Host Hotels & Resorts 10-Q 1 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Trading Symbol	'HST	'
Entity Registrant Name	'HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001070750	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	757,235,777
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001061937	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'
Property and equipment, net	$10,749		$10,995
Due from managers	129		52
Advances to and investments in affiliates	416		415
Deferred financing costs, net	39		42
Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund	171		173
Other	238		244
Restricted cash	33		32
Cash and cash equivalents	440		861
Total assets	12,215		12,814
Debt	'		'
Senior notes, including $378 million and $371 million, respectively, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures	2,876		3,018
Credit facility	722		946
Mortgage debt	419		709
Other	13		86
Total debt	4,030		4,759
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	202		214
Other	388		389
Total liabilities	4,620		5,362
Non-controlling interests - Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.	211		190
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity:	'		'
Common stock, par value $.01, 1,050 million shares authorized, 755.6 million shares and 754.8 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively	8		8
Additional paid-in capital	8,485		8,492
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3		-9
Deficit	-1,148		-1,263
Total equity of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. stockholders	7,348		7,228
Non-controlling interests—other consolidated partnerships	36		34
Total equity	7,384		7,262
Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and equity	12,215		12,814
Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. capital:	'		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3		-9
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'		'
ASSETS	'		'
Property and equipment, net	10,749		10,995
Due from managers	129		52
Advances to and investments in affiliates	416		415
Deferred financing costs, net	39		42
Furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement fund	171		173
Other	238		244
Restricted cash	33		32
Cash and cash equivalents	440		861
Total assets	12,215		12,814
Debt	'		'
Senior notes, including $378 million and $371 million, respectively, net of discount, of Exchangeable Senior Debentures	2,876		3,018
Credit facility	722		946
Mortgage debt	419		709
Other	13		86
Total debt	4,030		4,759
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	202		214
Other	388		389
Total liabilities	4,620		5,362
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity:	'		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3		-9
Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and equity	12,215		12,814
Limited partnership interests of third parties	211	[1]	190	[1]
Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. capital:	'		'
General partner	1		1
Limited partner	7,344		7,236
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3		-9
Total Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. capital	7,348		7,228
Non-controlling interests—consolidated partnerships	36		34
Total capital	$7,384		$7,262
[1]	The book value recorded is equal to the greater of redemption value or historical cost.

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Senior notes	$378	$371
Credit facility	722	946
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,050	1,050
Common stock, shares issued	755.6	754.8
Common stock, shares outstanding	755.6	754.8
Term Loan	'	'
Credit facility	500	500
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'
Senior notes	378	371
Credit facility	722	946
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. | Term Loan	'	'
Credit facility	$500	$500

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
REVENUES	'	'	'	'
Rooms	$921	$891	$1,729	$1,654
Food and beverage	415	418	820	787
Other	95	90	191	183
Total revenues	1,431	1,399	2,740	2,624
EXPENSES	'	'	'	'
Rooms	234	227	460	442
Food and beverage	285	286	569	558
Other departmental and support expenses	320	316	635	623
Management fees	66	65	116	111
Other property-level expenses	98	92	195	187
Depreciation and amortization	174	171	346	345
Corporate and other expenses	29	37	63	63
Gain on insurance settlements	'	'	-3	'
Total operating costs and expenses	1,206	1,194	2,381	2,329
OPERATING PROFIT	225	205	359	295
Interest income	1	1	2	2
Interest expense	-55	-103	-113	-179
Gain on sale of assets	'	21	111	32
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives	-1	1	-1	3
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates	4	6	-3	4
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	174	131	355	157
Provision for income taxes	-15	-15	-11	-7
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	159	116	344	150
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	5	'	31
NET INCOME	159	121	344	181
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	-4	-2	-10	-6
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO REPORTING ENTITY	155	119	334	175
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.44	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Basic earnings per common share	$0.21	$0.16	$0.44	$0.24
Diluted earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.44	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Diluted earnings per common share	$0.21	$0.16	$0.44	$0.24
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'	'	'
REVENUES	'	'	'	'
Rooms	921	891	1,729	1,654
Food and beverage	415	418	820	787
Other	95	90	191	183
Total revenues	1,431	1,399	2,740	2,624
EXPENSES	'	'	'	'
Rooms	234	227	460	442
Food and beverage	285	286	569	558
Other departmental and support expenses	320	316	635	623
Management fees	66	65	116	111
Other property-level expenses	98	92	195	187
Depreciation and amortization	174	171	346	345
Corporate and other expenses	29	37	63	63
Gain on insurance settlements	'	'	-3	'
Total operating costs and expenses	1,206	1,194	2,381	2,329
OPERATING PROFIT	225	205	359	295
Interest income	1	1	2	2
Interest expense	-55	-103	-113	-179
Gain on sale of assets	'	21	111	32
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and derivatives	-1	1	-1	3
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates	4	6	-3	4
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	174	131	355	157
Provision for income taxes	-15	-15	-11	-7
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	159	116	344	150
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	5	'	31
NET INCOME	159	121	344	181
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	-2	-1	-5	-4
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO REPORTING ENTITY	$157	$120	$339	$177
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.45	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Basic earnings per common share	$0.21	$0.16	$0.45	$0.24
Diluted earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.45	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Diluted earnings per common share	$0.21	$0.16	$0.45	$0.24

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
NET INCOME	$159	$121	$344	$181
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	4	-26	11	-29
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	1	'	1	5
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	5	-26	12	-24
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	164	95	356	157
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	-4	-2	-10	-6
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE REPORTING ENTITY	160	93	346	151
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME	159	121	344	181
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	4	-26	11	-29
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	1	'	1	5
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	5	-26	12	-24
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	164	95	356	157
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	-2	-1	-5	-4
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE REPORTING ENTITY	$162	$94	$351	$153

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net income	$344	$181
Discontinued operations:	'	'
Gain on dispositions	0	-19
Depreciation	0	6
Depreciation and amortization	346	345
Amortization of finance costs, discounts and premiums, net	13	14
Non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt	2	12
Stock compensation expense	10	8
Deferred income taxes	-3	-1
Gain on sale of assets	-111	-32
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and derivatives	1	-3
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates	3	-4
Change in due from managers	-76	-55
Changes in other assets	6	34
Changes in other liabilities	-10	-26
Cash provided by operating activities	525	460
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Proceeds from sales of assets, net	274	446
Return of investment	42	'
Acquisitions	-73	-139
Advances to and investments in affiliates	-32	-50
Capital expenditures:	'	'
Renewals and replacements	-147	-163
Redevelopment and acquisition-related investments	-36	-69
New development	-5	-11
Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment ("FF&E") replacement fund	-11	-39
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities	12	-25
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Financing costs	-4	-4
Issuances of debt	0	400
Draws on credit facility	0	148
Repayment of credit facility	-225	-200
Repurchase/redemption of senior notes	-150	-601
Mortgage debt and other prepayments and scheduled maturities	-373	-246
Scheduled principal repayments	0	-1
Issuance of common stock	3	192
Dividends on common stock	-204	-140
Contributions from non-controlling interests	1	3
Distributions to non-controlling interests	-7	-6
Change in restricted cash for financing activities	-1	1
Cash used in financing activities	-960	-454
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash held	2	-5
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-421	-24
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	861	417
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	440	393
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Interest paid - periodic interest expense	93	148
Interest paid - debt extinguishments	2	20
Total interest paid	95	168
Income taxes paid	14	6
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net income	344	181
Discontinued operations:	'	'
Gain on dispositions	'	-19
Depreciation	'	6
Depreciation and amortization	346	345
Amortization of finance costs, discounts and premiums, net	13	14
Non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt	2	12
Stock compensation expense	10	8
Deferred income taxes	-3	-1
Gain on sale of assets	-111	-32
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and derivatives	1	-3
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates	3	-4
Change in due from managers	-76	-55
Changes in other assets	6	34
Changes in other liabilities	-10	-26
Cash provided by operating activities	525	460
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Proceeds from sales of assets, net	274	446
Return of investment	42	0
Acquisitions	-73	-139
Advances to and investments in affiliates	-32	-50
Capital expenditures:	'	'
Renewals and replacements	-147	-163
Redevelopment and acquisition-related investments	-36	-69
New development	-5	-11
Change in furniture, fixtures and equipment ("FF&E") replacement fund	-11	-39
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities	12	-25
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Financing costs	-4	-4
Issuances of debt	'	400
Draws on credit facility	'	148
Repayment of credit facility	-225	-200
Repurchase/redemption of senior notes	-150	-601
Mortgage debt and other prepayments and scheduled maturities	-373	-246
Scheduled principal repayments	'	-1
Contributions from non-controlling interests	1	3
Distributions to non-controlling interests	-4	-4
Change in restricted cash for financing activities	-1	1
Cash used in financing activities	-960	-454
Issuance of common OP units	3	192
Distributions on common OP units	-207	-142
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash held	2	-5
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-421	-24
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	861	417
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	440	393
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Interest paid - periodic interest expense	93	148
Interest paid - debt extinguishments	2	20
Total interest paid	95	168
Income taxes paid	$14	$6

