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Company Information And Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Book Overdrafts	$ (4.1)	$ (2.8)

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- Definition

Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit that are shown in account payable.

+ Details

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Namespace Prefix:	chh
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant