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Individually Significant Dispositions - Additional Information (Details) - Starwood Portfolio [Member] $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 23, 2015 USD ($) Property Market | Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] |  |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Number of operating properties | Property | 72 |
Number of markets | Market | 23,262 |
Proceeds from sale of operating properties | $ | $ 5,365 |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of consolidated NOI |  | 1.20%

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