| Cover | May 20, 2021 | May 06, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | May 20, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001616000 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD | |
| Entity File Number | 001-36594 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-0141677 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 S. Orange Avenue | |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2700 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Orlando | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 32801 | |
| City Area Code | 407 | |
| Local Phone Number | 246-8100 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
| Trading Symbol | XHR | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