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Non

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities	'
	Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
	For the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, Host Inc. issued approximately 0.1 million shares and 0.1 million shares, respectively, upon the conversion of OP units of Host L.P. held by non-controlling partners valued at approximately $3 million and $2 million, respectively.
	In March 2013, holders of approximately $174 million of the 3.25% exchangeable debentures elected to exchange their debentures for approximately 11.7 million shares of Host Inc. common stock.
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities	'
	Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
	For the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, limited partners converted OP units valued at approximately $3 million and $2 million, respectively, in exchange for approximately 0.1 million and 0.1 million shares, respectively, of Host Inc. common stock.
	In March 2013, holders of approximately $174 million of the 3.25% exchangeable debentures elected to exchange their debentures for approximately 11.7 million shares of Host Inc. common stock. In connection with the debentures exchanged for Host Inc. common stock, Host L.P. issued 11.5 million common OP units.

Organization

Organization	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization	'
	1	Organization
	Description of Business
	Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (“REIT”), with its operations conducted solely through Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. and its subsidiaries. Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, operates through an umbrella partnership structure, with Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a Maryland corporation, as its sole general partner. In the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we use the terms “we” or “our” to refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. together, unless the context indicates otherwise. We also use the term “Host Inc.” specifically to refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and the term “Host L.P.” specifically to refer to Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. in cases where it is important to distinguish between Host Inc. and Host L.P. As of June 30, 2014, Host Inc. holds approximately 99% of Host L.P.’s OP units.
	Consolidated Portfolio
	As of June 30, 2014, our consolidated portfolio, primarily consisting of luxury and upper upscale hotels, is located in the following countries:
		Hotels
	United States		99
	Australia		1
	Brazil		1
	Canada		3
	Chile		2
	Mexico		1
	New Zealand		7
	Total		114
	International Joint Ventures
	We own a non-controlling interest in a joint venture in Europe (“Euro JV”) that owns hotels in two separate funds. We own a 32.1% interest in the first fund (“Euro JV Fund I”) (11 hotels) and a 33.4% interest in the second fund (“Euro JV Fund II”) (8 hotels).
	As of June 30, 2014, the Euro JV owned hotels located in the following countries:
		Hotels
	Belgium		3
	France		4
	Germany		1
	Italy		3
	Poland		1
	Spain		2
	Sweden		1
	The Netherlands		2
	United Kingdom		2
	Total		19
	In addition, our joint venture in Asia (“Asia/Pacific JV”), in which we own a 25% non-controlling interest, owns one hotel in Australia and a non-controlling interest in an entity with two hotels operational and five additional hotels in various stages of development in India.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We believe the disclosures made herein are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of June 30, 2014, and the results of our operations for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and cash flows for the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations.
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which affects virtually all aspects of an entity’s revenue recognition.  The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  We have not yet completed our assessment of the effect of the new standard on our financial statements, including possible transition alternatives.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosure of Disposal of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08 Reporting for Discontinued Operations.”) Under this standard, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.  In addition, it requires an entity to present, for each comparative period, the assets and liabilities of a disposal group that includes a discontinued operation separately in the asset and liability sections, respectively, of the statement of financial position. As a result, the operations of sold properties through the date of their disposal will be included in continuing operations, unless the sale represents a strategic shift. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2014. No prior year restatements are permitted for this change in policy.

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Unit

Earnings Per Common Share (Unit)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Common Share (Unit)	'
	3	Earnings Per Common Share (Unit)
	Host Inc. Earnings Per Common Share
	Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Host Inc. common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of shares of Host Inc. common stock outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP units and convertible debt securities. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive. The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is shown below (in millions, except per share amounts):
			Quarter ended June 30,						Year-to-date ended June 30,
			2014			2013			2014					2013
	Net income		$	159		$	121		$	344				$	181
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			(4	)		(2	)		(10	)				(6	)
	Net income attributable to Host Inc.		$	155		$	119		$	334				$	175
	Diluted income attributable to Host Inc.		$	155		$	119		$	334				$	175
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding			755.4			745.2			755.1					736.8
	Assuming weighted average shares for conversion of exchangeable senior debentures			—			—			—					4.9
	Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plans, less shares assumed purchased at market			0.5			0.7			0.5					0.7
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (1)			755.9			745.9			755.6					742.4
	Basic earnings per common share		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.44				$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common share		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.44				$	0.24
	-1	There were approximately 30 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period. Income allocated to non-controlling interests of Host L.P. has been excluded from the numerator and common OP units in Host L.P. have been omitted from the denominator for the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share since the effect of including these amounts would have no impact.
	Host L.P. Earnings Per Common Unit
	Basic earnings per common unit is computed by dividing net income attributable to common unitholders by the weighted average number of common units outstanding. Diluted earnings per common unit is computed by dividing net income attributable to common unitholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of common units outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include units issued to Host Inc. to support Host Inc. common shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP units and convertible debt securities. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive. The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit is shown below (in millions, except per unit amounts):
			Quarter ended June 30,						Year-to-date ended June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net income		$	159		$	121		$	344		$	181
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			(2	)		(1	)		(5	)		(4	)
	Net income attributable to Host L.P.		$	157		$	120		$	339		$	177
	Diluted income attributable to Host L.P.		$	157		$	120		$	339		$	177
	Basic weighted average units outstanding			748.9			739.3			748.7			731.1
	Assuming weighted average units for conversion of exchangeable senior debentures			—			—			—			4.8
	Assuming distribution of common units granted under the comprehensive stock plans, less units assumed purchased at market			0.6			0.7			0.5			0.6
	Diluted weighted average units outstanding (1)			749.5			740			749.2			736.5
	Basic earnings per common unit		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.45		$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common unit		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.45		$	0.24
	-1	There were approximately 30 million and 29 million potentially dilutive units for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive units for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which units were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property and Equipment	'
	4	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
			30-Jun-14			31-Dec-13
	Land and land improvements		$	1,998		$	1,973
	Buildings and leasehold improvements			13,354			13,435
	Furniture and equipment			2,214			2,223
	Construction in progress			163			176
				17,729			17,807
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			(6,980	)		(6,812	)
			$	10,749		$	10,995

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt	'
	5	Debt
	Credit facility. On June 27, 2014, we amended and restated our senior unsecured credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent. The borrowing capacity under the credit facility remains the same at $1 billion and now includes the ability to draw in Mexican pesos and swingline borrowings in Euros and British pound sterling. Under the amendment, we extended the maturity of the revolver portion of the credit facility to June 2018, with two six-month renewal options and amended the maturity of the $500 million term loan under the credit facility to June 2017, with two one-year renewal options, resulting in a maturity for the entire credit facility in June 2019, if all renewal options are exercised.  The amendment also reduced the interest rate margin and facility fee on our borrowings. Interest on revolver borrowings consists of floating rates equal to LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 87.5 to 155 basis points (depending on Host L.P.’s unsecured long-term debt rating). We also pay a facility fee ranging from 12.5 to 30 basis points depending on our rating, regardless of usage. Based on Host L.P.’s long-term debt rating as of June 30, 2014, our applicable margin on the revolver borrowings will be 100 basis points and we will pay a facility fee of 20 basis points. Interest on the term loan consists of floating interest rates equal to LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 90 to 175 basis points (depending on Host L.P.’s unsecured long-term debt rating). Based on Host L.P.’s long-term debt rating as of June 30, 2014, our applicable margin on the term loan is 112.5 basis points, for an all-in interest rate of 1.28%. As of June 30, 2014, we have $778 million of available capacity under the credit facility.
	Other.  On June 25, 2014, we redeemed the $40 million 7.75% Philadelphia Airport Industrial Development Revenue Bonds. Additionally, on June 15, 2014, we redeemed the $32 million 7% Newark Airport Industrial Development Refunding Revenue Bonds.

