Acquisitions and Dispositions - Dispositions and Planned Dispositions (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
EDITION Hotels
USD ($)
hotel
Mar. 31, 2014
London EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Apr. 01, 2015
Subsequent Event
New York City EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
Other unallocated corporate
Depreciation and Amortization
Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
Other unallocated corporate
Depreciation and Amortization
New York City EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
Assets Held-for-sale
Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
Accrued Expense and Other
Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
International Segment
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
International Segment
EUR (€)
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]                    
Number of hotels 3                  
Proceeds from sale of property $ 816                  
Proceeds from sale of property   233 230 343            
Impairment of long-lived assets         6 6        
Proceeds from sale of interest in a limited service property                 27 24
Assets, sold             45      
Liabilities, sold               $ 8