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, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 112,716		$ 112,716		$ 114,221
Other Assets	21,971		21,971		19,146
Total Assets	134,687		134,687		133,367
Liabilities and Equity
Mortgages and notes payable	124,930		124,930		112,654
Other liabilities	32,090		32,090		37,464
Equity:
Hersha Hospitality Trust	26,064		26,064		26,230
Joint Venture Partner(s)	(48,397)		(48,397)		(42,981)
Total Equity	(22,333)		(22,333)		(16,751)
Total Liabilities and Equity	134,687		134,687		133,367
Statements of Operations
Room Revenue	16,048	15,502	28,537	27,840
Other Revenue	5,887	5,958	10,672	11,244
Operating Expenses	(14,213)	(14,070)	(27,168)	(27,093)
Interest Expense	(1,787)	(1,855)	(8,616)	(3,724)
Lease Expense	(274)	(247)	(524)	(495)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(751)	(777)	(1,498)	(1,520)
General and Administrative	(1,487)	(1,477)	(2,892)	(2,929)
Depreciation and Amortization	(1,578)	(1,623)	(3,194)	(3,232)
(Loss) Income Allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	(53)	(72)	176	(96)
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations	1,792	1,339	(4,507)	(5)
Loss from Discontinued Operations				(55)
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties				1,162
Net Income (Loss)	$ 1,792	$ 1,339	$ (4,507)	$ 1,102