Abaco Club Settlement [Member] Abaco Club Settlement [Member] Abaco Club Settlement Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Member] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Member] Accelerated Share Repurchase Program Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Amounts due from customers for goods, services, and vacation ownership contracts that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Amounts are net of related allowances established for estimated uncollectible amounts. Accounts And Contracts Receivable Net Accounts and contracts receivable Accounts and contracts receivable, net (including $5 and $5 from VIEs, respectively) Disclosure of accounting policy for accounts and contracts receivable. This disclosure may include Amounts due from customers for goods, services, and vacation ownership contracts that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Amounts are net of related allowances established for estimated uncollectible amounts. Accounts and Contracts Receivable [Policy Text Block] Accounts and Contracts Receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Receivable Type [Axis] Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable By Receivable Accounts Payable Accounts payable The current carrying amount of the liability for potential future funding. Accrual for Potential Future Funding Accrued liability for additional funding Accruals For Customer Rewards Accruals For Customer Rewards Accruals for customer rewards Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities (including $1 and $1 from VIEs, respectively) Accrued liability for Customer Rewards maturity term Accrued Liability For Customer Rewards Maturity Term Accrued liabilities payable days Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) This element is used to capture disclosure pertaining to significant acquisitions and disposals. Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other Adjustment to reclassification of Marriott International investment to Additional paid-in capital Increase/(decrease) Additional paid-in capital Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options Amounts related to share-based compensation Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs Advertising Expense Advertising costs Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Share-based compensation expense Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Notes Receivable Reserves Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables Allowances for accounts and contracts receivable Amended and Restated Credit Agreement [Member] Amended and Restated Credit Agreement [Member] Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Amended Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Amended Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Amendment Amendment [Axis] Amendment [Axis] Amendment [Axis] Amendment [Domain] Amendment [Domain] Amendment [Domain] Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of debt issuance costs Debt issuance cost amortization Annual rate of return on executive deferred compensation plan. Annual Rate of Return EDC Annual rate of return Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Asia Pacific [Member] Asia Pacific Asia Pacific Segment [Member] Asia Pacific Segment [Member] Asia Pacific Asset Impairment Charges Impairment Impairment charges Assets Total Assets Total Assets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Award Type [Axis] Award Type Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet [Member] Balance Sheet [Member] Balance Sheet Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Buildings and Improvements, Gross Buildings and leasehold improvements Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Acquisition of an operating hotel Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] Disclosure of accounting policy for the capitalization of costs including interest and certain salaries and related costs incurred in connection with development and construction of sales centers, internally developed software and development and construction projects for our real estate inventory. Capitalization of Costs [Policy Text Block] Capitalization of Costs Capitalized organizational and separation related costs. Capitalized Organizational and Separation Related Costs Capitalized asset costs Capitalized Salaries and Related Costs Capitalized Salaries and Related Costs Capitalized salaries and related costs Reported Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Amount Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash Cash Equivalents, Maturity Period Cash Equivalents, Maturity Period Highly liquid investments maturity period Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash Flows Between Securitization Special Purpose Entity SPE And Transferor Text Block Cash Flows Between Securitization Special Purpose Entity SPE And Transferor Text Block Cash Flows Between Company and Variable Interest Entities Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee [Abstract] Cash inflows (outflows): Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Net. Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Net Net Cash Flows Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Proceeds From Interest Receipts Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Proceeds From Interest Receipts Interest receipts Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Proceeds From Principal Receipts Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Proceeds From Principal Receipts Principal receipts Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Proceeds Total Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Proceeds Total Total Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Repayments Of Interest To Investors Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Repayments Of Interest To Investors Interest to investors Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Repayments Of Principal To Investors Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Repayments Of Principal To Investors Principal to investors Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Repayments of Warehouse Credit Facility Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Repayments of Warehouse Credit Facility Repayment of Warehouse Credit Facility Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Repayments Total Cash Flows Between Transferee And Transferor Repayments Total Total Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Reserve Release Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Reserve Release Reserve release Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Payment to Purchaser Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Payment to Purchaser Voluntary clean-up call Changes in estimate for Marriott Rewards customer loyalty program liability. Changes In