Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets [Abstract]
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 105,354	$ 106,430
Other Assets	15,558	19,032
Total Assets	120,912	125,462
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable	113,532	115,446
Other liabilities	30,575	30,832
Equity [Abstract]
Hersha Hospitality Trust	22,698	23,060
Joint Venture Partner(s)	(45,893)	(43,876)
Total Equity	(23,195)	(20,816)
Total Liabilities and Equity	120,912	125,462
Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Room Revenue	57,927	59,135	$ 58,273
Other Revenue	22,776	21,725	22,606
Operating Expenses	(55,178)	(54,831)	(55,179)
Lease Expense	(1,115)	(1,063)	(996)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(2,948)	(2,934)	(3,034)
General and Administrative	(5,609)	(5,783)	(5,794)
Depreciation and Amortization	(6,549)	(6,376)	(6,697)
Interest Expense	(6,677)	(11,995)	(7,526)
Debt Extinguishment and Gain on Debt Forgiveness		3,016
Gain (Loss) allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	(341)	115	(179)
Net Income from Continuing Operations	2,286	1,009	1,474
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations			(55)
Gain on Disposition of Hotel Properties			1,161
Net Income	$ 2,286	$ 1,009	$ 2,580