Interest Rate Swap Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Parenthetical) (Detail) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) Hotel	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 New Zealand Hotel	Dec. 31, 2013 Hilton Melbourne South Wharf USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Interest Rate Swap Derivatives New Zealand USD ($) Hotel	Dec. 31, 2013 Interest Rate Swap Derivatives New Zealand NZD	Dec. 31, 2013 Interest Rate Swap Derivatives Hilton Melbourne South Wharf USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Interest Rate Swap Derivatives Hilton Melbourne South Wharf AUD
Derivative [Line Items]
Mortgage debt	$ 709	$ 993		$ 71	$ 87	105	$ 71	82
Hotels	115		7		7	7