Equity_of_Host_Inc_and_Capital

Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P.	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P.	'
	6	Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P.
		Equity of Host Inc.
	Equity of Host Inc. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):
		Equity of			Non-redeemable, non-controlling interests			Total equity			Redeemable, non-controlling interests
		Host Inc.
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	7,228		$	34		$	7,262		$	190
	Net income		334			5			339			5
	Issuance of common stock		13			—			13			—
	Dividends declared on common stock		(219	)		—			(219	)		—
	Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			(4	)		(4	)		(3	)
	Other changes in ownership		(20	)		1			(19	)		19
	Other comprehensive income		12			—			12			—
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,348		$	36		$	7,384		$	211
	Capital of Host L.P.
	As of June 30, 2014, Host Inc. is the owner of approximately 99% of Host L.P.’s common OP units. The remaining common OP units are held by third party limited partners. Each OP unit may be redeemed for cash or, at the election of Host Inc., Host Inc. common stock, based on the conversion ratio of 1.021494 shares of Host Inc. common stock for each OP unit.
	In exchange for any shares issued by Host Inc., Host L.P. will issue OP units to Host Inc. based on the applicable conversion ratio. Additionally, funds used by Host Inc. to pay dividends on its common stock are provided by distributions from Host L.P.
	Capital of Host L.P. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):
											Limited
					Non-						Partnership
		Capital of			controlling			Total			Interests of
		Host L.P.			Interests			Capital			Third Parties
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	7,228		$	34		$	7,262		$	190
	Net income		334			5			339			5
	Issuance of common OP units		13			—			13			—
	Distributions declared on common OP units		(219	)		—			(219	)		(3	)
	Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			(4	)		(4	)		—
	Other changes in ownership		(20	)		1			(19	)		19
	Other comprehensive income		12			—			12			—
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,348		$	36		$	7,384		$	211
	For Host Inc. and Host L.P., there were no material amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net income for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014.
	Dividends/Distributions
	On May 14, 2014, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.15 per share on its common stock. The dividend was paid on July 15, 2014 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2014. Accordingly, Host L.P. made a distribution of $0.1532241 per unit on its common OP units based on the current conversion ratio. In addition, on July 31, 2014, Host Inc.’s Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock for the third quarter. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2014 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2014.

Dispositions

Dispositions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Dispositions	'
	7	Dispositions
	Effective January 1, 2014, we adopted ASU 2014-08 Reporting for Discontinued Operations. As a result, operations of hotels sold subsequent to December 31, 2013 will continue to be reported in continuing operations, while gains on sales will be included in gain on sale of assets, within income from continuing operations. The results of properties sold in 2013, including the gain on sale, prior to adoption will continue to be reported in discontinued operations.
	The following table provides summary results of operations for the five hotels sold in 2013 which have been included in discontinued operations (in millions):
			Quarter ended		Year-to-date ended
			30-Jun-13		30-Jun-13
	Revenues		$	35	$	70
	Income before income taxes			5		17
	Gain on disposition, net of tax			—		19

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquisitions	'
	8	Acquisitions
	On January 21, 2014, we acquired the 151-room Powell Hotel in San Francisco, California, including retail space and the fee simple interest in the land, for approximately $75 million. Accounting for the acquisition requires an allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their respective estimated fair values. The purchase price allocations are estimated based on currently available information; however, we still are in the process of obtaining appraisals and finalizing the accounting for the acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to this acquisition (in millions):
	Property and equipment		$	74
	Other assets			2
	Total assets			76
	Other liabilities			(1	)
	Net assets acquired		$	75
	Our summarized unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations, assuming the acquisition that was completed during 2014 occurred on January 1, 2013, are as follows (in millions, except per share and per unit amounts):
			Quarter ended June 30,					Year-to-date ended June 30,
			2014			2013		2014		2013
	Revenues		$	1,431		$	1,401	$	2,740	$	2,628
	Income from continuing operations			159			117		346		151
	Net income			159			122		346		182
	Host Inc.:
	Net income attributable to Host Inc.		$	155		$	120	$	336	$	176
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations		$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.44	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations			—			0.01		—		0.04
	Basic earnings per common share		$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.44	$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations		$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.44	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations			—			0.01		—		0.04
	Diluted earnings per common share		$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.44	$	0.24
	Host L.P.:
	Net income attributable to Host L.P.		$	157		$	121	$	341	$	178
	Basic earnings per common unit:
	Continuing operations		$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.46	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations			—			0.01		—		0.04
	Basic earnings per common unit		$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.46	$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common unit:
	Continuing operations		$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.46	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations			—			0.01		—		0.04
	Diluted earnings per common unit		$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.46	$	0.24
	The above pro forma results of operations exclude $2 million of acquisition costs for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2014. The condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 include approximately $2 million and $4 million of revenues, respectively, and $1 million of net income for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 related to our 2014 acquisition.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
	9	Fair Value Measurements
	The following tables detail the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as non-recurring fair value measurements, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (in millions):
			Fair Value at Measurement Date Using
			Balance at			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
			June 30,						(Level 2)				(Level 3)
			2014
	Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis:
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swap derivatives (1)		$	(3	)	$	—		$	(3	)		$	—
	Foreign currency forward sale contracts (1)			(5	)		—			(5	)			—
			Fair Value at Measurement Date Using
			Balance at December 31, 2013			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
									(Level 2)				(Level 3)
	Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis:
	Assets
	Interest rate swap derivatives (1)		$	1		$	—		$	1			$	—
	Foreign currency forward sale contracts (1)			3			—			3				—
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swap derivatives (1)			(3	)		—			(3	)			—
	Foreign currency forward sale contracts (1)			(6	)		—			(6	)			—
	Fair Value Measurements on a Non-recurring Basis:
	Impaired hotel properties held and used (2)			9			—			—				9
	-1	These derivative contracts have been designated as hedging instruments.
	-2	The fair value measurements are as of the measurement date of the impairment and may not reflect subsequent book values.
	Derivatives and Hedging
	Interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. We have designated our floating-to-fixed interest rate swap derivatives as cash flow hedges. The purpose of the interest rate swaps is to hedge against changes in cash flows (interest payments) attributable to fluctuations in variable rate debt. The derivatives are valued based on the prevailing market yield curve on the date of measurement. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk when we calculate the fair value of the swaps. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded to other comprehensive income (loss). The hedges were fully effective as of June 30, 2014.
	The following table summarizes our interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (in millions):
														Change in Fair Value
														Gain (Loss)									Gain (Loss)
			Total Notional				Maturity	Swapped		All-in-				Quarter ended June 30,									Year-to-date ended June 30,
	Transaction Date		Amount				Date	Index		Rate				2014					2013				2014			2013
	November 2011 (1)		A$		62		Nov-16	Reuters BBSY			6.7	%		$		—			$		—		$	—		$	1
	February 2011 (2)		NZ$		79		Feb-16	NZ$ Bank Bill			7.15	%		$		—			$		1		$	—		$	1
	-1	The swap was entered into in connection with the A$82 million ($77 million) mortgage loan on the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf.
	-2	The swap was entered into in connection with the NZ$105 million ($92 million) mortgage loan on seven properties in New Zealand.
	Foreign Investment Hedging Instruments. We have five foreign currency forward sale contracts that hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure resulting from the eventual repatriation of our net investment in foreign operations. These derivatives are considered hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation and are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded to other comprehensive income (loss). The forward sale contracts are valued based on the forward yield curve of the foreign currency to U.S. dollar forward exchange rate on the date of measurement. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk when we calculate the fair value of the derivatives.
	The following table summarizes our foreign currency sale contracts (in millions):
	Currently Outstanding										Change in Fair Value - All Contracts
			Total
			Transaction			Total
			Amount in			Transaction					Gain (Loss)								Gain (Loss)
	Transaction Date		Foreign			Amount			Forward Purchase		Quarter ended June 30,								Year-to-date ended June 30,
	Range		Currency			in Dollars			Date Range		2014				2013				2014			2013
	July 2010-May 2014		€	120		$	160		October 2014-May 2017		$	1			$	(2	)		$	1		$	1
	In addition to the forward sale contracts, we have designated a portion of the foreign currency draws on our credit facility as hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Changes in fair value of the designated credit facility draws are recorded to other comprehensive income (loss).
	The following table summarizes the draws on our credit facility that are designated as hedges of net investments in foreign operations (in millions):
			Balance				Balance				Gain (Loss)										Gain (Loss)
			Outstanding				Outstanding in				Quarter ended June 30,										Year-to-date ended June 30,
	Currency		US$				Foreign Currency				2014					2013					2014			2013
	Canadian dollars (1)		$		29		C$	31			$		(1	)		$		1			$	—		$	2
	Euros		$		102		€	74			$		1			$		(1	)		$	1		$	—
	-1	We have an additional $71 million outstanding on the credit facility in Canadian dollars, which draw has not been designated as a hedging instrument.
	Other Liabilities
	Fair Value of Other Financial Liabilities. We did not elect the fair value measurement option for any of our other financial liabilities. Valuations for secured debt and our credit facility are determined based on the expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates. Senior Notes and the Exchangeable Senior Debentures are valued based on quoted market prices. The fair values of financial instruments not included in this table are estimated to be equal to their carrying amounts.
	The fair value of certain financial liabilities is shown below (in millions):
			30-Jun-14						31-Dec-13
			Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Carrying Amount				Fair Value
	Financial liabilities
	Senior notes (Level 1)		$	2,498		$	2,693		$	2,647			$	2,766
	Exchangeable Senior Debentures (Level 1)			378			682			371				603
	Credit facility (Level 2)			722			722			946				946
	Mortgage debt and other, excluding capital leases (Level 2)			431			437			793				802

