Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 06, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001511337 | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 6, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | RLJ LODGING TRUST | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD | |
Entity File Number | 001-35169 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-4706509 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3 Bethesda Metro Center SuiteĀ 1000 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Bethesda, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | MD | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20814 | |
City Area Code | 301 | |
Local Phone Number | 280-7777 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share | |
Trading Symbol | RLJ | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |