Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Senior notes	$ 371	$ 531
Credit facility	946	763
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,050	1,050
Common stock, shares issued	754.8	724.6
Common stock, shares outstanding	754.8	724.6
Term Loan
Credit facility	500	500
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Senior notes	371	531
Credit facility	946	763
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Term Loan
Credit facility	$ 500	$ 500