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FelCor LP's Consolidating Financial Information (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jul. 25, 2014
Dec. 31, 2011
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET                          
Net investment in hotels $ 1,599,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet       $ 1,653,267,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet       $ 1,599,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet $ 1,653,267,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet $ 1,794,564,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet    
Hotel development 297,466,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess       216,747,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess       297,466,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess 216,747,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess      
Investment in unconsolidated entities 15,095,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures       46,943,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures       15,095,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures 46,943,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures   19,900,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures  
Hotels held for sale 47,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale       16,319,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale       47,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale 16,319,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale      
Cash and cash equivalents 47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue       45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue       47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue    
Restricted cash 20,496,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents       77,227,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents       20,496,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents 77,227,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents      
Accounts receivable, net 27,805,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet       35,747,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet       27,805,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet 35,747,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet      
Deferred expenses, net 25,827,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet       29,325,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet       25,827,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet 29,325,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet      
Other assets 23,886,000us-gaap_OtherAssets       23,060,000us-gaap_OtherAssets       23,886,000us-gaap_OtherAssets 23,060,000us-gaap_OtherAssets      
Total assets 2,104,658,000us-gaap_Assets       2,144,280,000us-gaap_Assets       2,104,658,000us-gaap_Assets 2,144,280,000us-gaap_Assets      
Debt, net 1,585,867,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt       1,663,226,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt       1,585,867,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt 1,663,226,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt      
Distributions payable 13,827,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent       11,047,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent       13,827,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent 11,047,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent      
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 135,481,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent       150,738,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent       135,481,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent 150,738,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent      
Total liabilities 1,735,175,000us-gaap_Liabilities       1,825,011,000us-gaap_Liabilities       1,735,175,000us-gaap_Liabilities 1,825,011,000us-gaap_Liabilities      
Redeemable units, at redemption value 6,616,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests       5,039,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests       6,616,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests 5,039,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests 2,902,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests    
Accumulated other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax       24,937,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax       0us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax 24,937,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax      
Preferred equity in consolidated joint venture, liquidation value of $42,094 41,442,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures       0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures       41,442,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures 0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures      
Total liabilities and equity 2,104,658,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity       2,144,280,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity       2,104,658,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity 2,144,280,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity      
Revenues:                          
Hotel operating revenue                 917,981,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels 890,006,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels 858,941,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels    
Other revenue                 3,606,000us-gaap_OtherIncome 3,430,000us-gaap_OtherIncome 3,185,000us-gaap_OtherIncome    
Total revenues 206,667,000us-gaap_Revenues 234,056,000us-gaap_Revenues 259,515,000us-gaap_Revenues 221,349,000us-gaap_Revenues 214,214,000us-gaap_Revenues 230,429,000us-gaap_Revenues 239,856,000us-gaap_Revenues 208,937,000us-gaap_Revenues 921,587,000us-gaap_Revenues 893,436,000us-gaap_Revenues 862,126,000us-gaap_Revenues    
Expenses:                          
Taxes, insurance and lease expense                 84,926,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense 96,194,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense 92,166,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense    
Corporate expenses                 29,585,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 26,996,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 26,128,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense    
Depreciation and amortization                 115,819,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization 119,624,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization 116,384,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization    
Impairment loss                 0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate 24,441,000us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate 0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate    
Conversion expenses                 0fch_ConversionExpenses 1,134,000fch_ConversionExpenses 31,197,000fch_ConversionExpenses    
Other expenses                 17,952,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses 8,749,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses 4,626,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses    
Total operating expenses                 854,395,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 878,069,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 858,314,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses    
Operating income (loss)                 67,192,000us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 15,367,000us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 3,812,000us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss    
Interest expense, net                 (90,695,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet (103,787,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet (121,552,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet    
Debt extinguishment                 (4,770,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt 0fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt (72,350,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt    
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated entities, net                 30,176,000fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet 0fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet 0fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet    
Gain from remeasurement of unconsolidated entities, net                 20,737,000fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet 0fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet 0fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet    
Other gains, net                 100,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets 41,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets    
Other gains, net                 100,000fch_GainOnInvoluntaryConversionNetContinuingOps 107,000fch_GainOnInvoluntaryConversionNetContinuingOps 0fch_GainOnInvoluntaryConversionNetContinuingOps    
Income (loss) before equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 22,740,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments (88,379,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments (190,090,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments    
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 5,010,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments 4,586,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments 2,779,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments    
Income (loss) from continuing operations (5,168,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 44,022,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 9,324,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (20,428,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (19,262,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (8,158,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (28,915,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (27,458,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 27,750,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (83,793,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (187,311,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest    
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (492,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax (8,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 5,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 135,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax (910,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 11,947,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 6,120,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 853,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax (360,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 18,010,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 57,897,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax    
Income (loss) before gain on sale of hotels                 27,390,000us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges (65,783,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges (129,414,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges    
Gain on sale of hotels, net                 66,762,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment    
Net income (loss)                 94,152,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss (65,783,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss (129,414,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss    
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (697,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 3,782,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 565,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest    
