CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	Sep. 09, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
Senior notes	$ 4,266	$ 4,249
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,050	1,050
Common stock, shares issued	702.7	675.6
Common stock, shares outstanding	702.7	675.6
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Exchangeable Debentures
Senior notes	925	1,156
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.
Senior notes	4,266	4,249
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. | Exchangeable Debentures
Senior notes	$ 925	$ 1,156