Proposed Merger (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - RLJ Lodging LP [Member] $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Common Stock Exchange Ratio	36.20%
RLJ Termination Fees Paid to FelCor	$ 95
RLJ Reimburses FelCor for Transaction Expenses	20
FelCor Termination Fees Paid to RLJ	39
FelCor Reimburses RLJ Transaction Expenses	$ 20
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Number of Preferred Stock Shares | shares	1