Geographic_Information

Geographic Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Geographic Information	'
	10	Geographic Information
	We consider each of our hotels to be an operating segment, none of which meets the threshold for a reportable segment. We also allocate resources and assess operating performance based on individual hotels. All of our other real estate investment activities (primarily office buildings and apartments) are immaterial and, with our operating segments, meet the aggregation criteria, and thus, we report one segment: hotel ownership. Our consolidated foreign operations consist of hotels in six countries. There were no intersegment sales during the periods presented.
	The following table presents total revenues and property and equipment for each of the geographical areas in which we operate (in millions):
		Revenues								Property and Equipment, net
		Quarter ended June 30,				Year-to-date ended June 30,				June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
	United States	$	1,358	$	1,332	$	2,601	$	2,492	$	10,236	$	10,498
	Australia		10		10		19		20		112		106
	Brazil		12		8		19		15		87		76
	Canada		24		26		44		47		86		89
	Chile		8		8		16		17		50		54
	Mexico		7		5		14		11		31		32
	New Zealand		12		10		27		22		147		140
	Total	$	1,431	$	1,399	$	2,740	$	2,624	$	10,749	$	10,995

NonControlling_Interests

Non-Controlling Interests	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Non-Controlling Interests	'
	11	Non-controlling Interests
	Other Consolidated Partnerships. We consolidate six majority-owned partnerships that have third-party, non-controlling ownership interests. The third-party partnership interests are included in non-controlling interests — other consolidated partnerships on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and totaled $36 million and $34 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Two of the partnerships have finite lives that terminate between 2081 and 2095, and the associated non-controlling interests are mandatorily redeemable at our option at the end of, but not prior to, the finite life. At both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair values of the non-controlling interests in the partnerships with finite lives were approximately $68 million.
	Net income attributable to non-controlling interests of consolidated partnerships is included in our determination of net income. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests of third parties, which is included in the determination of net income attributable to Host Inc. and Host L.P., was $2 million and $1 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests of third parties was $5 million and $4 million for the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Host Inc.’s treatment of the non-controlling interests of Host L.P.: Host Inc. adjusts the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. each period so that the amount presented equals the greater of its carrying value based on accumulated historical cost or its redemption value. The historical cost is based on the proportional relationship between the historical cost of equity held by our common stockholders relative to that of the unitholders of Host L.P. The redemption value is based on the amount of cash or Host Inc. common stock, at our option, that would be paid to the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. if it were terminated. Therefore, the redemption value of the common OP units is equivalent to the number of shares that would be issued upon conversion of the common OP units held by third parties valued at the market price of Host Inc. common stock at the balance sheet date. One common OP unit may be exchanged into 1.021494 shares of Host Inc. common stock. Non-controlling interests of Host L.P. are classified in the mezzanine section of our balance sheets as they do not meet the requirements for equity classification because the redemption feature requires the delivery of registered shares.
	The table below details the historical cost and redemption values for the non-controlling interests:
			30-Jun-14		31-Dec-13
	OP units outstanding (millions)			9.4		9.5
	Market price per Host Inc. common share		$	22.01	$	19.44
	Shares issuable upon conversion of one OP unit			1.021494		1.021494
	Redemption value (millions)		$	211	$	190
	Historical cost (millions)			95		95
	Book value (millions) (1)			211		190
	-1	The book value recorded is equal to the greater of redemption value or historical cost.
	Net income is allocated to the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. based on their weighted average ownership interest during the period. Net income attributable to Host Inc. has been reduced by the amount attributable to non-controlling interests of Host L.P. The net income attributable to the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. for the quarter and year-to-date ended June 30, 2014 was $2 million and $5 million, respectively. The income attributable to the non-controlling interests of Host L.P. for the quarter and year-to-date ended June 30, 2013 was $1 million and $2 million, respectively.

Legal_Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Legal Proceedings	'
	12	Legal Proceedings
	We are involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business regarding the operation of our hotels and company matters. To the extent not covered by insurance, these legal proceedings generally fall into the following broad categories: disputes involving hotel-level contracts, employment litigation, compliance with laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, tax disputes and other general matters. Under our management agreements, our operators have broad latitude to resolve individual hotel-level claims for amounts generally less than $150,000. However, for matters exceeding such threshold, our operators may not settle claims without our consent.
	Excluding the San Antonio litigation discussed below, based on our analysis of legal proceedings with which we currently are involved or of which we are aware and our experience in resolving similar claims in the past, we have accrued approximately $23 million as of June 30, 2014 for liabilities related to legal proceedings and estimate that, in the aggregate, our losses related to these proceedings could be as much as $51 million. We believe this range represents the maximum potential loss for all of our legal proceedings. We are not aware of any other matters with a reasonably possible unfavorable outcome for which disclosure of a loss contingency is required. No assurances can be given as to the outcome of any pending legal proceedings.
	On May 16, 2012, we filed a Petition for Review in the Texas Supreme Court related to the litigation concerning the ground lease for the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and provided briefing on the merits, which were concluded in January 2013. On June 28, 2013, the Court issued an order denying the petition for review; however, on December 13, 2013, the Court granted our motion for rehearing on that order and heard oral arguments on our appeal on February 4, 2014. On June 13, 2014, the Court reversed the court of appeals judgment, the effect of which is that we are no longer liable for the jury verdict and punitive damages award. However, Keystone-Texas Property Holding Corporation (“Keystone”) has indicated that it will request a rehearing on the Court’s decision.  We have accrued a loss contingency of approximately $69 million related to this litigation, which includes the funding of a court-ordered $25 million escrow reserve. If the motion for rehearing is denied, we will reverse the accrual and cancel the escrow reserve bond when the Court concludes the case by issuance of its final mandate. No assurances can be given, however, as to the outcome of the motion for rehearing.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
New Accounting Standards	'
	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which affects virtually all aspects of an entity’s revenue recognition.  The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  We have not yet completed our assessment of the effect of the new standard on our financial statements, including possible transition alternatives.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosure of Disposal of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08 Reporting for Discontinued Operations.”) Under this standard, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.  In addition, it requires an entity to present, for each comparative period, the assets and liabilities of a disposal group that includes a discontinued operation separately in the asset and liability sections, respectively, of the statement of financial position. As a result, the operations of sold properties through the date of their disposal will be included in continuing operations, unless the sale represents a strategic shift. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2014. No prior year restatements are permitted for this change in policy.

