Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 10,642	$ 15,699	$ 27,622	$ 52,644
Net income (loss)	836	3,121	22,906	11,800
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	418	1,561	11,453	5,900
Cost in excess of joint venture book value of sold hotel	0	0	(3,140)	0
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(97)	(214)	(330)	(1,144)
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities	$ 321	$ 1,347	$ 7,983	$ 4,756