Red Lion Hotels 10-K5 Mar 142013 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Red Lion Hotels CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001052595	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	19,718,005	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$83.70

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$13,058	$6,477
Restricted cash	0	2,417
Accounts receivable, net	6,283	5,774
Notes receivable	672	4,112
Inventories	1,386	1,329
Prepaid expenses and other	2,873	2,648
Deferred income taxes	1,034	2,342
Other current assets	393	0
Assets held for sale	18,346	18,288
Total current assets	44,045	43,387
Property and equipment, net	166,356	195,012
Goodwill	8,512	8,512
Intangible assets	6,992	6,992
Notes receivable - long term	4,423	2,902
Other assets, net	4,298	4,137
Total assets	234,626	260,942
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	4,763	5,967
Accrued payroll and related benefits	2,786	2,504
Accrued interest payable	25	190
Advance deposits	199	248
Other accrued expenses	8,465	9,286
Long-term debt, due within one year	3,000	49,178
Total current liabilities	19,238	67,373
Long-term debt, net of discount	40,058	0
Deferred income	3,455	3,923
Deferred income taxes	3,841	5,913
Debentures due Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust	30,825	30,825
Total liabilities	97,417	108,034
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Preferred stock- 5,000,000 shares authorized; $0.01 par value; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock- 50,000,000 shares authorized; $0.01 par value; 19,687,232 and 19,451,849 shares issued and outstanding	197	195
Additional paid-in capital, common stock	152,303	150,798
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-159	0
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-15,132	1,915
Total stockholders' equity	137,209	152,908
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$234,626	$260,942

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Red Lion Hotels Corporation stockholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	19,687,232	19,451,849
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,687,232	19,451,849

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue:	'	'	'
Hotels	$103,138	$113,510	$116,631
Franchise	7,135	5,177	3,955
Entertainment	9,439	9,165	11,379
Other	343	442	423
Total revenues	120,055	128,294	132,388
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Hotels	83,595	92,076	94,156
Franchise	6,555	4,758	3,838
Entertainment	9,189	9,020	10,584
Other	535	828	706
Depreciation and amortization	12,348	12,941	15,552
Hotel facility and land lease	4,464	4,143	4,964
Goodwill impairment	0	0	14,236
Asset impairment	0	9,440	8,417
Gain on asset dispositions, net	660	80	-33,379
Gain on asset dispositions, net	148	164	33,379
Undistributed corporate expenses	7,945	6,022	5,503
Total operating expenses	124,483	139,064	124,577
Operating income (loss)	-4,428	-10,770	7,811
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest expense	-5,516	-6,959	-8,355
Other income, net	474	229	431
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes	-9,470	-17,500	-113
Income tax (benefit) expense	-751	-6,339	5,771
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-8,719	-11,161	-5,884
Discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Income (loss) from discontinued business units, net of income tax (benefit) expense of $0, $383 and $(667), respectively	1,303	1,006	-809
Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of the discontinued business units, net of income tax (benefit) expense of $0, $(2,566) and $(210), respectively	-9,631	-4,526	-369
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-8,328	-3,520	-1,178
Net income (loss)	-17,047	-14,681	-7,062
Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	-7	86
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	-17,047	-14,674	-7,148
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedge, net of tax	-159	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	($17,206)	($14,674)	($7,148)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	'	'	'
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	($0.45)	($0.58)	($0.31)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	($0.42)	($0.18)	($0.07)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	($0.87)	($0.76)	($0.38)
Weighted average shares - basic	19,575	19,327	19,053
Weighted average shares - diluted	19,575	19,327	19,053

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope1

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Income tax (benefit) expense on discontinued business units	$0	$383	($668)
Income (loss) on disposal of discontinued business units, net of income tax benefit	$0	($2,566)	($210)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interest [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Balances at Dec. 31, 2010	$170,765	$189	$146,834	$23,737	'	$5
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	18,869,254	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-7,062	0	0	-7,148	'	86
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	-34	'	'	'	'	-34
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	129	'	129	'	'	'
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan, shares	'	22,382	'	'	'	'
Stock issued under option plan	876	2	874	'	'	'
Stock issued under option plan, shares	'	163,035	'	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	1,107	1	1,106	'	'	'
Stock based compensation, shares	'	117,999	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	84	'	84	'	'	'
Loss on valuation of swap contract, net of tax	0	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	165,865	192	149,027	16,589	'	57
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	19,172,670	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-14,681	0	0	-14,674	'	-7
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	102	'	102	'	'	'
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan, shares	'	17,304	'	'	'	'
Stock issued under option plan	349	1	348	'	'	'
Stock issued under option plan, shares	'	61,492	'	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	1,255	2	1,253	'	'	'
Stock based compensation, shares	'	155,546	'	'	'	'
Common stock exchanged for non-controlling interest in partnership	0	'	50	'	'	-50
Common stock exchanged for non-controlling interest in partnership, shares	'	44,837	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	18	'	18	'	'	'
Loss on valuation of swap contract, net of tax	0	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	152,908	195	150,798	1,915	'	0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	19,451,849	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-17,047	'	'	-17,047	'	'
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	82	'	82	'	'	'
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan, shares	'	13,765	'	'	'	'
Stock issued under option plan	11	0	11	'	'	'
Stock issued under option plan, shares	'	2,000	'	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	1,516	2	1,514	'	'	'
Stock based compensation, shares	'	219,618	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-102	'	-102	'	'	'
Loss on valuation of swap contract, net of tax	-159	'	'	'	-159	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$137,209	$197	$152,303	($15,132)	($159)	$0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	19,687,232	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($17,047)	($14,681)	($7,062)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	14,147	15,815	19,021
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets, net	660	80	-33,379
Amortization of debt issuance costs	100	0	0
Goodwill impairment	0	0	14,236
Asset impairment	8,858	16,294	9,449
Deferred income taxes	-764	-8,314	4,458
Equity in investments	53	1	52
Stock based compensation expense	1,819	1,344	1,251
Provision for doubtful accounts	110	423	176
Change in current assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	2,417	941	762
Accounts receivable	-711	1,000	-1,764
Notes receivable	0	-109	0
Inventories	-152	-61	-56
Prepaid expenses and other	-225	-675	-36
Other current assets	-5	0	0
Accounts payable	-1,261	1,039	-2,218
Income taxes payable	0	0	0
Accrued payroll and related benefits	282	526	-2,264
Accrued interest payable	-165	-41	-45
Deferred income	0	-17	275
Other accrued expenses and advance deposits	-1,029	-95	-1,059
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	7,087	13,470	1,797
Investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-13,193	-8,442	-46,278
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	16,025	20,819	68,346
Collection of notes receivable related to property sales	3,706	0	0
Advances to Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust	-27	-27	-27
Other, net	-70	-3	-430
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	6,441	12,347	21,611
Financing activities:	'	'	'
Borrowings on credit facility	0	2,122	10,844
Borrowings on long-term debt	44,500	0	18,042
Repayment of credit facility	-11,300	-2,966	0
Retirement of revolving credit facility	0	0	-28,000
Repayment of long-term debt	-38,878	-20,474	-25,542
Distribution to operating partnership unit holders	0	0	-34
Proceeds from stock options exercised	11	349	876
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	82	102	129
Common stock redeemed	-303	-214	-144
Additions to deferred financing costs	-957	-258	-1,694
Tax benefit associated with stock based plans	-102	18	84
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-6,947	-21,321	-25,439
Change in cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,581	4,496	-2,031
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	6,477	1,981	4,012
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	13,058	6,477	1,981
Cash paid during years for:	'	'	'
Income taxes	46	149	415
Interest on debt	5,629	7,000	8,418
Cash received during years for:	'	'	'
Income taxes	384	44	0
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:	'	'	'
Reclassification of property and other assets to assets held for sale	18,890	4,277	30,380
Exchange of note receivable for real property	1,720	6,000	0
Exchange of common stock for noncontrolling interest in partnership	0	50	0
Conversion of restricted cash to accounts receivable	0	75	0
Conversion of note receivable to fixed assets	0	210	0
Conversion of accounts receivable to note receivable	67	277	0
Reclassification of intangible assets to property and equipment	0	0	953
Bonuses to employees paid in stock	$0	$125	$0

Organization

Organization	12 Months Ended
Organization	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization	'
	Organization

	Red Lion Hotels Corporation ("Red Lion", "we", "our", "us" or the "company") is a NYSE-listed hospitality and leisure company (ticker symbols RLH and RLH-pa) primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of hotels under our proprietary brands, including Red Lion Hotels, Red Lion Inns & Suites and Leo Hotel Collection (the "Red Lion Brands"). Established over 30 years ago, the Red Lion brand is regionally recognized and is particularly well known in the western United States, where our hotels are located. The Red Lion brand is typically associated with midscale full and select service hotels. As of December 31, 2013, the Red Lion network of hotels was comprised of 55 hotels located in ten states and one Canadian province. The Red Lion Hotels and Red Lion Inn & Suites network was comprised of 53 hotels with 9,195 rooms and 462,822 square feet of meeting space, of which we operated 25 hotels (19 are wholly owned and six are leased) and 28 are franchised. The Leo Hotel Collection was comprised of two hotels with 3,256 rooms and 241,000 square feet of meeting space.

	We are also engaged in entertainment operations, which derive revenues from promotion and presentation of entertainment productions and ticketing services under the operations of WestCoast Entertainment and TicketsWest. The ticketing service offers online ticket sales, ticketing inventory management systems, call center services, and outlet/electronic distributions for event locations.

	We were incorporated in the state of Washington in April 1978, and until 1999 operated hotels under various brand names including Cavanaughs Hotels. In 1999, we acquired WestCoast Hotels, Inc., and rebranded our Cavanaughs hotels to the WestCoast brand, changing our name to WestCoast Hospitality Corporation. In 2001, we acquired Red Lion Hotels, Inc. In September 2005, after rebranding most of our WestCoast hotels to the Red Lion brand, we changed our name to Red Lion Hotels Corporation. The financial statements encompass the accounts of Red Lion Hotels Corporation and all of its consolidated subsidiaries, including Red Lion Hotels Holdings, Inc., Red Lion Hotels Franchising, Inc., and Red Lion Hotels Limited Partnership ("RLHLP").

	During a portion of the first quarter of 2012, Red Lion Hotels Corporation owned 99.7% of RLHLP. The remaining 0.3% is reflected in our 2011 and first quarter 2012 financial statements as non-controlling interest. In February 2012, we elected to issue 44,837 shares of our common stock in exchange for a like number of operating partnership units that then certain limited partners had put to RLHLP. RLHLP remained in existence as a limited partnership because there were 70,842.51 operating partnership units held by North River Drive Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Lion Hotels Corporation. In December 2012, North River Drive Company was merged into Red Lion Hotels Corporation and no longer exists. However, RLHLP remains as a limited partnership for state law (but not federal tax) purposes because Red Lion Hotels Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Bellevue Inn LLC, are its two partners.

	The financial statements also include an equity method investment in a 19.9% owned real estate venture, as well as certain cost method investments in various entities included as other assets, over which we do not exercise significant influence. In addition, we hold a 3% common interest in Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust (the "Trust") that is considered a variable interest entity. We are not the primary beneficiary of the Trust; thus, it is treated as an equity method investment. The consolidated financial statements include all of the activities of our cooperative marketing fund, a variable interest entity, of which we are the primary beneficiary.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Red Lion pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), and include all accounts and wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries' accounts. All significant inter-company and inter-segment transactions and accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation. Certain amounts disclosed in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Specifically, certain operations have been classified as discontinued and are reflected as such in all periods presented.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. At times, cash balances at banks and other financial institutions may be in excess of federal insurance limits.

Restricted Cash

In accordance with our various borrowing arrangements, at December 31, 2012 cash of approximately $2.4 million was held in escrow for the future payment of insurance, property taxes, repairs and furniture and fixtures.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The ability to collect individual accounts receivable is reviewed on a routine basis. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded based on specifically identified amounts believed to be uncollectible. If actual collection experience changes, revisions to the allowance may be required and if all attempts to collect a receivable fail, it is recorded against the allowance. The estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts is impacted by, among other things, national and regional economic conditions.

The following schedule summarizes the activity in the allowance account for trade accounts receivable for the past three years for continuing operations:

Year ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

(In thousands)

Allowance for doubtful accounts, continuing operations

Balance, beginning of year

385

487

Additions to allowance

117

110

185

Write-offs, net of recoveries

(71

)

(413

)

(287

)

Balance, end of year

128

385

Inventories

Inventories consist primarily of food and beverage products held for sale at the company-operated restaurants and guest supplies. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. The cost of improvements that extend the life of property and equipment is capitalized. Repairs and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred.

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset, which ranges as follows:

Buildings

25 to 39 years

Equipment

2 to 15 years

Furniture and fixtures

5 to 15 years

Landscaping and improvements

15 years

Valuation of Finite Lived Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets

We test finite lived intangibles and long-lived asset groups for recoverability when changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable, for example, when there are material adverse changes in projected revenues or expenses, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected operating results, or significant negative industry or economic trends. We also perform a test for recoverability when management has committed to a plan to sell or otherwise dispose of an asset group and the plan is expected to be completed within a year. We evaluate recoverability of an asset group by comparing its carrying value to the future net undiscounted cash flows that we expect will be generated by the asset group. If the comparison indicates that the carrying value of an asset group is not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss for the excess of carrying value over the estimated fair value. When we recognize an impairment loss for assets to be held and used, we depreciate the adjusted carrying amount of those assets over their remaining useful life.