Estimate For Marriott Rewards Customer Loyalty Program Liability Changes in estimate for Marriott Rewards customer loyalty program liability Class A Notes [Member] Class A Notes [Member] Class A Notes Class B Notes [Member] Class B Notes [Member] Class B Notes Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Commercial Paper Rate Commitments and Contingencies Contingencies and Commitments (Note 9) Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Loss Contingencies Commitments Expiration, Year Commitments Expiration, Year Underlying notes extended expiration year Commitments to Subsidize Associations Commitments to Subsidize Associations Commitments to subsidize vacation ownership associations Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividend declared, per share Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Ending Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock - $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 36,089,513 and 35,637,765 shares issued, respectively Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Costs Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Construction in Progress, Gross Construction in progress Consumer financing interest expense represents interest expense associated with the debt from our non-recourse warehouse credit facility and from the securitization of our vacation ownership notes receivable in the asset-backed securities market. Consumer Financing Interest Expense Consumer financing interest Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Current Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Current Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments due in 2015 Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments due in 2019 Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments due in 2018 Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments due in 2017 Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments due in 2016 Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments due Thereafter Contractual Obligation Unfunded purchase commitments Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Other Cost of Reimbursable Expense Cost reimbursements Costs and Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES Expenses Costs and Expenses [Abstract] EXPENSES Policy for costs incurred to sell vacation ownership products. Costs Incurred to Sell Vacation Ownership Products Policy [Text Block] Costs Incurred to Sell Vacation Ownership Products Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Current - U.S. Federal Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) - Non-U.S. Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) - U.S. State Customer Advances and Deposits Advance deposits Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Debt Balance at end of period Debt (including $708 and $674 from VIEs, respectively) Debt Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Line Items] Debt Disclosure [Line Items] Debt Disclosure [Line Items] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate Series A preferred stock, basic point Debt Instrument, Description Warehouse Credit Facility, debt description Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Warehouse Credit Facility, interest rate, description Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt instrument face amount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt, stated interest rate Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Warehouse Credit Facility, maturity date Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Outstanding, Type [Axis] Debt Outstanding, Type [Axis] Debt Outstanding, Type Debt Outstanding, Type [Domain] Debt Outstanding, Type [Domain] Debt Outstanding, Type [Domain] Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt, weighted average interest rate The amount of defaulted mortgage notes receivable that were voluntarily repurchased for the period. Defaulted Mortgage Loans Repurchased Voluntary repurchase of defaulted notes receivable Voluntary repurchases of defaulted vacation ownership notes receivable Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution Additional discretionary contributions Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Deferred compensation liability Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred Compensation Plan Policy [Text Block] Deferred Compensation Plan Policy [Text Block] Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred Costs, Noncurrent Deferred marketing and selling expenses, which are direct marketing and selling costs related either to an unclosed contract or a contract for which 100 percent of revenue has not yet been recognized Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred - U.S. Federal Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) - Non-U.S. Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) - U.S. State Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Long lived intangible assets Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross. Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Net operating loss carry-forwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Net operating loss carry forwards Deferred Tax Assets, Other Other, net Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Less: Valuation allowance Amount of deferred taxes attributed to deferred sales of vacation ownership interests. Deferred Tax Deferred Vacation Ownership Interests Sales Deferred sales of vacation ownership interests Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred taxes Net deferred tax liability Net deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory Inventory Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals Reserves Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Property and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Rewards Loyalty Program Deferred Tax Liabilities, Rewards Loyalty Program Marriott Rewards customer loyalty program Defined Benefit Plan Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Defined Benefit Plan Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Additional discretionary contributions Depreciation Depreciation Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Dividend declared, payment date Dividends Dividends Dividends Payable, Date of Record Dividend declared, record date Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Document Type Domestic Tax Authority [Member] State Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Computation of Basic Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] EARNINGS PER SHARE Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective rate expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent U.S. statutory income tax rate expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent Change in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Non-U.S. income