Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 113,428		$ 114,221
Other Assets	20,985		19,146
Total Assets	134,413		133,367
Liabilities and Equity
Mortgages and notes payable	125,320		112,654
Other liabilities	32,370		37,464
Equity:
Hersha Hospitality Trust	25,952		26,230
Joint Venture Partner(s)	(49,229)		(42,981)
Total Equity	(23,277)		(16,751)
Total Liabilities and Equity	134,413		133,367
Statements of Operations
Room Revenue	12,490	12,338
Other Revenue	4,785	5,285
Operating Expenses	(12,955)	(13,023)
Interest Expense	(6,828)	(1,869)
Lease Expense	(250)	(247)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(747)	(743)
General and Administrative	(1,405)	(1,452)
Depreciation and Amortization	(1,616)	(1,609)
Loss Allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	229	(24)
Net Loss from Continuing Operations	(6,297)	(1,344)
Loss from Discontinued Operations		(55)
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties		1,162
Net Loss	$ (6,297)	$ (237)