Preferred distributions - consolidated joint venture                 (1,219,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments 0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments 0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments    
Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity 10,245,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 72,391,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 24,281,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (14,818,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (19,866,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 3,230,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (18,683,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (26,185,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 92,099,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (61,504,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (128,007,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss    
Preferred dividends                 (38,712,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact (38,713,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact (38,713,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact    
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                          
Net income (loss)                 94,152,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss (65,783,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss (129,414,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss    
Foreign currency translation adjustment                 (490,000)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax (1,108,000)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax 303,000us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax    
Reclassification of foreign currency translation to gain                 (24,448,000)us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized 0us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized 0us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized    
Comprehensive income (loss)                 69,214,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (66,891,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest (129,111,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest    
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (697,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 3,782,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 565,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest    
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to reporting entity 10,064,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax 47,499,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax 24,853,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax (15,254,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax (20,376,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax 3,557,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax (19,247,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax (26,540,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax 67,162,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax (62,606,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax (127,706,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax    
Operating activities:                          
Cash flows from operating activities                 104,818,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities 68,461,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities 47,309,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities    
Investing activities:                          
Improvements and additions to hotels                 (83,664,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements (101,357,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements (121,475,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements    
Hotel development                 (86,565,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects (60,553,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects (24,849,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects    
Net proceeds from asset dispositions                 163,618,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets 98,820,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets 197,613,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets    
Proceeds from unconsolidated joint venture transaction                 4,032,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture    
Insurance proceeds                 521,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities 238,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities    
Change in restricted cash                 56,731,000us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash 700,000us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash 6,313,000us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash    
Contributions to unconsolidated entities                 (7,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate (1,500,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate 0us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate    
Distributions from unconsolidated entities                 4,128,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions 4,440,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions 4,160,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions    
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities                 67,494,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities (53,868,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities 71,141,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities    
Financing activities:                          
Proceeds from borrowings                 473,062,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt 164,000,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt 998,611,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt    
Repayment of borrowings                 (623,106,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt (136,902,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt (1,043,365,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt    
Payment of deferred financing costs                 (3,215,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts (2,744,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts (17,870,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts    
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest                 (5,850,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders 0us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders 0us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders    
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests                 (9,596,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest (4,259,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest (1,056,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest    
Contributions from noncontrolling interests                 6,375,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution 3,990,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution 3,616,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution    
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred equity - consolidated joint venture                 41,442,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock    
Distributions paid to common stockholders                 (9,981,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock 0us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock 0us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock    
Net cash flow used in financing activities                 (170,725,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities (14,628,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities (166,525,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 (85,000)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents (65,000)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents 62,000us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents    
Change in cash and cash equivalents                 1,502,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease (100,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease (48,013,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods       45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue       45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 93,758,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue    
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods 47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue       45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue       47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue    
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]                          
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET                          
Net investment in hotels 0us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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      48,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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      0us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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48,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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Hotel development 0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
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      0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
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      0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
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0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
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Equity investment in consolidated entities 1,364,470,000fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
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      1,508,593,000fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
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      1,364,470,000fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
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1,508,593,000fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
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Investment in unconsolidated entities 7,270,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
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      34,090,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
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      7,270,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
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34,090,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
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Hotels held for sale 0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
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      0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
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      0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Cash and cash equivalents 5,717,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      5,227,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      5,717,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,227,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
8,312,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Restricted cash 0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Accounts receivable, net 963,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      516,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      963,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
516,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Deferred expenses, net 17,203,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      20,540,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      17,203,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