We base our calculations of the estimated fair value of a finite lived intangible asset or asset group on the income approach or the market approach. The assumptions and methodology utilized for the income approach are the same as those described in the "Valuation of Goodwill" caption. For the market approach, we use analyses based primarily on market comparables, recent appraisals and assumptions about market capitalization rates, growth rates, and inflation.

For information on impairment losses recorded in 2013, 2012 and 2011 associated with finite lived intangibles and long-lived assets, see Note 4, Note 5 and Note 6.

Valuation of Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

We assess goodwill of our segments for potential impairments annually as of October 1, or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of the asset. For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, we have determined that the individual segments where goodwill is recorded constitute reporting units as defined in the literature.

In the first step of evaluating goodwill for impairment we compare the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, no further analysis is needed.

If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we proceed to the second step of the test to calculate the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill in order to determine whether any impairment is required. We calculate the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognize an impairment loss for that excess amount. In allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, we use industry and market data, recent appraisals and knowledge of the industry and past experiences.

We base our calculations of the estimated fair value of a reporting unit on a combined income and market approach. For the income approach, we use a discounted cash flow model that includes the following assumptions: projections of revenues and expenses and related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates and demand trends; expected future investments to grow new units; and estimated discount rates. We base these assumptions on historical data and experience, third-party appraisals, industry projections, micro and macro general economic condition projections, and our own expectations. For the market approach, we use analyses based primarily on market comparables and assumptions about market capitalization rates, growth rates, and inflation.

Assets Held for Sale

We consider a property to be an asset held for sale when all of the following criteria are met:

•

management commits to a plan to sell the property;

•

it is unlikely that the disposal plan will be significantly modified or discontinued;

•

the property is available for immediate sale in its present condition;

•

actions required to complete the sale of the property have been initiated;

•

sale of the property is probable, we expect the completed sale will occur within one year; and

•

the property is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given its current market value.

Upon designation as an asset held for sale, we record the carrying value of each property at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and cease depreciation.

For information on the assets classified as held for sale, see Note 5.

Notes Receivable

We carry notes receivable at their estimated collection amount and they are classified as either current or noncurrent depending on the expected collection date. Interest income on notes receivable is recognized using the interest method.

During 2013, we sold a property, the Red Lion Hotel Pendleton ("Pendleton property") and received a $1.72 million secured promissory note. Refer to Note 5 and Note 6 for further discussion.

During 2012, we sold two properties, Red Lion Hotel Sacramento at Arden Village ("Sacramento property") and Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast in Aurora, Colorado ("Denver Southeast property") and received a $2.7 million secured promissory note and a $4.0 million secured promissory note, respectively. Refer to Note 5 and Note 6 for further discussion.

Other Assets

Other assets primarily include deferred loan costs, equity method and cost method investments discussed in Note 1. Deferred loan costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related loan agreement, and totaled $42,000, $0.2 million and $0.7 million at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Cost method investments are carried at their original purchase price. Equity method investments are carried at cost, adjusted for our proportionate share of earnings and any investment disbursements.

Fair Value Measurements

Applicable accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). We measure our assets and liabilities using inputs from the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy:

•

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.

•

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

•

Level 3 includes unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions about what factors market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We develop these inputs based on the best information available, including our own data.

Deferred Income

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into an agreement with a new tenant of the Sacramento property. We received $0.3 million in consideration that was to be amortized over the lease period as deferred lease revenue. During 2012, prior to the sale of the property, we recognized $16,000 in deferred lease income and upon the sale of the property the remaining amount was recognized. Refer to Note 6. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we recognized $23,000 in deferred lease income.

In 2003, we sold a hotel to an unrelated party in a sale-operating leaseback transaction. The pre-tax gain on the transaction of approximately $7.0 million was deferred and is being amortized into income over the period of the lease term, which expires in November 2018 and is renewable for three, five-year terms at our option. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized income of approximately $0.5 million each year for the amortization of the deferred gain. The remaining balance at December 31, 2013, was $2.3 million.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities and income tax expenses and benefits are recorded for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Certain wholly or partially-owned entities, including RLHLP and Bellevue Inn LLC, do not directly pay income taxes. Instead, their taxable income flows through to us.

We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we determine these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. At December 31, 2013, we determined that we may not be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets before expiration, and therefore have recorded a valuation allowance. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. See Note 14 for more detail.

We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when, based on the technical merits of the uncertain tax position, it is more likely than not to be sustained on a review by taxing authorities. These estimates are based on judgments made from information currently available to us. We review these estimates and make changes to recorded amounts of uncertain tax positions as facts and circumstances warrant. For additional information about income taxes, see Note 14.

Revenue Recognition and Receivables

Revenue is generally recognized as services are provided. When payments from customers are received before services have been performed, the amount received is recorded as deferred revenue until the service has been completed. We recognize revenue from the following sources:

•

Hotels - Room rental and food and beverage sales from owned and leased hotels. Revenues are recognized when services have been performed, generally at the time of the hotel stay or guest's visit to the restaurant.

•

Franchise - Fees received in connection with the franchise and marketing of our brand names. Franchise revenues are recognized as earned in accordance with the contractual terms of the franchise agreements.

•

Entertainment - Online ticketing services, ticketing inventory management systems, promotion of Broadway-style shows and other special events. Where we act as an agent and receive a net fee or commission, revenue is recognized in the period the services are performed. When we are the promoter of an event and are at-risk for the production, revenues and expenses are recorded in the period of the event performance.

Advertising and Promotion

Costs associated with advertising and promotional efforts are generally expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred approximately $3.9 million, $3.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in advertising expense from continuing operations. These amounts include advertising and promotion spent by our Central Program Fund discussed below.

Central Program Fund

In 2002, we established the Central Program Fund ("CPF") in accordance with our various domestic franchise agreements. The CPF acts as an agent in providing services to its members, the hotels owned and leased by us and our franchisees. These services include advertising, frequent guest program administration, reservation services, national sales promotions and brand and revenue management services intended to increase sales and enhance the reputation of the Red Lion Brands. CPF contributions made by company owned and leased hotels and those made by the franchisees, based on the individual franchise agreements, are up to 4.5% of room revenue. We can elect to contribute additional funds to the CPF in order to accelerate brand awareness or increase marketing and advertising expense to grow the brand, among other things. Activities of the CPF are conducted as a service, not as an operation or business venture.

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential shares that are outstanding during the period and include outstanding stock options and other outstanding employee equity grants, as well as the effect of noncontrolling interest related to the previously outstanding operating partnership units of RLHLP, by increasing the weighted-average number of shares outstanding by their effect. When we report a net loss during the period, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are the same. See Note 13.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts disclosed in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported income/losses, cash flows, total assets, or stockholders' equity as previously reported. See Note 4, Note 5 and Note 6.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit and an NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward on a net basis as part of a deferred tax asset, unless the unrecognized tax benefit is not available to reduce the deferred tax asset component or would not be utilized for that purpose, in which case a liability would be recognized. ASU 2013-11 will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. We have evaluated the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement and determined that it will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Management has assessed the potential impact of other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards and determined that the provisions are either not applicable to our company, or are not anticipated to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segments	'
	Business Segments

	We have three operating segments: hotels, franchise and entertainment. The "other" segment consists of miscellaneous revenues and expenses, cash and cash equivalents, certain receivables, certain property and equipment and undistributed corporate expenses which are not specifically associated with an operating segment. Undistributed corporate expenses include general and administrative charges such as corporate payroll, stock compensation expense, director's fees, legal expenses, charitable contributions, director and officers insurance, bank service charges and outside accountants and various other consultants' expense. We consider these expenses to be "undistributed" because the costs are not directly related to our business segments and therefore are not further distributed. Management reviews and evaluates the operating segments exclusive of interest expense and income taxes; therefore, it has not been allocated to the segments. All balances have been presented after the elimination of inter-segment and intra-segment revenues and expenses.

	Selected information with respect to continuing operations is provided below (in thousands):


			Year ended December 31,
			2013				2012			2011
	Revenues:
	Hotels		$	103,138			$	113,510		$	116,631

	Franchise		7,135				5,177			3,955

	Entertainment		9,439				9,165			11,379

	Other		343				442			423

			$	120,055			$	128,294		$	132,388

	Operating income (loss):
	Hotels		$	4,205			$	(3,185	)	$	14,605

	Franchise		531				374			69

	Entertainment		(109		)		(244		)	478

	Other		(9,055		)		(7,715		)	(7,341		)
			$	(4,428	)		$	(10,770	)	$	7,811

	Capital Expenditures:
	Hotels (1,2,3)		$	11,882			$	7,690		$	33,849

	Franchise		320				6			106

	Entertainment		10				171			459

	Other (1) (2)		280				785			12,817

			$	12,492			$	8,652		$	47,231

	Depreciation and Amortization:
	Hotels		$	11,032			$	11,202		$	13,648

	Franchise		49				45			49

	Entertainment		359				389			300

	Other		908				1,305			1,555

			$	12,348			$	12,941		$	15,552




			December 31,
			2013				2012
	Identifiable assets:
	Hotels (1) (2)		$	192,225			$	212,418

	Franchise		9,348				8,994

	Entertainment		6,759				5,976

Other (2)		26,294				33,554

		$	234,626			$	260,942

__________

-1	Includes the asset acquisition of ten hotels, which were formerly leased, in the fourth quarter of 2011 for $37 million plus acquisition costs.

-2	Includes the capital expenditures and identifiable assets of assets classified as held for sale.

-3	Includes $1.0 million of a noncash reclassification of intangible assets to property and equipment in 2011.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment

	Property and equipment used in continuing operations is summarized as follows (in thousands):


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Buildings and equipment	$	188,331		$	221,217

	Furniture and fixtures	32,685			38,976

	Landscaping and land improvements	6,459			7,099

		227,475			267,292

	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(117,343		)	(133,446		)
		110,132			133,846

	Land	48,886			58,265

	Construction in progress	7,338			2,901

	Property and equipment, net	$	166,356		$	195,012


	The table as of December 31, 2013 excludes the property and equipment of the Red Lion Hotel Canyon Springs in Twin Falls, Idaho ("Canyon Springs property"), the Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center in Kennewick, Washington ("Kennewick property"), the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Kelso/Longview in Kelso, Washington ("Kelso property"), the Red Lion Hotel Pocatello, Idaho ("Pocatello property"), the Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee, Washington ("Wenatchee property"), and the Red Lion Hotel Yakima Center in Yakima Washington ("Yakima property"). These properties were classified as assets held for sale in the fourth quarter of 2013 and remain unsold. In addition, the table as of December 31, 2013 excludes the property and equipment the Red Lion Hotel Eugene, Oregon ("Eugene property"), which closed in January 2014. See Notes 5, 6 and 18 for more information.

	The table as of December 31, 2012 excludes the property and equipment of the Red Lion Hotel Medford, Oregon ("Medford property"), the Red Lion Hotel Missoula ("Missoula property"), our Pendleton property, and our commercial mall in Kalispell, Montana ("Kalispell Mall property"), which were classified as assets held for sale. These properties were sold in 2013. See Note 5 for further discussion.

	During the year ended December 31, 2011, assets held and used with a carrying value of $1.7 million were fully impaired. This related to the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay ("Vancouver property"), which is subject to a right of way acquisition by the state of Washington to allow a replacement of a bridge to be built where the property now stands. We will continue to operate the hotel until this occurs, thus it is not appropriate to classify the operating results of this hotel as discontinued operations. The impairment was measured using Level 3 inputs. There were no impairments of assets held and used in 2013 or 2012:

Assets_Held_for_Sale

Assets Held for Sale

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Assets Held for Sale

Assets Held for Sale or Sold

See Note 2 for the criteria used by us to classify an asset as held for sale. Upon designation as an asset held for sale, we record the carrying value of each property at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and cease depreciation. The operations of a property held for sale prior to the sale date are recorded in discontinued operations unless we intend to have significant continuing involvement after the sale, for example, through a franchise or management agreement, in which case the operations remain part of continuing operations.

As discussed in Note 4, as of December 31, 2013 the following properties were classified as held for sale:

Listed Properties

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we listed for sale the following six properties:

•

Red Lion Hotel Canyon Springs in Twin Falls, Idaho

•

Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center in Kennewick, Washington

•

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Kelso/Longview in Kelso, Washington

•

Red Lion Hotel Pocatello in Pocatello, Idaho

•

Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee in Wenatchee, Washington

•

Red Lion Hotel Yakima Center in Yakima Washington

At this time we do not anticipate maintaining significant continuing involvement with any of these properties after a sale. Accordingly, the operations of these properties have been classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented. Refer to Note 6 for further detail. The property and equipment of these properties have been classified as assets held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013.

We plan to sell, within one year, the six properties discussed above that have been listed but not yet sold. The property and equipment of these properties that are classified as assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheets (beginning in the year classified as held for sale) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are detailed in the table below (in thousands):

2013

2012

Buildings and equipment

25,367

24,540

Furniture and fixtures

1,138

2,818

Landscaping and land improvements

7,337

1,732

33,842

29,090

Less accumulated depreciation

(25,207

)

(18,374

)

8,635

10,716

Land

9,478

7,305

Construction in progress

233

267

Assets held for sale

18,346

18,288

Properties Sold in 2013

The following properties were classified as assets held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 and subsequently sold in 2013.

