Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in FelCor LP/Redeemable Units (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Units of noncontrolling interests in FelCor LP outstanding (in shares)	611,000	611,000
Redeemable units	$ 7,026	$ 6,616	$ 5,583	$ 5,039
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable units	7,026	6,616
Closing Price of FelCor's Common Stock [Member] | FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Units of noncontrolling interests in FelCor LP outstanding (in shares)	611,462
Redeemable units	$ 7,000
Closing price of common stock	$ 11.49