Organization_Tables

Organization (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Consolidated Portfolio of Hotels by Location	'
	As of June 30, 2014, our consolidated portfolio, primarily consisting of luxury and upper upscale hotels, is located in the following countries:
		Hotels
	United States		99
	Australia		1
	Brazil		1
	Canada		3
	Chile		2
	Mexico		1
	New Zealand		7
	Total		114
	As of June 30, 2014, the Euro JV owned hotels located in the following countries:
		Hotels
	Belgium		3
	France		4
	Germany		1
	Italy		3
	Poland		1
	Spain		2
	Sweden		1
	The Netherlands		2
	United Kingdom		2
	Total		19

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Unit1

Earnings Per Common Share (Unit) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Common Share (Unit)	'
	Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Host Inc. common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of shares of Host Inc. common stock outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP units and convertible debt securities. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive. The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is shown below (in millions, except per share amounts):
			Quarter ended June 30,						Year-to-date ended June 30,
			2014			2013			2014					2013
	Net income		$	159		$	121		$	344				$	181
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			(4	)		(2	)		(10	)				(6	)
	Net income attributable to Host Inc.		$	155		$	119		$	334				$	175
	Diluted income attributable to Host Inc.		$	155		$	119		$	334				$	175
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding			755.4			745.2			755.1					736.8
	Assuming weighted average shares for conversion of exchangeable senior debentures			—			—			—					4.9
	Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plans, less shares assumed purchased at market			0.5			0.7			0.5					0.7
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (1)			755.9			745.9			755.6					742.4
	Basic earnings per common share		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.44				$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common share		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.44				$	0.24
	-1	There were approximately 30 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period. Income allocated to non-controlling interests of Host L.P. has been excluded from the numerator and common OP units in Host L.P. have been omitted from the denominator for the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share since the effect of including these amounts would have no impact.
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'
Earnings Per Common Share (Unit)	'
	Basic earnings per common unit is computed by dividing net income attributable to common unitholders by the weighted average number of common units outstanding. Diluted earnings per common unit is computed by dividing net income attributable to common unitholders, as adjusted for potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of common units outstanding plus other potentially dilutive securities. Dilutive securities may include units issued to Host Inc. to support Host Inc. common shares granted under comprehensive stock plans, other non-controlling interests that have the option to convert their limited partnership interests to common OP units and convertible debt securities. No effect is shown for any securities that are anti-dilutive. The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit is shown below (in millions, except per unit amounts):
			Quarter ended June 30,						Year-to-date ended June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net income		$	159		$	121		$	344		$	181
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			(2	)		(1	)		(5	)		(4	)
	Net income attributable to Host L.P.		$	157		$	120		$	339		$	177
	Diluted income attributable to Host L.P.		$	157		$	120		$	339		$	177
	Basic weighted average units outstanding			748.9			739.3			748.7			731.1
	Assuming weighted average units for conversion of exchangeable senior debentures			—			—			—			4.8
	Assuming distribution of common units granted under the comprehensive stock plans, less units assumed purchased at market			0.6			0.7			0.5			0.6
	Diluted weighted average units outstanding (1)			749.5			740			749.2			736.5
	Basic earnings per common unit		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.45		$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common unit		$	0.21		$	0.16		$	0.45		$	0.24
	-1	There were approximately 30 million and 29 million potentially dilutive units for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive units for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which units were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period.

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
		30-Jun-14			31-Dec-13
	Land and land improvements	$	1,998		$	1,973
	Buildings and leasehold improvements		13,354			13,435
	Furniture and equipment		2,214			2,223
	Construction in progress		163			176
			17,729			17,807
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(6,980	)		(6,812	)
		$	10,749		$	10,995

Equity_of_Host_Inc_and_Capital1

Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P. (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests	'
	Equity of Host Inc. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):
		Equity of			Non-redeemable, non-controlling interests			Total equity			Redeemable, non-controlling interests
		Host Inc.
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	7,228		$	34		$	7,262		$	190
	Net income		334			5			339			5
	Issuance of common stock		13			—			13			—
	Dividends declared on common stock		(219	)		—			(219	)		—
	Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			(4	)		(4	)		(3	)
	Other changes in ownership		(20	)		1			(19	)		19
	Other comprehensive income		12			—			12			—
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,348		$	36		$	7,384		$	211
Capital Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests	'
	Capital of Host L.P. is allocated between controlling and non-controlling interests as follows (in millions):
											Limited
					Non-						Partnership
		Capital of			controlling			Total			Interests of
		Host L.P.			Interests			Capital			Third Parties
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	7,228		$	34		$	7,262		$	190
	Net income		334			5			339			5
	Issuance of common OP units		13			—			13			—
	Distributions declared on common OP units		(219	)		—			(219	)		(3	)
	Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			(4	)		(4	)		—
	Other changes in ownership		(20	)		1			(19	)		19
	Other comprehensive income		12			—			12			—
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,348		$	36		$	7,384		$	211

Dispositions_Tables

Dispositions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Results of Operations in Discontinued Operations	'
	The following table provides summary results of operations for the five hotels sold in 2013 which have been included in discontinued operations (in millions):
		Quarter ended		Year-to-date ended
		30-Jun-13		30-Jun-13
	Revenues	$	35	$	70
	Income before income taxes		5		17
	Gain on disposition, net of tax		—		19

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in Acquisitions	'
	On January 21, 2014, we acquired the 151-room Powell Hotel in San Francisco, California, including retail space and the fee simple interest in the land, for approximately $75 million. Accounting for the acquisition requires an allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their respective estimated fair values. The purchase price allocations are estimated based on currently available information; however, we still are in the process of obtaining appraisals and finalizing the accounting for the acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to this acquisition (in millions):
	Property and equipment	$	74
	Other assets		2
	Total assets		76
	Other liabilities		(1	)
	Net assets acquired	$	75
Summary of Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Results of Operations	'
	Our summarized unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations, assuming the acquisition that was completed during 2014 occurred on January 1, 2013, are as follows (in millions, except per share and per unit amounts):
		Quarter ended June 30,					Year-to-date ended June 30,
		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Revenues	$	1,431		$	1,401	$	2,740	$	2,628
	Income from continuing operations		159			117		346		151
	Net income		159			122		346		182
	Host Inc.:
	Net income attributable to Host Inc.	$	155		$	120	$	336	$	176
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.44	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations		—			0.01		—		0.04
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.44	$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.44	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations		—			0.01		—		0.04
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.44	$	0.24
	Host L.P.:
	Net income attributable to Host L.P.	$	157		$	121	$	341	$	178
	Basic earnings per common unit:
	Continuing operations	$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.46	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations		—			0.01		—		0.04
	Basic earnings per common unit	$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.46	$	0.24
	Diluted earnings per common unit:
	Continuing operations	$	0.21		$	0.15	$	0.46	$	0.2
	Discontinued operations		—			0.01		—		0.04
	Diluted earnings per common unit	$	0.21		$	0.16	$	0.46	$	0.24