Medford Property

During the fourth quarter of 2011, we listed for sale the Medford property. On August 1, 2013, we sold the property for $2.8 million. We do not have any significant continuing involvement in this property after the sale; therefore the operations of this property remain classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Kalispell Mall Property

During the third quarter of 2012, we listed for sale our Kalispell Mall property. On April 25, 2013, we closed on the sale of the Kalispell Mall property for $11.6 million. We did not maintain significant continuing involvement in the commercial mall after the sale and have classified the real estate operations of this property as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

As required by the terms of our credit facility, we made a principal payment in the amount of $8.8 million when the sale closed. See Note 8 for further discussion. Concurrent with the sale, we entered into a lease agreement with the buyer under which we are leasing and operating the attached Red Lion Hotel Kalispell for an initial term of 15 years with options for three renewal terms of five years each. The agreement provides for lease payments of $0.5 million per year for the first 45 months, with annual increases thereafter of 2% per year. Because of our continuing involvement in this hotel, the operations remain part of continuing operations for all periods presented.

Pendleton Property

During the third quarter of 2012, we listed for sale our Pendleton property. On April 4, 2013, we closed on the sale of the Pendleton property for $2.25 million. Of the total sales price, $530,000 was paid in cash and we received a $1.72 million secured promissory note for the remaining balance. The note requires monthly payments of principal and interest until the remaining balance is due in April 2016. Concurrent with the sale, we entered into a franchising agreement with the new owners of the property resulting in the property remaining as part of continuing operations for all periods presented.

Missoula Property

During the fourth quarter of 2011, we listed for sale the Missoula property. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, we sold the property for $1.95 million. Concurrent with the sale, the purchaser signed a franchise agreement resulting in the property remaining as part of continuing operations for all periods presented.

Impairments of assets held for sale in continuing operations

During 2012, after entering into definitive agreements to sell our Denver Southeast property and our Red Lion Colonial Hotel in Helena, Montana ("Helena property"), their long-lived assets with a carrying value of $24.3 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $18.6 million less selling costs of $0.5 million resulting in pre-tax impairment charges to continuing operations of $3.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively. We closed on the sale of both properties in 2012.

During 2012, based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of the Missoula and Pendleton properties, their long-lived assets with a carrying value of $7.2 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $4.2 million less selling costs of $0.2 million resulting in pre-tax impairment charges to continuing operations of $0.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The sales of both of these properties were completed in 2013.

During 2011, based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of the Helena, Denver Southeast, and Missoula properties, their long-lived assets with carrying value of $34.1 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $27.8 million less selling costs of $0.9 million resulting in pre-tax impairment charges to continuing operations of $2.2 million, $4.5 million, and $0.5 million, respectively. Included in the carrying value of the Helena property was $0.6 million of goodwill allocated to the property, which is included in the $2.2 million pre-tax impairment charge.

As shown in the tables below (in thousands), we used Level 3 inputs for our analysis. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets based on the best information available in the circumstances. The inputs we used were based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of either the listed sales price or letters of intent received on the properties. Estimates of value also included forecasting operations utilizing both company historical data and performance projections. There were no impairments of long lived assets in continuing operations in 2013. Held for sale assets included in discontinued operations have been impaired, see Note 6.

Description

December 31, 2012

Quoted

Significant

Total

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Loss

Active

Observable

Inputs

Markets for

Inputs

(Level 3)

Identical

(Level 2)

Assets

(Level 1)

Long-lived assets in continuing operations, held for sale

4,041

—

4,041

3,248

Description

31-Dec-11

Quoted

Significant

Total

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Loss

Active

Observable

Inputs

Markets for

Inputs

(Level 3)

Identical

(Level 2)

Assets

(Level 1)

Long-lived assets in continuing operations, held for sale

26,985

—

26,985

6,566

Goodwill of assets held for sale

—

586

Total

26,985

—

26,985

7,152

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations

	In addition to certain properties discussed above in Note 5 which were classified as discontinued operations, during the first quarter of 2013, we terminated a catering contract in Yakima, Washington. Accordingly, all operations under this contract have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Certain property and equipment related to these operations were considered abandoned and a pre-tax loss on disposition of assets of $0.1 million has been recognized in discontinued operations. Also, as discussed above in Note 4, in January 2014, we ceased the operation of our Eugene property when we assigned our leased to another party. Accordingly, all operations of this property have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See below for a discussion of the impairment recognized.

	As of December 31, 2013, all properties classified as discontinued operations prior to 2013 were either sold or disposed of and no assets or liabilities associated with the properties are included on the consolidated balance sheet as of that date. Included in the balance sheet at December 31, 2012, under assets held for sale, were an aggregate of $14.7 million of assets and $0.4 million of liabilities associated with the discontinued operations of the Medford property, and the Kalispell Mall property.

	During the second quarter of 2012, we classified the operations of the Sacramento property as discontinued operations. During the third quarter of 2012 we closed on the sale of the property for $9.0 million, of which $7.0 million was paid in cash at closing and $2.0 million remains payable pursuant to a secured promissory note. Since we do not have significant continuing involvement in this property, we have classified the real estate ownership results of this property as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):


			2013(1)				2012(2)
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	152			$	184

	Accounts receivable, net		579				221

	Inventories		210				39

	Prepaid expenses and other		271				36

	Total current assets		1,212				480

	Property and equipment, net		18,734				14,247

	Total assets, net		$	19,946			$	14,727


	LIABILITIES
	Accounts payable		$	163			$	57

	Accrued payroll related benefits		192				26

	Advance deposits		21				8

	Other accrued expense		505				312

	Total current liabilities		$	881			$	403


	(1) As of December 31, 2013, the properties included are the Kennewick, Yakima, Canyon Springs, Pocatello, Kelso, Wenatchee and Eugene properties.
	(2) As of December 31, 2012, the properties included are the Medford and Kalispell Mall properties.

	The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):


			For the Year Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Revenues		$	23,030			$	27,650			$	27,483

	Operating expenses		(19,469		)		(22,668		)		(22,130		)
	Hotel facility and land lease		(424		)		(717		)		(2,895		)
	Depreciation and amortization		(1,798		)		(2,874		)		(3,469		)
	Interest income		—				3				5

	Interest expense		—				—				(17		)

	Goodwill impairment		—				—				(454		)

	Loss on asset dispositions		(36		)		(5		)		—

	Income tax benefit (expense)		—				(383		)		668

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued business units		1,303				1,006				(809		)


Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units		(9,631		)		(7,092		)		(579		)
Income tax benefit		—				2,566				210

Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units		(9,631		)		(4,526		)		(369		)

Loss from discontinued operations		$	(8,328	)		$	(3,520	)		$	(1,178	)

Impairments of assets held for sale in discontinued operations

During 2013, when we listed the Yakima, Canyon Springs, Pocatello, Kelso and Wenatchee properties for sale, their long-lived assets with a carrying value of $23.3 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $16.9 million less estimated selling costs of $1.4 million resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge in discontinued operations of $7.8 million. Also during 2013, as a result of the anticipated closure of the Eugene property, long-lived assets with a carrying value of $1.5 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $0.5 million less disposal costs of $0.1 million resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge in discontinued operations of $1.1 million. We did not impair the Kennewick property as the estimated fair value less selling costs was determined to be greater than the carrying value of the assets.

During 2012, after entering into a definitive agreement to sell the Sacramento property, its long-lived assets with a carrying value of $12.6 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $9.0 million less selling costs of $0.3 million resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge in discontinued operations of $3.9 million. We closed on the sale of the property in 2012.

During 2012, based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of the Medford and Kalispell Mall properties, their long-lived assets with a carrying value of $17.0 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $14.4 million less selling costs of $0.4 million resulting in pre-tax impairment charges in discontinued operations of $0.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

During 2011, based upon indicators we received during the marketing process, the long-lived assets of the Medford property with a carrying value of $4.0 million were written down to their estimated fair value of $3.5 million less estimated costs to sell of $0.1 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge in discontinued operations of $0.6 million.

As shown in the table below (in thousands), we used Level 3 inputs for the impairment analysis of these properties. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets based on the best information available in the circumstances. The inputs we used were based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of either the listed sales price or letters of intent received on the properties. Estimates of value also included forecasting operations utilizing both company historical data and performance projections.


Description		Fair Value				Quoted				Significant				Significant		Total
						Prices in				Other				Unobservable		Loss
						Active				Observable				Inputs
						Markets for				Inputs				(Level 3)
						Identical				(Level 2)
						Assets
						(Level 1)
Long-lived assets of discontinued business units, December 31, 2013		$	18,734			$	—			$	—			$	18,734	$	8,858

Long-lived assets of discontinued business units, December 31, 2012		$	13,984			$	—			$	—			$	13,984	$	2,981

Long-lived assets of discontinued business units, December 31, 2011		$	3,395			$	—			$	—			$	3,395	$	579

Goodwill_and_Intangibles

Goodwill and Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and Intangibles

	Goodwill represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired during business combinations over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill was recorded in prior years in connection with the acquisitions of hotels, franchises and entertainment businesses. The Red Lion brand name is an identifiable, indefinite lived-intangible asset that represents the separable legal right to a trade name and associated trademarks acquired in a business combination we entered into in 2001. Goodwill and the brand name are not amortized; however, we assess goodwill and the brand name for potential impairments annually as of October 1, or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of the assets. We did not impair any goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2013. The goodwill attributed to the hotel segment was fully impaired in the fourth quarter of 2011.

	The following table summarizes the cost and accumulated amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets (in thousands):


			December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
			Cost			Accumulated Amortization		Net				Cost				Accumulated Amortization	Net


	Goodwill		$	8,512		n/a		$	8,512			$	8,512			n/a	$	8,512


	Intangible assets
		Brand name	$	6,878		n/a		$	6,878			$	6,878			n/a	$	6,878

		Trademarks	114			n/a		114				114				n/a	114

	Total intangible assets		$	6,992		$—		$	6,992			$	6,992			$—	$	6,992


	Amortization expense related to intangible assets was approximately $0, $0 and $39,000 during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. All amortizable intangible assets have been fully amortized as of December 31, 2011.

	Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to each of our business segments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):



		December 31,
		2013							2012
					Other								Other
		Goodwill			Intangibles				Goodwill				Intangibles
	Hotels	$	—		$	4,639			$	—			$	4,639

	Franchise	5,351			2,347				5,351				2,347

	Entertainment	3,161			6				3,161				6

	Total	$	8,512		$	6,992			$	8,512			$	6,992


	At our measurement dates of October 1, 2013 and 2012, we determined that the carrying amount of the reporting units did not exceed their fair value, which was estimated based on a combined income and market approach. Therefore no impairment was necessary.
	At our measurement date of October 1, 2011, we determined that the carrying amount of the hotel reporting unit exceeded its fair value, which was estimated based on a combined income and market approach. Accordingly, a goodwill impairment charge of $14.2 million was recognized in the hotel reporting unit in 2011. Prior to this impairment, $4.7 million of goodwill had been allocated to the sale of our Seattle property and $0.6 million of goodwill allocated to the Helena property had been impaired as part of the fair value assessment and decision to sell this property. There were no other impairments of goodwill or intangible assets during 2011. The table below reflects (in thousands) the fair value hierarchy for goodwill of the hotel reporting unit at December 31, 2011:



			December 31,			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets				Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
	Description		2011			(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)			Loss

	Goodwill		$	—		$	—			$	—			$	—		$	(14,236	)


	See Note 2 for a discussion of our accounting policy on goodwill.

Credit_Facility_and_LongTerm_D

Credit Facility and Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Credit Facility	'
	Credit Facility and Long-Term Debt
	During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we entered into an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo") to expand our existing credit facility. The balance of the term loan under the credit facility at the time of the expansion was $0.5 million and there was no outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit. The term loan was increased to a total of $45.0 million, with $38.2 million used to refinance nine fixed-rate notes collateralized by individual properties ("CMBS debt") that was maturing on July 11, 2013. The remaining balance of the term loan will be used for capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes.
	The terms of the expanded facility are as follows:


	•	Principal payments of $750,000 are required on the term loan on the last day of each calendar quarter or the first business day thereafter. If a property securing the facility is sold we will be required to make an additional principal payment on the term loan equal to the greater of (i) 50% of the net proceeds from the sale or (ii) 50% of the appraised market value of the property sold. If any such additional principal payment exceeds $1 million, the remaining principal balance amortization will be modified to reflect the additional payment.


	•	We paid origination fees of $0.5 million.


	•	The term loan matures on June 30, 2018. The $10 million revolving line of credit is available under the facility until June 30, 2015.


	•	Interest under the term loan and revolving line of credit will initially be payable at our option (i) at a fluctuating rate 75 basis points above a base rate in effect from time to time, or (ii) at a rate 325 basis points above LIBOR (under one, three or six month terms). Beginning in 2015, the spread on the LIBOR will decline if our senior leverage ratio is less than 3.00. We have entered into a swap to hedge 40% of our interest rate exposure under the term loan. See Note 9 for further discussion.


	•	Our obligations under the facility are (i) guaranteed by our subsidiaries Red Lion Hotels Limited Partnership, Red Lion Hotels Franchising, Inc., Red Lion Hotels Management, Inc. and Red Lion Hotels Holdings, Inc., (ii) secured by our accounts receivable and inventory, and (iii) further collateralized by 19 of our hotel properties located in Bellevue, Spokane, Olympia, Port Angeles, Kennewick, Kelso, Richland, Yakima, Pasco and Wenatchee, Washington; in Post Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls and Boise, Idaho; in Bend and Coos Bay, Oregon; in Eureka and Redding, California; and in Salt Lake City, Utah.

