Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Maximum maturity term of financial assets (in days)	90 days
Notes receivable, net	$ 9,642	$ 7,369
Total indebtedness fair value variance from carrying value (as a percent)	97.50%	97.40%
Indebtedness, net	$ 2,934,894	$ 3,040,951
Total indebtedness fair value variance from carrying value related to receivership (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%
Debt associated with hotels in receivership	$ 355,120	$ 355,120
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Indebtedness, net	$ 3,000,000	$ 3,000,000
Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value percentage of the carrying value of notes receivable (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%

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