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities	'
	The following tables detail the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as non-recurring fair value measurements, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (in millions):
			Fair Value at Measurement Date Using
			Balance at			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
			June 30,						(Level 2)				(Level 3)
			2014
	Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis:
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swap derivatives (1)		$	(3	)	$	—		$	(3	)		$	—
	Foreign currency forward sale contracts (1)			(5	)		—			(5	)			—
			Fair Value at Measurement Date Using
			Balance at December 31, 2013			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
									(Level 2)				(Level 3)
	Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis:
	Assets
	Interest rate swap derivatives (1)		$	1		$	—		$	1			$	—
	Foreign currency forward sale contracts (1)			3			—			3				—
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swap derivatives (1)			(3	)		—			(3	)			—
	Foreign currency forward sale contracts (1)			(6	)		—			(6	)			—
	Fair Value Measurements on a Non-recurring Basis:
	Impaired hotel properties held and used (2)			9			—			—				9
	-1	These derivative contracts have been designated as hedging instruments.
	-2	The fair value measurements are as of the measurement date of the impairment and may not reflect subsequent book values.
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges	'
	The following table summarizes our interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (in millions):
														Change in Fair Value
														Gain (Loss)									Gain (Loss)
			Total Notional				Maturity	Swapped		All-in-				Quarter ended June 30,									Year-to-date ended June 30,
	Transaction Date		Amount				Date	Index		Rate				2014					2013				2014			2013
	November 2011 (1)		A$		62		Nov-16	Reuters BBSY			6.7	%		$		—			$		—		$	—		$	1
	February 2011 (2)		NZ$		79		Feb-16	NZ$ Bank Bill			7.15	%		$		—			$		1		$	—		$	1
	-1	The swap was entered into in connection with the A$82 million ($77 million) mortgage loan on the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf.
	-2	The swap was entered into in connection with the NZ$105 million ($92 million) mortgage loan on seven properties in New Zealand.
Foreign Currency Sale Contracts	'
	The following table summarizes our foreign currency sale contracts (in millions):
	Currently Outstanding										Change in Fair Value - All Contracts
			Total
			Transaction			Total
			Amount in			Transaction					Gain (Loss)								Gain (Loss)
	Transaction Date		Foreign			Amount			Forward Purchase		Quarter ended June 30,								Year-to-date ended June 30,
	Range		Currency			in Dollars			Date Range		2014				2013				2014			2013
	July 2010-May 2014		€	120		$	160		October 2014-May 2017		$	1			$	(2	)		$	1		$	1
Draws on Credit Facility that are Designated as Net Investments in Foreign Operations	'
	The following table summarizes the draws on our credit facility that are designated as hedges of net investments in foreign operations (in millions):
			Balance				Balance				Gain (Loss)										Gain (Loss)
			Outstanding				Outstanding in				Quarter ended June 30,										Year-to-date ended June 30,
	Currency		US$				Foreign Currency				2014					2013					2014			2013
	Canadian dollars (1)		$		29		C$	31			$		(1	)		$		1			$	—		$	2
	Euros		$		102		€	74			$		1			$		(1	)		$	1		$	—
	-1	We have an additional $71 million outstanding on the credit facility in Canadian dollars, which draw has not been designated as a hedging instrument.
Fair Values of Certain Financial Liabilities and Other Financial Instruments	'
	The fair value of certain financial liabilities is shown below (in millions):
			30-Jun-14						31-Dec-13
			Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Carrying Amount				Fair Value
	Financial liabilities
	Senior notes (Level 1)		$	2,498		$	2,693		$	2,647			$	2,766
	Exchangeable Senior Debentures (Level 1)			378			682			371				603
	Credit facility (Level 2)			722			722			946				946
	Mortgage debt and other, excluding capital leases (Level 2)			431			437			793				802

Geographic_Information_Tables

Geographic Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenues and Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area	'
	The following table presents total revenues and property and equipment for each of the geographical areas in which we operate (in millions):
		Revenues								Property and Equipment, net
		Quarter ended June 30,				Year-to-date ended June 30,				June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
	United States	$	1,358	$	1,332	$	2,601	$	2,492	$	10,236	$	10,498
	Australia		10		10		19		20		112		106
	Brazil		12		8		19		15		87		76
	Canada		24		26		44		47		86		89
	Chile		8		8		16		17		50		54
	Mexico		7		5		14		11		31		32
	New Zealand		12		10		27		22		147		140
	Total	$	1,431	$	1,399	$	2,740	$	2,624	$	10,749	$	10,995

Noncontrolling_Interests_Table

Non-controlling Interests (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Historical Cost and Redemption Values for Non-Controlling Interests	'
	The table below details the historical cost and redemption values for the non-controlling interests:
			30-Jun-14		31-Dec-13
	OP units outstanding (millions)			9.4		9.5
	Market price per Host Inc. common share		$	22.01	$	19.44
	Shares issuable upon conversion of one OP unit			1.021494		1.021494
	Redemption value (millions)		$	211	$	190
	Historical cost (millions)			95		95
	Book value (millions) (1)			211		190
	-1	The book value recorded is equal to the greater of redemption value or historical cost.

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Non1

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc) - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
			Exchangeable Senior Debentures 3.25%
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares issued for converted units, shares	0.1	0.1	'
Redemptions of limited partner interests for common stock	$3	$2	'
Exchangeable Debentures	'	'	$174
Debt interest rate	'	'	3.25%
Debt converted into shares of Host Inc. common stock	'	'	11.7

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Non2

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities (HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, L.P.) - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
			Exchangeable Senior Debentures 3.25%	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.
						Exchangeable Senior Debentures 3.25%
Redemptions of limited partner interests for common stock	$3	$2	'	$3	$2	'
Shares issued for converted units, shares	0.1	0.1	'	0.1	0.1	'
Exchangeable Debentures	'	'	$174	'	'	$174
Debt interest rate	'	'	3.25%	'	'	3.25%
Debt converted into shares of Host Inc. common stock	'	'	11.7	'	'	11.7
Common OP unit issuances (units)	'	'	'	'	'	11.5

Organization_Additional_Inform

Organization - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014
	Hotel
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of hotels	114
Australia	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of hotels	1
European Joint Venture	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of hotels	19
Number of funds	2
European Joint Venture | Fund I	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Investment ownership percentage	32.10%
Number of hotels	11
European Joint Venture | Fund II	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Investment ownership percentage	33.40%
Number of hotels	8
Asian Joint Venture	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Investment ownership percentage	25.00%
Asian Joint Venture | Australia	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of hotels	1
Asian Joint Venture | India	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of hotels	2
Number of hotels in various stages of development	5
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	'
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Percentage of the common OP Units	99.00%

Consolidated_Portfolio_of_Hote

Consolidated Portfolio of Hotels by Location (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014
	Hotel
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	114
European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	19
United States	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	99
Australia	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	1
Brazil	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	1
Canada	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	3
Chile	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	2
Mexico	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	1
New Zealand	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	7
Belgium | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	3
France | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	4
Germany | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	1
Italy | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	3
Poland | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	1
Spain | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	2
Sweden | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	1
The Netherlands | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	2
United Kingdom | European Joint Venture	'
Segment Reporting Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'
Hotels	2

Host_Inc_Earnings_Per_Common_S

Host Inc. Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income	$159		$121		$344		$181
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	-4		-2		-10		-6
Net income attributable to Host Inc.	155		119		334		175
Diluted income attributable to Host Inc.	$155		$119		$334		$175
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	755.4		745.2		755.1		736.8
Assuming weighted average shares for conversion of exchangeable senior debentures	'		'		'		4.9
Assuming distribution of common shares granted under the comprehensive stock plans, less shares assumed purchased at market	0.5		0.7		0.5		0.7
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	755.9	[1]	745.9	[1]	755.6	[1]	742.4	[1]
Basic earnings per common share	$0.21		$0.16		$0.44		$0.24
Diluted earnings per common share	$0.21		$0.16		$0.44		$0.24
[1]	There were approximately 30 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period. Income allocated to non-controlling interests of Host L.P. has been excluded from the numerator and common OP units in Host L.P. have been omitted from the denominator for the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share since the effect of including these amounts would have no impact.

