v3.26.1
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value of Assets (Details) - Fair value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Total $ 56,928 $ 51,994
Mutual Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 53,236 47,713
Money Market Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 3,692 4,281
Level 1    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Total 53,236 47,713
Level 1 | Mutual Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 53,236 47,713
Level 1 | Money Market Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 0 0
Level 2    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Total 3,692 4,281
Level 2 | Mutual Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 0 0
Level 2 | Money Market Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 3,692 4,281
Level 3    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Level 3 | Mutual Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value 0 0
Level 3 | Money Market Funds | Balance Sheet Location [Axis]: chh:DeferredCompensationArrangementAssetsforPlanBenefitsNoncurrent    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value $ 0 $ 0