20,540,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Other assets 4,866,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      6,248,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      4,866,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
6,248,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Total assets 1,400,489,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,624,185,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,400,489,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
1,624,185,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Debt, net 1,050,000,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,279,190,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,050,000,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
1,279,190,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Distributions payable 13,709,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      11,047,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      13,709,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
11,047,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 27,174,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      37,980,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      27,174,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
37,980,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Total liabilities 1,090,883,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,328,217,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,090,883,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
1,328,217,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Redeemable units, at redemption value 6,616,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      5,039,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      6,616,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,039,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Preferred units 478,749,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      478,774,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      478,749,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
478,774,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Common units (175,759,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      (212,888,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      (175,759,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(212,888,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Accumulated other comprehensive income         25,043,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
        25,043,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Total FelCor LP partners’ capital 302,990,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      290,929,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      302,990,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
290,929,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Noncontrolling interests 0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Preferred equity in consolidated joint venture, liquidation value of $42,094 0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
              0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Total partners’ capital 302,990,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      290,929,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      302,990,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
290,929,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Total liabilities and equity 1,400,489,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,624,185,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      1,400,489,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
1,624,185,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Revenues:                          
Hotel operating revenue                 0us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Percentage lease revenue                 4,181,000us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,041,000us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,160,000us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Other revenue                 6,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
9,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
21,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Total revenues                 4,187,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,050,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,181,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Expenses:                          
Hotel operating expenses                 0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Taxes, insurance and lease expense                 1,401,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
2,078,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
1,424,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Corporate expenses                 427,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
553,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
533,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Depreciation and amortization                 2,717,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
4,438,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
4,778,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Impairment loss                   14,294,000us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Conversion expenses                   23,000fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
487,000fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Other expenses                 178,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
3,179,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
685,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Total operating expenses                 4,723,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
24,565,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
7,907,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Operating income (loss)                 (536,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(19,515,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(2,726,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Interest expense, net                 (71,024,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(84,206,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(86,617,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Debt extinguishment                 (3,823,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
  (55,056,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated entities, net                 30,176,000fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Gain from remeasurement of unconsolidated entities, net                 20,737,000fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Other gains, net                 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Income (loss) before equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 (24,470,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(103,721,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(144,399,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Equity in income from consolidated entities                 113,267,000fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
40,276,000fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
13,038,000fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 4,682,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
4,183,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
2,589,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Income (loss) from continuing operations                 93,479,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(59,262,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(128,772,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Income (loss) from discontinued operations                 0us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(2,739,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(77,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Income (loss) before gain on sale of hotels                 93,479,000us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Gain on sale of hotels, net                 (1,243,000)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Net income (loss)                 92,236,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(62,001,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(128,849,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 0us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Preferred distributions - consolidated joint venture                 0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity                 92,236,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(62,001,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(128,849,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Preferred dividends                 (38,712,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(38,713,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(38,713,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor LP common unitholders                 53,524,000fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(100,714,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(167,562,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                          
Net income (loss)                 92,236,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(62,001,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(128,849,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Foreign currency translation adjustment                 (490,000)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(1,108,000)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
303,000us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Reclassification of foreign currency translation to gain                 (24,553,000)us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Comprehensive income (loss)                 67,193,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(63,109,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(128,546,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 0us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to reporting entity                 67,193,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(63,109,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(128,546,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Operating activities:                          
Cash flows from operating activities                 (65,903,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(55,959,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(82,558,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Investing activities:                          
Improvements and additions to hotels                 (135,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
2,383,000us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(7,760,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Hotel development                 0fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Net proceeds from asset dispositions                 6,488,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
9,650,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(14,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Proceeds from unconsolidated joint venture transaction                 3,154,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Insurance proceeds                 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Change in restricted cash                 0us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Distributions from unconsolidated entities                 7,472,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
8,159,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
12,914,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Contributions to unconsolidated entities                   0us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
     
