Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership (Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Braemar OP (in thousands)	$ 33,494		$ 33,494		$ 40,555
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests	15	$ (2)	8	$ 206
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Braemar OP (in thousands)	$ 33,494		33,494		40,555
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests			$ 62		$ 70
Ownership percentage of operating partnership	6.63%		6.63%		7.69%

As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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