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, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 21,844	$ 21,075	$ 55,995	$ 54,012
Net income (loss)	5,131	4,002	10,980	8,138
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	2,565	2,001	5,490	4,069
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(465)	(465)	(1,395)	(1,395)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 2,100	$ 1,536	$ 4,095	$ 2,674