	The facility requires us to comply with customary affirmative and negative covenants, as well as financial covenants relating to leverage, debt service, and loan coverage ratios. It also includes customary events of default. We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.

	At December 31, 2013 outstanding debt was $73.9 million. The debt balance includes the $43.5 million outstanding on the term loan with Wells Fargo and unamortized origination fees on the debt of $0.4 million. In addition to this term loan, we also have a revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo for up to $10 million, a portion of which supports outstanding letters of credit. At December 31, 2013, $9.8 million on the revolving line of credit was available as we had $0.2 million in letters of credit as of that date. Also included in the total debt amount is $30.8 million of debentures due to Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust that matures in 2044. See Note 10 for further discussion.

	Contractual maturities for the term loan and revolving line of credit outstanding at December 31, 2013, for the next five years, are summarized by year as follows (in thousands):


	Year Ending December 31,		Amount
	2014		$	3,000

	2015		3,000

	2016		3,000

	2017		3,000

	2018		31,500

			$	43,500

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments and Accumulated Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	We do not enter into derivative transactions for trading purposes, but rather to hedge our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. We manage our floating rate debt using interest rate swaps in order to reduce our exposure to the impact of changing interest rates and future cash outflows for interest.

	As required under the expanded credit facility, we entered into an interest rate swap with Wells Fargo to hedge the first 40% of our interest rate exposure. The swap has an original notional amount of $18.0 million and a fixed rate of 4.88%. Our contractual quarterly payments have reduced the outstanding notional amount to $17.4 million. The swap is settled on the same day as the required monthly interest payments on the term loan and expires on June 29, 2018.

	We account for the interest rate swap under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC') Topic No. 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). ASC 815 requires us to recognize all derivative instruments on our balance sheet at fair value. The related gains or losses on these transactions are deferred in stockholders' equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. These deferred gains and losses are recognized in income in the period in which the related items being hedged are recognized in interest expense. However, to the extent that the change in value of a derivative contract does not perfectly offset the change in the value of the items being hedged, that ineffective portion is immediately recognized in interest expense. Our interest rate hedge was designated as a cash flow hedge and is deemed to be effective at December 31, 2013 as the critical terms have not changed since inception.

	We measure the value of the interest rate swap utilizing an income approach valuation technique, converting future amounts of cash flows to a single present value in order to obtain a transfer exit price within the bid and ask spread that is most representative of the fair value of our derivative instruments. This option-pricing technique utilizes a one-month LIBOR forward yield curve, obtained from an independent external service.

	At December 31, 2013, the valuation of the interest rate swap resulted in the recognition of a swap liability totaling $0.2 million, which is included in other accrued expenses on the balance sheet.

	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), comprised entirely of changes in the fair value of our cash flow hedge are as follows:



		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Balance, beginning of year	$	—		$	—

	Loss on cash flow hedge, net of tax	(159		)	—

	Balance, end of year	$	(159	)	$	—

Debentures_of_Red_Lion_Hotels_

Debentures of Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust	12 Months Ended
Debentures of Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debentures of Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust	'
	Debentures of Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust

	Together with the Trust, we completed a public offering of $46.0 million of trust preferred securities in 2004. The securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and entitle holders to cumulative cash distributions at a 9.5% annual rate with maturity in February 2044. The cost of the offering totaled $2.3 million, which the Trust paid through an advance by us. The advance to the Trust is included with other noncurrent assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

	We borrowed all of the proceeds from the offering, including our original 3% trust common investment of $1.4 million, on the same day through 9.5% debentures that are included as a long-term liability on our consolidated balance sheets. The debentures mature in 2044 and their payment terms mirror the distribution terms of the trust securities. The debenture agreement required the mandatory redemption of 35% of the then-outstanding trust securities at 105% of issued value if we completed an offering of common shares with gross proceeds of greater than $50 million. In accordance therewith and in connection with a common stock offering in May 2006, we repaid approximately $16.6 million of the debentures due the Trust. The Trust then redeemed 35% of the outstanding trust preferred securities and trust common securities at a price of $26.25 per share, a 5% premium over the issued value of the securities. Of the $16.6 million, approximately $0.5 million was received back by us for our trust common securities and was reflected as a reduction of our investment in the Trust. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, debentures due the Trust totaled $30.8 million.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies

	At any given time we are subject to claims and actions incidental to the operations of our business. Based on information currently available, we do not expect that any sums we may receive or have to pay in connection with any legal proceeding would have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or net cash flow.

	Due to our equity method investment in a 19.9% owned real estate venture, we are considered a guarantor of the mortgage for the building associated with that investment. We would be obligated to pay a portion of this mortgage in the event the real estate venture were unable to meet its principal or interest payment obligations. As of December 31, 2013, the maximum amount payable under this guarantee was approximately $1.8 million, which represents 19.9% of the outstanding mortgage balance. At December 31, 2013, it was not probable that we would be required to pay any of this amount; thus we have not accrued a liability for any portion of this obligation in our December 31, 2013 financial statements.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Stockholders' Equity

	We are authorized to issue 50 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and five million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. As of December 31, 2013, there were 19,687,232 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. The board of directors has the authority, without action by the shareholders, to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series and to designate the rights, preferences and privileges of each series, which may be greater than the rights of the common stock.

	Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted upon by the shareholders with no cumulative voting rights. Holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably the dividends, if any, that are declared from time to time by the board of directors out of funds legally available for that purpose. The rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate in the future.

	Stock Incentive Plans

	As approved by our shareholders, the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, authorize the grant or issuance of various option or other awards including restricted stock grants and other stock-based compensation. The 2006 plan allows awards covering up to two million shares (subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events). The 1998 plan allows awards covering up to 1.4 million shares, although as a condition to the approval of the 2006 plan, we no longer grant or issue awards under the 1998 plan. The compensation committee of the board of directors administers the 2006 plan and establishes to whom awards are granted and the type and terms and conditions, including the exercise period, of the awards. As of December 31, 2013, there were 639,953 shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future stock option grants or other awards under the 2006 plan.

	Stock based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock based awards measured at grant date, including an estimated forfeiture rate, and is recognized over the relevant service period. Stock-based compensation expense related to these awards during 2013, 2012 and 2011 for employees was approximately $1.3 million, $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

	Stock-based compensation expense recorded in 2013 includes $0.5 million of expense recorded upon the retirement of our former President and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013.

	In addition to the awards mentioned above, during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, there were 77,360, 58,705 and 68,618 shares of common stock, respectively, issued in aggregate to non-management directors as compensation for service. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of approximately $0.6 million , $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, upon issuance.

	Stock Options

	Stock options issued are valued based upon the Black-Scholes option pricing model and we recognize this value as an expense over the periods in which the options vest. Use of the Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires that we make certain assumptions, including expected volatility, forfeiture rate, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield and expected life of the options, based on historical experience. Volatility is based on historical information with terms consistent with the expected life of the option. The risk free interest rate is based on the quoted daily treasury yield curve rate at the time of grant, with terms consistent with the expected life of the option. No stock options were granted in 2013, 2012 or 2011.

	A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is as follows:



			Number			Weighted
			of Shares			Average
						Exercise
						Price
	Balance, January 1, 2013		172,814			$	9.41
	Balance, January 1, 2013		172,814			$	9.41
	Options granted		—			$	—
	Options granted		—			$	—
	Options exercised		(2,000	)		$	7.82
	Options exercised		(2,000	)		$	7.82
	Options forfeited		(3,207	)		$	7.62
	Options forfeited		(3,207	)		$	7.62
	Balance, December 31, 2013		167,607			$	9.49
	Balance, December 31, 2013		167,607			$	9.49
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013		166,887			$	9.51
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013		166,887			$	9.51

	Additional information regarding stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2013, is presented below.



	Range of		Number			Weighted		Expiration	Weighted		Aggregate		Number	Weighted		Aggregate
	Exercise		Outstanding			Average		Date	Average		Intrinsic		Exercisable	Average		Intrinsic
	Prices					Remaining			Exercise		Value(1)			Exercise		Value(1)
						Contractual			Price					Price
						Life (Years)
	$5.10		5,000			0.88		2014	$	5.1	$	4,750	5,000	$	5.1	$	4,750
	$5.10		5,000			0.88		2014	$	5.1	$	4,750	5,000	$	5.1	$	4,750
	$7.10 - $7.46		10,881			3.06		2015-2020	7.36		—		10,161	7.38		—
	$7.10 - $7.46		10,881			3.06		2015-2020	7.36		—		10,161	7.38		—
	$8.74 - $8.80		111,231			2.55		2018	8.76		—		111,231	8.76		—
	$8.74 - $8.80		111,231			2.55		2018	8.76		—		111,231	8.76		—
	$12.21-$13.00		40,495			3.14		2016-2017	12.62		—		40,495	12.62		—
	$12.21-$13.00		40,495			3.14		2016-2017	12.62		—		40,495	12.62		—
			167,607			2.68		2014-2020	$	9.49	$	4,750	166,887	$	9.51	$	4,750
			167,607			2.68		2014-2020	$	9.49	$	4,750	166,887	$	9.51	$	4,750
	____________

	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value is before applicable income taxes and represents the amount option recipients would have received if all options had been exercised on the last trading day of 2013, or December 31, 2013, based upon our closing stock price of $6.05.

Restricted Stock Units, Shares Issued as Compensation

During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we granted 218,356, 169,036 and 168,398 unvested restricted stock units, respectively, to executive officers and other key employees, the majority of which vest 25% each year for four years on each anniversary of the grant date. While all of the shares are considered granted, they are not considered issued or outstanding until vested. As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 there were 303,749, 323,561 and 288,342 unvested restricted stock units outstanding, respectively. Since we began issuing restricted stock units, approximately 18.4% of total restricted stock units granted have been forfeited.

A summary of restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is as follows:


		Number			Weighted
		of Shares			Average
					Grant Date
					Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2013		323,561			$	7.75
Balance, January 1, 2013		323,561			$	7.75
Granted		218,356			$	6.77
Granted		218,356			$	6.77
Vested		(179,627	)		$	6.46
Vested		(179,627	)		$	6.46
Forfeited		(58,541	)		$	7.56
Forfeited		(58,541	)		$	7.56
Balance, December 31, 2013		303,749			$	7.32
Balance, December 31, 2013		303,749			$	7.32

179,627 shares of common stock were issued to employees in 2013 as their restricted stock units vested. Under the terms of the 2006 plan and upon issuance, we authorized a net settlement of distributable shares to employees after consideration of individual employees' tax withholding obligations, at the election of each employee.

During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized approximately $1.2 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in compensation expense related to these grants, and expect to record an additional $1.6 million in compensation expense over the remaining vesting periods of approximately 33 months.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In 2008, we adopted a new employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") upon expiration of our previous plan. Under the ESPP, 300,000 shares of common stock are authorized for purchase by eligible employees at a discount through payroll deductions. No employee may purchase more than $25,000 worth of shares, or more than 10,000 total shares, in any calendar year. As allowed under the ESPP, a participant may elect to withdraw from the plan, effective for the purchase period in progress at the time of the election with all accumulated payroll deductions returned to the participant at the time of withdrawal. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, there were 13,765, 17,304 and 22,382 shares, respectively, issued, and approximately $17,000, $16,000 and $15,000 was recorded in compensation expense related to the discount associated with the plan in each year, respectively.

Non-controlling Interest and Operating Partnership Units

At December 31, 2011 44,837 operating partnership units held by unaffiliated limited partners of RLHLP remained outstanding. During February 2012, we elected to issue 44,837 shares of our common stock in exchange for a like number of operating partnership units that these limited partners put to RLHLP. See Note 1 for further discussion.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Earnings (Loss) Per Share

	The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except per share amounts):


		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator - basic and diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(8,719	)	$	(11,161	)	$	(5,884	)
	Less net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			(7		)	86

	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(8,328		)	(3,520		)	(1,178		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	$	(17,047	)	$	(14,674	)	$	(7,148	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares - basic	19,575			19,327			19,053

	Weighted average shares - diluted	19,575			19,327			19,053

	Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation:
	Basic and Diluted
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.31	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.07	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	$	(0.87	)	$	(0.76	)	$	(0.38	)
	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 there were 167,607, 172,814 and 263,872 options to purchase common shares, respectively, outstanding. All of the options to purchase common shares were considered antidilutive due to reported net losses attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation in all years.
	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, all 303,749, 323,561 and 288,342 outstanding but unvested restricted stock units, respectively, were considered antidilutive due to reported net losses attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation in all years.
	At December 31, 2011 the effect of converting the 44,837 outstanding operating partnership units during those periods was considered antidilutive due to reported net losses attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation in that year.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes

	Major components of the income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, are as follows (in thousands):



			December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Current:
		Federal (benefit) expense	$	(17	)		$	(153	)		$	349

		State (benefit) expense	32				6				87

	Deferred (benefit) expense		(766		)		(8,376		)		4,458


	Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation		(751		)		(8,523		)		4,894

	Less: tax benefit of discontinued operations		—				2,184				877

	Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations		$	(751	)		$	(6,339	)		$	5,771


	The income tax expense (benefit) shown in the statements of comprehensive income (loss) differs from the amounts calculated using the federal statutory rate applied to income before income taxes as follows (in thousands, except percentages):



		December 31,
		2013						2012						2011
		Amount			%			Amount			%			Amount			%
	(Benefit) provision at federal statutory rate	$	(6,051	)	-34	%		$	(7,887	)	-34	%		$	(767	)	-34	%
	State tax (benefit) expense	(365		)	-2	%		(774		)	-3.3	%		228			10	%

	Effect of tax credits	(433		)	-2.4	%		(336		)	-1.4	%		(357		)	-15.8	%
	Fixed asset basis difference	—			—	%		—			—	%		(791		)	-35	%

	Non-deductible goodwill	—			—	%		—			—	%		6,640			294.4	%

	Other	205			1.1	%		474			2	%		(59		)	-2.6	%

	Valuation allowance	5,893			33.1	%		—			—	%		—			—	%


	Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	(751		)	-4.2	%		(8,523		)	-36.7	%		4,894			217	%


	Effect of discontinued operations	—						2,184						877


	Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations	$	(751	)	-7.9	%		$	(6,339	)	-36.2	%		$	5,771		5,107.10	%

	Significant components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, are as follows (in thousands):


		December 31,
		2013							2012
		Assets			Liabilities				Assets			Liabilities
	Property and equipment	$	—		$	11,680			$	—		$	13,625

	Brand name	—			2,502				—			2,451

	Other intangible assets	—			211				—			187

Gain on sale leaseback	1,257			—				1,398			—

Tax credit carryforwards	4,299			—				3,852			—

Federal and state net operating losses	10,746			—				6,461			—

Other	1,177			—				981			—

Valuation allowance	(5,893		)	—				—			—

Total	$	11,586		$	14,393			$	12,692		$	16,263


At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had federal gross operating loss carryforwards of approximately $28.6 million and $17.4 million, respectively; state gross operating loss carryforwards of approximately $21.8 million and $11.8 million, respectively; and federal tax credit carryforwards of approximately $4.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The federal net operating loss carryforwards will expire beginning in 2033, and the state net operating loss carryforwards will expire beginning in 2017; the tax credit carryforwards will begin to expire in 2024.

