| Cover | Aug. 03, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 2, 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 |
