Equity Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (10,916)	$ (11,954)
Transfers to noncontrolling interest
Net transfers to noncontrolling interest	(16,024)	0
Change from net loss attributable to CWI and transfers to noncontrolling interest	(26,940)	(11,954)
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa
Transfers to noncontrolling interest
Net transfers to noncontrolling interest	$ (16,024)	$ 0