Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in FelCor LP/Redeemable Units (Schedule of Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 4,464	$ 6,616
Redemption value allocation			(563)	(439)
Distributions paid to unitholders			(75)	(47)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in FelCor LP	$ 31	$ (75)	(17)	(89)
Balance at end of period	3,809	$ 6,041	3,809	6,041
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			4,464
Distributions paid to unitholders			(75)	$ (47)
Balance at end of period	3,809		3,809
Closing Price of FelCor's Common Stock [Member] | FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	$ 3,800		$ 3,800