Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior notes	$ 382	$ 371
Credit facility	712	946
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,050	1,050
Common stock, shares issued	755.7	754.8
Common stock, shares outstanding	755.7	754.8
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.
Senior notes	382	371
Credit facility	712	946
Term Loan
Credit facility	500	500
Term Loan | HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.
Credit facility	$ 500	$ 500