Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 25, 2014 Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Hotels	Jul. 25, 2014 Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member]	Jul. 25, 2014 One Hundred Percent Owned [Member] Wholly Owned Properties [Member] Hotels	Sep. 30, 2014 Three Hotels [Member] Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Hotels	Jul. 25, 2014 Five Hotels [Member] Non-FelCor Ownership [Member] Hotels	Dec. 31, 2013 Thirteen Hotels [Member] Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Hotels	Sep. 30, 2014 Entities That Own Real Estate In Myrtle Beach South Carolina and Provide Condominium Management Services [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Operated Without A Lease [Member] Fifty Percent Owned [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Operated Without A Lease [Member] One Hotel [Member] Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Hotels
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				50.00%		50.00%		50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Number of hotels			5		5	3	5	13			1
Long-term Debt	$ 1,621,644	$ 1,663,226									$ 23,500