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Acquisition of Hotel Property - Property Acquired (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 05, 2021 USD ($) room | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase price |  | $ 58,000 | $ 0
Hampton Inn and Suites Atlanta Midtown |  |  |
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of rooms | room | 186 |  |
Purchase price | $ 58,000 |  |

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