Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 32,591	$ 59,453	$ 70,697
Net income (loss)	22,799	12,561	12,892
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	11,400	6,281	6,446
Cost in excess of joint venture book value of sold hotel	(3,140)	0	0
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(427)	(1,271)	(1,860)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 7,833	$ 5,010	$ 4,586