Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net losses	$ (31,496)	$ (6,888)	$ (87,596)
Other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax provision of $Nil, $(43) and $(477)	(14,211)	(14,525)	(32,488)
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $834, $(1,367) and $(1,082)	2,595	464	2,305
Change in pension liability, net of tax (benefit)/provision of $1,336, $176 and $(644)	4,673	(32)	(3,432)
Total other comprehensive (losses)/income, net of tax	(6,943)	(14,093)	(33,615)
Total comprehensive losses	(38,439)	(20,981)	(121,211)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(56)	(172)	(273)
Comprehensive losses attributable to Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.	$ (38,495)	$ (21,153)	$ (121,484)