Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Summary Financial Information Related To Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets [Abstract]
Investment in hotel properties, net	$ 652,905		$ 652,905		$ 105,354
Other Assets	37,513		37,513		15,558
Total Assets	690,418		690,418		120,912
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable	444,392		444,392		113,532
Other liabilities	24,911		24,911		30,575
Equity [Abstract]
Hersha Hospitality Trust	126,224		126,224		22,698
Joint Venture Partner(s)	94,891		94,891		(45,893)
Total Equity	221,115		221,115		(23,195)
Total Liabilities and Equity	690,418		690,418		$ 120,912
Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Room Revenue	31,578	$ 15,939	43,958	$ 28,621
Other Revenue	6,789	6,131	11,492	11,199
Operating Expenses	(20,681)	(14,313)	(33,565)	(27,506)
Lease Expense	(276)	(276)	(581)	(551)
Property Taxes and Insurance	(2,316)	(720)	(3,077)	(1,475)
General and Administrative	(2,116)	(1,333)	(3,348)	(2,738)
Depreciation and Amortization	(3,335)	(1,572)	(5,009)	(3,138)
Interest Expense	(4,658)	(1,635)	(6,264)	(3,257)
Acquisition Costs	(1,499)		(1,499)
Loss allocated to Noncontrolling Interests	(72)	(62)	(40)	(86)
Net Income	$ 3,414	$ 2,159	$ 2,067	$ 1,069