Contributions to unconsolidated entities                 (7,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Intercompany financing, investing activities                 334,905,000fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
73,730,000fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(49,051,000)fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Other                   0us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities                 351,877,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
93,922,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(43,911,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Financing activities:                          
Proceeds from borrowings                 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
525,000,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Repayment of borrowings                 (236,745,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(299,542,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Payment of deferred financing costs                 (4,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
  (7,719,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest                 0us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests                 0us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Contributions from noncontrolling interests                 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred equity - consolidated joint venture                 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders                 (38,712,000)fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(38,713,000)fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(106,461,000)fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Distributions paid to common stockholders                 (9,981,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
       
Intercompany financing, financing activities                 0fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Other                 (42,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(2,335,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Net cash flow used in financing activities                 (285,484,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(41,048,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
111,278,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Change in cash and cash equivalents                 490,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(3,085,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
(15,191,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods       5,227,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      8,312,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,227,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
8,312,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
23,503,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods 5,717,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      5,227,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
      5,717,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5,227,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
8,312,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
   
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]                          
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET                          
Net investment in hotels 908,796,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,053,724,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      908,796,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,053,724,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Hotel development 0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Equity investment in consolidated entities 0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Investment in unconsolidated entities 6,514,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      11,497,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      6,514,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
11,497,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Hotels held for sale 0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Cash and cash equivalents 32,923,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      33,283,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      32,923,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
33,283,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
30,425,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Restricted cash 12,199,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      9,051,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      12,199,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
9,051,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Accounts receivable, net 26,343,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      34,366,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      26,343,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
34,366,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Deferred expenses, net 0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Other assets 11,558,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      10,767,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      11,558,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
10,767,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total assets 998,333,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,152,688,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      998,333,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,152,688,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Debt, net 0us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      11,953,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
11,953,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Distributions payable 0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 94,190,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      96,494,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      94,190,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
96,494,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total liabilities 94,190,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      108,447,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      94,190,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
108,447,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Redeemable units, at redemption value 0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Preferred units 0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Common units 904,296,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,039,903,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      904,296,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,039,903,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Accumulated other comprehensive income         4,569,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
        4,569,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total FelCor LP partners’ capital 904,296,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,044,472,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      904,296,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,044,472,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Noncontrolling interests (153,000)us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      (231,000)us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      (153,000)us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(231,000)us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Preferred equity in consolidated joint venture, liquidation value of $42,094 0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
              0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Total partners’ capital 904,143,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,044,241,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      904,143,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,044,241,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total liabilities and equity 998,333,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,152,688,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      998,333,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,152,688,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Revenues:                          
Hotel operating revenue                 917,981,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
890,006,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
858,941,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Percentage lease revenue                 0us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Other revenue                 3,143,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
2,976,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
2,752,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Total revenues                 921,124,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
892,982,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
861,693,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Expenses:                          
Hotel operating expenses                 606,113,000us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
600,931,000us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
587,813,000us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Taxes, insurance and lease expense                 135,603,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
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153,444,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
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17,966,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
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17,015,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
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71,898,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
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63,533,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
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14,210,000fch_ConversionExpenses
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3,166,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
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3,375,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
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(16,052,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
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449,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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236,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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48,602,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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(9,653,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
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788,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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779,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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51,232,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
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51,232,000fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
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(9,653,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
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50,231,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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(9,637,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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788,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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779,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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51,019,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
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69,045,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
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17,750,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
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4,236,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
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1,625,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
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625,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
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(69,550,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
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0us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
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0us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
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0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
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0fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
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(36,133,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
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(65,000)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
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62,000us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
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2,858,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
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(36,576,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
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33,283,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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30,425,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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67,001,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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      33,283,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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      32,923,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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33,283,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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30,425,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]                          
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET                          
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      550,572,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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      690,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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550,572,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      216,747,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      297,466,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
216,747,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Equity investment in consolidated entities 0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,356,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,311,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
1,356,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Hotels held for sale 47,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      16,319,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      47,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
16,319,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Cash and cash equivalents 8,507,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      7,135,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      8,507,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
7,135,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
7,008,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Restricted cash 8,297,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      68,176,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      8,297,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
68,176,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Accounts receivable, net 499,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      865,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      499,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
865,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Deferred expenses, net 8,624,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      8,785,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      8,624,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
8,785,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      17,998,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      7,462,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
17,998,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total assets 1,070,306,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      887,953,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,070,306,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
887,953,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      464,036,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      576,654,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
464,036,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      118,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 14,117,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      16,264,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      14,117,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
16,264,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total liabilities 590,889,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      480,300,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      590,889,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
480,300,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Redeemable units, at redemption value 0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Preferred units 0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      363,647,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      419,387,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
363,647,000fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Accumulated other comprehensive income         20,474,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
        20,474,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total FelCor LP partners’ capital 419,387,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      384,121,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      419,387,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
384,121,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Noncontrolling interests 18,588,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      23,532,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      18,588,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
23,532,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Preferred equity in consolidated joint venture, liquidation value of $42,094 41,442,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
              41,442,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Total partners’ capital 479,417,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      407,653,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      479,417,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
407,653,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Total liabilities and equity 1,070,306,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      887,953,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
      1,070,306,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
887,953,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Revenues:                          
Hotel operating revenue                 0us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
62,903,000us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
71,858,000us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
445,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
412,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Total revenues                 63,084,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
63,348,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
72,270,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Expenses:                          
Hotel operating expenses                 0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Taxes, insurance and lease expense                 14,730,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
13,128,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
14,316,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Corporate expenses                 10,123,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
8,477,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
8,580,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Depreciation and amortization                 44,008,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
43,288,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
48,073,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Impairment loss                   10,147,000us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Conversion expenses                   445,000fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
16,500,000fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Other expenses                 5,444,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
2,404,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
566,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Total operating expenses                 74,305,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
77,889,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
88,035,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Operating income (loss)                 (11,221,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(14,541,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(15,765,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Interest expense, net                 (18,913,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(18,311,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(18,883,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Debt extinguishment                 (947,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
  (10,899,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated entities, net                 0fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Gain from remeasurement of unconsolidated entities, net                 0fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Other gains, net                 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
41,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
     
