Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 21,075	$ 19,975	$ 54,012	$ 49,990
Net income (loss)	4,002	1,428	8,138	184
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	2,001	714	4,069	92
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(465)	(465)	(1,395)	(1,395)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 1,536	$ 249	$ 2,674	$ (1,303)