We assess the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth.

On the basis of this evaluation, as of December 31, 2013, a valuation allowance of $5.9 million has been recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth. Should we determine we will be able to realize our deferred tax assets, the tax benefits relating to any reversal of the valuation allowance will be accounted for as a reduction of income tax expense.

We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when, based on the technical merits of the uncertain tax position, it is more likely than not to be sustained on a review by taxing authorities. These estimates are based on judgments made with currently available information. We review these estimates and makes changes to recorded amounts of uncertain tax positions as facts and circumstances warrant. We have no material uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and do not anticipate a significant change in any unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months. Accordingly, we have not provided for any unrecognized tax benefits or related interest and penalties. We account for penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. With limited exception, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years prior to 2008.

Operating_Lease_Commitments

Operating Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'
	Operating Lease Commitments

	Total future minimum payments due under all current term operating leases at December 31, 2013, are as indicated below (in thousands):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014	$	4,623

	2015	4,269

	2016	2,814

	2017	2,097

	2018	1,982

	Thereafter	9,966


	Total	$	25,751


	Total rent expense from continuing operations, under leases for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $4.5 million, $4.1 million, and $5.0 million, respectively, shown as hotel facility and land lease expense on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

	In October 2007, we completed an acquisition of a 100-year (including extension periods) leasehold interest in a hotel in Anaheim, California for $8.3 million, including costs of acquisition. At our option, we were entitled to extend the lease for 19 additional terms of five years each, with increases in lease payments tied directly to the Consumer Price Index. We exercised our first option to extend for an additional five year term beginning in May 2011, leaving us with 18 remaining options to extend the lease for additional terms of five years each. We are obligated to pay $2.2 million per year in rent until the end of the extension period in April 2016, which is reflected in the table above.

	In addition to the above mentioned obligation, we have leasehold interests at other hotel properties as well as our corporate headquarters located in Spokane, Washington. These leases require us to pay fixed monthly rent and have expiration dates of 2016 and beyond which are reflected in the table above. The table below summarizes the terms of the leases, including extension periods at our option, for our hotel properties as of December 31, 2013:



	Property	Expiration date of lease		Extension periods
	Red Lion Hotel Eugene	January 2014 (1)

	Red Lion River Inn	Oct-18		Three renewal terms of five years each
	Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport	Dec-24		One renewal term of five years
	Red Lion Hotel Vancouver (at the Quay)	Dec-20		None
	Red Lion Anaheim	Apr-16		18 renewal terms of five years each
	Red Lion Hotel Kalispell	Apr-28		Three renewal terms of five years each

	(1) The original lease had an expiration date of February 2062, however in December 2013, we negotiated with the lease holder to assign the lease to an outside third party and in January 2014, we ceased operation of this hotel property.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related-Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related-Party Transactions

	We conducted various business transactions in which the counterparty was considered a related party due to the relationships between us and the counterparty's officers, directors and/or equity owners. The nature of the transactions was limited to performing certain management and administrative functions for the related entities, commissions for real estate sales and leased office space. The total aggregate value of these transactions in 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $0.1 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

	During 2011, we held certain cash and investment accounts in, and had a note payable to a bank whose chairman and chief executive officer was a member of our board of directors until May 2012. At December 31, 2011 total cash and investments held was approximately $0.1 million. The note payable was paid in full in October, 2011. Net interest expense of $0.02 million related to this note payable was recorded during 2011.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments

	Applicable accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). We measure our assets and liabilities using inputs from the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.

	Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

	Level 3 includes unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions about what factors market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We develop these inputs based on the best information available, including our own data.

	Estimated fair values of financial instruments (in thousands) are shown in the table below. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable and current liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair values. We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt, excluding leases, using expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, both of which are Level 3 inputs. The debentures are valued at the closing price on December 31, 2013, of the underlying trust preferred securities on the New York Stock Exchange, which was a directly observable Level 1 input. The fair values provided below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts we or the debt holders could realize in a current market exchange. In addition, potential income tax ramifications related to the realization of gains and losses that would be incurred in an actual sale or settlement have not been taken into consideration.


			December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(1)		$	13,058	$	13,058	$	8,894	$	8,894

	Accounts receivable(1)		$	6,283	$	6,283	$	5,774	$	5,774

	Notes receivable		$	5,095	$	5,095	$	7,014	$	7,014

	Financial liabilities:
	Current liabilities, excluding debt(1)		$	16,238	$	16,238	$	18,195	$	18,195

	Total debt		$	43,058	$	44,311	$	49,178	$	49,178

	Debentures		$	30,825	$	32,058	$	30,825	$	31,363

	__________

	-1	Includes the cash, accounts receivable, and current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events

	On January 25, 2014, we ceased operation of the Red Lion Hotel Eugene, in Eugene Oregon, following the assignment of our lease to a third party. As more fully described in Note 6, we will have no continuing involvement with this property and have classified it as a discontinued operation and recognized an impairment loss on the long-lived assets of the property.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	All highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. At times, cash balances at banks and other financial institutions may be in excess of federal insurance limits.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash

	In accordance with our various borrowing arrangements, at December 31, 2012 cash of approximately $2.4 million was held in escrow for the future payment of insurance, property taxes, repairs and furniture and fixtures.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

	The ability to collect individual accounts receivable is reviewed on a routine basis. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded based on specifically identified amounts believed to be uncollectible. If actual collection experience changes, revisions to the allowance may be required and if all attempts to collect a receivable fail, it is recorded against the allowance. The estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts is impacted by, among other things, national and regional economic conditions.
Inventories	'
	Inventories

	Inventories consist primarily of food and beverage products held for sale at the company-operated restaurants and guest supplies. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment

	Property and equipment are stated at cost. The cost of improvements that extend the life of property and equipment is capitalized. Repairs and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred.
Valuation of Definite Lived Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets	'
	Valuation of Finite Lived Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets

	We test finite lived intangibles and long-lived asset groups for recoverability when changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable, for example, when there are material adverse changes in projected revenues or expenses, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected operating results, or significant negative industry or economic trends. We also perform a test for recoverability when management has committed to a plan to sell or otherwise dispose of an asset group and the plan is expected to be completed within a year. We evaluate recoverability of an asset group by comparing its carrying value to the future net undiscounted cash flows that we expect will be generated by the asset group. If the comparison indicates that the carrying value of an asset group is not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss for the excess of carrying value over the estimated fair value. When we recognize an impairment loss for assets to be held and used, we depreciate the adjusted carrying amount of those assets over their remaining useful life.

	We base our calculations of the estimated fair value of a finite lived intangible asset or asset group on the income approach or the market approach. The assumptions and methodology utilized for the income approach are the same as those described in the "Valuation of Goodwill" caption. For the market approach, we use analyses based primarily on market comparables, recent appraisals and assumptions about market capitalization rates, growth rates, and inflation.

	For information on impairment losses recorded in 2013, 2012 and 2011 associated with finite lived intangibles and long-lived assets, see Note 4, Note 5 and Note 6.
Valuation of Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets	'
	Valuation of Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

	We assess goodwill of our segments for potential impairments annually as of October 1, or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of the asset. For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, we have determined that the individual segments where goodwill is recorded constitute reporting units as defined in the literature.

	In the first step of evaluating goodwill for impairment we compare the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, no further analysis is needed.

	If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we proceed to the second step of the test to calculate the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill in order to determine whether any impairment is required. We calculate the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognize an impairment loss for that excess amount. In allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, we use industry and market data, recent appraisals and knowledge of the industry and past experiences.

	We base our calculations of the estimated fair value of a reporting unit on a combined income and market approach. For the income approach, we use a discounted cash flow model that includes the following assumptions: projections of revenues and expenses and related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates and demand trends; expected future investments to grow new units; and estimated discount rates. We base these assumptions on historical data and experience, third-party appraisals, industry projections, micro and macro general economic condition projections, and our own expectations. For the market approach, we use analyses based primarily on market comparables and assumptions about market capitalization rates, growth rates, and inflation.
Assets Held for Sale	'
	Assets Held for Sale

	We consider a property to be an asset held for sale when all of the following criteria are met:

	•	management commits to a plan to sell the property;

	•	it is unlikely that the disposal plan will be significantly modified or discontinued;

	•	the property is available for immediate sale in its present condition;

	•	actions required to complete the sale of the property have been initiated;

	•	sale of the property is probable, we expect the completed sale will occur within one year; and

	•	the property is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given its current market value.

	Upon designation as an asset held for sale, we record the carrying value of each property at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and cease depreciation.

	For information on the assets classified as held for sale, see Note 5.
Notes Receivable	'
	Notes Receivable

	We carry notes receivable at their estimated collection amount and they are classified as either current or noncurrent depending on the expected collection date. Interest income on notes receivable is recognized using the interest method.
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets

	Other assets primarily include deferred loan costs, equity method and cost method investments discussed in Note 1. Deferred loan costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related loan agreement, and totaled $42,000, $0.2 million and $0.7 million at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Cost method investments are carried at their original purchase price. Equity method investments are carried at cost, adjusted for our proportionate share of earnings and any investment disbursements.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements

	Applicable accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). We measure our assets and liabilities using inputs from the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy:

	•	Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.

	•	Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

	•	Level 3 includes unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions about what factors market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We develop these inputs based on the best information available, including our own data.
Deferred Income	'
	Deferred Income

	During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into an agreement with a new tenant of the Sacramento property. We received $0.3 million in consideration that was to be amortized over the lease period as deferred lease revenue. During 2012, prior to the sale of the property, we recognized $16,000 in deferred lease income and upon the sale of the property the remaining amount was recognized. Refer to Note 6. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we recognized $23,000 in deferred lease income.

	In 2003, we sold a hotel to an unrelated party in a sale-operating leaseback transaction. The pre-tax gain on the transaction of approximately $7.0 million was deferred and is being amortized into income over the period of the lease term, which expires in November 2018 and is renewable for three, five-year terms at our option. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized income of approximately $0.5 million each year for the amortization of the deferred gain. The remaining balance at December 31, 2013, was $2.3 million.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes

	Deferred tax assets and liabilities and income tax expenses and benefits are recorded for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Certain wholly or partially-owned entities, including RLHLP and Bellevue Inn LLC, do not directly pay income taxes. Instead, their taxable income flows through to us.

	We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we determine these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. At December 31, 2013, we determined that we may not be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets before expiration, and therefore have recorded a valuation allowance. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. See Note 14 for more detail.

	We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when, based on the technical merits of the uncertain tax position, it is more likely than not to be sustained on a review by taxing authorities. These estimates are based on judgments made from information currently available to us. We review these estimates and make changes to recorded amounts of uncertain tax positions as facts and circumstances warrant. For additional information about income taxes, see Note 14.
Revenue Recognition and Receivables	'
	Revenue Recognition and Receivables

	Revenue is generally recognized as services are provided. When payments from customers are received before services have been performed, the amount received is recorded as deferred revenue until the service has been completed. We recognize revenue from the following sources:

	•	Hotels - Room rental and food and beverage sales from owned and leased hotels. Revenues are recognized when services have been performed, generally at the time of the hotel stay or guest's visit to the restaurant.

	•	Franchise - Fees received in connection with the franchise and marketing of our brand names. Franchise revenues are recognized as earned in accordance with the contractual terms of the franchise agreements.

