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Separation-Related and Transaction-Related Costs (Details)

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Separation-Related and Transaction-Related Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Separation-related costs $ 21 $ 12
Transaction-related, net 7 2
La Quinta Hotel Franchising and Management Business    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Transaction-related, net   7
Spin-Off, Hotel Group Business    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Separation-related costs $ 21 12
wh_RioMar    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability   $ 5