Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (45,611)	$ (36,388)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	94,102	97,477
Gain on sale of hotels, net	(19,068)	(26,641)
Gain On Involuntary Conversion, Net	(87)	0
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	8,224	13,646
Amortization of fixed stock and directors’ compensation	4,547	3,748
Equity Based Severance	822	0
Equity in loss (income) from unconsolidated entities	(4,095)	(2,674)
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities	3,389	3,431
Debt extinguishment	0	12,598
Impairment loss	27,706	1,335
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(13,501)	(7,649)
Other assets	(8,336)	(6,194)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	20,279	20,118
Net cash flow provided by operating activities	68,371	72,807
Cash flows from investing activities:
Improvements and additions to hotels	(74,456)	(99,985)
Hotel development	(46,724)	(16,707)
Net proceeds from asset dispositions	89,929	124,610
Change in restricted cash – investing	(670)	2,598
Insurance proceeds	218	0
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	6,218	11,894
Contributions to unconsolidated entities	(1,500)	0
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(26,985)	22,410
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	137,245	378,750
Repayment of borrowings	(123,741)	(395,355)
Payment of deferred financing fees	(2,723)	(3,167)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(3,279)	(931)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	3,024	2,756
Distributions paid to preferred stockholders	(29,034)	(59,021)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	(18,508)	(76,968)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(34)	112
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	22,844	18,361
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods	45,745	93,758
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods	68,589	112,119
Supplemental cash flow information – interest paid, net of capitalized interest	54,326	61,700
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(45,611)	(36,388)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	94,102	97,477
Gain on sale of hotels, net	(19,068)	(26,641)
Gain On Involuntary Conversion, Net	(87)	0
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	8,224	13,646
Amortization of fixed stock and directors’ compensation	4,547	3,748
Equity Based Severance	822	0
Equity in loss (income) from unconsolidated entities	(4,095)	(2,674)
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities	3,389	3,431
Debt extinguishment	0	12,598
Impairment loss	27,706	1,335
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(13,501)	(7,649)
Other assets	(8,336)	(6,194)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	20,279	20,118
Net cash flow provided by operating activities	68,371	72,807
Cash flows from investing activities:
Improvements and additions to hotels	(74,456)	(99,985)
Hotel development	(46,724)	(16,707)
Net proceeds from asset dispositions	89,929	124,610
Change in restricted cash – investing	(670)	2,598
Insurance proceeds	218	0
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	6,218	11,894
Contributions to unconsolidated entities	(1,500)	0
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(26,985)	22,410
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	137,245	378,750
Repayment of borrowings	(123,741)	(395,355)
Payment of deferred financing fees	(2,723)	(3,167)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(3,279)	(931)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	3,024	2,756
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders	(29,034)	(59,021)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	(18,508)	(76,968)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(34)	112
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	22,844	18,361
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periods	45,745	93,758
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods	68,589	112,119
Supplemental cash flow information – interest paid, net of capitalized interest	$ 54,326	$ 61,700