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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Promotional Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowances [Line Items]
Less promotional allowances	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Rooms
Allowances [Line Items]
Less promotional allowances	171,904	147,494	151,407
Food and Beverage
Allowances [Line Items]
Less promotional allowances	76,565	75,647	77,678
Other Products and Services
Allowances [Line Items]
Less promotional allowances	$ 10,900	$ 11,076	$ 11,320

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This element represents the estimated retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 924
-SubTopic 605
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68080496&loc=d3e51325-107943

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