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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Promotional Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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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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- Definition This element represents the estimated retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge. + References 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 + Details
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