Host_Inc_Earnings_Per_Common_S1

Host Inc. Earnings Per Common Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares which were not included in the computation of diluted EPS	30	29	30	29

Host_LP_Earnings_Per_Common_Un

Host LP Earnings Per Common Unit (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income	$159		$121		$344		$181
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	-4		-2		-10		-6
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	155		119		334		175
Basic weighted average units outstanding	755.4		745.2		755.1		736.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	755.9	[1]	745.9	[1]	755.6	[1]	742.4	[1]
Basic earnings per common unit	$0.21		$0.16		$0.44		$0.24
Diluted earnings per common unit	$0.21		$0.16		$0.44		$0.24
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'		'		'		'
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income	159		121		344		181
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	-2		-1		-5		-4
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	157		120		339		177
Diluted income attributable to Host L.P.	$157		$120		$339		$177
Basic weighted average units outstanding	748.9		739.3		748.7		731.1
Assuming weighted average units for conversion of exchangeable senior debentures	'		'		'		4.8
Assuming distribution of common units granted under the comprehensive stock plans, less units assumed purchased at market	0.6		0.7		0.5		0.6
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	749.5	[2]	740	[2]	749.2	[2]	736.5	[2]
Basic earnings per common unit	$0.21		$0.16		$0.45		$0.24
Diluted earnings per common unit	$0.21		$0.16		$0.45		$0.24
[1]	There were approximately 30 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive shares for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period. Income allocated to non-controlling interests of Host L.P. has been excluded from the numerator and common OP units in Host L.P. have been omitted from the denominator for the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share since the effect of including these amounts would have no impact.
[2]	There were approximately 30 million and 29 million potentially dilutive units for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and approximately 29 million potentially dilutive units for both the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2013, related to our exchangeable senior debentures, which units were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the period.

Host_LP_Earnings_Per_Common_Un1

Host LP Earnings Per Common Unit (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares which were not included in the computation of diluted EPS	30	29	30	29
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares which were not included in the computation of diluted EPS	30	29	29	29

Summary_of_Property_and_Equipm

Summary of Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Land and land improvements	$1,998	$1,973
Buildings and leasehold improvements	13,354	13,435
Furniture and equipment	2,214	2,223
Construction in progress	163	176
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	17,729	17,807
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-6,980	-6,812
Property and equipment, net	$10,749	$10,995

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 27, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 25, 2014

Jun. 15, 2014

Jun. 27, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 27, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 27, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

7.75% Philadelphia Airport Industrial Development Revenue Bonds

7% Newark Airport Industrial Development Refunding Revenue Bonds

Renewal options

Lower Limit

Upper Limit

Term Loan

Term Loan

Term Loan

Term Loan

Term Loan

Term Loan

Revolver

Revolver

Revolver

Revolver

Investment Grade

LIBOR

LIBOR

Investment Grade

LIBOR

LIBOR

Lower Limit

Upper Limit

Lower Limit

Upper Limit

Investment Grade

Investment Grade

Investment Grade

Investment Grade

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowings capacity under credit facility

'

$1,000,000,000

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of term loan under credit facility

722,000,000

'

946,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

500,000,000

500,000,000

500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

27-Jun-19

'

'

27-Jun-17

'

'

'

'

'

27-Jun-18

'

'

'

Renewal period of credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Two one-year renewal options

'

'

'

'

'

'Two six-month renewal options

'

'

'

Basis points addition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.13%

0.90%

1.75%

'

1.00%

0.88%

1.55%

Facility commitment fee

0.20%

'

'

'

'

'

0.13%

0.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility interest term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Interest on revolver borrowings consists of floating rates equal to LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 87.5 to 155 basis points (depending on Host L.P.’s unsecured long-term debt rating). We also pay a facility fee ranging from 12.5 to 30 basis points depending on our rating, regardless of usage. Based on Host L.P.’s long-term debt rating as of June 30, 2014, our applicable margin on the revolver borrowings will be 100 basis points and we will pay a facility fee of 20 basis points. Interest on the term loan consists of floating interest rates equal to LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 90 to 175 basis points (depending on Host L.P.’s unsecured long-term debt rating). Based on Host L.P.’s long-term debt rating as of June 30, 2014, our applicable margin on the term loan is 112.5 basis points, for an all-in interest rate of 1.28%.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility

778,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.28%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayment of debt

'

'

'

$40,000,000

$32,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt interest rate

'

'

'

7.75%

7.00%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity_Allocation_between_Cont

Equity Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	$7,262	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	155	119	334	175
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	2	1	5	4
Net income	2	1	5	2
Other comprehensive income	5	-26	12	-24
Ending Balance	7,384	'	7,384	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	7,262	'
Net income	'	'	339	'
Issuance of common stock	'	'	13	'
Dividends declared on common stock	'	'	-219	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests	'	'	-4	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	-19	'
Other comprehensive income	'	'	12	'
Ending Balance	7,384	'	7,384	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Parent	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	7,228	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	'	'	334	'
Issuance of common stock	'	'	13	'
Dividends declared on common stock	'	'	-219	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	-20	'
Other comprehensive income	'	'	12	'
Ending Balance	7,348	'	7,348	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Non-controlling Interests of Consolidated Partnerships	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	34	'
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	'	'	5	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests	'	'	-4	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	1	'
Ending Balance	36	'	36	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Redeemable non-controlling interests	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	190	'
Net income	'	'	5	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests	'	'	-3	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	19	'
Ending Balance	$211	'	$211	'

Capital_Allocation_between_Con

Capital Allocation between Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Limited Partners Capital Account [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	$155	$119	$334	$175
Other comprehensive income	5	-26	12	-24
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'	'	'
Limited Partners Capital Account [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	7,262	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	157	120	339	177
Issuance of common OP units	'	'	13	'
Distributions declared on common OP units	'	'	-219	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests	'	'	-4	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	-19	'
Other comprehensive income	5	-26	12	-24
Ending Balance	7,384	'	7,384	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. | Parent	'	'	'	'
Limited Partners Capital Account [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	7,228	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	'	'	334	'
Issuance of common OP units	'	'	13	'
Distributions declared on common OP units	'	'	-219	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	-20	'
Other comprehensive income	'	'	12	'
Ending Balance	7,348	'	7,348	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. | Non-controlling Interests of Consolidated Partnerships	'	'	'	'
Limited Partners Capital Account [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	34	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	'	'	5	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests	'	'	-4	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	1	'
Ending Balance	36	'	36	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P. | Limited Partnership Interests Of Third Parties	'	'	'	'
Limited Partners Capital Account [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	190	'
Net income attributable to Host L.P.	'	'	5	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests	'	'	-3	'
Other changes in ownership	'	'	19	'
Ending Balance	$211	'	$211	'

Equity_of_Host_Inc_and_Capital2

Equity of Host Inc. and Capital of Host L.P. - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.
			Subsequent Event
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of the common OP Units	99.00%	99.00%	'	'	'
Shares issuable upon conversion of one OP unit	'	'	'	1.021494	1.021494
Dividend declaration date	'	14-May-14	31-Jul-14	'	'
Dividend per share, declared	$0.15	'	$0.20	'	'
Dividend payable date	'	15-Jul-14	15-Oct-14	'	'
Dividend record date	'	30-Jun-14	30-Sep-14	'	'
Common OP units, distribution paid	'	'	'	$0.15	'

Dispositions_Additional_Inform

Dispositions - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Hotel
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of properties sold	5

Summary_of_Results_of_Operatio

Summary of Results of Operations in Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	$35	$70
Income before income taxes	5	17
Gain on disposition, net of tax	'	$19

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 21, 2014
			Powell Hotel San Francisco California
			Room
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of rooms	'	'	151
Acquisition purchase price	'	'	$75
Acquisition-related expenses	'	2	'
Pro forma, total revenues	2	4	'
Pro forma, net income	$1	$1	'

Estimated_Fair_Value_of_Assets

Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in Acquisitions (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Property and equipment	$74
Other assets	2
Total assets	76
Other liabilities	-1
Net assets acquired	$75

Summary_of_Unaudited_Consolida

Summary of Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Results of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$1,431	$1,401	$2,740	$2,628
Income from continuing operations	159	117	346	151
Net income	159	122	346	182
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Host Inc.	155	120	336	176
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.44	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Basic earnings per common share	$0.21	$0.16	$0.44	$0.24
Diluted earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.44	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Diluted earnings per common share	$0.21	$0.16	$0.44	$0.24
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Host Inc.	$157	$121	$341	$178
Basic earnings per common unit:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.46	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Basic earnings per common unit	$0.21	$0.16	$0.46	$0.24
Diluted earnings per common unit:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.21	$0.15	$0.46	$0.20
Discontinued operations	'	$0.01	'	$0.04
Diluted earnings per common unit	$0.21	$0.16	$0.46	$0.24

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest Rate Swap	'		'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative assets	'		$1	[1]
Derivative liabilities	-3	[1]	-3	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Forward Currency Sale Contracts	'		'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative assets	'		3	[1]
Derivative liabilities	-5	[1]	-6	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Impaired Hotel Properties Held And Used	'		'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired hotel properties held and used	'		9	[2]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest Rate Swap	'		'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative assets	'		1	[1]
Derivative liabilities	-3	[1]	-3	[1]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Forward Currency Sale Contracts	'		'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative assets	'		3	[1]
Derivative liabilities	-5	[1]	-6	[1]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Impaired Hotel Properties Held And Used	'		'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired hotel properties held and used	'		$9	[2]
[1]	These derivative contracts have been designated as hedging instruments.
[2]	The fair value measurements are as of the measurement date of the impairment and may not reflect subsequent book values.

