Other liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps (see Note 18)	$ 0	$ 1,878
Long-term accrued interest on subordinated debt at Belmond Charleston Place	15,490	15,340
Deferred lease incentive	381	393
Contingent consideration on acquisition of Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea (see Note 16)	1,240	1,240
Deferred gain on sale of Belmond The Inn at Perry Cabin (see Note 3)	3,000	0
Total other liabilities	$ 20,111	$ 18,851