Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 33,615	$ 32,591	$ 59,453
Net income (loss)	3,839	22,799	12,561
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	1,920	11,400	6,281
Cost in excess of joint venture book value of sold hotel	0	(3,140)	0
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(387)	(427)	(1,271)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 1,533	$ 7,833	$ 5,010