Statements of Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net losses	$ (20,644)	$ (47,006)
Other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $Nil and $114	(52,097)	(16,438)
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $1,503 and $314	2,625	1,211
Change in pension liability, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $Nil and $(53)	0	(134)
Total other comprehensive losses, net of tax	(49,472)	(15,361)
Total comprehensive losses	(70,116)	(62,367)
Comprehensive (income)/losses attributable to non-controlling interests	762	(215)
Comprehensive losses attributable to Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.	$ (69,354)	$ (62,582)