Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 20,543	$ 19,605	$ 34,151	$ 32,937
Net income (loss)	4,740	3,655	5,848	4,136
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	2,370	1,827	2,924	2,068
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(465)	(465)	(930)	(930)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 1,905	$ 1,362	$ 1,994	$ 1,138