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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 17, 2011 weeks hotels
Weeks in First Three Reporting Quarters	12
Minimum [Member]
Weeks in Fourth Reporting Quarter	16
Maximum [Member]
Weeks in Fourth Reporting Quarter	17
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	15
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	40
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	1
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	10

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The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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