Income (loss) before equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 (31,081,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(32,811,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(45,547,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Equity in income from consolidated entities                 0fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 (46,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(46,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(46,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Income (loss) from continuing operations                 (31,127,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(32,857,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(45,593,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Income (loss) from discontinued operations                 (387,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
18,907,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
67,719,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Income (loss) before gain on sale of hotels                 (31,514,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Gain on sale of hotels, net                 46,118,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Net income (loss)                 14,604,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(13,950,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
22,126,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (1,036,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
2,994,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(214,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Preferred distributions - consolidated joint venture                 (1,219,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity                 12,349,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(10,956,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
21,912,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Preferred dividends                 0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
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(13,950,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
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22,126,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
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(14,845,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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(34,019,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(60,553,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
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(24,849,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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0us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
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0us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
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0fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
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(30,935,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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164,000,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
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473,611,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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(136,902,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
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(535,796,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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  (10,125,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
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= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
       
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0fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
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0fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(4,169,000)fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(120,868,000)fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(1,510,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
559,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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21,419,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
(192,619,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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127,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
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3,754,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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7,135,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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7,008,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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3,254,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      8,507,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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7,135,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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7,008,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
   
Eliminations [Member]                          
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET                          
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
Hotel development 0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      (1,508,593,000)fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
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      (1,364,470,000)fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
(1,508,593,000)fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
Cash and cash equivalents 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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      0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
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      0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
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0us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
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      0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
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      0us-gaap_OtherAssets
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(11,953,000)us-gaap_OtherAssets
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      (1,520,546,000)us-gaap_Assets
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(1,520,546,000)us-gaap_Assets
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      (40,787,000)us-gaap_LongTermDebt
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(91,953,000)us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
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      0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      0us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
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0us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      (91,953,000)us-gaap_Liabilities
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      (40,787,000)us-gaap_Liabilities
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(91,953,000)us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
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      0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
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      0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
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0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
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      0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
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      0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
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0us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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      (1,403,550,000)fch_CommonUnits
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      (1,323,683,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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(1,403,550,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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        (25,043,000)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      (1,428,593,000)us-gaap_PartnersCapital
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      (1,323,683,000)us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
(1,428,593,000)us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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              0us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      (1,428,593,000)us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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(1,428,593,000)us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
     
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= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      (1,520,546,000)us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_OtherIncome
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0us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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(67,944,000)us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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(77,018,000)us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0fch_ConversionExpenses
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0us-gaap_OtherExpenses
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0us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
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0us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
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0fch_InterestExpenseNet
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0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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0us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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0us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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(13,038,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
       
Intercompany financing, financing activities                 334,905,000fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
73,730,000fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
(49,051,000)fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Other                 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Net cash flow used in financing activities                 334,905,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
73,730,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
(49,051,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Change in cash and cash equivalents                 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods       0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
      0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
   
