Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets [Abstract]
Investment in hotel properties, net		$ 114,221	$ 118,506
Other Assets		19,146	20,709
Assets Held For Sale			5,875
Total Assets		133,367	145,090
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable		112,654	119,236
Other liabilities		37,464	36,292
Liabilities Related to Assets Held For Sale			6,071
Equity [Abstract]
Hersha Hospitality Trust		26,230	28,581
Joint Venture Partner(s)		(42,981)	(45,090)
Total Equity		(16,751)	(16,509)
Total Liabilities and Equity		133,367	145,090
Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Room Revenue		58,273	62,058	63,896
Other Revenue		22,606	22,306	21,945
Operating Expenses		(55,179)	(57,131)	(56,607)
Interest Expense		(7,526)	(7,650)	(7,272)
Lease Expense		(996)	(3,729)	(5,505)
Property Taxes and Insurance		(3,034)	(3,438)	(4,280)
General and Administrative		(5,794)	(5,904)	(5,680)
Depreciation and Amortization		(6,697)	(6,533)	(6,034)
Loss Allocated to Noncontrolling Interests		(179)	(2,614)	(44)
Net Income from Continuing Operations		1,474	(2,635)	419
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations		(55)	121	1,503
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties	1,950	1,161	25,131
Net Income		$ 2,580	$ 22,617	$ 1,922