Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in FelCor LP/Redeemable Units (Schedule of Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 6,616	$ 5,039
Conversion of units			0	(56)
Redemption value allocation			(2,076)	642
Distributions paid to unitholders			(67)	(36)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign exchange translation			0	(1)
Net Income (loss)	$ (61)	$ 185	(150)	135
Balance at end of period	4,323	5,723	4,323	5,723
Preferred dividends	(6,279)	(9,678)	(23,860)	(29,034)
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			6,616
Comprehensive income (loss):
Balance at end of period	4,323		4,323
Preferred dividends	(6,279)	$ (9,678)	(23,860)	$ (29,034)
Closing Price of FelCor's Common Stock [Member] | FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Balance at end of period	$ 4,300		$ 4,300