Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P. (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Equity Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests

Equity of Host Inc. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):

	Equity of Host Inc.			Non-redeemable, non-controlling interests			Total equity			Redeemable, non-controlling interests
Balance, December 31,2013	$	7,228		$	34		$	7,262		$	190
Net income		478			4			482			7
Issuance of common stock		15			—			15			—
Dividends declared on common stock		(370	)		—			(370	)		—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			(5	)		(5	)		(4	)
Other changes in ownership		(13	)		2			(11	)		11
Other comprehensive loss		(23	)		—			(23	)		—
Balance, September 30, 2014	$	7,315		$	35		$	7,350		$	204

Capital Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests

Capital of Host L.P. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):

										Limited
				Non-						Partnership
	Capital of			controlling			Total			Interests of
	Host L.P.			Interests			Capital			Third Parties
Balance, December 31, 2013	$	7,228		$	34		$	7,262		$	190
Net income		478			4			482			7
Issuance of common OP units		15			—			15			—
Distributions declared on common OP units		(370	)		—			(370	)		(4	)
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			(5	)		(5	)		—
Other changes in ownership		(13	)		2			(11	)		11
Other comprehensive loss		(23	)		—			(23	)		—
Balance, September 30, 2014	$	7,315		$	35		$	7,350		$	204