Assets held for sale and discontinued operations (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 21, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) property	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) property	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) property
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Number of properties classified as held for sale | property		0		0		0
Key money retained by buyer				$ 0	$ 3,000
Deferred gain on sale of Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond		$ 2,250		2,250		$ 2,550
Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Gross proceeds from divestiture of businesses, including reduction in debt facility on sale of asset	$ 39,700
Cash consideration received on sale of hotel	25,680
Reduction in debt facility on sale of hotel	11,020
Key money retained by buyer	$ 3,000
Management agreement term	10 years
Gain on sale	$ 6,704
Disposal group including discontinued operation, gain/(loss) before income tax, recognized on completion	3,704
Deferred gain on sale of Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond	$ 3,000
Ubud Hanging Gardens
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations, legal fees		$ 42	$ 241	$ 192	$ 918