	•	Entertainment - Online ticketing services, ticketing inventory management systems, promotion of Broadway-style shows and other special events. Where we act as an agent and receive a net fee or commission, revenue is recognized in the period the services are performed. When we are the promoter of an event and are at-risk for the production, revenues and expenses are recorded in the period of the event performance.
Advertising and Promotion	'
	Advertising and Promotion

	Costs associated with advertising and promotional efforts are generally expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred approximately $3.9 million, $3.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in advertising expense from continuing operations. These amounts include advertising and promotion spent by our Central Program Fund discussed below.
Central Program Fund	'
	Central Program Fund

	In 2002, we established the Central Program Fund ("CPF") in accordance with our various domestic franchise agreements. The CPF acts as an agent in providing services to its members, the hotels owned and leased by us and our franchisees. These services include advertising, frequent guest program administration, reservation services, national sales promotions and brand and revenue management services intended to increase sales and enhance the reputation of the Red Lion Brands. CPF contributions made by company owned and leased hotels and those made by the franchisees, based on the individual franchise agreements, are up to 4.5% of room revenue. We can elect to contribute additional funds to the CPF in order to accelerate brand awareness or increase marketing and advertising expense to grow the brand, among other things. Activities of the CPF are conducted as a service, not as an operation or business venture.
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

	Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential shares that are outstanding during the period and include outstanding stock options and other outstanding employee equity grants, as well as the effect of noncontrolling interest related to the previously outstanding operating partnership units of RLHLP, by increasing the weighted-average number of shares outstanding by their effect. When we report a net loss during the period, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are the same. See Note 13.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates

	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications

	Certain amounts disclosed in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported income/losses, cash flows, total assets, or stockholders' equity as previously reported. See Note 4, Note 5 and Note 6.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements

	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit and an NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward on a net basis as part of a deferred tax asset, unless the unrecognized tax benefit is not available to reduce the deferred tax asset component or would not be utilized for that purpose, in which case a liability would be recognized. ASU 2013-11 will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. We have evaluated the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement and determined that it will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

	Management has assessed the potential impact of other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards and determined that the provisions are either not applicable to our company, or are not anticipated to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Alowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	The following schedule summarizes the activity in the allowance account for trade accounts receivable for the past three years for continuing operations:


			Year ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
			(In thousands)
	Allowance for doubtful accounts, continuing operations
		Balance, beginning of year	$	82		$	385		$	487

		Additions to allowance	117			110			185

		Write-offs, net of recoveries	(71		)	(413		)	(287		)
		Balance, end of year	$	128		$	82		$	385

Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Estimated Useful Life	'
	Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset, which ranges as follows:



	Buildings	25 to 39 years
	Equipment	2 to 15 years
	Furniture and fixtures	5 to 15 years
	Landscaping and improvements	15 years

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information	'
	Selected information with respect to continuing operations is provided below (in thousands):


		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues:
	Hotels	$	103,138		$	113,510		$	116,631

	Franchise	7,135			5,177			3,955

	Entertainment	9,439			9,165			11,379

	Other	343			442			423

		$	120,055		$	128,294		$	132,388

	Operating income (loss):
	Hotels	$	4,205		$	(3,185	)	$	14,605

	Franchise	531			374			69

	Entertainment	(109		)	(244		)	478

	Other	(9,055		)	(7,715		)	(7,341		)
		$	(4,428	)	$	(10,770	)	$	7,811

	Capital Expenditures:
	Hotels (1,2,3)	$	11,882		$	7,690		$	33,849

	Franchise	320			6			106

	Entertainment	10			171			459

	Other (1) (2)	280			785			12,817

		$	12,492		$	8,652		$	47,231

	Depreciation and Amortization:
	Hotels	$	11,032		$	11,202		$	13,648

	Franchise	49			45			49

	Entertainment	359			389			300

	Other	908			1,305			1,555

		$	12,348		$	12,941		$	15,552




		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Identifiable assets:
	Hotels (1) (2)	$	192,225		$	212,418

	Franchise	9,348			8,994

	Entertainment	6,759			5,976

	Other (2)	26,294			33,554

		$	234,626		$	260,942

__________

-1	Includes the asset acquisition of ten hotels, which were formerly leased, in the fourth quarter of 2011 for $37 million plus acquisition costs.

-2	Includes the capital expenditures and identifiable assets of assets classified as held for sale.

-3	Includes $1.0 million of a noncash reclassification of intangible assets to property and equipment in 2011.

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property and equipment used in continuing operations is summarized as follows (in thousands):


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Buildings and equipment	$	188,331		$	221,217

	Furniture and fixtures	32,685			38,976

	Landscaping and land improvements	6,459			7,099

		227,475			267,292

	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(117,343		)	(133,446		)
		110,132			133,846

	Land	48,886			58,265

	Construction in progress	7,338			2,901

	Property and equipment, net	$	166,356		$	195,012

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Tables

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Assets Held for Sale	'
	The property and equipment of these properties that are classified as assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheets (beginning in the year classified as held for sale) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are detailed in the table below (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Buildings and equipment	$	25,367		$	24,540

	Furniture and fixtures	1,138			2,818

	Landscaping and land improvements	7,337			1,732

		33,842			29,090

	Less accumulated depreciation	(25,207		)	(18,374		)
		8,635			10,716

	Land	9,478			7,305

	Construction in progress	233			267

	Assets held for sale	$	18,346		$	18,288

Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale	'
	As shown in the tables below (in thousands), we used Level 3 inputs for our analysis. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets based on the best information available in the circumstances. The inputs we used were based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of either the listed sales price or letters of intent received on the properties. Estimates of value also included forecasting operations utilizing both company historical data and performance projections. There were no impairments of long lived assets in continuing operations in 2013. Held for sale assets included in discontinued operations have been impaired, see Note 6.



	Description		December 31, 2012			Quoted		Significant		Significant		Total
						Prices in		Other		Unobservable		Loss
						Active		Observable		Inputs
						Markets for		Inputs		(Level 3)
						Identical		(Level 2)
						Assets
						(Level 1)
	Long-lived assets in continuing operations, held for sale		$	4,041		$	—	$	—	$	4,041	$	3,248




	Description		31-Dec-11			Quoted		Significant		Significant		Total
						Prices in		Other		Unobservable		Loss
						Active		Observable		Inputs
						Markets for		Inputs		(Level 3)
						Identical		(Level 2)
						Assets
						(Level 1)
	Long-lived assets in continuing operations, held for sale		$	26,985		$	—	$	—	$	26,985	$	6,566

	Goodwill of assets held for sale		—			—		—		—		586

	Total		$	26,985		$	—	$	—	$	26,985	$	7,152

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet and Income Statement	'
	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):


			2013(1)				2012(2)
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	152			$	184

	Accounts receivable, net		579				221

	Inventories		210				39

	Prepaid expenses and other		271				36

	Total current assets		1,212				480

	Property and equipment, net		18,734				14,247

	Total assets, net		$	19,946			$	14,727


	LIABILITIES
	Accounts payable		$	163			$	57

	Accrued payroll related benefits		192				26

	Advance deposits		21				8

	Other accrued expense		505				312

	Total current liabilities		$	881			$	403


	(1) As of December 31, 2013, the properties included are the Kennewick, Yakima, Canyon Springs, Pocatello, Kelso, Wenatchee and Eugene properties.
	(2) As of December 31, 2012, the properties included are the Medford and Kalispell Mall properties.

	The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):


			For the Year Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Revenues		$	23,030			$	27,650			$	27,483

	Operating expenses		(19,469		)		(22,668		)		(22,130		)
	Hotel facility and land lease		(424		)		(717		)		(2,895		)
	Depreciation and amortization		(1,798		)		(2,874		)		(3,469		)
	Interest income		—				3				5

	Interest expense		—				—				(17		)

	Goodwill impairment		—				—				(454		)

	Loss on asset dispositions		(36		)		(5		)		—

	Income tax benefit (expense)		—				(383		)		668

	Income (loss) from operations of discontinued business units		1,303				1,006				(809		)


	Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units		(9,631		)		(7,092		)		(579		)
	Income tax benefit		—				2,566				210

	Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units		(9,631		)		(4,526		)		(369		)

Loss from discontinued operations		$	(8,328	)		$	(3,520	)		$	(1,178	)

Disclosure of Discontinued Operations, Assets Held for Sale	'
	As shown in the table below (in thousands), we used Level 3 inputs for the impairment analysis of these properties. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets based on the best information available in the circumstances. The inputs we used were based upon indicators we received during the marketing process of either the listed sales price or letters of intent received on the properties. Estimates of value also included forecasting operations utilizing both company historical data and performance projections.


	Description		Fair Value				Quoted				Significant			Significant		Total
							Prices in				Other			Unobservable		Loss
							Active				Observable			Inputs
							Markets for				Inputs			(Level 3)
							Identical				(Level 2)
							Assets
							(Level 1)
	Long-lived assets of discontinued business units, December 31, 2013		$	18,734			$	—			$	—		$	18,734	$	8,858

	Long-lived assets of discontinued business units, December 31, 2012		$	13,984			$	—			$	—		$	13,984	$	2,981

	Long-lived assets of discontinued business units, December 31, 2011		$	3,395			$	—			$	—		$	3,395	$	579

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Table

Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to each of our business segments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):



		December 31,
		2013							2012
					Other								Other
		Goodwill			Intangibles				Goodwill				Intangibles
	Hotels	$	—		$	4,639			$	—			$	4,639

	Franchise	5,351			2,347				5,351				2,347

	Entertainment	3,161			6				3,161				6

	Total	$	8,512		$	6,992			$	8,512			$	6,992

	The following table summarizes the cost and accumulated amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets (in thousands):


			December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
			Cost			Accumulated Amortization		Net				Cost				Accumulated Amortization	Net


	Goodwill		$	8,512		n/a		$	8,512			$	8,512			n/a	$	8,512


	Intangible assets
		Brand name	$	6,878		n/a		$	6,878			$	6,878			n/a	$	6,878

		Trademarks	114			n/a		114				114				n/a	114

	Total intangible assets		$	6,992		$—		$	6,992			$	6,992			$—	$	6,992

Schedule of Goodwill, Impairments and Fair Value Hierarchy	'
	The table below reflects (in thousands) the fair value hierarchy for goodwill of the hotel reporting unit at December 31, 2011:



			December 31,			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets				Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
	Description		2011			(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)			Loss

	Goodwill		$	—		$	—			$	—			$	—		$	(14,236	)

Credit_Facility_and_Long_TermD

Credit Facility and Long Term-Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	'
	Contractual maturities for the term loan and revolving line of credit outstanding at December 31, 2013, for the next five years, are summarized by year as follows (in thousands):


	Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	2014	$	3,000

	2015	3,000

	2016	3,000

	2017	3,000

	2018	31,500

		$	43,500

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), comprised entirely of changes in the fair value of our cash flow hedge are as follows:



		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Balance, beginning of year	$	—		$	—

	Loss on cash flow hedge, net of tax	(159		)	—

	Balance, end of year	$	(159	)	$	—

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock Options Activity	'

	A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is as follows:



			Number		Weighted
			of Shares		Average
					Exercise
					Price
	Balance, January 1, 2013		172,814		$	9.41
	Balance, January 1, 2013		172,814		$	9.41
	Options granted		—		$	—
	Options granted		—		$	—
	Options exercised		(2,000	)	$	7.82
	Options exercised		(2,000	)	$	7.82
	Options forfeited		(3,207	)	$	7.62
	Options forfeited		(3,207	)	$	7.62
	Balance, December 31, 2013		167,607		$	9.49
	Balance, December 31, 2013		167,607		$	9.49
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013		166,887		$	9.51
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013		166,887		$	9.51
Schedule of Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	'
	Additional information regarding stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2013, is presented below.



	Range of		Number		Weighted		Expiration	Weighted		Aggregate		Number	Weighted		Aggregate
	Exercise		Outstanding		Average		Date	Average		Intrinsic		Exercisable	Average		Intrinsic
	Prices				Remaining			Exercise		Value(1)			Exercise		Value(1)
					Contractual			Price					Price
					Life (Years)
	$5.10		5,000		0.88		2014	$	5.1	$	4,750	5,000	$	5.1	$	4,750
	$5.10		5,000		0.88		2014	$	5.1	$	4,750	5,000	$	5.1	$	4,750
	$7.10 - $7.46		10,881		3.06		2015-2020	7.36		—		10,161	7.38		—
	$7.10 - $7.46		10,881		3.06		2015-2020	7.36		—		10,161	7.38		—
	$8.74 - $8.80		111,231		2.55		2018	8.76		—		111,231	8.76		—
	$8.74 - $8.80		111,231		2.55		2018	8.76		—		111,231	8.76		—
	$12.21-$13.00		40,495		3.14		2016-2017	12.62		—		40,495	12.62		—
	$12.21-$13.00		40,495		3.14		2016-2017	12.62		—		40,495	12.62		—
			167,607		2.68		2014-2020	$	9.49	$	4,750	166,887	$	9.51	$	4,750
			167,607		2.68		2014-2020	$	9.49	$	4,750	166,887	$	9.51	$	4,750
	____________

	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value is before applicable income taxes and represents the amount option recipients would have received if all options had been exercised on the last trading day of 2013, or December 31, 2013, based upon our closing stock price of $6.05.
Schedule of Restricted Stock	'
	A summary of restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is as follows:


			Number		Weighted
			of Shares		Average
					Grant Date
					Fair Value
	Balance, January 1, 2013		323,561		$	7.75
	Balance, January 1, 2013		323,561		$	7.75
	Granted		218,356		$	6.77
	Granted		218,356		$	6.77
	Vested		(179,627	)	$	6.46
	Vested		(179,627	)	$	6.46
	Forfeited		(58,541	)	$	7.56
	Forfeited		(58,541	)	$	7.56
	Balance, December 31, 2013		303,749		$	7.32
	Balance, December 31, 2013		303,749		$	7.32

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except per share amounts):


