Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P. (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Equity Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests

Equity of Host Inc. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):

	Equity of Host Inc.			Non-redeemable, non-controlling interests			Total equity			Redeemable, non-controlling interests
Balance, December 31, 2016	$	6,994		$	39		$	7,033		$	165
Net income		158			1			159			2
Issuance of common stock for comprehensive      stock plans		8			—			8			—
Dividends declared on common stock		(147	)		—			(147	)		—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(2	)
Changes in ownership and other		9			(1	)		8			(4	)
Other comprehensive income		4			1			5			—
Balance, March 31, 2017	$	7,026		$	40		$	7,066		$	161

Capital Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests

Capital of Host L.P. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):

	Capital of Host L.P.			Non-controlling interests			Total Capital			Limited Partnership Interest of Third Parties
Balance, December 31, 2016	$	6,994		$	39		$	7,033		$	165
Net income		158			1			159			2
Issuance of common OP units to Host Inc. for      comprehensive stock plans		8			—			8			—
Distributions declared on common OP units		(147	)		—			(147	)		(2	)
Changes in ownership and other		9			(1	)		8			(4	)
Other comprehensive income		4			1			5			—
Balance, March 31, 2017	$	7,026		$	40		$	7,066		$	161