Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Operating partnership Summit Hotel O P L P [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Summit Hotel OP, LP. Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Non-controlling Interests in Operating Partnership Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Undesignated preferred stock Preferred Stock Undesignated [Member] Preferred shares which may provide a preferential dividend to the dividend on common stock and may take precedence over common stock in the event of a liquidation with no class designation. 9.25% Series A Preferred Stock Series A Preferred Stock [Member] 7.875% Series B Preferred Stock Series B Preferred Stock [Member] 7.125% Series C Preferred Stock Series C Preferred Stock [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Equity Class of Stock [Line Items] Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, dividend rate (as a percent) Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Preferred stock, liquidation preference (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share Ratio for conversion Stock Conversion Ratio Represents the ratio applied to the conversion of one type of equity or a class of equity into another type of equity, with new equity shares divided by the former equity shares. Annual dividend rate per share (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount Number of common units of operating partnership owned by unaffiliated third parties Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding Percentage of limited partnership interest in operating partnership Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Portfolio of Hotels, Reinstatement Agreement, New ARCH Purchaser Portfolio of Hotels, Reinstatement Agreement, New ARCH Purchaser [Member] Portfolio of Hotels, Reinstatement Agreement, New ARCH Purchaser[Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Schedule of investment in hotel properties, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block] Schedule of hotel property acquisitions Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Schedule of allocation of the aggregate purchase prices to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of total revenues and net income for hotel properties acquired Schedule of Results of Operations of Business Acquisition Included in Consolidated Statements of Income [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of total revenues and net income (loss) of business acquiree included in consolidated statements of operations. Schedule of unaudited condensed pro forma financial information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Common units Limited Partner [Member] Subsequent events Subsequent Event [Line Items] Common units redeemed Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted Cash dividends declared, common stock (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash dividends declared, preferred stock (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of outstanding indebtedness Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt, after giving effect to interest rate derivative Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of the fair value of fixed-rate that is debt not recorded at fair value Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Other Commitments [Table] Other Commitments [Table] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Franchise agreements Franchise Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to the franchise agreements. Management agreements Management Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to the management agreements. Minimum Minimum [Member] Commitments and contingencies Other Commitments [Line Items] Agreement term Term of Contract Period the contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Franchise fees received by each franchisor as a percentage of each hotel property's gross revenue Franchise Fees Received by Each Franchisor as Percentage of each Real Estate Properties Gross Revenue The franchise fees received by each franchisor as a percentage of each real estate property's gross revenue under the agreement. Marketing fees payable as a percentage of gross revenue Marketing Fees Payable as Percentage of Each Real Estate Properties Gross Revenue The marketing fees payable by the entity as a percentage of gross revenue under the agreement. Deposits required under the agreement as a percentage of the hotel property's gross revenue, into a reserve fund for capital expenditures Deposits Required as Percentage of Real Estate Properties Gross Revenue into Reserve Fund for Capital Expenditures The deposits required under the agreement as a percentage of the hotel property's gross revenue, into a reserve fund for capital expenditures. Fees related to the agreement Fees Expensed Related to Agreement The amount of fees expensed during the reporting period related to the agreement. Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Unsecured debt Unsecured Debt [Member] Mortgage loan Mortgages [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Revolving debt Total Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Total Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Term loans Total Term Loans [Member] Total aggregate amount of debt (i) collateralized, backed by, for example, but not limited to, pledge, mortgage or other lien on the entity's assets and (ii) not collateralized by pledge of, mortgage of or other lien on the entity's assets. Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt, gross Long-term Debt, Gross Unamortized debt issuance costs Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Debt, net of debt issuance costs Long-term Debt EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred finance cost amortization Amortization of Financing Costs Equity-based compensation Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Gain) loss on disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Restricted cash - operating Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Trade receivables, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and Accrued expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisitions of hotel properties Payments to Acquire Real Estate Investment in hotel properties under development Payments to Develop Real Estate Assets Improvements to hotel properties Payments for Capital Improvements Proceeds from asset dispositions, net of closing costs Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Funding of real estate loans Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable Restricted cash - FF&E reserve Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Escrow deposits for acquisitions Escrow Deposits (Disbursements) for Acquisition Escrow Deposits (Disbursements) for Acquisition NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Principal payments on debt Repayments of Debt Financing fees on debt Payments of Financing Costs Dividends paid Payments of Dividends and Distributions The cash outflow to shareholders and partners in the form of dividends and distributions. Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract] Beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value End of period SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash payments for interest Interest Paid Capitalized interest Interest Paid, Capitalized Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds Income Taxes Paid, Net Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Summary of the components used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table] Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] TRS Lessees T R S Lessees [Member] Represents information pertaining to subsidiaries of the reporting entity's Taxable Real Estate Investment Trust subsidiary (TRS), as lessees of the entity's real estate property (TRS Lessees). Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis] Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis] Real Estate [Domain] Real Estate [Domain] Hotels Hotel [Member] Properties Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Number of hotels Number of Real Estate Properties Number of guestrooms Number of Units in Real Estate Property Number of states in which hotel properties are located Number of States in which Entity Operates Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent INVESTMENT IN HOTEL PROPERTIES, NET Investment in Hotel Properties, Net [Text Block] Investment in Hotel Properties, Net [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement Statement [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Investment in hotel properties, net Real Estate Investment Property, Net Land held for development Land Available for Development Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Investment in real estate loans, net Financing Receivable, Net Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Trade receivables, net Accounts Receivable, Net Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Deferred charges, net Deferred Costs, Net Net amount of deferred costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period, such as capitalized franchise fees. Does not include deferred acquisition costs of insurance companies. Other assets Other Assets Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities: Liabilities [Abstract] Debt, net of debt issuance costs Accounts payable Accounts Payable Accrued expenses and other Accrued Liabilities Derivative financial instruments Other Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) Commitments and Contingencies Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized: Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Preferred stock Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 87,219,846 and 86,793,521 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated deficit and distributions Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests in Operating Partnership Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnerships Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] All 2014 and 2015 Acquisitions Business Acquisitions2014 And2015 [Member] All acquisitions that occurred in 2014 and 2015. Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Income from hotel operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income from Hotel Operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income from Hotel Operations Net income before taxes Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income Before Taxes Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income Before Taxes Net income Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Profit Loss The pro forma profit or loss for the period, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest, as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Net income attributable to common stockholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Basic net income per share attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net income per share attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Gain on sale Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash flow hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest rate swaps Interest Rate Swap [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income on derivative financial instruments (effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense (effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Loss recognized in Other Expense (ineffective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Estimated amount to be reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred Accounting Policies [Abstract] BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of estimated useful lives of hotel properties Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the estimated useful lives of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services 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. Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Assets Other Assets [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Loan Loans [Member] Name of Property [Axis] Name of Property [Axis] Name of Property [Domain] Name of Property [Domain] Courtyard by Marriott Courtyard By Marriott [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Courtyard by Marriott. Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA [Member] Atlanta, GA [Member] Emporia, KS Emporia Kansas [Member] Represents the location Emporia, Kansas. Nashville, TN Nashville, TN [Member] Nashville, TN [Member] Reverse and forward 1031 Exchanges Reverse And Forward 1031 Exchanges [Member] Represents information pertaining to reverse and forward 1031 Exchanges, as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 1031. Major Property Class [Axis] Major Property Class [Axis] Major Property Class [Domain] Major Property Class [Domain] Assets held-for-sale Assets Held-for-sale [Member] Portfolio of Hotels, ARCH Agreements Portfolio Of Hotels American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust Incorporated Agreeements [Member] Represents the portfolio of hotels for sale as identified in agreements with American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust, Inc. (ARCH). Portfolio of Hotels, ARCH Agreements, First Closing Portfolio Of Hotels American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust Incorporated Agreeements First Closing [Member] Represents the first closing on October 15, 2015 of the portfolio of hotels for sale as identified in agreements with American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust, Inc. (ARCH). Portfolio of Hotels, ARCH Agreements, Terminated Purchase Agreement Portfolio of Hotels, American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust Incorporated Agreements, Terminated Purchase Agreement [Member] Portfolio of Hotels, American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust Incorporated Agreements, Terminated Purchase Agreement [Member] Number of agreements Number of Agreements Represents the number of agreements pertaining to the transaction. Aggregate sales price Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Number of closings Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Number of Closings to Complete Transaction The number of closings to complete the sale of the disposal group, including discontinued operation. Earnest money deposits forfeited Earnest Money Deposits Forfeited Earnest Money Deposits Forfeited Receivable portion applied toward sale of hotel properties transaction by borrower Financing Receivable, Portion Applied Toward Sale of Hotel Properties Transaction by Borrower Financing Receivable, Portion Applied Toward Sale of Hotel Properties Transaction by Borrower Purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Deferred taxable gain on sale of hotels Deferred Taxable Gain on Sale of Property Deferred Taxable Gain on Sale of Property Pay-down of credit facility Repayments of Unsecured Debt Repayments of debt Repayments of Secured Debt Total realized and deferred gain on disposal Total Realized and Deferred Gain (Loss) on Disposal Total Realized and Deferred Gain (Loss) on Disposal Deferred gain on sale of property Deferred Gain on Sale of Property Earnest money deposits Earnest Money Deposits Number of properties currently under contracts for sale Number of Properties Currently under Contracts for Sale Number of Properties Currently under Contracts for Sale Note receivable Financing Receivable, Gross Repayment of loan Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable Number of installments for repayment of loan Number of Installments for Repayment of Debt Number of Installments for Repayment of Debt Monthly principal payment Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Months Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Months Maximum maturity date extension Debt Instrument Maturity Date Extension Maximum Debt Instrument Maturity Date Extension Maximum Number of extension options Debt Instrument Number of Extension Options Debt Instrument Number of Extension Options Term of extension option Debt Instrument Term of Extension Option Debt Instrument Term of Extension Option Accrued interest rate on unpaid principal balance of debt from loan date to initial maturity date Accrued Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt from Loan Date to Initial Maturity Date Accrued Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt from Loan Date to Initial Maturity Date Accrued interest rate on unpaid principal balance of debt for first extension period Accrued Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for First Extension Period Accrued Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for First Extension Period Accrued interest rate on unpaid principal balance of debt for second extension period Accrued Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for Second Extension Period Accrued Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for Second Extension Period Accrued interest percentage of amount to be paid monthly Debt Instrument Accrued Interest Percentage of Amount to be Paid Monthly Debt Instrument Accrued Interest Percentage of Amount to be Paid Monthly Remaining accrued interest rate on unpaid principal balance of debt for first extension period Accrued Remaining Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for First Extension Period Accrued Remaining Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for First Extension Period Remaining accrued interest rate on unpaid principal balance of debt for second extension period Accrued Remaining Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for Second Extension Period Accrued Remaining Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt for Second Extension Period Remaining accrued interest percentage of amount to be paid monthly Debt Instrument, Remaining Accrued Interest Percentage of Amount to be Paid Monthly Debt Instrument, Remaining Accrued Interest Percentage of Amount to be Paid Monthly Number of notes receivable Number of Notes Receivable Number of Notes Receivable DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain] Land Land [Member] Hotel buildings and improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment Furniture Fixtures And Equipment [Member] Represents the aggregated of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities and tangible personal property used to produce goods and services. Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Notes receivable Notes Receivable [Member] Franchise fees Franchise Rights [Member] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Employees Employees [Member] Employees [Member] Executive officers and management Executive Officer And Management [Member] Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to ranking officers of the entity, appointed to the position by the board of directors, and person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of an entity. Executive officers Executive Officer [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock [Member] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Continued service on March 9, 2018, or upon a change in control Share Based Compensation Award Continued Service Period Or Change In Control [Member] portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by a continued service period, as defined, or upon a change in control. Period one Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Period two Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Period three Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] Period four Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member] Vesting Criteria [Axis] Vesting Criteria [Axis] Information about the type of vesting for share-based compensation awards. Vesting Criteria [Domain] Vesting Criteria [Domain] The types of vesting specified for share-based compensation awards. Time-Based Vesting Based On Service [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on length of service. Performance-Based Vesting Based On Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on achievement of performance conditions. Equity-based compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Vesting percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Non-vested at the beginning of period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Non-vested at the end of period (in shares) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Non-vested at the beginning of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at the end of period (in dollars per share) Aggregate Current Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Non-vested outstanding Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Aggregate Current Value, Nonvested Represents the current value of equity-based compensation awards not vested. Excludes stock and unit options. Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Room Occupancy Revenue Other hotel operations revenue Other Hotel Operating Revenue Total revenues Revenues Expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Hotel operating expenses: Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract] Room Occupancy Costs Other direct Other Direct Costs of Hotels Other indirect Cost of Other Property Operating Expense Total hotel operating expenses Cost of Revenue Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Corporate general and administrative General and Administrative Expense Hotel property acquisition costs Acquisition Related Expenses Net Amount of costs of the business combination incurred to consummate the business acquisition. Total expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Other income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Less - Income attributable to Operating Partnership Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Operating Partnerships, Redeemable Net income attributable to Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Preferred dividends Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact Net income attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Earnings per share: Basic and diluted net income (loss) (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in Shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in Shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted 2016 acquisitions Business Acquisitions 2016 [Member] Business Acquisitions 2016 [Member] Revenues Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Net income Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated as hedges Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative financial instruments and hedging Derivative [Line Items] Number of Instruments Derivative, Number of Instruments Held [Abstract] Liability Derivative Liability, Number of Instruments Held Total Derivative, Number of Instruments Held Notional Amount Notional Disclosures [Abstract] Liability Derivative Liability, Notional Amount Total Derivative, Notional Amount Fair Value Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract] Liability Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Net liability Derivative Liability Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Preferred dividends Allocation to participating securities Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic Attributable to non-controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Excluding Discontinued Operations Represents the net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, excluding income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interest. Net income attributable to common stockholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities Undistributed Earnings, Basic Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation awards Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic and diluted net income per share (in dollars per share) Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Investment in Hotel Properties Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Estimated Useful Lives Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Schedule of common stock activity Schedule of Common Stock Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Common Stock Activity [Table Text Block] Corporate general and administrative General and Administrative Expense [Member] Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock awards Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Directors Director [Member] Common stock for director fees Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services Share based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Unrecognized compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract] Compensation expense to be recognized Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost To Be Recognized [Abstract] This concept does not have a custom type definition 2016 Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost Remainder Of Fiscal Year Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. 2017 Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Year Two Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. 2018 Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Year Three Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. 2019 Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost Year Four Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. 2020 Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Year Five Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Year Five Unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Restricted cash reserve as percentage of hotel revenues Restricted Cash Reserve as Percentage of Hotel Revenues Restricted Cash Reserve as Percentage of Hotel Revenues Investment in hotel properties at cost Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost Less accumulated depreciation Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation Investment in hotel properties, net Schedule of derivative financial instruments Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block] Schedule of the location in the financial statements of the gain or loss recognized on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Number of Options Share-based Compensation 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