Segment Information (Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2019 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net income | $ 21 | $ 39 |
| Provision for income taxes | 5 | 16 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 29 | 19 |
| Interest expense, net | 24 | 1 |
| Stock-based compensation | 3 | |
| Separation-related | 21 | 12 |
| Transaction-related expenses, net | 7 | 2 |
| Foreign currency impact of highly inflationary countries | 1 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 111 | 92 |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2018 Equity and Incentive Plan | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Stock-based compensation | 5 | $ 3 |
| Non-separation related [Member] | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2018 Equity and Incentive Plan | ||
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| Stock-based compensation | $ 3 | |
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