ 140	$ 160	$ 0.29	$ 0.31
Class B common stock | Subsequent Event | ESH REIT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common distributions, per common share (dollars per share)	$ 0.15

Uncategorized Items - stay63020

Label	Element	Value
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (377,000)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] | ESH Hospitality, Inc. [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	(664,000)
Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	0
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	377,000
Retained Earnings [Member] | ESH Hospitality, Inc. [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ 664,000