Total Consolidated [Member]                          
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]                          
Percentage of subsidiary guarantor owned by company                 100.00%fch_PercentageOfSubsidiaryGuarantorOwnedByCompany
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
       
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET                          
Net investment in hotels 1,599,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      1,653,267,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      1,599,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
1,653,267,000us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Hotel development 297,466,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      216,747,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      297,466,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
216,747,000us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Equity investment in consolidated entities 0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_EquityInvestmentInConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Investment in unconsolidated entities 15,095,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      46,943,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      15,095,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
46,943,000us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Hotels held for sale 47,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      16,319,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      47,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
16,319,000us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Cash and cash equivalents 47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Restricted cash 20,496,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      77,227,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      20,496,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
77,227,000us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Accounts receivable, net 27,805,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      35,747,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      27,805,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
35,747,000us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Deferred expenses, net 25,827,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      29,325,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      25,827,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
29,325,000us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Other assets 23,886,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      23,060,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      23,886,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
23,060,000us-gaap_OtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Total assets 2,104,658,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      2,144,280,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      2,104,658,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
2,144,280,000us-gaap_Assets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Debt, net 1,585,867,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      1,663,226,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      1,585,867,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
1,663,226,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Distributions payable 13,827,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      11,047,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      13,827,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
11,047,000us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 135,481,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      150,738,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      135,481,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
150,738,000us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Total liabilities 1,735,175,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      1,825,011,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      1,735,175,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
1,825,011,000us-gaap_Liabilities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Redeemable units, at redemption value 6,616,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      5,039,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      6,616,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
5,039,000us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Preferred units 478,749,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      478,774,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      478,749,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
478,774,000us-gaap_PreferredUnitsContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Common units (175,759,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      (212,888,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      (175,759,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(212,888,000)fch_CommonUnits
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Accumulated other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      25,043,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      0us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
25,043,000us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Total FelCor LP partners’ capital 302,990,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      290,929,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      302,990,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
290,929,000us-gaap_PartnersCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Noncontrolling interests 18,435,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      23,301,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      18,435,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
23,301,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Preferred equity in consolidated joint venture, liquidation value of $42,094 41,442,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
              41,442,000us-gaap_MinorityInterestInJointVentures
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
       
Total partners’ capital 362,867,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      314,230,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      362,867,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
314,230,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
422,019,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
  586,895,000us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
Total liabilities and equity 2,104,658,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      2,144,280,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      2,104,658,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
2,144,280,000us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
     
