Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 13,608	$ 10,989
Net income (loss)	1,108	481
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	554	241
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(465)	(465)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 89	$ (224)