		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator - basic and diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(8,719	)	$	(11,161	)	$	(5,884	)
	Less net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			(7		)	86

	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(8,328		)	(3,520		)	(1,178		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	$	(17,047	)	$	(14,674	)	$	(7,148	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares - basic	19,575			19,327			19,053

	Weighted average shares - diluted	19,575			19,327			19,053

	Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation:
	Basic and Diluted
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.31	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.07	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	$	(0.87	)	$	(0.76	)	$	(0.38	)

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Major Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Major components of the income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, are as follows (in thousands):



			December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Current:
		Federal (benefit) expense	$	(17	)		$	(153	)		$	349

		State (benefit) expense	32				6				87

	Deferred (benefit) expense		(766		)		(8,376		)		4,458


	Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation		(751		)		(8,523		)		4,894

	Less: tax benefit of discontinued operations		—				2,184				877

	Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations		$	(751	)		$	(6,339	)		$	5,771

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The income tax expense (benefit) shown in the statements of comprehensive income (loss) differs from the amounts calculated using the federal statutory rate applied to income before income taxes as follows (in thousands, except percentages):



		December 31,
		2013						2012						2011
		Amount			%			Amount			%			Amount			%
	(Benefit) provision at federal statutory rate	$	(6,051	)	-34	%		$	(7,887	)	-34	%		$	(767	)	-34	%
	State tax (benefit) expense	(365		)	-2	%		(774		)	-3.3	%		228			10	%

	Effect of tax credits	(433		)	-2.4	%		(336		)	-1.4	%		(357		)	-15.8	%
	Fixed asset basis difference	—			—	%		—			—	%		(791		)	-35	%

	Non-deductible goodwill	—			—	%		—			—	%		6,640			294.4	%

	Other	205			1.1	%		474			2	%		(59		)	-2.6	%

	Valuation allowance	5,893			33.1	%		—			—	%		—			—	%


	Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	(751		)	-4.2	%		(8,523		)	-36.7	%		4,894			217	%


	Effect of discontinued operations	—						2,184						877


	Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations	$	(751	)	-7.9	%		$	(6,339	)	-36.2	%		$	5,771		5,107.10	%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Significant components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, are as follows (in thousands):


		December 31,
		2013							2012
		Assets			Liabilities				Assets			Liabilities
	Property and equipment	$	—		$	11,680			$	—		$	13,625

	Brand name	—			2,502				—			2,451

	Other intangible assets	—			211				—			187

	Gain on sale leaseback	1,257			—				1,398			—

	Tax credit carryforwards	4,299			—				3,852			—

	Federal and state net operating losses	10,746			—				6,461			—

	Other	1,177			—				981			—

	Valuation allowance	(5,893		)	—				—			—

	Total	$	11,586		$	14,393			$	12,692		$	16,263

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Ta

Operating Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Operating Leases	'
	Total future minimum payments due under all current term operating leases at December 31, 2013, are as indicated below (in thousands):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014	$	4,623

	2015	4,269

	2016	2,814

	2017	2,097

	2018	1,982

	Thereafter	9,966


	Total	$	25,751

Operating Leases of Lessee	'
	The table below summarizes the terms of the leases, including extension periods at our option, for our hotel properties as of December 31, 2013:



	Property	Expiration date of lease		Extension periods
	Red Lion Hotel Eugene	January 2014 (1)

	Red Lion River Inn	Oct-18		Three renewal terms of five years each
	Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport	Dec-24		One renewal term of five years
	Red Lion Hotel Vancouver (at the Quay)	Dec-20		None
	Red Lion Anaheim	Apr-16		18 renewal terms of five years each
	Red Lion Hotel Kalispell	Apr-28		Three renewal terms of five years each

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value and Carrying Amount	'


			December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(1)		$	13,058	$	13,058	$	8,894	$	8,894

	Accounts receivable(1)		$	6,283	$	6,283	$	5,774	$	5,774

	Notes receivable		$	5,095	$	5,095	$	7,014	$	7,014

	Financial liabilities:
	Current liabilities, excluding debt(1)		$	16,238	$	16,238	$	18,195	$	18,195

	Total debt		$	43,058	$	44,311	$	49,178	$	49,178

	Debentures		$	30,825	$	32,058	$	30,825	$	31,363

	__________

	-1	Includes the cash, accounts receivable, and current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale.

Organization_Details

Organization (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	provinces			Red Lion Hotels Holdings, Inc [Member]	Red Lion Hotels Holdings, Inc [Member]	North River Drive Company [Member]	Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust [Member]	Operating Partnership Units [Member]	Operating Partnership Units [Member]	Red Lion Hotels and Red Lion Inns & Suites [Member]	Leo Hotel Collection [Member]
	states									rooms	sqft
	hotels									sqft	hotels
										hotels	rooms
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of total hotels	55	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	53	'
Number of states hotels are located	10	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Canadian provinces hotels are located	1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of hotel rooms	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,195	3,256
Meeting space (in square feet)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	462,822	241,000
Number of hotels, operated	25	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of hotels, wholly owned	19	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of hotels, leased	6	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of hotels, franchised	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28	2
Ownership percentage	19.90%	'	'	99.70%	99.70%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	'	0.30%	0.30%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	19,687,232	19,451,849	'	'	'	'	'	44,837	44,837	'	'
Number of operating units held	'	'	'	'	'	70,842.51	'	'	'	'	'
Interest in variable interest entity	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.00%	'	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2003
	term	properties	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2003
Restricted Cash	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted cash	$0	$2,417,000	'	'	'
Notes Receivable	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties sold	'	2	'	'	'
Other Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of deferred loan origination fees	42,000	200,000	'	700,000	'
Deferred Income	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from consideration	'	'	300,000	'	'
Deferred lease income	'	16,000	23,000	'	'
Deferred gain	'	'	'	'	7,000,000
Number of renewable terms	3	'	'	'	'
Renewable lease period	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Recognized income	500,000	500,000	500,000	'	'
Deferred revenue	2,300,000	'	'	'	'
Advertising and Promotion	'	'	'	'	'
Advertising expense	3,900,000	3,100,000	'	3,400,000	'
Central Program Fund	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of room revenue	4.50%	'	'	'	'
Sale of Red Lion Hotel Pendleton [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable	'	'	'	'	'
Notes receivable	1,720,000	'	'	'	'
Sale of Red Lion Hotel Sacramento [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable	'	'	'	'	'
Notes receivable	'	2,700,000	'	'	'
Sale of Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable	'	'	'	'	'
Notes receivable	'	$4,000,000	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$82	'	$487
Additions to allowance	117	110	185
Write-offs, net of recoveries	-71	-413	-287
Balance, end of year	$128	$82	$385

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Building [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'25 years
Building [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'39 years
Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'2 years
Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'15 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'5 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'15 years
Land Improvements [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful life	'15 years

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

segment

hotel

Continuing Operations [Member]

Purchase of Hotels from iStar Financial [Member]

Hotels [Member]

Franchise [Member]

Entertainment [Member]

Other [Member]

hotel

Continuing Operations [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Number of operating segments

Revenues

$120,055

$128,294

$132,388

$103,138

$113,510

$116,631

$7,135

$5,177

$3,955

$9,439

$9,165

$11,379

$343

$442

$423

Operating income (loss)

-4,428

-10,770

7,811

4,205

-3,185

14,605

531

374

-109

-244

478

-9,055

-7,715

-7,341

Capital expenditures

12,492

8,652

47,231

11,882

[1],[2],[3]

7,690

[1],[2],[3]

33,849

[1],[2],[3]

320

106

171

459

280

[1]

785

[1]

12,817

[1]

Depreciation and amortization

12,348

12,941

15,552

11,032

11,202

13,648

359

389

300

908

1,305

1,555

Identifiable assets

234,626

260,942

192,225

[1],[2]

212,418

[1],[2]

9,348

8,994

6,759

5,976

26,294

[1]

33,554

[1]

Purchase of assets, number of hotels

Purchases of property and equipment

13,193

8,442

46,278

37,000

Reclassification of intangible assets to property and equipment

$953

[1]

Includes the capital expenditures and identifiable assets of assets classified as held for sale.

[2]

Includes the asset acquisition of ten hotels, which were formerly leased, in the fourth quarter of 2011 for $37 million plus acquisition costs.

[3]

Includes $1.0 million of a noncash reclassification of intangible assets to property and equipment in 2011.

Property_and_Equipment_Details

(Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$227,475	$267,292
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-117,343	-133,446
Property, plant and equipment, net, excluding land and construction in progress	110,132	133,846
Buildings and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	188,331	221,217
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	32,685	38,976
Landscaping and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	6,459	7,099
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	48,886	58,265
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$7,338	$2,901

Property_and_Equipment_Narrati

Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Asset impairment	$1.70

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Narrative

Assets Held for Sale (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 02, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 05, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 04, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Apr. 25, 2013

Sale of Kalispell Mall Property [Member]

Medford Property [Member]

Denver Southeast and Helena Properties [Member]

Missoula and Pendleton Properties [Member]

Missoula, Denver Southeast and Helena Properties [Member] [Member]

Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast Property [Member]

Sale of Red Lion Hotel Missoula [Member]

Helena Property [Member]

Pendleton Property [Member]

Missoula Property [Member]

Kalispell Mall Property [Member]

Sale of Red Lion Hotel Medford [Member]

Missoula Property [Member]

Sale of Red Lion Hotel Pendleton [Member]

Sale of Kalispell Mall Property [Member]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment

$16,025,000

$20,819,000

$68,346,000

$2,800,000

$1,950,000

$2,250,000

$11,600,000

Repayments of long-term debt

8,800,000

Term of contract

'15 years

Number of renewals

Length of renewal periods

'5 years

Rent expense, minimum rentals

500,000

Months of lease payments before annual increase

'45 months

Required rent increase

2.00%

Cash paid for property

530,000

Long-term debt receivable

1,720,000

Carrying value

24,300,000

7,200,000

34,100,000

Estimated fair value

18,600,000

4,200,000

27,800,000

Estimated costs to sell

500,000

200,000

900,000

Asset impairment

9,440,000

8,417,000

3,900,000

4,500,000

2,300,000

2,200,000

2,300,000

900,000

500,000

Assets held-for-sale, long lived

$600,000

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Property_

Assets Held for Sale (Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Assets held for sale, gross	$33,842	$29,090
Less accumulated depreciation	-25,207	-18,374
Assets held for sale, net, excluding land and contruction in progress	8,635	10,716
Assets held for sale	18,346	18,288
Buildings and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Assets held for sale, gross	25,367	24,540
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Assets held for sale, gross	1,138	2,818
Landscaping and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Assets held for sale, gross	7,337	1,732
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Assets held for sale, gross	9,478	7,305
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Assets held for sale, gross	$233	$267

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Level_3_I

Assets Held for Sale (Level 3 Inputs) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	$14,700	'
Total Loss	'	-7,152
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	'	26,985
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	'	26,985
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loss	-3,248	-6,566
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] \| Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	4,041	26,985
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	0	0
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	0	0
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	4,041	26,985
Goodwill [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loss	'	-586
Goodwill [Member] \| Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	'	0
Goodwill [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	'	0
Goodwill [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	'	0
Goodwill [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale	'	$0

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Catering Contract [Member]

Sale of Red Lion Hotel Sacramento [Member]

Yakima, Canyon Springs, Pocatello, Kelso and Wenatchee Properties [Member]

Eugene Property [Member]

Medford, Sacramento and Kalispell Mall Properties [Member]

Sacramento Property [Member]

Medford and Kalispell Properties [Member]

Medford Property [Member]

Kalispell Mall Property [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Loss on asset dispositions

$36,000

$5,000

$100,000

Long-lived assets used in continuing operations, held for sale

14,700,000

Current liabilities

881,000

[1]

403,000

Purchase price

9,000,000

Cash received

7,000,000

Note receivable

2,000,000

Carrying amount

1,500,000

23,300,000

12,600,000

17,000,000

4,000,000

Estimated fair value

16,900,000

500,000

9,000,000

14,400,000

3,500,000

Estimated costs to sell

1,400,000

100,000

300,000

400,000

100,000

Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units

$9,631,000

$7,092,000

$579,000

$7,800,000

$1,100,000

$3,900,000

$800,000

$600,000

$2,200,000

[1]

As of December 31, 2013, the properties included are the Kennewick, Yakima, Canyon Springs, Pocatello, Kelso, Wenatchee and Eugene properties.

Discontinued_Operations_Balanc

Discontinued Operations (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$152	[1]	$184	[2]
Accounts receivable, net	579	[1]	221	[2]
Inventories	210	[1]	39	[2]
Prepaid expenses and other	271	[1]	36	[2]
Total current assets	1,212	[1]	480	[2]
Property and equipment, net	18,734	[1]	14,247	[2]
Total assets, net	19,946	[1]	14,727	[2]
LIABILITIES	'		'
Accounts payable	163	[1]	57	[2]
Accrued payroll related benefits	192	[1]	26	[2]
Advance deposits	21	[1]	8	[2]
Other accrued expense	505	[1]	312	[2]
Total current liabilities	$881	[1]	$403

[1]	As of December 31, 2013, the properties included are the Kennewick, Yakima, Canyon Springs, Pocatello, Kelso, Wenatchee and Eugene properties.
[2]	As of December 31, 2012, the properties included are the Medford and Kalispell Mall properties.