Revenues:                          
Hotel operating revenue                 917,981,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
890,006,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
858,941,000us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Percentage lease revenue                 0us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Other revenue                 3,606,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,430,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,185,000us-gaap_OtherIncome
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Total revenues 206,667,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
234,056,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
259,515,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
221,349,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
214,214,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
230,429,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
239,856,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
208,937,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
921,587,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
893,436,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
862,126,000us-gaap_Revenues
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Expenses:                          
Hotel operating expenses                 606,113,000us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
600,931,000us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
587,813,000us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Taxes, insurance and lease expense                 84,926,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
96,194,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
92,166,000fch_TaxesInsuranceAndLeaseExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Corporate expenses                 29,585,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
26,996,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
26,128,000us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Depreciation and amortization                 115,819,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
119,624,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
116,384,000us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Impairment loss                 0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
24,441,000us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfRealEstate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Conversion expenses                 0fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
1,134,000fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
31,197,000fch_ConversionExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Other expenses                 17,952,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
8,749,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
4,626,000us-gaap_OtherExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Total operating expenses                 854,395,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
878,069,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
858,314,000us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Operating income (loss)                 67,192,000us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
15,367,000us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,812,000us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Interest expense, net                 (90,695,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(103,787,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(121,552,000)fch_InterestExpenseNet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Debt extinguishment                 (4,770,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(72,350,000)fch_GainLossFromExtinguishmentOfDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated entities, net                 30,176,000fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_GainLossonSaleofInvestmentinUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Gain from remeasurement of unconsolidated entities, net                 20,737,000fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_GainLossfromRemeasurementofUnconsolidatedEntitiesnet
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Other gains, net                 100,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
41,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Other gains, net                 100,000fch_GainOnInvoluntaryConversionNetContinuingOps
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
107,000fch_GainOnInvoluntaryConversionNetContinuingOps
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_GainOnInvoluntaryConversionNetContinuingOps
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Income (loss) before equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 22,740,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(88,379,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(190,090,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Equity in income from consolidated entities                 0fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_EquityInLossFromConsolidatedEntities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities                 5,010,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
4,586,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
2,779,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Income (loss) from continuing operations (5,168,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
44,022,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
9,324,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(20,428,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(19,262,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(8,158,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(28,915,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(27,458,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
27,750,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(83,793,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(187,311,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (492,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(8,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
5,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
135,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(910,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
11,947,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
6,120,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
853,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(360,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
18,010,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
57,897,000us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Income (loss) before gain on sale of hotels                 27,390,000us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(65,783,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(129,414,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossBeforeGainOrLossOnSaleOfPropertiesExtraordinaryItemsAndCumulativeEffectsOfAccountingChanges
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Gain on sale of hotels, net                 66,762,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net income (loss)                 94,152,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(65,783,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(129,414,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (697,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,782,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
565,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Preferred distributions - consolidated joint venture                 (1,219,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity 10,247,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
72,576,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
24,352,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(14,939,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(20,011,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,198,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(18,823,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(26,365,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
92,236,000us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(62,001,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(128,849,000)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Preferred dividends                 (38,712,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(38,713,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(38,713,000)us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendsIncomeStatementImpact
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor LP common unitholders 569,000fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
62,898,000fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
14,674,000fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(24,617,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(29,690,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(6,480,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(28,501,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(36,043,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
53,524,000fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(100,714,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(167,562,000)fch_NetIncomeLossAttributableToFelcorLpCommonUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                          
Net income (loss)                 94,152,000us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(65,783,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(129,414,000)us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Foreign currency translation adjustment                 (490,000)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(1,108,000)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
303,000us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Reclassification of foreign currency translation to gain                 (24,553,000)us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss)                 69,109,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(66,891,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(129,111,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (697,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,782,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
565,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to reporting entity 10,066,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
47,578,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
24,927,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(15,378,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(20,524,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,527,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(19,390,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(26,722,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
67,193,000us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(63,109,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(128,546,000)us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Operating activities:                          
Cash flows from operating activities                 104,818,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
68,461,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
47,309,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Investing activities:                          
Improvements and additions to hotels                 (83,664,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(101,357,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(121,475,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Hotel development                 (86,565,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(60,553,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(24,849,000)fch_PaymentsForDevelopmentProjects
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net proceeds from asset dispositions                 163,618,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
98,820,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
197,613,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Proceeds from unconsolidated joint venture transaction                 4,032,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Insurance proceeds                 521,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
238,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Change in restricted cash                 56,731,000us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
700,000us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
6,313,000us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Distributions from unconsolidated entities                 12,828,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
9,784,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
13,539,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Contributions to unconsolidated entities                 (7,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(1,500,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Distributions from unconsolidated entities                 4,128,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
4,440,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
4,160,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Contributions to unconsolidated entities                 (7,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
       
Intercompany financing, investing activities                 0fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_IntercompanyFinancingInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Other                   938,000us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
6,313,000us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities                 67,494,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(53,868,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
71,141,000us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Financing activities:                          
Proceeds from borrowings                 473,062,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
164,000,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
998,611,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Repayment of borrowings                 (623,106,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(136,902,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(1,043,365,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Payment of deferred financing costs                 (3,215,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(2,744,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(17,870,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest                 (5,850,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests                 (9,596,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(4,259,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(1,056,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Contributions from noncontrolling interests                 6,375,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,990,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
3,616,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPartnershipContribution
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred equity - consolidated joint venture                 41,442,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders                 (38,712,000)fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(38,713,000)fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(106,461,000)fch_PaymentsofDistributionsPaidtoUnitholders
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Distributions paid to common stockholders                 (9,981,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Intercompany financing, financing activities                 0fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
0fch_IntercompanyFinancingFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Other                 (1,144,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(3,013,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
2,560,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Net cash flow used in financing activities                 (170,725,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(14,628,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(166,525,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 (85,000)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(65,000)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
62,000us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Change in cash and cash equivalents                 1,502,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
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(100,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
(48,013,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods       45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
93,758,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
   
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods $ 47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      $ 45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
      $ 47,147,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
$ 45,645,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember
$ 45,745,000us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= fch_FelcorLodgingLpMember