Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Host Hotels L.P. (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2012		Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Host L.P.																	$ 317	$ 61	$ (15)
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Continuing operations, net of tax																	206	(9)	(26)
Discontinued operations, net of tax																	115	71	11
Net income (loss) attributable to Host L.P.	$ 125	[1]	$ 19	[1]	$ 120	[1]	$ 57	[1]	$ 16	[1]	$ (35)	[1]	$ 83	[1]	$ (2)	[1]	$ 321	$ 62	$ (15)

[1] Other income statement line items not presented for Host L.P. are equal to the amounts presented for Host Inc.