Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in FelCor LP/Redeemable Units - Schedule of Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,464	$ 6,616
Conversion of units	(9)	0	$ (56)
Redemption value allocation	673	(1,865)	1,545
Distributions paid to unitholders	(147)	(93)	(42)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss	(93)	(194)	137
Balance at end of period	4,888	4,464	6,616
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	4,464
Distributions paid to unitholders	(147)	(93)	$ (42)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Balance at end of period	$ 4,888	$ 4,464