CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (60,438)	$ 30,568	$ (2,077)	$ 90,071
(Loss) gain on interest rate swaps:
Unrealized loss arising during period	(3,268)	(5,612)	(1,875)	(7,127)
Reclassification into income	986	335	2,521	1,601
(Loss) gain on interest rate swaps recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,282)	(5,277)	646	(5,526)
Gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gain arising during period	0	22	10	41
Reclassification into income	0	0	(149)	0
Gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income	0	22	(139)	41
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,282)	(5,255)	507	(5,485)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(62,720)	25,313	(1,570)	84,586
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,055	2,740	6,316	4,604
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Station Casinos LLC	$ (66,775)	$ 22,573	$ (7,886)	$ 79,982