INCOME TAXES (Effective Income Tax Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax provision									$ 35,881	$ (9,241)	$ (37,365)
Adjustment for nontaxable income for Hersha Hospitality Trust									(32,658)	13,065	29,636
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect									8,128	(1,367)	(2,720)
Non-deductible expenses, tax credits, and other, net									647	361	(1,317)
Changes in valuation allowance									(7,198)	(1,980)	23,095
Total income tax expense	$ (716)	$ 5,402	$ 93	$ 21	$ 999	$ 277	$ 151	$ (589)	$ 4,800	$ 838	$ 11,329