v3.19.2
Cover Page - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jul. 26, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Document Transition Report false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity File Number 1-13881  
City Area Code 301  
Local Phone Number 380-3000  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Registrant Name MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/  
Entity Central Index Key 0001048286  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20817  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   329,358,821
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-2055918  
Entity Address, Address Line One 10400 Fernwood Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Bethesda  
Entity Address, State or Province MD  
Nasdaq Global Select Market    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value  
Trading Symbol MAR  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Chicago Stock Exchange    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value  
Trading Symbol MAR  
Security Exchange Name CHX