Restructuring and Other Special Charges (Credits), Net	12 Months Ended
Restructuring and Other Special Charges (Credits), Net	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Special Charges (Credits), Net	Note 12. Restructuring and Other Special Charges (Credits), Net Restructuring and other special charges (credits), net were $1 million, $(12) million and $68 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These net charges (credits) are not recorded in our reportable segment earnings. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we decided to absorb certain technology related costs and expenses that we previously intended to collect from our managed and franchised properties. As a result, we recorded a $19 million charge, representing the costs and expenses incurred through the end of 2013 that are no longer intended to be recovered. The year ended December 31, 2013 also included approximately $5 million in severance costs related to a leased hotel we plan to exit in the near future. These charges were partially offset by a favorable adjustment to a legal reserve of approximately $22 million related to a 2013 judgment and settlement, legal fees and expenses in regards to a long standing litigation. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a favorable adjustment of $11 million to reverse a portion of our litigation reserve related to the same litigation. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we recorded a charge of $70 million related to the unfavorable decision in the same lawsuit (see Note 25), offset by a credit of $2 million to adjust previously recorded reserves to the amounts we expected to pay. We had remaining restructuring accruals of $20 million and $78 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, primarily recorded in accrued expenses.

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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