Business Segments - Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Goodwill, gross $ 948 $ 948
Accumulated impairment losses (54) (54)
Goodwill 894 894
North American Full-Service Segment | Total segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Goodwill, gross 392 392
Accumulated impairment losses 0 0
Goodwill 392 392
North American Limited-Service Segment | Total segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Goodwill, gross 125 125
Accumulated impairment losses (54) (54)
Goodwill 71 71
International Segment | Total segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Goodwill, gross 431 431
Accumulated impairment losses 0 0
Goodwill $ 431 $ 431