CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (30,320)	$ (4,968)	$ 37,876	$ (139,748)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps:
Unrealized gain (loss) arising during period	1,076	(4,468)	(5,181)	1,125
Less: Reclassification of unrealized loss on interest rate swaps into operations	3,213	3,346	9,720	9,821
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net	4,289	(1,122)	4,539	10,946
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	(60)	(57)	(81)	(173)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	4,229	(1,179)	4,458	10,773
Comprehensive (loss) income	(26,091)	(6,147)	42,334	(128,975)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9,472)	(272)	(11,921)	(1,556)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Station Casinos LLC	$ (16,619)	$ (5,875)	$ 54,255	$ (127,419)