Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in FelCor LP/Redeemable Units - Schedule of Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 6,616,000	$ 5,039,000
Conversion of units	0	(55,700)	$ (23,000)
Allocation to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(1,865,000)	1,545,000	2,663,000
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	(93,000)	(48,000)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign exchange translation	0	(1,000)
Net income (loss)	(194,000)	137,000	(497,000)
Balance at end of period	4,464,000	6,616,000	$ 5,039,000
FelCor Lodging LP [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	6,616,000
Comprehensive income (loss):
Balance at end of period	$ 4,464,000	$ 6,616,000