Discontinued_Operations_Income

Discontinued Operations (Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'	'
Revenues	$23,030	$27,650	$27,483
Operating expenses	-19,469	-22,668	-22,130
Hotel facility and land lease	-424	-717	-2,895
Depreciation and amortization	-1,798	-2,874	-3,469
Interest income	0	3	5
Interest expense	0	0	-17
Goodwill impairment	0	0	-454
Loss on asset dispositions	-36	-5	0
Income tax benefit (expense)	0	-383	668
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued business units	1,303	1,006	-809
Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units	-9,631	-7,092	-579
Income tax benefit	0	2,566	210
Loss on disposal and impairment of the assets of discontinued business units	-9,631	-4,526	-369
Loss from discontinued operations	($8,328)	($3,520)	($1,178)

Discontinued_Operations_LongLi

Discontinued Operations (Long-Lived Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long lived assets of discontinued business units, total loss	$8,858	$2,981	$579
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets of discontinued business units held for sale	18,734	13,984	3,395
Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets of discontinued business units held for sale	0	0	0
Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets of discontinued business units held for sale	0	0	0
Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets of discontinued business units held for sale	$18,734	$13,984	$3,395

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Detai

Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 02, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 02, 2011

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Level 1 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

Hotels [Member]

Franchise [Member]

Entertainment [Member]

Brand Names [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Helena Property [Member]

Seattle Property [Member]

Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]

Goodwill

$8,512

$5,351

$3,161

$600

$4,700

Intangible assets

6,992

4,639

2,347

6,878

114

Amortization expense

Goodwill fair value

Goodwill impairment

$14,236

$14,200

Credit_Facility_and_Long_TermD1

Credit Facility and Long Term-Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Credit Facility and Long Term-Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Long-term debt, balance	73,900,000
Ratio in which LIBOR will decline	300.00%
Percentage of debt hedged by interest rate derivatives	40.00%
Number of hotels included as collateral	19
Amount outstanding	43,500,000
Unamortized discount	-400,000
Term Loan [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Amount outstanding	43,500,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	0
Remaining borrowing capacity	9,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Base Rate [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Basis spread on variable rate	0.75%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%
Other Term Debt [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Estimated remaining balance at repayment date	38,200,000
Debentures [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Long-term debt, balance	30,800,000
Term Loan [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Balance at repayment date	500,000
Long-term debt, balance	45,000,000
Principal payment	750,000
Percent of net proceeds from sale	50.00%
Percent of appraised market value of property	50.00%
Additional principal payment	1,000,000
Origination fee	500,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Term Loan [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Percentage of debt hedged by interest rate derivatives	40.00%

Credit_Facility_and_Long_TermD2

Credit Facility and Long Term-Debt (Debt Maturity) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$3,000
2015	3,000
2016	3,000
2017	3,000
2018	31,500
Amount outstanding	$43,500

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of debt hedged by interest rate derivatives	40.00%	'	'
Notional amount	$17,400,000	'	$18,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	4.88%	'	'
Derivative liability	-200,000	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	0	0	'
Loss on cash flow hedge, net of tax	-159,000	0	'
Balance, end of year	($159,000)	$0	'

Debentures_of_Red_Lion_Hotels_1

Debentures of Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	31-May-06	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2004	Dec. 31, 2004	Dec. 31, 2004
			Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust [Member]	Trust Preferred Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]	Trust Preferred Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]	Trust Preferred Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]	Trust Preferred Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]	Trust Preferred Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]
				Red Lion Hotels Corp [Member]	Red Lion Hotels Corp [Member]	Red Lion Hotels Corp [Member]	Long-term Liability [Member]	Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
							Red Lion Hotels Corp [Member]	Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Public offering	'	'	'	$500,000	'	'	'	$46,000,000
Cash distributions percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9.50%
Offering costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,300,000
Interest in variable interest entity	'	'	3.00%	'	'	3.00%	'	'
Investment in Debenture	'	'	'	'	'	1,400,000	'	'
Debenture percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	9.50%	'
Mandatory redemption percentage	'	'	'	'	35.00%	'	'	'
Percentage of issued value	'	'	'	'	105.00%	'	'	'
Maximum amount of gross proceeds	'	'	'	'	50,000,000	'	'	'
Payments for Debentures	'	'	'	16,600,000	'	'	'	'
Redemption percentage	'	'	'	'	35.00%	'	'	'
Redemption price per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	$26.25	'	'	'	'
Redemption premium percentage	'	'	'	5.00%	'	'	'	'
Debentures due Red Lion Hotels Capital Trust	$30,825,000	$30,825,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Ownership percentage	19.90%
Maximum amount payable under this guarantee	$1.80
Outstanding mortgage balance.	19.90%

Stockholders_Equity_Narrative_

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,687,232	19,451,849

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Ince

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Incentive Plans Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

President and Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

2006 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]

1988 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]

Stock Incentive Plans [Member]

Non-management Directors [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Shares authorized

2,000,000

1,400,000

Number of shares of common stock available for issuance

639,953

Compensation expense

$600

$500

$1,300

$800

$700

Shares issued for services

77,360

58,705

68,618

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Opti

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Option Activity) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Options [Member]	'
Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Options outstanding at beginning of period, Options	172,814
Options granted	0
Options exercised	-2,000
Options forfeited	-3,207
Options outstanding at end of period, Options	167,607
Exercisable at end of period, Options	166,887
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
Options outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$9.41
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$0
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$7.82
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$7.62
Options outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$9.49
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$9.51

Stockholders_Equity_Exercise_P

Stockholders' Equity (Exercise Price Range) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Share Price	$6.05
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of Options Outstanding	167,607
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'2 years 7 months 28 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$9.49
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$4,750
Number of Exercisable Options	166,887
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$9.51
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	4,750	[1]
$5.10 [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price, Upper Limit	$5.10
Number of Options Outstanding	5,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'10 months 17 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$5.10
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	4,750
Number of Exercisable Options	5,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$5.10
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	4,750	[1]
$7.10 - $7.46 [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price, Lower Limit	$7.10
Exercise Price, Upper Limit	$7.46
Number of Options Outstanding	10,881
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 0 months 21 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$7.36
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	0
Number of Exercisable Options	10,161
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$7.38
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	0	[1]
$8.74 - $8.80 [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price, Lower Limit	$8.74
Exercise Price, Upper Limit	$8.80
Number of Options Outstanding	111,231
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'2 years 6 months 18 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$8.76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	0
Number of Exercisable Options	111,231
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$8.76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	0	[1]
$12.21 - $13.00 [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price, Lower Limit	$12.21
Exercise Price, Upper Limit	$13
Number of Options Outstanding	40,495
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 1 month 20 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$12.62
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	0
Number of Exercisable Options	40,495
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$12.62
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$0	[1]

[1]	The aggregate intrinsic value is before applicable income taxes and represents the amount option recipients would have received if all options had been exercised on the last trading day of 2013, or DecemberB 31, 2013, based upon our closing stock price of $6.05.

Stockholders_Equity_Restricted

Stockholders' Equity (Restricted Stock Units, Shares Issued as Compensation Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$600,000	$500,000	500,000	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares granted	218,356	169,036	168,398	'
Vesting percentage	25.00%	'	'	'
Vesting period	'4 years	'	'	'
Shares outstanding	303,749	323,561	288,342	'
Percentage of total units granted that are forfeited	18.40%	'	'	'
Shares vested	-179,627	'	'	'
Compensation expense	1,200,000	800,000	'	600,000
Additional compensation expense	$1,600,000	'	'	'
Period for recognition	'33 months	'	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Restricted1

Stockholders' Equity (Restricted Stock Units) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning of period, Shares	323,561	288,342	'
Granted, Shares	218,356	169,036	168,398
Vested, Shares	-179,627	'	'
Forfeited, Shares	-58,541	'	'
End of period, Shares	303,749	323,561	288,342
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning of the period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$7.75	'	'
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$6.77	'	'
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$6.46	'	'
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$7.56	'	'
End of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$7.32	$7.75	'

Stockholders_Equity_Employee_S

Stockholders' Equity (Employee Stock Purchase Plan Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	2008 ESPP [Member]	2008 ESPP [Member]	2008 ESPP [Member]	2008 ESPP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares authorized	'	'	'	300,000	'	'	'
Maximum amount employees can purchase	'	'	'	$25,000	'	'	'
Maximum number of shares employees can purchase	'	'	'	10,000	'	'	'
Number of shares issued to participants	'	'	'	'	13,765	17,304	22,382
Compensation expense	$600,000	$500,000	$500,000	'	$17,000	$16,000	$15,000

Stockholders_Equity_Noncontrol

Stockholders' Equity (Non-controlling Interest and Operating Partnership Units Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Operating Partnership Units [Member]	Operating Partnership Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	19,687,232	19,451,849	44,837	44,837

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Schedu

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Schedule of Securities Included in Dilutive Securities Calculations) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	($8,719)	($11,161)	($5,884)	'
Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	-7	86	'
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	-8,328	-3,520	-1,178	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	($17,047)	($14,674)	($7,148)	($7,148)
Weighted average shares - basic	19,575	19,327	19,053	'
Weighted average shares - diluted	19,575	19,327	19,053	'
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	($0.45)	($0.58)	($0.31)	'
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	($0.42)	($0.18)	($0.07)	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation (dollars per share)	($0.87)	($0.76)	($0.38)	'

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Narrat

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	Stock Options [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Operating Partnership Units [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	'	'	167,607	172,814	263,872	303,749	323,561	288,342	44,837
Options to purchase	167,607	172,814	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax (Benefit) Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current	'	'	'
Federal (benefit) expense	($17)	($153)	$349
State (benefit) expense	32	6	87
Deferred	'	'	'
Deferred (benefit) expense	-766	-8,376	4,458
Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	-751	-8,523	4,894
Less: tax benefit of discontinued operations	0	2,184	877
Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations	($751)	($6,339)	$5,771

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Rate_R

Income Taxes (Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amount	'	'	'
(Benefit) provision at federal statutory rate	($6,051)	($7,887)	($767)
State tax (benefit) expense	-365	-774	228
Effect of tax credits	-433	-336	-357
Fixed asset basis difference	0	0	-791
Non-deductible goodwill	0	0	6,640
Other	205	474	-59
Valuation allowance	5,893	0	0
Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	-751	-8,523	4,894
Less: tax benefit of discontinued operations	0	2,184	877
Income tax (benefit) expense	($751)	($6,339)	$5,771
Percent	'	'	'
(Benefit) provision at federal statutory rate	-34.00%	-34.00%	-34.00%
State tax (benefit) expense	-2.00%	-3.30%	10.00%
Effect of tax credits	-2.40%	-1.40%	-15.80%
Fixed asset basis difference	0.00%	0.00%	-35.00%
Non-deductible goodwill	0.00%	0.00%	294.40%
Other	1.10%	2.00%	-2.60%
Valuation allowance	33.10%	0.00%	0.00%
Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to Red Lion Hotels Corporation	-4.20%	-36.70%	217.00%
Effect of discontinued operations	'	'	'
Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations	-7.90%	-36.20%	5107.10%

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Liabilities	'	'
Property and equipment	$11,680	$13,625
Brand name	2,502	2,451
Other intangible assets	211	187
Liabilities, total	14,393	16,263
Deferred Tax Assets	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	0
Gain on sale leaseback	1,257	1,398
Tax credit carryforwards	4,299	3,852
Federal and state net operating losses	10,746	6,461
Other	1,177	981
Valuation allowance	-5,893	0
Assets, total	$11,586	$12,692

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	$4,299,000	$3,852,000
Valuation allowance	5,893,000	0
Federal [Member]	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'
Federal net operating losses	28,600,000	17,400,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'
Federal net operating losses	$21,800,000	$11,800,000

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Fu

Operating Lease Commitments (Future Minimum Payments Due) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
2014	$4,623
2015	4,269
2016	2,814
2017	2,097
2018	1,982
Thereafter	9,966
Total	$25,751

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Na

Operating Lease Commitments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2007
				Leasehold Interest in Hotel [Member]
				term
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Hotel facility and land lease	$4,464,000	$4,143,000	$4,964,000	'
Leasehold interest, lease period	'	'	'	'100 years
Purchase of assets, plus acquisition costs	13,193,000	8,442,000	46,278,000	8,300,000
Leasehold interest, number of extension terms	'	'	'	19
Leasehold interest, lease extension period	'5 years	'	'	'5 years
Leasehold interest, amount per year	'	'	'	$2,200,000

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Le

Operating Lease Commitments (Lease Terms) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Operating Lease Commitments (Lease Terms) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Extension period	'5 years
Red Lion River Inn [Member]	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Number of extension terms	3
Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport [Member]	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Number of extension terms	1
Extension period	'5 years
Red Lion Anaheim [Member]	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Number of extension terms	18
Extension period	'5 years
Red Lion Hotel Kalispell [Member]	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Number of extension terms	3
Extension period	'5 years

RelatedParty_Transactions_Deta

Related-Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related party expenses	$0.10	$0.50	$0.70
Director [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cash and investments	'	0.1	'
Interest expense on long-term debt	'	$0.02	'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Carrying Amount [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$13,058	[1]	$8,894	[1]
Accounts receivable	6,283	[1]	5,774	[1]
Current notes receivable	5,095		7,014
Current liabilities, excluding debt	16,238	[1]	18,195	[1]
Total debt	43,058		49,178
Debentures	30,825		30,825
Fair Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	13,058	[1]	8,894	[1]
Accounts receivable	6,283	[1]	5,774	[1]
Current notes receivable	5,095		7,014
Current liabilities, excluding debt	16,238	[1]	18,195	[1]
Total debt	44,311		49,178
Debentures	$32,058		$31,363

[1]	Includes the cash, accounts receivable, and current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale.