Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 325	$ 63	$ (16)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	(18)	20	(27)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(3)	(7)	1
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	(21)	13	(26)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	304	76	(42)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(8)	(2)	1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	296	74	(41)
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NET INCOME (LOSS)	325	63	(16)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	(18)	20	(27)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(3)	(7)	1
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	(21)	13	(26)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	304	76	(42)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(4)	(1)	1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	$ 300	$ 75	$ (41)