Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets [Abstract]
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 116,410		$ 116,410		$ 118,506
Other Assets	22,555		22,555		20,709
Assets Held For Sale					5,875
Total Assets	138,965		138,965		145,090
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable	118,413		118,413		119,236
Other liabilities	37,823		37,823		36,292
Liabilities Related to Assets Held For Sale					6,071
Equity [Abstract]
Hersha Hospitality Trust	26,413		26,413		28,581
Joint Venture Partner(s)	(43,684)		(43,684)		(45,090)
Total Equity	(17,271)		(17,271)		(16,509)
Total Liabilities and Equity	138,965		138,965		145,090
Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Room Revenue	15,502	20,108	27,840	35,512
Other Revenue	5,958	6,172	11,244	11,506
Operating Expenses	(14,070)	(16,375)	(27,093)	(31,241)
Interest Expense	(1,855)	(2,144)	(3,724)	(4,259)
Lease Expense	(247)	(1,517)	(495)	(3,216)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(777)	(1,073)	(1,520)	(2,170)
General and Administrative	(1,477)	(1,702)	(2,929)	(3,189)
Depreciation and Amortization	(1,623)	(1,799)	(3,232)	(3,583)
Loss Allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	(72)	(72)	(96)	(2,642)
Net Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations	1,339	1,598	(5)	(3,282)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations		158	(55)	265
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties		9,600	1,162	25,131
Net Income	$ 1,339	$ 11,356	$ 1,102	$ 22,114