Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Investment in Hotel Properties, Net	$ 106,944		$ 106,944		$ 114,221
Other Assets	20,826		20,826		19,146
Total Assets	127,770		127,770		133,367
Liabilities and Equity
Mortgages and Notes Payable	115,831		115,831		112,654
Other Liabilities	31,777		31,777		37,464
Equity:
Hersha Hospitality Trust	23,380		23,380		26,230
Joint Venture Partner(s)	(43,218)		(43,218)		(42,981)
Total Equity	(19,838)		(19,838)		(16,751)
Total Liabilities and Equity	127,770		127,770		133,367
Statements of Operations
Room Revenue	16,952	16,080	45,489	43,920
Other Revenue	4,860	4,960	15,532	16,204
Operating Expenses	(14,188)	(14,222)	(41,357)	(41,315)
Lease Expense	(270)	(250)	(793)	(745)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(723)	(740)	(2,222)	(2,260)
General and Administrative	(1,493)	(1,276)	(4,385)	(4,205)
Depreciation and Amortization	(1,655)	(1,630)	(4,849)	(4,862)
Interest Expense	(1,742)	(1,866)	(5,273)	(5,590)
Debt Extinguishment and Gain on Debt Forgiveness	3,027		(2,057)
(Loss) Income Allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	(27)	(26)	149	(121)
Net Income from Continuing Operations	4,741	1,030	234	1,026
Loss from Discontinued Operations				(55)
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties				1,162
Net Income	$ 4,741	$ 1,030	$ 234	$ 2,133