Dividends/Distributions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Suspension of Dividends [Abstract]

Dividends/Distributions [Text Block]

Dividends/Distributions

In January 2011, FelCor reinstated its current quarterly preferred dividend and paid current quarterly preferred dividends in January, May, August and October 2011. Funds used by FelCor to pay common or preferred dividends are provided through distributions from FelCor LP. We are restricted from paying any common dividends unless and until all accrued and current preferred dividends are paid. FelCor's Board of Directors will determine whether and when to declare future dividends (including the accrued but unpaid preferred dividends) based upon various factors, including operating results, economic conditions, other operation trends, our financial condition and capital requirements, as well as minimum REIT distribution requirements.  We had $76.3 million of aggregate accrued dividends payable to holders of our Series A and Series C preferred stock at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.