Represents the amount of realized returns to the entity during the period.

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Represents the number of renewal options for an operating agreement.

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Represents the minimum returns and rents payable to the entity.

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Term of the lessor's leasing arrangement renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The number of real estate properties owned as of the balance sheet date.

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Hotel Management Agreements and Leases - Marriott No. 5 (Details) - Hotel $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) hotel	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) agreement hotel	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties owned \| hotel	323		323
Marriott No 5 contract
Management Agreements and Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties owned \| hotel	1		1
Operating agreement annual rent and return \| $			$ 10,159
Realized returns and rents \| $	$ 2,540	$ 2,529	$ 7,620	$ 7,587
Number of renewal options \| agreement			4
Term of renewal options			15 years