Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets [Abstract]
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 105,229		$ 105,354
Other Assets	14,723		15,558
Total Assets	119,952		120,912
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable	112,612		113,532
Other liabilities	32,413		30,575
Equity [Abstract]
Hersha Hospitality Trust	22,354		22,698
Joint Venture Partner(s)	(47,427)		(45,893)
Total Equity	(25,073)		(23,195)
Total Liabilities and Equity	119,952		$ 120,912
Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Room Revenue	12,380	$ 12,682
Other Revenue	4,702	5,069
Operating Expenses	(12,884)	(13,193)
Lease Expense	(305)	(276)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(761)	(755)
General and Administrative	(1,232)	(1,406)
Depreciation and Amortization	(1,673)	(1,566)
Interest Expense	(1,606)	(1,622)
Gain/(Loss) allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	33	(24)
Net Loss	$ (1,346)	$ (1,091)