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, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 15,699	$ 21,844	$ 52,644	$ 55,995
Net income (loss)	3,121	5,131	11,800	10,980
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	1,561	2,565	5,900	5,490
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(214)	(465)	(1,144)	(1,395)
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities	$ 1,347	$ 2,100	$ 4,756	$ 4,095