Segment Information (Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2020 |
Mar. 31, 2019 |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net income | $ 22 | $ 21 |
| Provision for income taxes | 9 | 5 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 25 | 29 |
| Interest expense, net | 25 | 24 |
| Restructuring | 13 | 0 |
| Transaction-related expenses, net | 8 | 7 |
| Separation-related expenses | 1 | 21 |
| Foreign currency impact of highly inflationary countries | 0 | 1 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 107 | 111 |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2018 Equity and Incentive Plan | ||
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| Stock-based compensation expense | 4 | 5 |
| Nonseparation related | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2018 Equity and Incentive Plan | ||
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| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 4 | $ 3 |
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