Interest_Rate_Swap_Derivatives

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Interest Rate Swap 1

Interest Rate Swap 1

Interest Rate Swap 1

Interest Rate Swap 1

Interest Rate Swap 2

Interest Rate Swap 2

Interest Rate Swap 2

Interest Rate Swap 2

Interest Rate Swap 2

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

AUD

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

NZD

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction Date

'

'

'

'

'November 2011

[1]

'

'

'

'

'February 2011

[2]

'

'

Notional Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

62

[1]

'

'

'

'

79

[2]

Maturity Date

'

'

'

'

'2016-11

[1]

'

'

'

'

'2016-02

[2]

'

'

Swapped Index

'

'

'

'

'Reuters BBSY

[1]

'

'

'

'

'NZ$ Bank Bill

[2]

'

'

All-in-Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.70%

[1]

'

'

'

'

7.15%

[2]

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

$1

$1

$5

'

[1]

'

[1]

$1

[1]

'

'

[2]

$1

[2]

'

[2]

$1

[2]

'

[1]

The swap was entered into in connection with the A$82 million ($77 million) mortgage loan on the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf.

[2]

The swap was entered into in connection with the NZ$105 million ($92 million) mortgage loan on seven properties in New Zealand.

Interest_Rate_Swap_Derivatives1

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	New Zealand	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Swap
	Hotel		Hotel	New Zealand	New Zealand	Hilton Melbourne South Wharf	Hilton Melbourne South Wharf
				USD ($)	NZD	USD ($)	AUD
				Hotel
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Mortgage debt	$419	$709	'	$92	105	$77	82
Hotels	114	'	7	7	7	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014
	Contract
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]	'
Number of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding	5

Foreign_Currency_Sale_Contract

Foreign Currency Sale Contracts (Detail) (Foreign Exchange Contract, European Joint Venture)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Transaction Date Range	'	'	'July 2010-May 2014	'	'
Total transaction amount	$160	'	$160	'	€ 120
Forward purchase date range	'	'	'October 2014-May 2017	'	'
Change in fair value gain (loss)	$1	($2)	$1	$1	'

Draws_on_Credit_Facility_that_

Draws on Credit Facility that are Designated as Net Investments in Foreign Operations (Detail)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Canadian Dollars

Canadian Dollars

Canadian Dollars

Canadian Dollars

Euros

Euros

Euros

Euros

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Debt Instrument Designated As Hedges Of Net Investment In Foreign Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance Outstanding

'

'

'

'

$29

[1]

'

'

31

[1]

$102

'

$102

€ 74

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

$4

($26)

$11

($29)

($1)

[1]

$1

[1]

$2

[1]

'

$1

($1)

$1

'

[1]

We have an additional $71 million outstanding on the credit facility in Canadian dollars, which draw has not been designated as a hedging instrument.

Draws_on_Credit_Facility_that_1

Draws on Credit Facility that are Designated as Net Investments in Foreign Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Canadian Dollars)	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)		CAD		Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
					USD ($)
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]	'		'		'
Balance Outstanding	$29	[1]	31	[1]	$71
[1]	We have an additional $71 million outstanding on the credit facility in Canadian dollars, which draw has not been designated as a hedging instrument.

Fair_Values_of_Certain_Financi

Fair Values of Certain Financial Liabilities and Other Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Exchangeable Senior Debentures (Level 1)	$378	$371
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Exchangeable Senior Debentures (Level 1)	682	603
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Senior Notes | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Senior notes (Level 1)	2,498	2,647
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Senior Notes | Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Senior notes (Level 1)	2,693	2,766
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Credit Facility	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Credit facility (Level 2)	722	946
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Credit Facility	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Credit facility (Level 2)	722	946
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Mortgage Backed Securities, Other | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Mortgage debt and other, excluding capital leases (Level 2)	431	793
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Mortgage Backed Securities, Other | Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Financial liabilities	'	'
Mortgage debt and other, excluding capital leases (Level 2)	$437	$802

Geographic_Information_Additio

Geographic Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	Entity
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of operating segments	1
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and New Zealand	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Foreign operations, number of countries	6

Revenues_and_LongLived_Assets_

Revenues and Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$1,431	$1,399	$2,740	$2,624	'
Property and equipment, net	10,749	'	10,749	'	10,995
United States	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	1,358	1,332	2,601	2,492	'
Property and equipment, net	10,236	'	10,236	'	10,498
Australia	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	10	10	19	20	'
Property and equipment, net	112	'	112	'	106
Brazil	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	12	8	19	15	'
Property and equipment, net	87	'	87	'	76
Canada	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	24	26	44	47	'
Property and equipment, net	86	'	86	'	89
Chile	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	8	8	16	17	'
Property and equipment, net	50	'	50	'	54
Mexico	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	7	5	14	11	'
Property and equipment, net	31	'	31	'	32
New Zealand	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	12	10	27	22	'
Property and equipment, net	$147	'	$147	'	$140

NonControlling_Interests_Addit

Non-Controlling Interests - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Entity		Entity
Minority Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of majority-owned partnerships that have third-party, non-controlling ownership interests that have been consolidated	6	'	6	'	'
Non-controlling interests—other consolidated partnerships	$36	'	$36	'	$34
Number of majority-owned partnerships that have third-party, non-controlling ownership interests with finite lives	2	'	2	'	'
Non-controlling interests in outside partnerships, fair value	68	'	68	'	68
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests outside partnerships	2	1	5	4	'
Net income	$2	$1	$5	$2	'
Lower Limit	'	'	'	'	'
Minority Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Majority-owned partnerships with mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests, termination year	'	'	'2081	'	'
Upper Limit	'	'	'	'	'
Minority Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Majority-owned partnerships with mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests, termination year	'	'	'2095	'	'
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'	'	'	'	'
Minority Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
OP units conversion basis	'	'	'One common OP unit may be exchanged into 1.021494 shares of Host Inc	'	'

Historical_Cost_and_Redemption

Historical Cost and Redemption Values for Non-Controlling Interests (Detail) (HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P., USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS L.P.	'		'
Shares Subject To Mandatory Redemption By Settlement Terms [Line Items]	'		'
OP units outstanding	9.4		9.5
Market price per Host Inc. common share	$22.01		$19.44
Shares issuable upon conversion of one OP unit	1.021494		1.021494
Redemption value	$211		$190
Historical cost	95		95
Book value	$211	[1]	$190	[1]
[1]	The book value recorded is equal to the greater of redemption value or historical cost.

Legal_Proceedings_Additional_I

Legal Proceedings - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Jun. 13, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Loss contingency accrual	'	$23,000,000
Estimate of possible losses	'	51,000,000
Effect of the Court's decision	'On June 13, 2014, the Court reversed the court of appeals judgment, the effect of which is that we are no longer liable for the jury verdict and punitive damages award.	'
Keystone	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Loss contingency accrual	'	69,000,000
Escrow reserve	'	25,000,000
Other Litigation Cases | Individual Counterparty	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum exposure of litigation	'	$150,000