| Document and Entity Information | May 18, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001617406 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37795 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-2058176 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1775 Tysons Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 7th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Tysons |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22102 |
| City Area Code | (571) |
| Local Phone Number | 302-5757 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | PK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
