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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
May 14, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Value of awards granted     $ 0      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 8,000,000 $ 7,000,000        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Key employees and senior officers            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Value of awards granted       $ 28,000,000    
Performance Shares | Key employees and senior officers            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Maximum value of awards authorized for grant       $ 12,000,000    
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2018 Equity and Incentive Plan            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Maximum number of shares approved (in shares)           10.0
Remaining shares available (in shares) 5.1     5.1    
Stock-based compensation expense $ 8,000,000 $ 7,000,000   $ 25,000,000 $ 20,000,000