Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 19,605	$ 18,328	$ 32,937	$ 30,016
Net income (loss)	3,655	992	4,136	(1,243)
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	1,827	496	2,068	(622)
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(465)	(465)	(930)	(930)
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 1,362	$ 31	$ 1,138	$ (1,552)