CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (741)	$ 932	$ 1,151
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	(18)		(13)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(1)	(1)	1
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	1	4	13
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	(18)	3	1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(759)	935	1,152
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	9	(12)	(65)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	(750)	923	1,087
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(741)	932	1,151
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	(18)		(13)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(1)	(1)	1
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	1	4	13
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	(18)	3	1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(759)	935	1,152
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	1	(2)	(53)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	$ (758)	$ 933	$ 1,099