Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (26,605)	$ (28,861)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	31,570	32,992
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	2,694	4,487
Amortization of fixed stock and directors’ compensation	1,578	1,296
Equity in loss (income) from unconsolidated entities	(89)	224
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities	619	475
Debt extinguishment, net	0	7
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(8,903)	(9,572)
Other assets	(3,162)	960
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	7,177	31,638
Net cash flow provided by operating activities	4,879	33,646
Cash flows from investing activities:
Improvements and additions to hotels	(23,342)	(41,385)
Hotel development	(8,260)	(4,560)
Payment of selling costs	(232)	(413)
Change in restricted cash – investing	825	885
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	1,685	403
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(29,324)	(45,070)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	84,245	36,000
Repayment of borrowings	(32,346)	(9,372)
Payment of deferred financing fees	(2,022)	(996)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(284)	(455)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	602	291
Distributions paid to preferred stockholders	(9,678)	(9,678)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	40,517	15,790
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(21)	51
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	16,051	4,417
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods	45,745	93,758
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods	61,796	98,175
Supplemental cash flow information – interest paid, net of capitalized interest	7,013	5,665
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(26,605)	(28,861)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	31,570	32,992
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	2,694	4,487
Amortization of fixed stock and directors’ compensation	1,578	1,296
Equity in loss (income) from unconsolidated entities	(89)	224
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities	619	475
Debt extinguishment, net	0	7
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(8,903)	(9,572)
Other assets	(3,162)	960
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	7,177	31,638
Net cash flow provided by operating activities	4,879	33,646
Cash flows from investing activities:
Improvements and additions to hotels	(23,342)	(41,385)
Hotel development	(8,260)	(4,560)
Payment of selling costs	(232)	(413)
Change in restricted cash – investing	825	885
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	1,685	403
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(29,324)	(45,070)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	84,245	36,000
Repayment of borrowings	(32,346)	(9,372)
Payment of deferred financing fees	(2,022)	(996)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(284)	(455)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	602	291
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders	(9,678)	(9,678)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	40,517	15,790
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(21)	51
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	16,051	4,417
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods	45,745	93,758
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods	61,796	98,175
Supplemental cash flow information – interest paid, net of capitalized interest	$ 7,013	$ 5,665