Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes (Details)

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]        
Effective tax rate 27.80% 27.60% 24.20% 28.20%
Domestic and State and Local Authority [Member]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]        
Income Taxes Paid, Net     $ 29  
Parent's Net Investment | Domestic and State and Local Authority [Member]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]        
Income Taxes Paid, Net       $ 27
Parent's Net Investment | Foreign Tax Authority        
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]        
Income Taxes Paid, Net     8 $ 7
La Quinta Holdings Inc. | Domestic and State and Local Authority [Member]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]        
Income Taxes Paid, Net     $ 188