Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax provision							$ 39,633	$ 13,282	$ 22,865
Adjustment for nontaxable income for Hersha Hospitality Trust							(44,078)	(15,853)	(25,274)
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect							(725)	(581)	(367)
Recognition of deferred tax assets							282	11	91
Total income tax benefit	$ (375)	$ (1,443)	$ (3,070)	$ (2,401)	$ (631)	$ (109)	$ (4,888)	$ (3,141)	$ (2,685)